First off, I think it's a bit strange to review a church online but after seeing such poor reviews…read morefor my church I felt compelled. I have been attending St. Mary's parish for about 7 years now and pass about 3 different Catholic churches on my way to mass. I go OUT OF MY WAY to go to St. Mary's. The parish is diverse and welcoming. There are all kinds of people who attend this church. You can feel comfortable coming in with jeans and a t-shirt or coming in with a suit and tie. No one cares about what you're wearing or even if you're late. They are just happy you made it in to worship. The music is very nice and they have a professional choir director. She incorporates lots of different levels of talent into the services. I have never been a part of the choir, but feel that this would be a non-judgemental place. On Sunday nights they have a pianist who has a great voice. In the past 7 years, I have gotten to know the priests and some of the staff members. I did the marriage prep course and the RCIA program here. At one point, I didn't get warm fuzzies from someone in the office but they were certainly professional (and I had a strange request). They did a wonderful job for both the marriage prep and the RCIA program. I mean, they knock themselves out to make sure that you have a good experience. Another thing about St. Mary's that I appreciate is that they have never been the kind of parish to pressure you into giving more. They are respectful and are stable with their finances. There was once a drive to redo the windows and it was done with grace. I enjoyed seeing the stained glass windows repaired. I don't have any comments for the school, but I know several families whose children have gone there and had a positive experience. The children went on to attend top-notch schools. If I had to describe St. Mary's in one word, it would be "welcoming." We have made so many friends here and they supported us during hard times and joined in on the celebration of happy times. I would strongly recommend you give this church a chance. Feel free to say hi to me when you do.

I found a home at St. Mary's Parish. The priests are not there to entertain but rather to bring us…read morethe word of God.

I wanted to do something different and new today so I headed here with my husband for their 10:15am…read moreservice. This church was mentioned in a book I read recently and I wanted to check it out. As we drove up, we saw a small church tucked away in the trees near an old barn and some children's play equipment. The scene conjured up the feeling of a friendly, small town. Thankfully, that's exactly what it felt like inside. Tea and coffee was available on a table in the hallway. Several women greeted us, and after learning we were new, gave us some information and asked/answered questions. We immediately felt very welcome. In the main room, several rows of chairs are arranged in a circle around a table with candles. This set-up, where everyone is able to see everyone, allows for more connection and communication with others. Half of the time, it didn't feel like we were at church, but rather, some large meeting. The service was very unique. It was a little bit of tradition sprinkled with some modern aspects of worship, several prayers, communion, a sermon, and contemporary worship with lyrics on a projection screen. I couldn't tell who the pastor was -- several people led the service. Because of the circle arrangement, these people stood at different points in the room. Children were also included as part of the congregation; they were dismissed to their own group prior to the sermon and came back in before communion. The congregation was a great mix of ages: babies, kids, teenagers, young adults, parents, and the elderly. Everyone fit in. After attending a mega-church for awhile, this close-knit community church was a breath of much-needed fresh air. We left the church in a great mood. If you're looking for a unique, connected, spiritual community, try this. You might see me there.

Very clean and beautiful temple. Priest are very nice and polite. God Deities are very pretty and…read morethey decorate the temple for every occasion.

Lovely church. Very welcoming and very family friendly. We've loved coming here as a family and…read moreoften recommend it to others.

I ran across the yelp review by accident, all were old. The church has been completely renovated…read moreand our PADS area was included in the remodel. Large congregation, if you want to be involved there is something for everybody. We do have a school across Arlington Heights Rd.

We attended the wonderful dress rehearsal and wedding of two of its members…read more It has a good location and a nice sized parking lot. The vibe to me was "come and fellowship with us. Anyway, we're glad you're here." If we weren't from out of state, looking further into attending a service here could be an option. I think it'd be worth finding out.

I've been attending church here for the last few years and it is a beautiful church filled with…read morepeople who truly want to love their community and the world around them. The kids enjoy Sunday school and all the various activities the church plans. The church is diverse in culture and embraces everyone.

Now this is what church is meant to be! When you first walk in, it feels like any other church…read moreservice, but once you meet the pastors and the people there, it's definitely a different experience from most other churches. I wish it weren't that way, because I feel like a lot of churches have lost sight of just loving on people like Jesus did, but Journey does it in a genuine and natural way and it really speaks volumes on what is being taught there. I've become a member of it since then and it's been over a year now, but the consistency of it awesome. God is doing some amazing things through Journey! Come check it out!

I have been to many korean, multi-ethnic churches in the Chicagoland area and none of them compares…read moreto Journey. The first time you walk in, people warmly greet you and everyone at Journey makes you feel at home even if it's your first time visiting. Journey welcomes everyone and truly demonstrates the love of Christ through their actions. The pastors are living examples of the way to live out a life that fully encompassing the love of Christ. If you feel like other churches were not really welcoming, I highly recommend you check out Journey at least once. You will love everyone there and will truly feel you're part of the family.

The pastor here did a homily yesterday equating feminism to materialism. If I wasn't with my…read moreboyfriend's family celebrating "early Christmas" I would've gotten right up and walked out then. After the mass, my bf's brother said it correctly "Wow, that guy really rains down the fury.... It's like a spiritual c**shot to the face." Clearly, we aren't a good target audience for that particular pastor, but if you like your religion harsh, filled with generalized (and pretty incorrectly understood) stereotypes, discriminatory and overly-conservative, this guy's for you! If god exists, I'm sure I have a lightning bolt with my name written all over it for a 1 star review of a Catholic church, but I'm willing to risk that bet.

I live about 7 miles away from St Joe's but still go to this church. It is welcoming, open to all…read moreand spiritually sound. I pass one Catholic Church to come to St Joes, but when you know in your heart that when walk in for services, you know you are home.

I am a proud member of St.Mary's church. It is a very welcoming and friendly congregation. The…read more9:30 am mass is always lively, as in good music, Fr. Rezel and Fr. Carneiro always deliver powerful sermons. Daily Mass: Monday - Friday 6:30 am & 8:30 am Saturday 8:00 am, 4:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am Reconciliation: Saturday 8:30 am - 9:30 am Baptism: Sunday 2:00 pm

Note to whomever is reading this.... I also think it's a little strange to, "rate" a parish…read more However, here I am writing one. And there is a reason why. This is a very welcoming, accepting, and non-judgmental church. You can tell right away when you come in because you'll see people from literally every walk of life. There will be people in sweats and t-shirt and those in suits with expensive handbags. The culture at this place is to love everyone and support their faith in God. I am a proud, new member of this church and have a new love for what a good, Catholic church can be. There are lots of things you can get involved with at this parish. Their bulletin is online and their leadership staff is friendly and motivating. They have a terrific RCIA program and the pre-marital counseling program. Please message me with questions about this review. I hope to see you here!

Long Grove Community Church is a nondenominational bible based church. I highly recommend that…read moreanyone come and take in a service on Sundays at 9:30 am. I assure you will leave inspired.

For those searching or for the long time believer, this is a wonderful church. Both live streamed…read moreservices and in person services are available. VBS, local service opportunities, vibrant youth group, and children's ministry are available. It's been a crazy year... try something new... theLGCC.com.