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Abbreviation guide: '''OB''' (& '''TW-P''' & some '''KLC''') are Gospel Halls, Bible Chapels and others within the "open brethren" (although Gospel Halls (generally) maintain a separate network from the Chapels, and typically prefer a letter of commendation from those visiting from other Halls, practicing guarded reception particularly with regard to breaking bread). Visitors are generally welcomed to observe. '''EB/TW/TW-N/NT/Renton/Grant/Ames''', etc., are "Careful" or "Closed" (sometimes known as "exclusive") brethren (similar in practice on reception to OB Gospel Halls).
'''PBCC''' is a type of "exclusive" also initially known as "Ravenites" or "Park Street Brethren" with a considerably more selective process for inclusion. '''BC''' are (generally) independent community or a "Bible Church" (hence the "BC") fellowships with early or indirect PB influence, and likely does not wish to be considered "Brethren". '''OB BC''' is an independent bible church that retains more than usual of its early brethren influence or practices, or observation of its heritage. See [[Branches of Plymouth Brethren]] for a more detailed list. Also included on this list are LC-EB, a 1935 split from Raven-Taylor (now PBCC) exclusives.
The above primer link expands on the abbreviations, and also contains introduction to this (and other) sheets within the overall History. There have been scores of branches with their own distinctive networks and strengths within the history of the PB, and many branches continue to flourish today, and while no assembly or gathering is identical to the others, each is thought to maintain a fervent desire for simplicity in gathering around the Lord Jesus, though practices and secondary doctrines may vary culturally and/or preferentially as autonomous (yet inter-dependent) local gatherings, and would generally abhor denominational titling or language.
Assemblies are sorted geographically, and will, D.V., eventually have further history within. Red links on Brethrenpedia are presently undeveloped, and blue links contain further data. Plus (+) signs denote ambiguity on start or closing year. '''Bold''' years either denote earliest assemblies within regions, or currently active status presumed. Ex-PB independent churches are NOT in bold, if still active, to help differentiate from those still loosely affiliated with a network.
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=Central Ontario=
Also see [[A Century in Retrospect - James Gunn|A Century in Retrospect]] by James Gunn for a survey of open brethren (OB) history in Hamilton.
==Niagara Falls==
** @ 58 Geneva St. +1880+
** c/o William Bye +1880+
* [[The Church in St. Catherine's, ON]] (LC-EB) +2022+
** @ 80 Dunlop Dr.
** see [https://www.localchurches.org/churches/st-catharines-on-canada/ LC's website]
===Lincoln===
** c/o Dr. H.A. Boyce @ 162 Barrie St. +1927+
** see [https://www.meadowbrookbiblechapel.com/ MBC's website]
* [[The Church in Kingston, ON]] (LC-EB) +2022+
** @ 294 Palace Rd.
** see [https://www.localchurches.org/churches/kingston-on-canada/ LC's website]
===Adolphustown===
** Clarey Ave. 1925-1948+
** see [https://rideauview.org/ RBC's website]
* [[The Church in Ottawa, ON]] (LC-EB) +2021-2022+
** @ 1947 Bank St.
** see [https://churchinottawa.org/ TCIO's website]
* [[Y.W.C.A. Hall, Ottawa, ON]] (OB) +1948-1966
===Harrow===
* [[Harrow Gospel Chapel, ON]] (OB) 1952-1978
===LaSalle===
* [[The Church in Windsor, ON]] (LC-EB) +2020+
** @ 5991 Cameos Crescent, LaSalle
** see [https://www.localchurches.org/churches/windsor-on-canada/ TCIW's website]
===Leamington===
** @ 34 Powell St. +1904-1927+
** c/o Finlay Walsh @ 12 Waterloo St. +1927+
* [[The Church in Guelph, ON]] (LC-EB) +2022+
** see [https://www.localchurches.org/churches/guelph-on-canada/ LC's website]
===Alma===
*** @ corner Hamilton Rd. & Grey St. +1927+
*** c/o Rowland Hill @ 189 Dundas St. +1927+
* [[The Church in London, ON]] (LC-EB) +1974-'''2023+'''
** @ home meetings +1974-1975; Adelaide St. 1975-1983; 725 Viscount Rd. 1983-present
** see [https://churchinlondon.org/ TCIL's website]
===Appin===
==Middlesex County==
* Middlesex County Gospel meetings by Rushbrook & Law (OB) 1883
===Adelaide Metcalfe Twp.===
* [[The Church in Metcalfe Township, ON]] (LC-EB) 1999+
** see [https://churchinlondon.org/our-history.php TCIL's history]
===Ilderton===
#* @ Temperance Hall, 19 Davenport Rd. +1880+
#* c/o F.W. Grant @ 7 Sultan St. +1880+
# [[The Church in Toronto, ON]] (LC-EB) 1968-'''2023+'''
#* @ 108 Carnforth Rd.
#* see [https://thelocalchurchintoronto.org/ TCIT's website]
# [[The Tabernacle Meeting Room, ON]] (EB) +1873-1889+
#* @ 4 Albert St. +1880+
* [[Brampton Bible Chapel, ON]] 1964-2004+
** Bramalea Bible Chapel (OB) 1975-2000+
* [[The Church in Brampton, ON]] (LC-EB) +2022+** @ Loafers Lake Rec Center, Brampton ** see [https://www.localchurches.org/churches/brampton-on-canada/ LC's website] * [[Toronto West Christian Assembly, ON]] (OB) ?+2014-'''20192020+** see [https://www.facebook.com/twcaBrampton TWCA'''s FB]
===Caledon===
** Toronto Meeting Room (EB) '''+1861'''-1908; (TW) 1909-1927+; (TW) +1944-1992; Old Mill Meeting Room (TW-N) 1992-2005+
* [[New Life Bible Chapel, ON]] (OB) +2013-'''2021+'''
* [[The Church in Mississauga, ON]] (LC-EB) +2022-2023+
** @ 1399 Cawthra Rd.
** see [https://www.thelocalchurchinmississauga.org TLCIM's website]
==York Region==
* [[Markham Street Tabernacle, Toronto, ON]] (OB) +1943-1963
* [[The Church in Markham, ON]] (LC-EB) +2009-2022+
** @ 11381 McCowan Rd.
** see [http://thechurchinmarkham.org/ TCIM's website]
* [[Unionville Gospel Hall, ON]] (OB) 1972-'''2019+'''
* [[Richvale Bible Chapel, ON]] (OB) 1949-'''2019+'''
** Richvale Gospel Church; Richvale Gospel Chapel;
* [[The Church in Richmond Hill, ON]] (LC-EB) +2022+
** @ 114 Spadina Rd.
** see [https://www.localchurches.org/churches/richmond-hill-on-canada/ LC's website]
===Stouffville===
=Waterloo Region=
==Ayr==
* [[Ayr Gospel Hall, ON]] (OB) +1885-1904+
*** c/o A. Lindsay +1880+; Miss F. Twiss +1911+
**** BB @ Preston +1911+
* [[Eagle Street Christian Fellowship, ON]] (TW-P OB) 1992-'''2021+'''
** see [https://www.kitchenergospelhall.com/ website]
* [[Kitchener Meeting Room, ON]] (TW) +1951+
===Wallenstein===
** c/o John Robson 1923+; C. Lapsley @ Galt +1927+
* [[Valens Assembly, ON]] (OB) 1870?+
==Waterloo==
* [[Bethel Chapel, Waterloo, ON]] (OB) 1945/1949-'''2021+'''
** see [https://www.bethelchapel.ca/ BC's website]
* [[Elevation, Waterloo, ON]] (BC) 1996-'''2021+'''
** New Hope Community Church (OB BC) 1996-2008
** see [https://elevationwaterloo.org/ EW's website]
* [[Lincoln Road Chapel, Waterloo, ON]] (OB BC) 1970/2000?-'''2021+'''
** Lakeshore Bible Chapel (OB BC) 1970-2000?
** see [http://www.lrc.church LRC's website]
* [[Waterloo Meeting Room, ON]] (EB) +1896+
==Wellesley==
===Linwood===
* [[Linwood Gospel Hall, ON]] (OB) 1920-1931+
==Wilmot Twp.==
===Petersburg===
* [[The Church in Kitchener, ON]] (LC-EB) 1988-'''2023+'''
** @ home meetings 1978?-1988; Kitchener YWCA 1988-2000; K-W Bilingual School 2000-2007; Country Hills Community Centre 2007-2016; 2222 Snyder's Rd, Petersburg 2016-present
** see [https://thechurchinkitchener.ca/ TCIK's website]