Know Jesus & Make Jesus Known
Welcome To Shores Church
in Wells, Maine
We are a new contemporary Christian church in Wells, Maine that is casual, relatable, and welcoming to everyone from year-round residents, seasonal residents and vacationers.
Whether you join us for a day, for a season, or longer, we want to add value to your life.
First Time Visit?
Our relaxed environment encourages you to grab a coffee, listen to inspiring music, and learn more about the Bible and how it’s timeless truth impacts can impact you today.
Whether you join us for a day, for a season, or longer, we want to add value to your life.
Join us Sundays 8:30am & 10:15am at 2053 Sanford Road Wells, Maine
Meet the Pastor
Pastor Court has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies and 20+ years of pastoral experience.
He holds a strong belief in the the timeless nature and truths of the Scriptures while striving to make it applicable to daily life.
Pastor Court is married to Kara, who leads the Worship Team. Their lives revolved around 4 children, 2 dogs, and a love for living on the southern coast of Maine.
Pastor Courtland Holloway
Next Gen
Shores Kids is the heart of the next generation at Shores Church — a place where children and teens grow in faith, friendship, and confidence. Infant and toddler childcare, along with Sunday School through 7th grade, is offered during both services at 8:30 and 10:15.
After-school gatherings for middle and high school students provide a place to connect, grow in faith, and build strong friendships.
Shores Kids Infant - High School 
Shores Church is committed to serving both our local community and communities around the world through meaningful, hands-on mission efforts. We support projects that meet real humanitarian needs while creating opportunities to share the hope of Jesus.
We believe every person matters to God, and we seek to come alongside those who are hurting with compassion, dignity, and tangible help.
Serving Needs. Sharing Hope. Making Jesus Known.Shores Hope Projects
A Message from Pastor Court
Whether you grew up in church or have no background in faith at all, Shores Church is a place where you can explore who Jesus is at your own pace. Here, questions are welcomed, relationships are built, and there are meaningful ways to get involved and connect. If you are new to the area or simply looking for a church home, we would love for you to stop by and experience our community for yourself.
Upcoming Events
Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a life-long adventure, discovering the nature of God, and exploring what it means to be rooted in relationship with their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.
When: June 22-26
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Shores Church
Rainforest Falls is a week long Vacation Bible School that we are hosting for our elementary aged Shores kids and their friends in the community.
Registration is FREE and you can start registering today! If you are interested in serving during the week or the week before setting up and preparing there is a link below for that as well.
June 22-26 | 9:00 - 12:15
What is NEXT GEN Sunday?? Only one of the BEST SUNDAYS OF THE ENTIRE YEAR!!! May 31st services are run by Shores Students and Kids. We will hear a message from our Shores Middle School aged students that will share what they've been challenged with in groups. Our Shores Kids classes will sing and lead with the band during worship. We RECOGNIZE the Students that will be graduating from high school, many who began serving early in middle or high school. It's an AWESOME day for our students and our church because the NEXT GENERATION is making an IMPACT NOW.
NEXT GENERATION SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
830 & 1015 Services
After 2nd Service Student Open House - MS & HS Students and Parents
Sunday Night - Senior Baccalaureate Recognition
May 31 | Next Gen | 8:30 & 10:15a
Saturday June 20th we are hosting a Community Family Fest for our neighbors! Food, activities, and a chance for our neighbors to get an idea about what the Shores community is all about. If you'd like to help serve your neighbors, this is a great chance to jump in and do it!