Our History

The Flamborough Christian Fellowship church building in Millgrove, Ontario, with its cross, mature trees and green lawn
Our story

Since 1974, God has been writing a story of faith here in Flamborough. It began with two women praying for their husbands, and it continues today as a house of worship and prayer.

Our story, year by year

  1. 1974

    It began with prayer

    Nancy King and Mary Sandwell sought God for their husbands’ salvation, and Don Sandwell was healed of his back at a miracle service. The couples started a home Bible study that drew others in. Soon it outgrew the Sandwell home, moving to the Transport for Christ building and becoming known as the Christian Fellowship Centre, with members from many denominational backgrounds.

  2. 1976

    First pastors

    Jack and Bev Chamberlain became the fellowship’s pastors.

  3. 1977

    A new home in Carlisle

    The fellowship moved to Carlisle’s Community Hall and was renamed Carlisle Christian Fellowship. Rev. Stanley Clark, with his wife Jessie and their daughter, succeeded the Chamberlains.

  4. 1982

    First full-time pastors

    Rev. Errol Alchin and his wife Lynette became the first full-time pastors. Over five years of ministry, the fellowship secured its official Elim Fellowship affiliation.

  5. 1985

    A favourable move

    The group relocated to the Orange Lodge Hall on Centre Road under a favourable lease arrangement.

  6. 1988

    Healing and faith

    Rev. Gerard Haberstro arrived from Buffalo with his family. After suffering a severe stroke, he recovered miraculously through the prayer and faith of the community.

  7. 1990

    A place to call home

    A 20-acre property was acquired in Flamborough. The fellowship incorporated and adopted its current name, Flamborough Christian Fellowship.

  8. 1993

    The church is built

    After significant effort and the support of the whole community, the dedicated church building was completed.

  9. 1998

    A season of renewal

    Through the mid and late 1990s the fellowship walked through leadership transitions and a season of spiritual renewal, and in 1998 Bob Warriner joined the staff.

  10. 1999

    New leadership

    Pastor Bob Warriner and his wife Betty Anne stepped into pastoral leadership following Rev. Haberstro’s departure.

  11. Today

    A House of Worship and Prayer

    The fellowship continues today as a House of Worship and Prayer, pursuing the presence of God and taking His love to the nations.

We’d love for you to be part of the next chapter.

Plan your visit →