I was raised in a church with a choir, stained glass, and hymns. Life Church has a band, a darkened…read more"sanctuary" with huge TV monitors, and contemporary music projected on the screens. It would not be my first choice of church if I were choosing only for myself. However, as the mother of a teenage daughter who has had some struggles and is interested in a lively, vibrant youth community? I couldn't ask for more. There is a huge youth community in this church, and there are young leaders who make them all feel welcome and as if they are a part of something powerful-- which the faithful would agree they are. Youth get opportunities to eat dinners together at youth group every Wednesday night, participate in services that are quite lively and interactive on Sunday mornings, and take part in many different community events that exist to improve the church itself or the community surrounding it. It took very little time for my daughter to feel at home here, which made it an "easy sell" for me. As a community member and educator, I see the difference attending Life Church has made in the lives of other local teens and, again, I couldn't have more positive things to say: there are young people who have totally turned things around for themselves-- but, even more importantly, there are teens who have had challenges figuring out where they "fit" who now have a place where they feel welcome and confident to be themselves. Of course, the adults are also caring and active members of the community. However, my greatest kudos to Life Church is for the difference they're making in the lives of children, youth, teens, and young adults in this little town.

Very friendly engaging people greet you upon entry. Everyone try's to get to know you at least a…read morelittle bit. Sermon was inspiring! Met almost all the staff and will be returning next week!

Living Word is a great place to visit on Sundays (and during the week). This is a bible based…read moreorganization and the staff is very friendly and caring (and they take excellent care of you kids while you are in the service)! LWF also offers classes for men, women, families, youth and divorce support. Yes, Living Word is big enough to serve your needs and small enough to get to know you!

Alright, so where to start? I mean there's just so much that I have to say about this church,…read morecommunity, and family. First and foremost this is a Church of God, the Holy Spirit is alive and well here. The pastors preach directly out of the Bible. The theology that is spoken and shared can be traced directly back to Jesus. The best part is that there is life in this church. It is comprised of young people, families and people rich in life experiences. This shows you that the church is alive and well. If you are looking for a place to start your journey, a place to seek refuge from the storm or a place to grow you in the Word and your faith Living Word is a wonderful place to be. The vision of the church through Drew (lead pastor) and Tim (associate pastor) is to Connect, Grow and Serve. My family and I have lived in Oak Harbor for 3 years now, I come from an evangelical background rich in faith and love and so finding a church in Oak Harbor has been amazing. They have met the needs of my children (9, 7 and 3) growing them in the Word of God. They have met the needs of my wife and I, a wonderful contemporary "come as you are" style service as well as offering small groups to better feed our souls and help us grow as a couple and individuals. These small groups target different areas within life and help give you tools to better equip you for the challenges that life brings your way. Living Word also has plenty of opportunities to serve whether that's going on a mission trip, summer Bible camp or helping on a Sunday morning...there's something for everyone. Long story short, in the last three years I have entrusted this church family with my family while I deployed countless times. They were there in person and in faith. They met the spiritual needs of my family and I know they will for yours. We have made some lifelong friends here and as we near our transfer date this is a community and family that we are going to dearly miss. So I'm closing I would highly recommend this Church to anyone looking for a church.

They love Israel and Behold Israel too ! That's admirable!…read moreNot only loving expression, but blessings to their Lord and Savior, and to the people who represent God , The Father, God the Son and God The Holy Spirit ! True disciples of " The Wonderful " , The " Good Shepherd " !

I can't speak for everyone, but finding a reliable church in Whidbey seemed difficult. My husband…read moreand I moved up here because of the military, and while we were excited for the change, we were devastated to leave our church in Southern California. We tried many churches in the area and none seemed engaging or entirely truthful in its teachings. When we came to The Bridge for the first time, it was a breath of fresh air. Rick and the other Shepards teach solely from the Bible. Word-for-word readings with minimal personal interpretations. They purposefully and whole heartedly give us the truth based off of the word and the word only. Also, the fact that we take communion every gathering (Sundays and Wednesday nights) is amazing! Something I didn't even get to experience at my last church, and something that you soon realize is a blessing to be able to take the elements and receive the word each-and-every-time. Like others have mentioned, this church does not beat around the bush. They do not accept sin of any kind, as all churches should be. Some may find that unwelcoming, but my husband and I found it grounding. The way this world is transforming, holding onto and being held accountable for what is right and wrong with the world is crucial and this place keeps us in check. The staff is beyond friendly. I am heart broken that some have not challenged themselves to speak with any staff member before writing this place off. It is not a huge church, but it's also come a long way from being a small group of people in a barn years ago. That being said, if you want a close and personal relationship with Christ and the church staff, pastors included, then speak to them! My first encounter with Rick (the head teaching pastor) was phenomenal and has opened the floodgates to building multiple relationships at this church. Everyone knows everyone, even if you haven't met them yet. And that's because they're all so welcoming and eager to welcome you to the Lord.

Family Bible is a biblically based teaching church. A loving and caring atmosphere that permeates…read moreall of the ministries. They offer Sunday service, youth ministry, adult ministry, men's ministry, Womens ministry, small group ministry, community outreach ministry, global missions ministry, AWANA and so much more.

This is our church, a very fundamental and friendly place to visit, or get plugged in. Pastor Ron…read morebrings life applications to God's Word, and Pastor Brian's worship music is contemporary, while preparing your heart for the message. There are three worship services, Sunday school classes for all ages, small group Bible Studies, MOPS, AWANA, Momentum (for the men), and Women's Bible studies, book groups, and more. Pastor Dan is our Youth Minister, teaching, challenging and mentoring our youth. Come! Worship with us!

Looking for a traditional faith community that puts Christ at the center of everything? We adore…read moreour small Anglican church where we can get to know others on our walk with the Lord. We like the traditional hymns and ancient liturgy. We read and study the Bible in every service and affirm traditional teachings that Christians have believed from the beginning. Great small groups, music and events. Also we can walk to the beach and Windjammer Park across the street.

I came here for the funeral of a dear friend. Everyone was very friendly. There were boxes of…read moretissues at each pew- very handy at a funeral. The service was great, it had its sad and tearful moments, but the pastor was skillful at mixing the good times with the bad. The best part was the video montage with acoustic guitar accompaniment and original song by Todd's son-in-law. That was so beautiful and I wish I had a recording of the whole service. I would definitely go back to this church. It felt welcoming and open- something important to me when choosing a church.

This is a place you can go to find love peace joy, if you have questions about life and its…read moreproblems of everyday ups and downs, or answers you need for every situation, if you want to know the truth this is the place to come. Jesus is always ready to meet your every needs and concerns .. Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Colossians 3:23 NLT http://bible.com/116/col.3.23.NLT

I came to the First United Methodist Church in Oak Harbor for my Grandpa's funeral service after he…read morepassed away in November 2006. My dad had a stroke in 2004 when I was 12 years old around Christmas time and almost died. We were still recovering from the reverberations of that and adjusting to its long-term side effects when my Grandpa died in 2006. It was a rough two years and being able to hold the funeral service at the same church my Grandpa had attended on a regular basis was a huge relief. He had been a fighter pilot in the United States Navy, then harbor master of Oak Harbor Marina, and later he was a woodcarver focusing on wild birds. One of his favorites was the Bald Eagle, an emblem of service for his time in the U.S. Navy and a bird we frequently saw on Whidbey Island. Before he died I gave him a picture I took of a Bald Eagle and a verse from the Bible, Isaiah 40:31 which mentions soaring like an eagle. My choice of Bible verse was included and read out loud as part of the funeral service, which to me as grandpa's 14-year-old granddaughter was an honor. Most of the people talking about him knew him for decades before I was even born. Watching and listening to the speakers was easy due to the architecture of the church and comfortable seating. Funerals can be difficult to execute and make everyone attending feel included. The church was big enough that we all fit and had room both for the service and to socialize after. Church workers and volunteers were friendly and helpful in set-up and take-down for the event.

I Love the warm welcome that I get whether it's the first time or the hundredth! Even with all of…read morethe Covid Protocols this community feels like home.