Read Scripture
Nanaimo, British Columbia
If you are new to church, unsure about faith, or just want to learn about Jesus and Scripture, you can start here.
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Visit This Sunday
On Sunday, August 9, 2026, our worship service will be at Spruston Road Bible Camp as Seniors Camp 2026 wraps up. Camp activities begin at 9:30 AM, and all are invited to stay for lunch after service. Join us at the camp.
Sunday Morning
Simple worship meant to glorify God, remember Jesus, learn from Scripture, and encourage one another.
Temporary update for Sunday, August 9, 2026: worship will be held at Spruston Road Bible Camp, 1070 Limberlost Road. Camp activities begin at 9:30 AM, and all are invited to stay for lunch after service. Join us at the camp.
Teaching is rooted in the inspired word of God and explained in plain language. You do not need to know church vocabulary to follow along.
Read: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Acts 17:11
Our worship includes congregational singing. You are welcome to sing with us, listen quietly, or learn the songs over time.
Read: Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16
Each week we remember Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection through communion. If you are visiting, you can simply observe and let the moment pass without pressure.
Read: Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Children are welcome in worship, and classes are available for different ages. Families do not need to have everything perfectly quiet.
Read: Mark 10:13-16; Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Not sure what to expect?
If something about Sunday feels unclear, send a question. We can explain it in plain language.
New to Church?
These cards are for people who are new to church, returning after a long time away, or trying to understand Christianity for the first time. Each one starts with a simple answer and gives you a few Bible passages to read for yourself.
Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God. He became man, died for sin, was buried, rose again, and is Lord.
Read: John 1:1-14; Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 24:1-12
Start here: read one Gospel, such as Mark or John, and notice what Jesus says and does.
The center of Christianity is not self-improvement. It is the good news that God gives grace through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Romans 5:6-11; Ephesians 2:8-9
Start here: ask what Jesus has done, then ask how the Bible calls us to respond.
We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God. It teaches, corrects, trains, and points us to Jesus and the new covenant.
Read: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Hebrews 1:1-2
Start here: bring your questions. Careful reading is welcome, not discouraged.
Christianity does not pretend pain is small. It points to Jesus, who suffered, died, rose again, and calls his people to love and carry burdens together.
Read: John 11:17-44; Romans 8:18-39; Revelation 21:1-5
Start here: you do not have to hide grief, doubt, or hard questions.
Sunday worship includes Scripture, prayer, singing, communion, teaching, and fellowship. These practices help us glorify God, remember Jesus, and encourage one another.
Read: Acts 2:42; Ephesians 5:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Start here: follow along at your own pace. Participation is invited, not forced.
Yes. You can sit, listen, and take things in. You will not be asked to introduce yourself publicly, give money, or pretend to believe something you are still exploring.
Read: John 1:35-39; Matthew 11:28-30; Acts 17:10-12
Start here: come, listen, and ask one honest question afterward if you want.
Dress comfortably. You will see everything from jeans to dress clothes. Scripture puts the emphasis on humility, love, and the heart rather than appearance.
Read: James 2:1-5; 1 Peter 3:3-4; Colossians 3:12-14
Start here: wear what helps you come without feeling distracted.
Children are welcome. We want children to learn Scripture, see faith lived, and grow around the church community.
Read: Mark 10:13-16; Ephesians 6:1-4; Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Start here: ask a greeter about classes, or keep your children with you in worship.
No. Giving is for members and regular participants who have chosen to support the work of the church. Visitors should feel free to let the moment pass.
Read: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
Start here: receive hospitality without pressure.
In the New Testament, baptism is immersion in water. It follows faith, confession, and repentance, and is for forgiveness of sins as we are united with Christ.
Read: Acts 2:37-41; Romans 6:3-6; Galatians 3:26-27
Start here: if baptism is new to you, we would be glad to open the Bible and study it together.
The New Testament calls people to hear the good news, believe in Jesus, confess him as Lord, repent of sins, be baptized into Christ, and live faithfully.
Read: Acts 2:36-41; Romans 10:9-10; Galatians 3:27
Start here: talk with someone. You do not have to sort through this alone.
Doubt is not unusual, and honest questions can become part of a deeper search for truth. Jesus met questioning people with patience and a call to believe him.
Read: Mark 9:20-24; John 20:24-29; Jude 22
Start here: name your real question. We would rather talk honestly than give a shallow answer.
Want to learn more?
You do not need a polished question. Send what you are wondering about, and someone will follow up.
Start Here
If you are curious but not ready to attend, these short guides give you a starting point. Read slowly, ask real questions, and do not worry about having everything figured out before you come.
Christianity begins with Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He gave himself for sin, rose again, and calls people to follow him.
The best first step is to read one Gospel account. Mark is short and direct. John is reflective and helps explain who Jesus is.
Read first: Mark 1:14-15; John 3:16-17; Matthew 11:28-30
The Bible tells of creation, sin, God’s work with Israel, the new covenant of Christ, and Jesus’ death and resurrection.
That means Christianity is not mainly advice for being nicer. It is the message of God’s grace through Jesus.
Read first: Genesis 1:26-31; Romans 3:23-24; Hebrews 9:15
Faith is the foundation. If we believe Jesus is Lord, the Bible calls us to confess him, repent of sin, and be baptized into Christ.
You can bring questions and still take a sincere next step. The New Testament often shows people learning as they go.
Read first: Hebrews 11:1-6; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:26-39
Christianity is personal, but it is not private. The Lord joins his people to his body, the church, where Christians learn, pray, worship, and serve together.
Visiting a church is one way to see faith lived in ordinary people, not just explained in a book or video.
Read first: Acts 2:42-47; Hebrews 10:23-25; 1 Peter 4:8-10
Need a starting place?
Tell us what you are curious about, and we can point you to a simple Bible passage or conversation.
Before You Come
You do not need to know how to pray, own a Bible, agree with every Christian belief, or have a polished spiritual life before visiting. Many people begin with curiosity, pain, doubt, or a simple sense that there may be more to life.
When you come, you can listen quietly, follow along, or ask someone afterward. We will be glad to help you find a Scripture passage, explain something unfamiliar, or talk through what Christianity teaches.
Study From Home
If you want to learn before visiting, start with a home Bible study course or ask us to study Scripture with you.
Life Together
Youth gatherings, Scripture studies, prayer, meals, service, and small groups happen throughout the week. Life Groups can meet in different homes or shared spaces depending on the season, host, and needs of the group.
Small groups meet throughout Nanaimo for conversation, prayer, Scripture study, and encouragement. Locations are coordinated privately so hosts are not asked to publish home addresses online.
Teen gatherings happen during the week. Time and location can change by event, which keeps this ready for a future Events system instead of hard-coding a schedule.
Meals and informal gatherings create space to know people beyond a quick Sunday greeting. Visitors are welcome to ask what is coming up next.
We want our life together to reflect Christ through prayer, practical care, hospitality, and faithful service in the city.
During the week
Ask what is happening this week. Group locations and times can change, so we can help you find the right next step.