Ridgeville Bible Chapel

Ridgeville Bible Chapel is a Canadian nonprofit organization and registered charity designated by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) under Business Registration Number 119119675RR0001. It is located in Ridgeville, Ontario, just south of St. Catharines. Founded in 1966, the Chapel has roots in the “Brethren” movement and operates as a non-denominational evangelical Christian fellowship[1][3][4].

Mission and Beliefs

The organization is committed to the advancement of religion, specifically Christianity, with a focus on glorifying God, sharing the love of Christ, and ministering to the local community. Ridgeville Bible Chapel embraces a Bible-believing stance, viewing the Bible as the inspired and authoritative Word of God, which serves as the final guide for faith and Christian living. It holds to essential evangelical doctrines including the deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, sacrificial death, bodily resurrection, and ongoing intercession as High Priest and Advocate[4].

Activities and Programs

Ridgeville Bible Chapel offers various religious services and programs for its members and visitors. Sunday services include The Lord’s Supper at 9:30 AM and a Family Bible Hour at 11:00 AM. The chapel also holds a weekly prayer and Bible study service on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. From September to March, the organization hosts Awana, a biblically focused discipleship program for children, on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM[2][5].

Organizational Structure

The chapel operates independently without a governing denominational body, emphasizing a warm and welcoming fellowship atmosphere where believers can grow in their knowledge of God and the Bible. It encourages participation and fellowship among its community members and welcomes newcomers to join its meetings[2][4].

Ridgeville Bible Chapel continues its longstanding tradition of evangelical outreach and community ministry in the historic community of Ridgeville, sustaining its commitment to biblical teaching and spiritual growth.