Kitsilano Christian Community (Kits) began in a coffee house on Nelson Street during the Fall of 1988 with a group of individuals interested in starting a new church for the Kitsilano neighbourhood. While Kits as a church is committed to our local community, our roots go back to First Baptist Church in downtown Vancouver, making us a part of a rich, 112-year tradition in this city.
Since our beginning amidst coffee grounds, we have met in many place, including the auditorium of Regent College, and in business space next to the former Ron Zalko’s Fitness Centre at the cornet of Fourth Avenue and Stephens Street. Now, we gratefully share space with Fairview Baptist Church, and meet in a more traditional church building at 16th and Pine.
At Kits, our welcome is inclusive. In particular, Kits strives to provide a warm welcome to people who are reconnecting with their Christian faith after a time away, or are curious about Jesus Christ, but who may have had negative experiences with Christians or “organized religion”. No matter what quuestions or doubts you are carrying, you are welcome at Kits! If you are looking for a small, multigenerational church where you can be known authentically, serve the community, and explore questinos of faith without judgement, Kits Church could be the right place for you!
What else can we say about who we are? Well, probably the best way to find out who we are is to come and spend some time with us. But to give you a taste of who we are and what we believe, check out these pages:
And please don’t hesitate to contact us at the church office. Even better, come out and visit us on a Sunday Morning!