Our Service is
Sundays: 10AM
Prayer Meeting
Sundays: 6pm Our History
1865 – 21-year old Albert Simpson, founder of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, preached his first sermon as a pastor in one of Canada’s most prestigious pulpits; became ordained; got married; honeymooned; and returned to his pulpit inside one week!
1870s – The Holy Spirit revolutionized Simpson’s life. His passion was fo
r the souls of the poor and neglected masses at home and abroad. Sophie Lichenfels, a scrubwoman and member of Simpson’s New York City church, said, “Pastor, he vent to anudder fancy church in New York City before he gave it all up to preach to plain folk like me.”
1885 – In Canada, John Salmon, a young Scottish immigrant, left his Toronto pastorate to launch an independent ministry to the “least, last and lost.” When Salmon met his U.S. counterpart in life and ministry, an instant, life-long friendship and association developed.
1887 – Compelled by a sense of urgency to take the gospel message to all nations, Simpson and Salmon were used by God to give birth to The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Dr. William Cassidy, a Toronto medical doctor, was the first ordained missionary in the new mission society. He died of small-pox enroute to China. However, Cassidy’s death was the “spark that ignited the Alliance missionary blaze,” which has burned to this day. Local History
1982 - Hinton Alliance Church is planted and holds its services in the Community centre for 8 years. The church was quoted in the Hinton Parklander as saying, “Our desire is not to in any way draw from present churches – that’s not our purpose. Our purpose is to generate interest among those who do not attend church now and among those who feel uncomfortable attending present churches.” This is still our intention.
1990’s – The first service was held in Hinton Alliance Church’s new building, September 30th, 1990. This congregation has always had a vision for growth, not for the sake of numbers, but rather to have a maximum impact on the community. Our founding pastor, Owen Bayne wrote, “Today, we not only dedicate a building, but firstly ourselves to the task of reaching the unloved, uncared for, and unsaved of our community and world.”
2000’s – Hinton Alliance Church continues to be a church of vision. We see ourselves as vessels for God’s use and endeavor to be a city on a hill whose light shines over the community of Hinton.
