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After visiting the Dana-Thomas House, architecture fans should face east on Lawrence and look up…read more The yellow stone cross visible above the rooftops a few blocks away tops the central spire of Springfield's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The church is situated between the school and convent on one side and the rectory on the other, all executed in the same deep yellow stone. The imposing facade is Greek Revival, and when I walked up the steps in the middle of the day (on a Wednesday), the doors were open. The sanctuary is expansive and as opulently decorated as any of the great churches in Chicago. Marble is everywhere, from the wainscoting, to the niches, to that which frames the icon behind the altar. The stations of the cross are done in mosaic, but the most striking part of the church are the windows. Light floods into the tall, narrow windows showing the vivid colors of the images. Even though services weren't scheduled when I visited, there were several people seated around the church having quiet moments to themselves. More people came in while I was there, so it seems that the church is commonly open, but that visitors should enter quietly and move through the church unobtrusively and respectfully.

An amazing church. The people are genuine, warm and caring. The teaching is top notch and the…read moreatmosphere fosters spiritual growth.

If you're in New Berlin and you need a place to worship or someone to pray with you, this is the…read moreplace to be. Here there is a wonderful array of God fearing and God trusting people. There is a small youth group that is on fire and well supported by the adults as we all shift into a life is salvation by grace through faith. Upbeat contemporary worship and a family oriented setting. Clearly love lives here! Faith! Hope and Love! Come and join in. Don't be afraid, stay alone or in disbelief. Come, surrender and be blessed. Let the love of Christ overwhelm every burden and worship with other believers. I am so glad I did.

So, I walked in the snow to get here after learning 15 minutes before Sunday School. But, I managed…read moreto get into a Sunday school class by about 9:30. Everyone was friendly from my walk into the door to the break between services. I didn't sit long if at all without someone coming over introducing themselves and welcoming me in. As for the Sunday school topic it was from James 1 about being slow to speak and quick to hear. Slow to anger. It was what I needed to hear in a ministry today so I wan we'll pleased with my visit thus far. Here are the good to knows about this church if you're considering coming: If you have kids, there is a nursery. There is also coffee and donuts out for snack between services. Oh and the building is much bigger than it looks from the outside. Parking is on the street or in between the INB buildings and or at the restaurant next door when they are closed.