Our church services are for all ages and backgrounds. Our team is intentional to love and lead every person that comes through the doors by creating a Spirit-filled worship environment (hymns and contemporary style songs) and intergenerational/applicable bible teaching. You will never be embarrassed or pressured into anything. You can watch one of our live-streamed services to get the idea!

Whatever you are comfortable in! And whatever allows you to worship God best. But to give you an idea of what to expect, golf course attire is typically the maximum niceness for many of our people.

We believe in fostering a diverse family environment that embraces individuals from all generations, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities. The unity found within our community, despite our differences, reflects the essence of God's Kingdom, and it's something we wholeheartedly celebrate. In other words, there is a warm and welcoming place here for you. Geographically, our church family is from all over. Our community includes those from Clearwater, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, Tampa, and others from Pinellas.

No, come with all your doubts and questions! We can promise you will hear what we believe as Christians, but ultimately, the choice to believe is yours. That is what we call faith. If you have any questions, you can always reach out to one of our pastors here.

At Harborside Christian Church we serve communion every single week. Communion is of high value and importance to us. It is a weekly reminder of our salvation and a remembrance of the Lord Jesus' sacrifice that secured it.

On your way into the service, you will pick up a communion cup on the tables in the sanctuary entrances. These communion cups have both the grape juice (wine which is the blood of Jesus) and small cracker (which is the body of Jesus) in them. At the specified time in service a host on stage will lead the whole congregation through communion. It is a special moment that we have every week.

1. Ask the people attending what brought them there and what kept them at this church. Listening to the church-goers is super valuable in getting the real idea of the church.

2. Make sure senior leadership is humble and always relying on the Lord. It's important that leadership is seeking first His kingdom.

3. You should make sure your spirit is at peace. You should have confidence that you can get on board with what they are doing. Ask questions like: "Am I excited to be apart of their ministries?"

4. Find the right kid's and student ministry. Drive across town if you have to. It is always a wise decision to put your kids in the right environment.

Harborside is a great church for kids and families. We offer safe, age-specific environments for babies through students, with trained leaders, secure check-in, and engaging Bible teaching every week. Parents can enjoy service knowing their kids are cared for and learning about Jesus. Read more about our kids ministry.

Harborside meets every Sunday morning in Safety Harbor with two service times at 9:00am and 10:30am. Parking is simple, our team greets you at the door, and kids check-in is quick and secure. You can view current service times, get directions, and see more on our visit page.

Harborside is a Christian church in Safety Harbor, Florida where people gather for Spirit-filled worship, Bible based teaching, and real community. Our heart is to lead people to encounter Jesus, grow in their faith, and build meaningful friendships through small groups, serving, and discipleship. Our heart is for all people to immediately feel welcomed, loved, and at home. People often describe Harborside as friendly, authentic, and family-oriented.

Yes. You can watch Harborside Church live online every Sunday through YouTube and the Harborside app. We stream each service and also post each sermon so you can watch anytime. Many people explore our online services before then coming in-person. We also post our previous Sunday services on the sermons page.

The best way to meet people at Harborside is by joining a small group. Our Connect Groups meet throughout the week at the church. Our heart is to foster a community and family that shares life together. We also offer a simple “Next Class” to help you learn about the church and find your place.

If you’re visiting Harborside for the first time, you can expect a friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere and modern worship music followed by a Bible-based message from one of our teaching pastors. Services last about 60–70 minutes, and most people dress casually. Our team will help you find seating, kids check-in, and anything else you need. You can also grab coffee and light breakfast items in our lobby café before or after service and take time to meet people. Head over to our visit page to get directions.

Harborside offers many ways to get connected beyond Sunday services. You can join a small group, be a part of one of our ministry environments (Kids, Students, Young Adults, and more), or get connected to our outreach department for other opportunities to serve throughout the week. Our goal is to help you build real relationships and use your gifts and skills for serving God.

Yes. Harborside actively serves the Safety Harbor and Tampa Bay community through local outreach, service projects, and partnerships with other organizations. We believe the church should make a real difference in the city, not just on Sundays. Many people get involved by serving both inside and outside the church. Check out our Outreach Page to see our local partners.

Harborside offers midweek opportunities for prayer, groups, and discipleship throughout the week. These gatherings help people grow spiritually, build friendships, and stay connected beyond Sunday mornings. You can find groups, classes, and events happening most days of the week. See our connect page for more details.

Harborside is for anyone—families, kids, students, young adults, longtime believers, and people who are just exploring faith. Whether you’ve been in church your whole life or are visiting for the first time, you’re welcome here. Our heart is to help everyone take their next step with God. See our visit page for our Sunday service details or our who are we page for more about our church beliefs and mission.

We believe in the family unit. There are environments for your kids and students to encounter Jesus in Harborside Kids and Harborside Students. We dont just have kids and student ministry, we are raising up kids and students that minister to God and others.

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You can email the benevolence team at benevolence@harborsidechurch.org

We have an excellent pastor, Tom Bates, who would love to come visit you in the hospital if you would like that. Just visit the “care” tab on the staff page.

You can submit a prayer request here. Once you have submitted we give the prayer requests to our prayer team and every sunday morning they lift up your requests!

You can find information about events here. If you want more information, download the Harborside App on any app store. There you can add the events to your calendar and receive notifications.

Plugging in shouldn’t be hard to do. Here are some easy steps to plugging into our church: 

Join Our Worship Services: Start by attending our services to meet our congregation and experience our unique worship style and values. 

Attend the NEXT Class: Dive deeper into our church during this two-week class, where you'll learn about our mission, and vision and find your path to getting involved. 

Join a Connect Group: It's our way of making a big church feel small. We understand that a big church can be overwhelming and stifling to individual connection. Groups are the best way to connect and encounter the Lord with a community that you do life with.

Yes we do. Please reach out to hello@harborsidechapel.org and the Harborside Chapel team will assist you.

We have countless groups, programming, and connection environments going on throughout every week. In order to keep our facility optimized for ongoing church activity, we do not rent out our facility.

We value generosity. Visit our giving webpage to learn all about our views on giving.

Together, we share in communion every week during services. Jesus says, “For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.” 1 Corinthians 11:26.

It is a constant reminder of the great sacrifice that Jesus made for us and is a sacrament that we hold with high value.

We are always growing and learning. We never take the stance that we are the only Christians that have it all figured out. You can email info@harborsidechurch.org with any questions about theology.