Visit Canvas Church
Join us every week at one of our locations!
Alachua Campus
Thursdays at 7PM | Sundays At 9AM & 11AM
15551 NW US HWY 441 Alachua, FL 32615
University Campus
Sundays at 11AM
4251 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
In 2008, Canvas Church had its first official gathering in a living room with 18 people and started as Christ Central Alachua. What God has done in and through Canvas since then has been nothing short of amazing. After eight years of meeting in four different portable environments, on October 13, 2015, Canvas purchased the 60,000 sqft. Oak Hill Plaza in the heart of Alachua to become our permanent facility! Today, 54 different zip codes attend Canvas from 32 cities all over the North Florida region and we would love to have you as a part of the growing Canvas Church family!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Canvas Church is a non-denominational church and isn’t affiliated with any church planting network. Read more about our doctrine and beliefs below.
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Instead of membership, we invite our attenders to simply “join the mission” of Canvas Church! This is made up of five simple steps and you can learn more by going to canvasfl.com/connect.
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You can expect to be welcomed by friendly faces as you enter our parking lot and walk into our facility. Our volunteers are always happy to help you find a seat if needed! During our services, you can expect 20 minutes of worship followed by a special 35 minute message from one of our pastors that will directly relate to your life.
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There is no dress code at Canvas Church! Just come as you are and we promise that you will feel at home.
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We’re so glad you asked. At Canvas, we believe the next generation is the now generation, and we’re intentional about creating environments where kids and students can grow in faith, build community, and discover who God created them to be.
Canvas Kids
A safe, fun, and engaging environment where children learn about Jesus on their level every weekend.
[Discover Canvas Kids]Canvas Students
A place for middle school and high school students to ask honest questions, build real friendships, and develop a faith that lasts.
[Check Out Canvas Students]Canvas College
A community for young adults navigating faith, relationships, and real life together through discipleship and leadership.
[Join Canvas College]
No matter their age, your kids aren’t just cared for—they’re known, valued, and encouraged to follow Jesus in a real and life-giving way.
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Canvas Church is large, which means our pastors can’t physically attend to every need on their own. Our Compassion Response Team is made up of trained leaders who come alongside individuals and families during moments of crisis, grief, illness, or significant life transitions. This team works closely with our pastors to ensure care is thoughtful, confidential, and centered on the hope of Jesus.
Our Core Values
We’re passionate about who we are and what we believe. Check out our seven core values below!
We Are Real
Canvas is full of real people with real struggles who are being radically changed by a real savior.
We Act In Ridiculous Faith
In order to reach this community with the gospel of Jesus, we cannot and will not think small. To see God move, we must take bold steps and embrace the ridiculous.
We Keep The Wonder Of “One”
The significance of one is huge. One more person redeemed. One more person healed. One more life renewed. Every number has a name, every name has a story, and every story matters to God.
We Expect The Unexpected
We expect lives to be changed, marriages to be restored, and addictions to be broken. We expect God to do the unexplainable because we truly believe that nothing is impossible for Him.
We Keep It Simple
We live in a complex world. Simple is refreshing and effective. At Canvas, we worship together, we walk together, and we serve together. We can’t do everything, but what we are called to do, we will do.
We Give Our Best
Excellence and honor to our God define us. When we treat little things like they are big things, God will do big things like they are little things.
What We Believe
See how we view God, Jesus, the Bible, and many other aspects of our faith. Firmly rooted in scripture, the beliefs of Canvas guide our decisions as a church and motivate us to reach others with the love of Jesus at all costs.
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God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22 || Psalm 90:2 || Matthew 28:19 || 1 Peter 1:2 || 2 Corinthians 13:14
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You are made in the spiritual image of God to be like Him in character. You are the supreme object of God’s creation and love. Although you have tremendous potential for good, you are marred by an attitude of disobedience towards God called “sin.” This attitude separates you from God until the relationship is restored through a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
Genesis 1:27 || Psalms 8:3-6 || Isaiah 53:6 || Romans 3:23 || Isaiah 59: 1-2
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Humans were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:16 || 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13 || Romans 6:23 || Revelation 20:15
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Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22-23 || Isaiah 9:6 || John 1:1-5; 14:10-30 || Hebrews 4:14-15 || 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 || Romans 1:3-4 Acts 1:9-11 || 2 Timothy 6:14-15 || Titus 2:13
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Salvation is a gift from God to humanity. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of Forgiveness can we be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23 || Ephesians 2:8-9 || John 14:6; 1:12 || Titus 3:5 || Galatians 3:26 || Romans 5:1
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The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily. We also believe the Holy Spirit empowers believers with gifts and abilities to be used in service to others.
2 Corinthians 3:17 || John 16:7-13; 14:16-17 || Acts 1:8 || 2 Corinthians 2:12; 3:16 || Ephesians 1:13 Galatians 5:25 || Ephesians 5:18 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Romans 8:26
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The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.
2 Timothy 3:16 || 2 Peter 1:20-21 || 2 Timothy 1:13 || Psalms 119:105, 160; 12:6 || Proverbs 30:5
