Saltbox Church
Doors open, lights on, coffee on. Sundays at 10 on the Owen Sound waterfront.
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Said yes to Jesus?
If you decided to follow Jesus, we would love to know, and to help with what comes next. Your message goes only to our pastor.
I said yes to Jesus
- Talk to a pastorA real conversation about what happens next, with no pressure.
- Plan your first visitCome as you are. Someone will be glad to meet you.
- Keep watchingRecent messages from our church.
This week and next
Every week
- Tuesdays7 amMorning prayer
- Wednesdays7 pmStudents
- Thursdays7 pmBand rehearsal
Coming up
Newcomers' lunch
, 11:45 am. The hall
Lunch with the pastors after the gathering.
Baptism Sunday
, 10 am
Thinking about baptism? Talk to a pastor and join us.
Christmas Eve
, 6 pm
Carols, candles, and the Christmas story. About an hour.
Your first Sunday
- SundaySunday gatheringBand, message, kids' program, livestream
Park on 2nd Avenue
Free parking beside the building and along the waterfront on Sundays.
Coffee is on
Doors and coffee from 9:30. The welcome desk is just inside.
Kids check in
Bring kids to the welcome desk; a leader walks you to their room.
Sit anywhere
About 85 minutes: songs, a message, and time to pray.
- Parking
- Free beside the building and along the waterfront on Sundays.
- Kids
- Nursery to grade 5 during the 10 am gathering, led by checked and trained leaders.
- What to wear
- Whatever is comfortable.
- How long
- About 85 minutes.
What about my kids?
Nursery to grade 5 during the 10 am gathering, led by checked and trained leaders.
Safety Every leader is police-checked and trained. Kids are signed in and only go home with the adult who signed them in.
Hello from our pastor
Walking into a new church is a big deal. We know. So we keep it simple: come in, grab a coffee, sit anywhere.
You will hear honest songs and a message from the Bible that connects with Monday. If you want to talk afterwards, look for me by the coffee.
Joel Ashworth Lead pastor
Find your people
Saltbox Kids
Bible stories, games, and leaders who love kids.
Students
Food, games, honest questions, and small groups.
Groups
A living room, a meal, and the Bible open.
Harbour suppers
A free supper in the hall. Anyone is welcome.
A look inside
Sunday at 10 
The band Coffee after Groups Harbour suppers 
Questions welcome
Who you will meet
Joel Ashworth
Lead pastor
Preaches most Sundays. Ask him about the harbour.
Amara Nwosu
Worship
Kate Lindqvist
Kids and families
Sam Ferreira
Students
Our story
Saltbox started in a borrowed boathouse with a coffee urn and a borrowed keyboard. We still keep the doors open wide, the music loud enough to sing to, and the coffee strong.
We are fishermen's grandkids, nurses on shift work, students home for the weekend, and people who wandered in one Sunday and stayed.
Who is Jesus?
Everything at Saltbox points to Jesus. The Bible says:
I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (John 8:12, KJV)
Curious? Ask us anything.
Give
Saltbox runs on the generosity of the people who call it home. Thank you.
Give onlineCan we pray for you?
Our prayer team reads every request and keeps it private.
Safe and welcome
- Kids are safe here
- Everyone who serves with children or youth has a police vulnerable sector check and is trained in our safe church policy.
- Step-free
- Level entrance from the parking lot, an accessible washroom, and reserved seats near the front.
Start here
Not ready for a Sunday? Coffee with a pastor first, no pressure.
Questions people ask
Is it loud?
The music is full-band, but not a concert. Ear plugs are at the welcome desk, and the back rows are quieter.
Can I just watch online first?
Yes. The message of the week is below, and the 10 am service streams live.
Do I need to dress up?
No. Come as you are. Most people are in jeans.