The denomination meets annually at a National Conference, which confirms a new location (West, Maritimes or Central Canada) for the following year.

Congregational Churches were established in the New World by non-Conformist Christians, some of these arriving (in what would become Canada) out of roots in New England.

The revivals of the Great Awakening significantly contributed to the spread of congregational style and ministry all over the North American continent.

In response to the growing theological liberalism of the United Church of Canada, and following (in particular) its 1988 decision to ordain non-celibate gay people to the ministry, a group of conscientious objectors left the denomination and began looking for ways in which to cultivate their evangelical Christian faith, and to affiliate with others of like mind.

Its congregations have a strong desire to present and represent Jesus to willing listeners, to pray for revival, to foster caring in both global and local mission projects, and to work hand-in-hand with committed Christians of other denominations.