Pastor B truly cares about each person that walks into LFC as well as the entire community of…read moreLompoc. Great place to discover who you are in Christ. Easy to understand and practical teaching. Very welcoming atmosphere. Awesome child care. 3 Sunday services: 8AM / 9:15AM / 10:45AM

I moved to this town almost 4 years ago. When I came here, I had friends from my old town telling…read moreme to go, plus I heard about the church everywhere in this new town. This church was/is so active in the community, it was hard to be somewhere that they weren't serving! They're at the parades, festivals, Friday night farmer's market... everywhere! Still, I was afraid to go because I thought that "Foursquare" meant a more charismatic environment that required cartwheels and all of the showy displays of "faith" that have made me uncomfortable at other places in the past. I don't remember exactly how, but finally I saw these people so much and they seemed normal enough, that I consented to trying it out one Sunday. My impressions are: 1 they are normal people who are learning, loving, and serving God by being his hands and feet 2 Pastor Bernie is teaching the truth. No fire and brimstone scare tactics. No messages of judgement. Also not the trendy motivational speaking type of new age sermons. It is balanced and compassionate and I believe that is how it should be. 3 the sanctuary doesn't feel heavy and imposing and the feeling of being there is not of judgement. You aren't pressured to be on show to wear your biggest hat or your wrinkle free khakis. You can come as you are and you will be welcomed. 4 the music at the church is great! The worship team presents different types of sounds. Sometimes, it's 3 or 4 singers, sometimes a choir, sometimes it's rock, sometimes it's country style hymns. 5 the children's ministry is awesome. The community outreach is amazing. They do an annual harvest festival to provide a safe and fun evening for kids on Halloween, we had a great time at the snow day, and throughout the rest of the year, they are holding events open to the community. There's a ministry that goes to visit the convalescent center and another for the coffee shop where you can watch the service and another to celebrate recovery. There's a ministry for everyone to serve and be served through 6 this church really does look for ways to bless others. They have a heart for God and when he speaks, they listen and respond 7 I'm not sure why I was so scared to walk into this church because it is a gem. When you're faced with needing to find a church home, this is the kind of place that you hope to find, a place that is not about putting on airs. A place that is filled with people who are are filled with the Spirit. I'm so glad that we finally came and I hope that we will be able to enjoy many more years here!

Catholic Church where I went to for the funeral recently. It is wonderful to have a community to…read morebelong to in times of trial and changes in life. I am glad that I had the chance to attend and I will encourage people to have a community to belong to.

Small and intimate parish where people seem to know each other. I've only been to Saturday evening…read moremass, and the crowd is diverse in age. I don't like it how after mass the kids swarm the priest to sign off on their mass attendance forms (for whatever it is for). Can't he delegate that to someone else so that I don't have to clamor for a handshake on the way home? Mass is efficient and the music selection is adequate. I like how no one forces you to hold hands during the Lord's Prayer, but I don't like the applause at the end if every mass. The parking lot is a bit dark at night so bring a flashlight so you're seen.

Thank you St. Mark's in the Valley for your open hospitality regarding the use of your bathrooms…read more The local merchants and eateries in town should be fully supporting your endeavors because you have absorbed their responsibility to provide restrooms to their patrons. We had to walk outside of town to reach the church (glad I was not in a hurry). The restrooms are very nice and supplied with everything you need. The best part is the gorgeous courtyard outside, a welcome retreat of solitude and reflection. Well, St. Marks in the Valley, if I lived in town I would be worshiping with you. We were delighted to make a small donation (optional).

What a sweet church. I did not attend any services, but was visiting the quaint town and I needed a…read morerestroom. The lady at the wine tasting said I could use the church's restroom and I was a little surprised. They open up their church for visitors to "sit and rest" inside their sanctuary and use the facilities. They have beautiful grounds, a lovely church and clean restrooms. Thank you St. Mark's for you generous hospitality.

My recent experience with St. Mary has been sad but appreciative. St. Mary is our family church and…read morewhen a family passes, this is where we have the funeral mass and a priest from the church comes to the Santa Maria Cemetary for the burial. Thank you. Working with the Deacon to organize the mass goes smoothly and our family needs are met. The music ministers are wonderful and very talented. Don't forget to check the rectory hours when you need to go into the office. They are closed for lunch. Mass is at noon so go in and get your business done before mass because they'll be at lunch when mass is over. I appreciate that having a mass said for a family member or friend is still only $10 and there are always several masses to choose from. The office staff is so friendly and helpful.

A welcoming community where the Spirit of Christ can be felt. You want to know where Jesus is? He's…read morehere, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity (John 6:51) in the midst of imperfect people that strive to surrender every day to become more Christ-like, because we become whom we love. Saint and sinner start the same, the just choose to serve a different master. Whom will you choose to serve? (James 4: 1-7)

great place to experience the Presence of Jesus , I was encouraged and loved and prayed for. if I…read morelived here this would be my home church

I liked it at this church. The pastor did talk quickly, but he also seemed sincere when I talked to…read morehim afterwards. I am most interested in kindness, secure (low ego fragility) teaching and a congregation who seems to want to grow in their relationship to Christ. I saw that here. Not that any congregation made up of humans is perfect, but it seemed like people were trying and made room for where I am at on my journey. The pastor put all his reference verses and talking points on the sermon notes that were printed out in the back for us "dead tree" enthusiasts, as well as online. So I was able to go back and check any questions I had afterward. He also was available to talk after the service and people were chatting him up. That is always a good sign that the teacher is aprochable. I didn't see or feel the malice or disrespect that some of the other reviews implied. I'm sure everyone's experience is different. The service featured contemporary worship, formal reading of the Word, Bible based teaching, self serve communion on the front and back tables, and a benediction with an offer to be prayed for immediately after. My new little family is still evaluating where we belong, but we felt welcome and safe here.

This church is amazing and they have an amazing sense of community. Been coming here with my family…read morefor 3 years. Finally found "my people"

Great place to worship the Heavenly Father! The passion for Christ is there.read more

I was there years ago, but we went to mass two weeks ago what a beautiful place but I'm trying to…read morefind out if they're open during the week I want to take my friend out there tomorrow today is May

I have a number of ancestors buried in the cemetery. My sister was married in the Chapel in 1988…read more My wife and I serve as docents. I am a member of the San Ramon Chapel Preservation Committee. Beautiful little church with a weekly mass. 170+ people buried in its cemetery. George J.