NELSON UNITED CHURCH
"We dare to live the Way of Jesus,
Embodying the Love of God"
Welcome to
Nelson United Church
a Community of Faith
located in the West Kootenay area of
the Pacific Mountain Region of The United Church of Canada
Nelson United Church is a vibrant gathering of people of all ages who are seeking to live spirit-filled lives. You’re welcome to come and spend some quality time with God and with fellow seekers, no matter where you are on your spiritual journey.
Explorers are always welcome! Whether you have always been a churchgoer or have set foot in a church only for weddings or Christmas Eve, you are welcome.
As a visitor, you’ve probably got lots of questions — What happens on Sunday mornings? Will I feel comfortable? Do I have to commit to attending all the time? If I hadn’t been raised in the United Church of Canada, would I know what to do? What kind of activities are there? What kind of people will I meet? Are there programs for my children?
Whoever you are… Wherever you are on your faith journey… Whatever you want to ask… You are welcome and accepted... So, come with your questions and have a look around.
Take a virtual look at us first... the Meet the Staff page to find out what our leadership is like. If you’re interested in how NUC as a spiritual community sees itself, visit What we believe. And if you’d like to see a Sunday morning service from the comfort of your home, check out our YouTube page.
The NUC Vision Statement
At Nelson United Church, we affirm that we are created as whole beings. We will gather to encounter the mystery of the Spirit and celebrate God’s gift of life.
As people of faith, we seek life-giving experiences of love that transform our way of being in the world. We are not alone; we live in God’s world and are part of a rich web of relationships with our wider community.
We have the energy, resources, and physical space to partner with others and further a world of justice, hope, just relations, beauty, love, and wonder.
The NUC Mission Statement
God calls us to be a loving, inclusive and compassionate people, who following Christ's teachings, gather to worship, celebrate the gift of love, live with respect in creation and seek justice and welcome for all regardless of, but not limited to, the following: age, race, colour, ancestry or place of origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical and mental ability and economic status.
We are an Affirming Congregation:
Affirm United/ S’affirmer Ensemble works for the full inclusion of people of all gender identities and sexual orientations in the United Church of Canada and in society.
Nelson United Church celebrates the
100th Anniversary of
The United Church of Canada
1925 – 2025
We are also celebration our 30th Anniversary as Nelson United Church, St. Paul's-Trinity and Fairview United Churches amalgamated July 2, 1995!
RAISE THE ROOF
A fundraising campaign to collect funds to keep our building safe.
The roof has been replaced; thank you Danco Roofing!
The upgrade of our electrical system is our next necessary project.
Our “Raise the Roof" fund is now at $55,000 and we have raised enough to pay for the roof repairs.
Thanks to all who have contributed to this phase of the fund-raising effort.
Please prayerfully consider contributing to our need. The next project will be upgrading the electrical system needed to cover the several renovations done in the last few years.
Our building is an important venue for many concerts and groups in Nelson.
