Of all the Christian churches I've been to this was certainly one of them. :-) The contemporary…read moremusic was radio worthy - the voices, the harmony, the guitars, piano, drums and violin playing. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. We were invited by some friends to join them for the 5pm service on Saturday. (They like the guy who was preaching). We got to the church before them so we walked around. It is certainly a place where you can get involved if you want. They have programs for all kinds of activities and groups. The church is modern, upbeat, and dare I say 'hip'? If you're looking for a group of people wearing their Sunday best and a gray-haired organist playing 8 verses of Amazing Grace, you're at the wrong church (which was pointed out to us by an old timer who was using the excuse his back hurt to leave so he could hang outside while his wife attended the service.) The minister we came to see did deliver a good sermon. It had enthusiasm, passion, sincerity and humor. It wasn't laced with a lot of bible quotes or hellfire. It was delivered to teach, inspire and encourage. If I was looking for a Christian church, this would certainly be one I'd consider.

Amazing service. Have tried different locations and this is the best one. Great people and…read moreatmosphere

Father Herman is one of the most kind and understanding priests I have ever had in all 38 years of…read moremy Orthodox Christianity. Father Herman welcomes all without judgement nor prejudice, and this is especially exemplified by the behavior of all of the parishoners who attend every Sunday. Everyone knows everyone and is always sure to stop and chat in order to catch up. The church is beautiful inside and out with gorgeous icons and handmade woodwork. The architecture will take your breath away, and you will know that you have arrived to pray at the right place.

This is the house of the Lord; let us rejoice and be Glad. This is the feeling you get when you…read morestep in this community of believers becausbecause they treat you how it should be, like family. I especially recommend this place for families, but anyone in general. I love the choir and the leadership that the children take part in. Pastor Sai Ankem is very intelligent, but mostly has God's wisdom and he shares that. He is humble and so friendly, which is hard to find in leaders these days. We drive an hour to get the feeling of joy that this community shares when we are there. Could keep writing on and on... If you are looking for a Bible based church with smiles and love for God, then this church is looking for you! Come rejoice with us!

What an absolutely wonderful church! Down to earth, very cozy place, and what they teach and preach…read moreis so practical and it just makes you comfortable to be there. Nothing but friendly loving staff, and plenty of opportunities to get involved and to build your knowledge of Christianity. So much negativity in the world, this is a place to come to get built up and to feel great afterwards.

Very enjoyable contemporary service. They had a steel band and the sermon from Pastor Marty was…read morefabulous

Attended LaGrange Bible Church this morning for the first time. Everyone was so "genuinely"…read morewelcoming. Thank you for making me feel comfortable. I learned a lot from the Pastor's talk. The music was beautiful! For the time that I am in LaGrange, I will make this my home!

We're parishioners, and we love this community…read more We actually live within one block of another parish--in which I spent most of my childhood/young adutlhood--but always found it cold and clannish. So, we've always had a "home" parish that wasn't necessarilly right down the street. I know that used to be prohibited, but now you can join the parish of your choice. We eventually settled on St. Walter, and we like it because: --It's traditional. We have a Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, and the CCD program is solid. We also have Carmelite sisters who help with the school, the religious ed program, the masses....they're very kind and approachable, and they set such a great example for the schoolchildren. We also have active pro-life, peace and justice, and other groups. --The congregation is very representative of the cultural makeup of the city. I don't care what ethnic group my fellow worshippers belong to, but the fact is that in some parishes, if you're not a member of a particular group, you're always an outsider. Not so at St. Walter. --The church has become more aesthetically pleasing since they acquired an altar backdrop and several sculptures from Holy Rosary/Irish when it closed. HR is my baptismal parish, then we rejoined when we moved back to the neighborhood and remained until it was shuttered. St. Walter was built during the Church's "modernist/minimalist" design era, and lacked a lot of the vibrancy our Catholic artistic heritage has given us. The new furnishings make the church warmer. --St. Walter has a relationship with the Augustinian community. The local Augustinian fathers rotate through different masses, and it's always a treat to hear their thoughtful, insightful homilies. --Our current pastor deserves a lot of credit for the direction St. Walter Church is headed. He has also helped the school remain strong and true to Catholic values. If you're new to the area and are searching for a parish, you should consider giving St. Walter a try.

I was seeking a new church home after leaving my childhood church of many years. After much…read moreobserving of services and the congregation at Peoples Community Church, Glen Ellyn, I made the decision to join. Joining Peoples Community Church has given me a sense of spiritual belonging and community. The people of the congregation are loving, kind, considerate, and treat everyone as family. Individuals are welcomed, valued, included, and genuinely cared for. Members exercise their spiritual gifts by serving within the church and the wider community. Our called ministers, Reverend James Shannon and Reverend Johnny Simmons, set Christian examples through encouraging and challenging members to grow in faith and to live out God's intended purpose for all which is to show love to one another as Jesus loves us. I'm forever grateful God led me to Peoples Community Church, my wonderful church home.

Yay! i'm number one, I'm number one!…read more First off, I've been going to Unitarian churches for about 15 years. It's my kind of place in general. If you are in between religions, or never had a religion and want some place to get your guided meditational/centered thoughts/sense of community/at peace with yourself fix, check it out. I highly recommend the book "Finding Your Religion" by Scotty McLennan. I've been a member at Third Unitarian for about two years now and have been going off and on for about five. This is one of the few churches where you can hear the pastor sing Lou Reed songs as part of his Sunday sermon, be encouraged to have an argument with the pastor, not feel outcast if you question the beliefs that you've been taught (this is encouraged), or get a full Earth, Wind, and Fire concert (Ba-di-yah, said do you remember! Ba-di-yah, dancing in September! I swear. People dancing in the aisles to "Sing a Song". It was awesome.) Aside from that, it is truly a warm place with funny, crazy, and loving people who work hard at making you feel welcome (but not that creepy welcome kind of thing. You know what I'm talking about.) If you are looking for a place to be able to embrace a wide diversity of beliefs, find your own set of beliefs, get involved in social action projects, or just drink coffee, eat cake, and chat with some amazing people who have lived truly historical and interesting lives, then Third Unitarian is your church. It is at the crossroads of two very different neighborhoods (Austin...not so affluent and Oak Park...much more affluent). The church has a rich civil rights history, hosting some great speakers, including Martin Luther King Jr. Speaking of diversity, everyone is welcome at TUC. It's a "welcoming congregation" which basically means that if you're LGBTQ (or if your hair is green or whatever) you're welcome there. It's definitely a "come as you are" kind of place, so don't feel the need to dress up when you come. Also, if you have kids and you want them to have a wide understanding of religion, I highly recommend TUC - the religious education program is comprehensive and pretty inclusive. I'll let others speak to that as I have no kids. Anyway, feel free to contact me if you have questions or you are thinking about going. It really is a great place.