The people that go to church here quickly became our family!! Attend church and join a small group…read moreand watch your life fill with people who love you. This is a place where you can come as you are

Awesome church with friendly and "like home" atmosphere…read more Healthy teaching from pastor Nick.

This is my home church, and from the moment i sat in my first service I knew this is where I wanted…read moreto attend after moving to Sarasota. The services are real, relevant, and relatable. Pastor Steve is a great example of how to lead a growing church. I am thankful to serve here and call this body of believers family.

Going to this church has changed my life! The people and pastors are some of the kindest people…read moreI've ever known. Pastor Cindy is always available at anytime for one to one attention of your spiritual needs. In the past I never went to church unless someone dragged me to go. Before I came here I thought church people were fake and judgmental. I have never felt pressured. Here all are welcome with open arms and these people are real! We all have a past but it doesn't matter here. I feel safe here. This is a truly Christian church that loves God.

This is a great church with fantastic music. Also, there's always a funny joke to start the…read moreservice and a relevant message that is both challenging and convicting.

We love the Redeemer. The priests and parishioners are very welcoming and friendly, the choir is…read moreamazing, and the church is beautiful. I love worshiping here and feel so blessed to have found this church. Our daughter enjoys children's chapel and the Sunday school classes. Great church for families.

This is the finest, most faithful, most committed and diverse community of Christians I've ever…read moreparticipated in. From the multiple opportunities for worship and Christian service, to the social and artistic get togethers, this is the complete package. It challenges you at ever level to grow your faith, and make a renewed commitment to God and your fellow man

My family and I have really enjoying attending bayside church! From the moment you walk in to…read morewalking out you feel welcomed. The kids ministry has been wonderful for my grandchildren. If you're looking for a church to build relationships and grow spiritually - bayside is the church!

You will be amazed by the friendly staff and regular folk visiting a great church environment.read more

First Pres is a truly outstanding Church. I found my way to them in 2011. They immediately…read moregreeted me with warmth and kindness. Because of how supportive they are, I eventually joined and became much more involved. It is hard to express how many wonderful people are a part of this congregation. I've made a lot of friends through First Pres who will likely be a part of my life for as long as it lasts. They offer something for everyone. There are typically 3 services each Sunday including a chapel service at 8:15, a "New Song" service at 9:00 and a traditional service at 11:00. They also have an affiliated Pre-school for families with young children. I can wholeheartedly recommend giving them a try. If you are new to the area or are seeking a new place to worship, First Presbyterian should be at the top of your list of candidates. Hope to see you there.

From the owner: First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota, FL is a vibrant congregation of the PC(USA). We desire to…read morebe a leading, faithful, witnessing, diverse, and growing community of God's people.

Absolutely love Grace Community Church and Dr. Chip's services. Seeing the church grow from a small…read morebusiness plaza to where it is now has been amazing. I love that Grace keeps the main thing, the main thing, Jesus! There is also a focus on being unintentional neighbors that reflect Christ. A wonderful way to connect with our community and those outside the church, sharing the gospel and serving others.

Absolutely! Chip is a fantastic teacher of the word. Relevant and historically accurate. Worship…read moreis contemporary and the members are approachable and inviting. They represent Christ well! Well done!

We visited recently and though everyone was very welcoming and friendly, wonderful people and a…read moregreat environment; there was no worship in the worship music. The band was great, but the music was not about praising and worshiping Jesus. The message was not about the Gospel and Good News, which is the revelation of Jesus Christ our savior. There were references to "god" and a greater power- but not the Power of the Almighty who Loves us personally. This is not a place to find a Savior, a God who can change your life and your eternity. It might be welcoming and friendly, but it does not present Biblical Truth, and the Saving Grace of God. Beware.

Community is in the name for a reason. This church is not a place that judges and beats you down…read morewith a bible trying to make you fear an afterlife of hell. This is a place that helps you heal, uses the bible to share insight on modern challenges and goes above and beyond to help the community. The focus is on Christ and serving others. All who walk through the door will be loved for who they are and not how much they donate. The worship band is extremely talented. The Christmas and Easter services are worthy of being on television every year and there are many events throughout the year that are free for families. Professional nursery and services for the little ones, youth ministry for the older ones. Skip the long wait at the local restaurants for a Sunday morning meal because they have a coffee/breakfast bar that has great food and coffee with some healthy options at very affordable prices. They do oil changes for FREE to anyone who needs one on the last Saturday of every month. Finding the right church is a very personal opinion. Wars have been started over religion since the beginning of time. This church has PHD pastors who have studied at major, accredited universities. They are doing the best that they know how to and can. If your beliefs line up with their message, you have found a welcoming home. If they don't, they will wish you peace on your journey. They don't pass judgement and they don't pass an offering plate.

This church is home to some pretty amazing God-centered people. Right from the moment you walk in…read morethe door, you receive smiles and handshakes from people that eager to welcome you into the family. They have delicious coffee and snacks to browse through before service starts. But, when the service starts, that's when the real magic happens. The room is filled with glorious contemporary worship music that is filled with the praises of the people of this church. The sermon was spectacular with lessons that anyone can learn from. I will be sure to go back.

I don't always take the time to write reviews online, but I always do when I am blown away by a…read moreparticular establishment. After my son's third year in a row attending Vacation Bible School at First Sarasota this passed week, I felt compelled to share about my family's experience at this wonderful church. From the moment you step foot on the campus of First Sarasota and their corresponding VBS children's camp, volunteers are there to greet you with huge smiles on their faces. There is a security guard for added peace of mind walking the premises as well as a designated door opener who checks to ensure that you are a parent who is supposed to be there picking up a child. I love both of these aspects - it is obvious that First Sarasota is dedicated to keeping our kids safe. The VBS itself is run so efficiently. From the initial registration, to the check-in process, to the daily drop off and pickup - everything is organized and there are dedicated teams for each step of the process. It is so evident that so much preparation goes into the camp. The children are divided by age, and each room is elaborately decorated every year to bring the theme of the week to life. I wish I would have taken more pictures, because truly they did such a great job at bringing this year's theme of "destination dig" to life! Above all, the volunteers are what make this place so wonderful. Every person we encountered was kind, ready to help and serve in any way, and clearly passionate about children. I am so grateful for all of the people that have poured into my son the last three years. As parents in 2023, it is not an easy feat to find people that we can trust with our kids. However, my husband and I have always had full confidence in the programs and the people of First Sarasota. We love you, First Sarasota!

I have been looking for a church in Sarasota and stopped my search when finally visited the First…read moreSarasota - Baptist Church. The church is beautiful, the service and sermon is impactful, and had warm inviting parishioners welcoming everyone.