Virginia evangelist H. French Wilson began to hold a series of meetings at the home of Mrs. Charles Cooper of Hartford, Ontario. Wilson was a church planter from the Church of God in Anderson Indiana

A new Church of God came into being in the former Orange Hall located on the corner of Townline Road and Concession 16

The congregation voted 100% in favour of doing a feasibility study for the purchase of property in Townsend

The congregation, acting on faith in what they believed was God’s call to them, voted all in favour of purchasing the land

Construction began on the 10,000 square foot Christian Education wing that would house Sunday School rooms and a daycare

After 57 years of ministry in the Hartford area, a final farewell service was held at the Hartford Church

Parkway Day Care Centre was incorporated

Services were being held in the “common room”. As attendance slowly grew, the size of the room became an ever-present problem

A ten year goal was set in place to begin construction of a sanctuary by
January 1st, 2005

It was decided to build the sanctuary as a multi-purpose room with stacking chairs, and basketball and volleyball courts set in the floor

The congregation started its final service in the common room then walked down the hallway into the new sanctuary to have our first worship service there

Today, Townsend Community Church is a multi-generational congregation of all ages. The foyer has been updated to invite fellowship after every church service. This includes snacks, coffee, tea, and good conversation. We have bible studies throughout the year where anyone is welcome to participate in growing their Christian faith. Our Sunday school program encourages children to learn Bible based lessons. We have a live streaming of our services so that everyone near and far can hear God's word. We strive to be a church in our community where everyone is welcome.