I've always heard strange things about this church, with their passionate attendees, wild parties,…read moredevoted pastors and religious leaders and unique beliefs. I honestly don't follow too much religion, I am Catholic but I don't go to church or have anything to do with religion, nor a specific opinion really. My partner went along to an event with a friend once, and he said it was definately an experience.. Have you seen the movie Saved? I picture it being somewhat like that. Their advertisements and marketing seem to be very loud, over the top, extreme, devout and meaningful. They include songs, games, videos, concerts and other festivities into their service, which run daily in the morning and some nights. There are also services in the city and up north. Go along and see for yourself if religion is your thing, I'm sure it would be a memorable experience, whether you enjoy it or not.

Paradise Community Church seems to be one of those places that either does it for you, or it's the…read moreantithesis of what you're looking for in a church. For me, as a regular churchgoer, Paradise isn't what I'm after - I'm quite comfortable with a good, lively youth service at a 'regular' church, but Paradises 'performances' are one step further than I'm willing to go with my worship. That said, Paradise certainly reaches a lot of people each week - if you're looking for an in your face, over the top 'religious' experience, here's somewhere you can get it - personally I'll stay somewhere I'm one of the congregation, not one of the crowd. They do put on a great Christmas spectacular - lights, music, and a funfair of sorts - oh, yes, and a 'live' nativity scene - all topped off with a fireworks display at the end of the evening - worth a visit if nothing else.

They have relocated to Brookside Cellars on Moore St 5073…read more A quite remarkable experience of Presbyterian orthodoxy with no stupidities so common today. If you want the biblical stuff this is the place for you. Welcoming bunch.