Chitose, a city in Hokkaido prefecture known for its international airport and Japan Self Defense Force base, is home to a modest but well established evangelical presence. 千歳福音キリスト教会 (Chitose Evangelical Church), founded in 1966 by missionaries from the United Kingdom, is a member of JECA (日本福音キリスト教会連合, Japan Evangelical Church Association), one of the country's main evangelical church unions. It originally grew out of a gathering of Japan Self Defense Force personnel and the families of US military members then stationed in the area, before local residents progressively joined the congregation.
Efficient Church lists this church here with its address in the Hokuei neighborhood (北栄2丁目, postal code 066-0036), its Sunday service times (10:45 am every Sunday, with an evening service on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays at 5:00 pm), and its YouTube channel, where its sermons are published. Each message featured on this page links back to the original video, so you can find the full teaching directly at the source.
If you are looking for a church to visit in Chitose, Sunday morning worship remains the best entry point for discovering the local congregation. Check the church's website before you go, since times can change over the year, and plan to arrive a little early for a smoother first welcome.
Evangelical churches we cover in Chitose
Frequently asked questions
How many evangelical churches does Efficient Church cover in Chitose?
As of now, Efficient Church covers one evangelical church in Chitose: 千歳福音キリスト教会, a member of JECA (Japan Evangelical Church Association) since 1992. This list will grow as our research continues.
Is 千歳福音キリスト教会 affiliated with any particular movement?
No. The church describes itself as a Protestant evangelical church with no connection to Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, or the Unification Church.
Can you attend a service without being a believer or without speaking Japanese?
Yes, services are generally open to all visitors, whether believers or not. The service is conducted in Japanese, so it is best to contact the church in advance through its website if you need any special assistance.