What are the Top 5 Churches On The Sunshine Coast?
Are you new to the Sunshine Coast and looking for a church?
Or maybe you’re a local and going to a church service is something you’ve been tossing up for a while now.
Almost 90% of Sunshine Coast residents belong to some religion, meaning that there is a huge range of different church types and options to attend.
If you’re looking for a Sunshine Coast church to attend this weekend, this article has a few of the different types of Christian churches you can try visiting and a mini-guide on how to find the best churches on the Sunshine Coast for you.
The Top 5 Churches on the Sunshine Coast:
1) C3 Powerhouse
C3 Powerhouse is a Pentecostal church on the Sunshine Coast that always welcomes new people and visitors. They have a modern approach to church, with live, contemporary worship music, family-friendly programs and a relevant message from the pastors.
Location: 3 Premier Cct, Warana, 4575
Type: Pentecostal
Contact: 07 54931243
Google Review from Scott Nicol
“Good, vibrant, long-established church. Preaching is topical and relevant. Pastoral staff are good and mix with the people. Good children’s program. Recommend. 😃 “
– Scott Nicol
Google Review from Student Pollard
“LOVE this church – the lead pastors are some of the most welcoming, encouraging and genuine people you will ever meet, and the whole team there are so authentic – it really does feel like family. They want to empower you to stretch in your faith, build your community, challenge yourself and grow in your depth of relationship with God & His word. Not to mention: the worship is great, the building & fellowship have a great vibe, there’s something for all ages (including youth & kids) & incredible preaching/teaching. Could not possibly recommend this place any more!! “
– Student Pollard
Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c3powerhouse.sc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/c3powerhouse.sc
2) The Anglican Parish of Maroochydore
If you prefer a more traditional style of church, with old architecture and stained glass windows, still with beautiful, welcoming people, The Maroochydore Anglican church is always welcoming new visitors. They meet on Sundays at 9am for a family meeting, or Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 9.30am.
Location: Church St and Beach Rd, Maroochydore, 4558
Type: Anglican
Contact: 07 5443 2133
Google Review from Karon Cameron
“Great authentic little Anglican Church and Rev Tania is warm and welcoming. “
– Karon E Cameron
“Friendly people, love it there.”
– Lucy B
3) Name: Maroochydore Presbyterian Church
If you are looking for a church quite close to the beach’s water, sun, sand and waves, the Maroochydore Presbyterian Church is just around the corner from the ocean.
Just North of Mooloolaba, it is another of the Sunshine Coast churches that is always welcoming new visitors, with good ratings and reviews.
Location: 45 Okinja Rd, Alexandra Headland QLD 4572
Type: Presbyterian
Contact: 07 5443 7073
Google Review from Debbie Cowell
“Great church. So glad COVID sent us this way. The people are good, the sermons are great, friendly and fun home group. Very happy.”
– Debbie Conwell
Google Review from Thomas Kotze
“Friendly people and a good atmosphere to get together with fellow Christians to worship.”
– Thomas Kotze
4) Flame Tree Church
Venturing inland from the coastal Sunshine Coast sea side suburbs, Nambour’s largest Baptist church is a welcoming place for anyone new to the region, or to church.
There’s a large area for parking and a huge grass field that is great for events and kids to play.
Location: 35 Coes Creek Rd, Burnside QLD 4560
Type: Baptist
Contact: 07 5441 1028
Google Review from Leanne Matthews
“It’s an awesome place to fellowship. Worship is always heartfelt and the Pastors and their wifes have time for you. It’s full of all ages from babes to the young at heart. Come and see for yourself you won’t be dissapointed God Bless”
– Leanne Matthews
Google Review from Brett Hannaford
“Great Worship and solid biblical teaching “
– Brett Hannaford
5) Buderim Uniting Church
The Buderim Uniting church is a supportive church with a long history in the Sunshine Coast community.
Not only are they a great church for people interested in Christianity, but they also have a community op shop and cafe open at various times throughout the week.
Location: 2-10 Gloucester Rd, Buderim QLD 4556
Type: Uniting Church
Contact: 07 5445 2921
Google Review from Henriette Crause:
“Warm and welcoming, friendly community that will make you feel at home. Reaching out to others”
– Henriette Crause
Google Review from Thomas Kotze
‘Lovely welcoming congregation with inspirational messages.’
– Thomas Kotze
Finding the right Sunshine Coast church for you
These are just a few of the top churches from a variety of Christian movements and church styles on the Sunshine Coast for you to try.
One problem many people find when trying to find the best church on the Sunshine Coast to visit is all the information available online, and the huge number of options to choose from.
The most important thing to check when researching churches is whether the church you are about to visit is a welcoming and visitor-friendly place. So long as they are, even if the services aren’t quite what you expected, you’ll know you’re in a safe place to visit and see if it’s the best church for you.
Questions to ask a church before attending to see whether it’s the best church for you could include:
- Is there a kids program or activities for the children?
- Will there be someone there to welcome you and help you find your way around?
- Is it in an easy-to-access area of the Sunshine Coast with parking available?
- Will the church support you on your Christian walk as you go through life, growing your faith?
- Are there multiple ministries and opportunities to connect with people outside of Sundays, such as life groups, courses and events?
So what’s the best Sunshine Coast church?
The answer to this will be different for everyone, as there are so many great churches on the Sunshine Coast, full of beautiful Christian people.
If you’ve never been to church before and don’t know where to begin, this list is a great place to start, and you are more than welcome to join us at C3 Powerhouse this Sunday to start your church-searching journey.
We’d love to meet you, and our friendly team will be ready to welcome you, show you around and answer any questions you might have.
We hope to see you there!
