The Connect Centre @ 816 Bank Street
A Place for Connection
Connect to God. Connect to His Word. Connect to One Another
The Connect Centre in Downtown Ottawa provides refreshment, resources, and relational space for ministry, mentoring, and meetups. The Connect Centre is open most Tuesdays-Fridays 9:30AM-5PM.
If you are making a trip downtown, call first to confirm: 613 601-2876
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A Place to Refresh
Tuesday - Friday Drop-in CentreThe Connect Centre operates as a drop-in centre from Tuesday to Friday 9:30AM-5:30PM.We have coffee and tea for people coming in off the street who may just need a place to sit and rest for a bit and connect with God or with caring people.If people are in greater need our staff and volunteers can connect them to ministries and organizations in the city that can help.
A Place to Relate
The Connect Centre is a place to connect with God and His people. Christians across the city are invited to use the space to meet-up, to network, or to get some work done.The Connect Centre serves as the headquarters and ministry space for Connecting Streams, a division of Power to Change which exists to equip and mobilize the Church to help society's vulnerable people know Jesus and experience his power to change the world.
A Place to be Resourced
Access to the Word of God is essential for vibrant mission in the city. For many years Ottawa has been lacking a brick-and-mortar Bible Shop. Through our partners at the Canadian Bible Society, we've stocked our shelves with Bibles and other Christian resources. We want to make sure that everyone in our city has access to the Scriptures. We also have high-quality Bibles for gifts and personal use.
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Tom came in for a break from panhandling. Though I'd previously seen Tom act aggressively toward people on the street, he responded well to our calm environment. We had a long chat and with a grateful smile he received a Bible in his native Inuk language.
Tila came in as I was leaving one day with tears in her eyes. "I saw your sign said 'caring conversation'. I desperately need to speak with someone." She came back the next day and poured out her heart to our staff, receiving prayer and new hope.
When Michael arrived at uOttawa he could not secure housing and had to begin university in a chaotic men's shelter. I invited him to come to the centre whenever he needed a more peaceful place to study. By God's grace he has secured housing for this fall.
These are true stories of some of the Connect Centre's visitors. Names have been changed and images generated by AI to respect the privacy of these guests.
Support the Connect Centre
The Connect Centre runs on the generosity of people like you. Your support helps us stock Bibles and coffee, pay rent, and employ a part-time manager. All donations are tax-receiptable and processed through Power to Change.Located in the heart of Ottawa, the Connect Centre is a welcoming drop-in space open Tuesday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM. Many who visit are unchurched, reflecting national trends from the Canadian Bible Society, where 40% of visitors to resource centres come from outside the church.We’re aiming to raise around $20,000 to fund our annual operating costs. If we exceed this goal, we hope to expand our hours to serve more people.
Sponsorship Opportunity Available
Local businesses can make a meaningful impact by sponsoring one full month of operations at the Connect Centre for $1,600. Your support helps provide a welcoming downtown space for those in need of rest, refreshment, and spiritual care.In recognition of your sponsorship, your business will be promoted through our social media, Ottawa newsletter, and an in-centre display—building both visibility and goodwill in the community.Sponsorships are tax-deductible as a business expense. Help us serve Ottawa while sharing your values.Please contact us through the form below and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
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