A marble-framed glass sign reading Meta Church VR in 3D letters, with the sun behind it and autumn leaves around.

One big virtual family

About Meta Church VR.

Meta Church VR is a non-denominational Church of believers and non-believers alike, existing exclusively in Virtual Reality!

Pastor Mike’s avatar waving beside a campfire in the Meta Church VR world, with wooden benches, large boulders and red and gold autumn trees behind him.
A wave from Pastor Mike at the campfire, in our VRChat world.

Our mission

Why we exist.

Meta Church VR exists to reach people who don’t know God, as well as those who desire a deeper relationship with Him, through the unique accessibility, immersion, and community that virtual reality provides.

You may notice that our church looks different from a traditional church—and that’s intentional. Virtual reality allows people to express themselves in personal and creative ways through customizable avatars. Users can appear as any character or style they choose, helping remove many of the social barriers and anxieties often associated with public appearance.

We’ve found that this environment often encourages people to open up about their struggles, ask honest questions about faith, and explore who God is in a space where they feel comfortable and welcomed. For many, VR creates opportunities for connection and spiritual growth that might not otherwise exist.

We believe this technology can be used for a greater purpose, and we are committed to using virtual reality to share the Gospel, build authentic community, and help people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

How to join us What we believe

How we do ministry

Our approach to ministry.

We also understand that VRChat itself isn’t always a godly place. Meta Church VR’s approach to Ministry derives from 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, where Paul writes concerning the lost:

“For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.

To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law.

To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings.”

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (ESV)

A note on avatars

Please keep in mind this does not mean we endorse ungodly avatars, and if you do see an avatar that makes you uncomfortable, VRChat allows you to hide an individual’s avatar or block them entirely.

Meta Church VR so far

The story so far.

We welcome people from all backgrounds, whether they are lifelong Christians, new believers, skeptics, or simply exploring faith. Our desire is that everyone who visits encounters biblical truth, authentic community, and the transforming love of Christ.

  • Nearly 5years of immersive Biblical teaching, authentic Christian community, and life-changing fellowship
  • 100,000+users reached worldwide
  • 450+sermons of Gospel-focused teaching
Watch our sermons Why people are joining, in Pastor Mike’s words

Our staff

Meet the team.

We are a small team with a passion to serve and a heart for God. Each with our own personal relationships with our Lord and Savior, we strive to do everything we can to reach those who have not yet seen the heart of God, and experienced the greatness of His love.

Pastor Mike’s avatar, with brown hair and a black Meta Church VR sweater, waving with one hand and giving a thumbs up with the other in a sunlit park.

Pastor Mike

Founder & Lead Pastor

For nearly 5 years, Mike has served as the Founder and Lead Pastor of Meta Church VR.

Mike’s journey into virtual reality Christian ministry began with platforms like VRChat and AltspaceVR during 2017. These apps sparked his interest in using the metaverse as a serious medium for sharing the gospel.

A born-again believer for over 10 years, Mike graduated from Calvary Chapel Bible College.

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”

Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)

Staff & HELP team

Our team’s mission is to bring God’s message of salvation to a new generation of believers inside the metaverse!

  • fission

    Overflow Leader

  • Vector

    Moderation

  • Nathan K

    Hosts the Thursday Bible Reading

    Every other Thursday at 8:00 pm ET: a group reading through 1 Corinthians, with time to ask questions. All are welcome!

    See all events
Volunteer with us Contact the team

What we confess

The Apostles’ Creed.

Our Church follows the beliefs found in The Apostles’ Creed.

We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit; Born of the Virgin Mary; Suffered under Pontius Pilate; Was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into Hell; The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven; And sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From there He shall come to judge the living and the dead.

We believe in the Holy Spirit; The Christian Church, the Communion of Saints; The Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting.

Amen.

Read our beliefs in full Ask us a question
A wooden cross standing under a red and gold tree in the church garden, with information plaques including one titled Who is Jesus?, and a mountain beyond.
The garden cross in our VRChat world.

Then and now

From a circle by the sea to an autumn sanctuary.

Same church, a few different skies. Four snapshots from along the way.

The early days: Pastor Mike’s avatar teaching a small circle of avatars on a deck by the sea, among them an armoured soldier, a robot and a furry character, with bright red trees behind.
The early daysPastor Mike teaching a small circle of avatars by the sea.
A service in our earlier above-the-clouds sanctuary: avatars seated in wooden pews facing a wooden cross under a tree, with a passage from 1 John on the screens and orange Meta Church VR banners.
Our earlier worldAn above-the-clouds sanctuary, with Scripture on the screens.
A live service under a pink sunset sky: many very different avatars sitting together in wooden pews, facing a wooden cross and screens showing worship lyrics.
Our earlier worldA live service at sunset. Every avatar is a real person.
Eye-level view down the sanctuary aisle today: leather couches on both sides, a wooden cross between two large screens, and blazing red and orange trees under a blue sky.
TodayThe autumn sanctuary: a wooden cross, two big screens, and couches on both sides of the aisle.
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Come as you are

Join us in VRChat.

Pick an avatar, find a couch, and come on in. VRChat is free, and a headset is optional: you can join in desktop, iOS or Android mode.

Join us in VRChat (opens in a new tab) How to join
World
Meta Church
Group
Meta Church
Instance
Group Public

Next gathering

Sunday Service

Sundays at 3:00 pm Eastern Time

Also Fridays at 7:00 pm and every other Thursday at 8:00 pm, Eastern Time.

Starts in

In VRChat, join the instance labeled “Group Public” near start time. Full week