About Us

We are an inter-denominational worship service held at Crystal/Bay Beach in Fort Erie, Ontario. Church on the Beach creates a welcoming space where people from all walks of life can gather together for worship, prayer, fellowship, and encouragement in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Come dressed for the beach! Bring your own chairs, blankets, beach towels, and other beach gear as we worship together by the water.

Church on the Beach began in the summer of 2011 and has welcomed more than 25,000 attendees over the years. More than 200 people have made decisions to follow Christ, and more than 50 have been baptized.

As of the 2026 season, Church on the Beach now operates as a ministry of the Crystal Ridge Dream Center, a local nonprofit and faith-based organization committed to “Awakening hearts to dream while transforming the lives of people in our community

Church on the Beach Founders

Church on the Beach was founded in 2011 by Bill and Diane Hein, who had a vision to use their proximity to Crystal Beach to bring hope, encouragement, and the message of Christ to vacationers, residents, and the surrounding community.

What began with prayer and a small group of volunteers has grown into a long-standing summer ministry that has welcomed more than 25,000 attendees over the years and impacted countless lives through worship, fellowship, prayer, and baptism by the waters of Bay Beach.

As of the 2026 season, Church on the Beach now operates as a ministry of the Crystal Ridge Dream Center, continuing the heart and vision the founders established while helping ensure the ministry can continue serving the community for years to come.

Beach Wheelchairs

Meet at Erie & Ashwood before 8:45 am assisted transportation

Umbrellas

We’ve obtained 100 umbrellas from The Teacher’s Desk, so don’t let a little rain, drizzle, or intense sunshine keep you from attending!

ASL Interpreter

American Sign Language interpreters are available every Sunday for the hearing impared.

Free Bibles

Don’t have one? Well, we’ve got you covered!