Where do I even begin to express how much my family and I love this church? This community means so…read moremuch to us. My husband and I were married here during the early days of COVID in 2020, and it has remained our spiritual home ever since. Not to mention this is also my husbands' parish when he was growing up, this is why we chose for us to get married here. We attend Sunday Mass regularly and are very involved here, including leading RCIA. Everyone we've met and guided through RCIA has been incredibly kind, welcoming, and eager to grow in faith. This church truly embodies a loving and supportive community. We celebrate all major holidays and special occasions here--Easter, Christmas, birthdays, and more. Saint Margaret Mary is not just a church to us; it's a place where we serve, grow, and feel deeply connected. We are grateful to God for this beautiful parish and community.

MS. Betty and MS.sandy are very very helpful in our situation very very kind been going there…read moresince 1989 all children went there baptism and holy communion's great church .

If anyone LGBTQ+ is reading this...I have been a part of and led at MANY similar churches…read morenationwide with great worship, youth group, and evangelical-style preaching. Most are not LGBTQ+ affirming but are what they call "welcoming." I thought this was one of those types of churches. My wife, kids, and I were recommended this church by one of our friends. She said it would be a good fit for us. At that same time, another mom of our kids' friends invited our kids to a movie night and told them to invite their parents to come along. It seemed great since more than one person had recommended this church to us, so we went with our kids. We attended the movie night and a couple of Sunday services, and our kids loved the youth group, so we wanted to give it a shot. Unfortunately, it turns out that the mom who invited our kids to the movie night did not know we were a gay family. We showed up and sat by her and her husband, and two days later our friend came over very upset. We asked what happened, and she said the couple that invited us to the movie night were deacons from the church and also her neighbors. They had realized at the movie night that we were a lesbian couple with kids, and they informed our friend that we were not welcome at the church and that we should not be attending. I got a call right after that from the church after filling out a visitor card, and I told the lady on the phone what happened. She said she works closely with the pastor (I forget her title,) and said that the pastor would want to speak to us about what had happened. I contacted her again when I did not hear anything back, and she told me she did tell the pastor about the incident, and that he would be calling us, but is very busy. .... I quickly realized it was a call that would never come, lol. We had to tell our kids that we needed to look elsewhere. I am happy to have found an affirming church that we love and are very involved with, but in case any other LGBTQ+ individuals, families, or allies are looking for a church in this area, I wanted you to know what happened. No matter what their beliefs are, I do not believe this is how Jesus would have wanted a family seeking a church to be treated by DEACONS in the church. I was the daughter of a mother who was known worldwide in the Christian world as a leader, speaker, and president of a Christian organization, and a father who was an elder, nationwide leader, and board member, so I was appalled at how church leadership handled this.

Attended there 27+ years; rock solid! Small group friendly…read morefor building community, this is the place!

howdy my name is Adrian and I am a lost soul definitely a sinner and I do stuff I shouldn't. I went…read moreto my car thats stranded on the side of the road on PCH and Western. and I saw my bible and I started to look up churches to go to one. today is Sun Aug 2nd 2026 and this churched welcomed me. I am homeless. I have no clothes or nothing I have no shirt on. only jeans and cowboy boots that iv'e been wearing for a week and have not washed.these people let me come in use restroom take a break from the hot sun and I'm on lets just say it starts with a drugs guys. they still let me come in chill this man that does the security and patrols the area came and talked to mje for a good 20 minutes. prayed for me and that is the best thing anyone can do for me I enjoy prayers. these people are sweet humble and kind and thats what I like I definitely recommend this church to anyone that just wants to hear a bit about the lord. thank you guys for welcoming me

The sweetest people here. Pastor Marcos is so kind and full of the Spirit. I love all the things…read morethey do with the youth and the kids, and their Wednesday Bible studies feel so welcoming. If you're looking for a place to belong that teaches the Word and offers prayer and support, I recommend you check out Calvary. I'm grateful to now call this place my home.

I don't attend this church. I don't live in Torrance. I don't do small groups…read more Then I met this young, strapping man who looked like he took a break from an Elite model runway who asked me repeatedly to join the LACG small group at Cafe Mak in classy Koreatown. Hesitant, I attended reluctantly. After a couple months, it became a blessing, pleasure, with delightful surprises, healthy accountability, and joyful laughter. It was a weekly event that I was looking forward to like a boy awaiting the release of a great video game. The community group's main theme? Jobs. Why? It's because they're either soul-crushing or a symbol of our personal goals and desires. So far, our prayers were all answered. That's right. Drop your jaw in disbelief. But careers don't define us. They are timely examples of His grace and love for our minds and souls to relax and use our workspace and our self-esteem to help, love, and pray for those who don't know God. Back to LACG! Most of us have grown incredibly close. I've seen friends leave due to jobs and/or distance. I've witnessed some of us fall in love who will also flee in the near future. New and old faces come and go but the thread of the small group remains intact. Spiritual growth is relational. You can't grow spiritually alone-- it is impossible. The group keeps us humble, open, honest, and brave. I believe we've all become better listeners except for a couple of us who still need practice on focusing and being prompt. Miracles are welcome. Pastor Tim and Pastor Daniel have discovered themes and messages that apply to our lives in the modern world with familiar scenarios of conflict with others, individual sins or addictions, emotional flaws, and understanding God's word without being righteous ourselves. I love how concise, direct, and significant the sermons are that don't drone or repeat themselves. You should know that church is the people. We go to church because we're dirty. Not because we're clean. I'm the dirtiest by the way. "We cannot change unless our love exceeds our fear."

It's time I've edited and updated my review…read more I've had the privilege to be at this church since the beginning. And these past 3 years, since the church's inception, have been amazing. People have come and gone...and come back again! The church has been on the verge of closing, but now it's truly in a season of growth. SBMC is not a perfect church, but it is a place in which gospel-centered community is truly evident. As opposed to programs and specific ministries, we try to do LIFE together. It's hard, but it's joyous struggle as we seek to disciple one another and grow in our faith in Jesus. Hebrews 10:24-25: "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." ***To whoever is seeking, there are also plenty of great churches in the South Bay and God's universal church isn't confined to a building or a single congregation. Hope you find a church community where you can serve and grow.***

This little church and its faithful congregants have persevered through the pandemic and continue…read moreto advance God's kingdom. There's been a lot of renovations over the past couple of years, including a new parking lot, and a children's area. It's been a long time coming and we're very excited about the corner we're now turning, all glory to God! Come worship with The Bay worship band, and get a solid message from Pastor Mark and be a part of it all! Sunday service is at 10:45 am.

A beautiful place to worship God. I'm surprised it's not packed out. Best kept secret in the South…read moreBay!

The Harbor Church is an amazing church with so much to offer. My family and I have been attending…read morefor a little over a year after searching for a place where we could truly feel at home, get connected, and grow in our faith. One of the things we appreciate most is the variety of ministries available for every stage of life, making it easy for the whole family to get involved. Our kids absolutely love Mrs. Sandvol and the entire Kids Ministry team. They create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment where children can learn about God and build meaningful relationships. Pastor Josh is caring, approachable, and genuinely invested in people. His messages are engaging, and he always takes the time to connect with those around him. Pastor Tommy and the rest of the staff are equally warm and welcoming, making everyone feel valued from the moment they walk through the doors. If you're looking for a church that feels like family and provides opportunities to grow spiritually and build community, I highly recommend The Harbor Church.

I went down to this church today, by the time I got there, I had a service animal, which is a small…read moredog. And I was told that they do not allow dogs in the church even though their service animals in this is by the pastor Josh. So I don't recommend this church for people who have service animals because they will be turned away. The people are welcome, but their service animals are not, so if the service animals for the person are not allowed in, neither is a person so they're breaking the law. I'm a deacon and they turn me away with my service animal after a good walk. And the only excuse that the pastor could give me is, he said that there are people allergic to dogs in his congregation. That's the only excuse that this pastor gave me. I felt unwanted. I feel like I was being refused the gathering together of the Saints by the pastor. No, I don't know if he was the main pastor of that church. I have no idea, but he said that he was a pastor. So I guess the blind they want to listen to the service in a church are not welcome there with the see and eye animal or surface dog. What a shame that is upon that whole congregation, and upon that pastor. Now let God judge his Church and let God be there judge. Because I say to all Christians, how can you deny somebody with a service animal but yet say the person is welcome? So let God be their judge especially I'm pastor Josh. I'm very disappointed as a deacon to be turned away from a church with a service animal. I am very disappointed It's sad me to think that a man has Pastor Josh would even consider turning away somebody with a service animal, whether they're blind or not. Do you know that the church is supposed to be the body of Christ? I never knew Jesus Christ to turn away anyone at all, for any reason. He healed the leopard he raised the dead. He opened the eyes of the blind. Can you let the deaf here? We no one else could. But look at God's children, today, prejudice, hateful, liars, do you think you should not be practicing among us. But yet in some form and in some way, they are, and the reason I say that is what right does a pastor anybody else say that a service animal can't come in with his owner and be welcome. And I never did say or ask to sit in the pool area. I would've been very happy staying out in the hallway, listening to the sermon, but even that was denied. So if you decide to go to the church, that's fine, but please make sure that you don't have your service animal with you because they will discriminate against you. And that is against the law.

What an AMAZING church! The love of God is SO powerful here!…read more A friend of mine had been trying to get me to come to their Friday night, young adults Bible studies for months. It's called Soldiers of the Son, or S.O.S. For short. I finally caved in and absolutely loved it! I was overwhelmed with people welcoming me, hugging me, introducing themselves to me, and asking all sorts of questions about me. I had literally never been to a church where people cared so much about new people. I felt seen and very much loved, even though I barely met these people. Fast forward two months, I've attended some of their Sunday services, and even participated in their 35th anniversary celebration services. The Friday worship night was off the hook! It's not often you get to just come to church and just sing your heart out to God! The whole church community at Living Bread has been such a blessing to my life, and I'm sure to the lives of so many others. It's such a healthy, wholesome, and spirit-filled ministry! I hope and pray they continue to fervently serve & follow the Lord!

My husband and i attended. We are older. I have a medical condition. I must say it's extremely cold…read morein there. Like maybe 50 degrees. We suffered through the service and left when it was almost over. So sad. We did mention it to someone and they had adjusted it. Then 10 minutes later it got cold again. The singing, songs, and preaching were totally awesome. Everyone is nice and friendly. Very good worship service. However we can't return because of the cold. Maybe someone from the church will read this and turn up the temperature. We would be grateful and return. Many blessings for this dear church.

I have been a neighbor of the Church since it was built many years ago, the work they do is…read morefantastic, they bring the Lord's word and hope to our little town of Lomita, California. Their acts of kindness and brotherhood bring a lasting inspiration to the entire community, always seeking to help all who may be in need, whatever that may be. I would encourage all to visit and see for yourself just how much kindness and fellowship you shall find at this wonderful little house of worship. Leon A. Lomita, CA

From the owner: King's Way Community Church, located in Lomita, CA, is a warm and welcoming interdenominational…read morechurch dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. By embracing and celebrating diverse Christian traditions, King's Way seeks to provide a meaningful and transformative worship experience for everyone. Join us as we grow in faith, serve our neighbors, and cultivate a spirit of unity and love. Everyone is welcome at King's Way Community Church!

If you're looking for a church that truly feels like home, this is it. From the moment you walk in,…read moreyou're welcomed like family not just greeted, but genuinely known and cared for. It's a place where friendships grow naturally, kids are loved and invested in, and fellowship feels joyful and real. Our pastor teaches sound, Bible-based doctrine with clarity, humility, and heart. The messages are meaningful, encouraging, and practical truth-filled without being heavy, and always pointing back to Christ. You leave feeling both challenged and uplifted. Whether you're new to faith, returning after time away, or simply searching for a church where you and your family can grow together, you'll find a beautiful environment here. There's room for laughter, learning, and life side by side. So grateful for this church and the community we've found. If you're looking for family, friends, and fellowship, come check it out--you just might find the place you've been praying for.

I strongly agree with those previous reviews in this church! Pastor Randold is not only annointed…read morepastor but he truly cares amd love people. I came here couple of tines and today I attended the celebration life of our dear friend's brother. The church was very welcoming, showed love and made me feel at home. The place was not big compare to other churches but they have a big heart to serve and help people. I higly recomended this church because they do the will of God and shared word of God in biblical way.

I can't say enough about this church. From the moment I walked in three years ago, I knew I was…read morehome. Pastor Joe leads with a rare combination of love, vulnerability, and transparency. You don't just hear the Word--you see it lived out. There's a deep, genuine love for Christ here that isn't performative--it's real, and you feel it the second you walk through the doors. What stands out most is the people. This is a community that truly loves Jesus and reflects the fruits of the Spirit in how they show up for one another. There's a genuine desire to see lives transformed--people are healed, restored, and stepping into who they're called to be. The children's ministry, led by Pastor Rick, is something special. They don't just "watch" your kids--they pour into them, teaching them how to be the hands and feet of Jesus right where they are. Youth Pastor Dan is equipping the teens in a powerful way, grounding them in truth and helping them live out their faith boldly. And the young adults ministry, led by Pastor Eric, is on fire--passionate about God and committed to seeing the South Bay experience real breakthrough. If you're looking for a place where you'll be challenged, loved, and equipped to walk in the freedom Jesus died for--this is it.

I love Coast! Coast has improved our family (for the better). Love the pastors. Such a great…read morecommunity. A safe place for my young adult kids to continue to grow in. Most of all, to grow in Faith and their relationship with Jesus.