CFC Qualicum Beach

In this message, Pastor Sam McGrew speaks on how those who are surrendered to Christ and joined to His body are a gift—to one another and to the world around us. Drawing from John 21, we look at Jesus’ call to Peter to feed and tend His sheep, a call that demands loving action rather than mere intention. Turning to Acts 2, we see what that love looks like when lived out: a church fully devoted to God and deeply committed to one another. This message concludes with a call for this year to be marked by devotion—to Christ, to His people, and to the mission He has entrusted to us.

In this sermon, Shalom of God, Pastor Leah explores the rich, biblical meaning of peace—shalom—as more than the absence of conflict. Shalom is wholeness, alignment, completeness, and restoration in every area of life. Drawing from Scripture, including Isaiah 9 and Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:9, Pastor Leah invites us to see God’s peace as something that He actively brings and sustains.

In this Christmas-season message, Pastor Jessica invites us to behold Jesus as the ultimate gift. Walking through the genealogy of Christ and the story of His arrival, Jessica highlights the responses of those present at the first Christmas—those who welcomed and those who resisted. We're ultimately left with a question: Are we prepared for the arrival of Jesus? The same Jesus who came once is coming again. This sermon calls us to readiness, reflection, and renewed hope in the One who is returning.

In this special Vision Sunday service, Foundations + Future, we heard from Pastors Sam, Jessica, and Leah, along with our worship leader Sarah Garland and one of our children's ministry leaders Tyler Roy. Together, we explored the importance of vision—both the foundations God has established in our church and the future He is calling us into.

This episode captures an exciting time of faith-building, unity, and anticipation as we look ahead to what the Lord is going to do in our church and through our church in the coming year. Join us as we celebrate God’s goodness, lean into His leading, and lift our expectations for our church family and the communities we’re called to love.

This past Sunday, Leah spoke a message that invited us to rediscover the posture of sitting at the feet of Jesus. Drawing from the stories of Mary and Martha, the woman with the alabaster jar, and the raising of Lazarus, she reminds us that every season carries a divine invitation. In this season, the Lord is calling us to draw near and choose the better portion—remaining at His feet.

This past Sunday, Sam walked us through the vital role of God’s presence in the life of the church. We explored Exodus 32–33, contrasting Israel’s reaction to God’s nearness with Moses’ relentless pursuit of it. Then we jumped to John 21 to see how following God’s presence is still the call for believers today—and how it often comes at a cost.
At CFC, we’re learning that true discipleship chooses presence over popularity, performance, and perfection. This message invites us to rediscover why God’s presence isn’t just an accessory to our faith—it’s the very center of it.

In this powerful message, Pastor Leah shares about the invitation of Christ. Through the parables of the ten virgins and the wedding feast, she reveals the call for every believer to be ready, to respond, and to come up higher into all that Jesus has prepared.

In this powerful message, Pastor Jessica McGrew shares how gratitude shifts our perspective and opens the door for heaven to move in our lives. Discover how thanksgiving is more than a feeling—it’s a key that unlocks God’s presence and power.

In this message, pastor Sam McGrew takes us into two powerful moments in the Gospels — the healing at the pool of Bethesda (John 5) and the feeding of the five thousand (Mark 6). Both stories reveal a God who calls us into places that seem impossible… and meets us there with the miraculous. Will we leave behind the mat of familiarity and step out in faith to follow His word?

In this message, CFC senior leader Sarah Garland shares an encouraging word from Isaiah 43:1–2. It’s a reminder that even when life feels overwhelming, God steps in and says, “But now…” — shifting the story with His promises. In this message, Sarah points us back to the God who walks with us through deep waters and reminds us we’re never alone.