We love Christ Church and are so thankful for their warm welcome to us. We left our prior church of 40 years and needed a new "home". So glad that we found are way there. The congregation has many young families with kids, young adults, CAL students, mid life professionals and retirees. Pastors Jonathan St Claire and Andrew Ong are excellent exegetical Bible teachers. It is a place of faith, prayer, worship and community service. They hold to the motto: "in essentials unity, in nonessentials liberty, in all things charity". We are grateful to be a part of this fellowship in Berkeley. read more

Love this church - it was like a second home to me for 5 years. Though I live elsewhere now, I still listen to their sermons from time to time. * The Berkeley location has about ~200 adults on a given Sunday, which is a great size for getting to know people, but having some anonymity when you need it. * Sermons are bible-centered and intellectual, but well-organized and applicable. The pastors are well-prepared. They are also very sensitive to non-Christians in the audience. * The community is warm and welcoming, but also respectful of your space/privacy. It's a multi-generational community with a lot of young families in particular. * Worship is a mix of hymns, contemporary music, and in-house songs. It is led by passionate, professionally skilled musicians. * Aside from Sunday service, there are plenty of ways to get involved through mid-week small groups and a wide variety of local outreach opportunities. read more

My husband and I, along with our children, just recently moved to Berkeley, and started regularly attending Christ Church. We have found the church to be welcoming and friendly, theologically and Biblically solid, worship filled and engaging in liturgy and music, as well as intellectually stimulating and yet practical in it's preaching. Our first Sunday at Christ Church, we were kindly greeted by someone at the door, and soon after we sat down, one of the pastor's introduced himself to us and welcomed us. Early in the service, there was a time of "passing of the peace" (greeting one another) and we again felt warmly welcomed by those we greeted. In fact, one of the couples we met during the "passing of the peace" approached us right after the service and invited us to eat out with them! Talk about a uniquely warm welcome! Being new, and desiring to get to know people and feel more connected to the church, my husband and I decided to join a community group. Our weekly group, which consists of people in various stages of life, offers great discussion and genuine care for one another. In addition to joining a community group, our whole family took part in a church hike at Tilden park with about 30 others from the church. This proved another opportunity for us to get to know people, while enjoying the great outdoors! On Sunday mornings, our youngest child has participated in the children's program and the Children's pastor has done a fine job welcoming her into the fold and providing info about the ministry to us. We look forward to building more connections at Christ Church, and figuring out where we can best serve and help as a part of the church community. Whether you have been a Christian for a while or if you are in the midst of spiritually searching and seeking, Christ Church is a great place to attend. Furthermore, Christ Church is a great place to experience a caring community. You just need to make an effort to get involved! read more

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I work and worship at CCEB Berkeley and so, biased though I may be, I think it's a wonderful place to be throughout the week. My coworkers are so kind, genuine, and supportive. It's been one of the best staffs I have ever been on. They've helped me thrive and grow so much over the last year. So here I am, happy to be sitting at my desk during the work week! On Sundays you can find me in my usual pew...which is all of them. It seems like my husband and I have made too many friends and have to rotate who we sit with, hahah. This is both a good and a bad problem, as we've started to say "no" when people ask to make plans with us, two serious introverts. We are especially fond of our Community Group, which meets every Thursday night for prayer and reflection. We also meet frequently for board games, movie nights, and boba runs. Some Sundays I'm also on stage with the Worship Arts team singing my heart out! That's the place I like the most, I think. There's nothing like it. What else can I say? The neighborhood is gorgeous, so it's a great place for post-service walks and grabbing lunch with friends. If you like bubble tea, we are in walking distance of, like, a hundred good places. We host a lot of other groups throughout the week so there are usually people around doing their thing. The pastors are awesome--especially when they roast each other during the service. And this last week we hosted the voting booths! That was really cool. Final note: the flowers here are about to bloom, so you should definitely come visit! read more

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It seems strange to submit a review for a church, so maybe I'll just say a few words about why this is such a special place for our family. Coming from attending a church plant for 10 years, we were exhausted and felt like we needed to recharge, have someone else minister to us with good teaching, and just be anonymous in the pews. Well, after calling Christ Church home for 15 years, we can say that 2 out of 3 really isn't bad! Yes, we had the chance to recharge, not by lazing around, but with the care and love of a church family that we love to serve alongside....the teaching has been amazing, gospel centric, and encouraging us to seek and see and meet the needs of those in our workplaces, neighborhoods, and world. Anonymity? Eh, that's overrated....we love meeting newcomers and learning more about our church family, and letting them get to know us. We have leaned on Christ Church family throughout so many ups and downs in our lives, and the compassionate and authentic care we have received have been life giving. Come find out what we are all about....not necessarily the shiny-happy people you may THINK that church is all about, but rather vulnerable, broken people but united in the fullness of hope of the peace that we share in Christ's love and redemptive sacrifice for us....and learning how to live life with one another and for our world! :) read more

I attend the Berkeley location, and have been plugged into Christ Church throughout my two stints living in Berkeley (2016-2018; 2020-now). There are so many things I appreciate about Christ Church: kind pastors and convicting sermons; great, professional worship; a service time that is comfortable for those like myself who enjoy sleeping in (10:30am); and a commitment to scripture, practice, justice, and asking the hard questions about our faith and who the Church ought to be in our East Bay community. What I've found most special about Christ Church is the way it creates and sustains community despite the natural churn that comes with being in Berkeley. A few of my experiences starting at and returning to Christ Church I think exemplify the kind of community Church Church strives to foster: * At my first service in 2016, I so enjoyed then-Pastor Bart's sermon that I went up to introduce myself after the service (despite having never spoken directly with a pastor at any of my previous churches). The following week, I went back not expecting anyone to remember who I was. Before the service, Bart saw me in the pews, came over, wished me a hearty "Good morning, Lawrence!", and asked how my transition to Berkeley was going. He not only remembered my name then, but also always remembered it afterwards. * Also that second week, I sat next to a young couple around my age, and they decided to strike up a conversation. At the end of the service, they invited me to a neighborhood church potluck happening that night. I went, we ended up being in the same Community Group and becoming close friends, and I had the honor of playing music at their wedding a few years later. * When I returned to Berkeley in fall 2020, I got plugged back into my old Community Group, but figured it would be a while until I could reconnect with anybody else given that everything had moved online due to the pandemic. One September day, I was on a walk, and Pastor Jonathan and his spouse Catherine were out on a jog. Although I hadn't seen either of them for a few years, they saw me, remembered who I was, and ran over to welcome me back and ask how things were going. Although these gestures seem small, they have stuck with me. In my time at Christ Church, I have always felt loved, seen, and challenged by those around me. No matter where you are at, I hope Christ Church can do the same for you! read more

Christ Church is the CHURCH! I was lost, alone, and thirsty for God's word, and I've found it here. If you reach out a hand they will reach back, I was embraced so lovingly that I am confident that this was God's plan for me. His plan to give me a future and a hope. So I implore you, treat yourself to God's church and answer God's call to worship and fellowship!!!!! read more

Christ Church East Bay - Churches Near Me - Berkeley, California

There are two kinds of churches in America--those with a congregation who follows the lead pastor and those with a congregation who follows God. It's not by accident that Christ Church Berkeley is of the latter. I don't ever really write Yelp reviews, but I decided to write one because its 6 outdated 5-star reviews (written in 2012) were what brought me to the church in 2017. My hope is that this review will draw you to explore Christ Church as well. What impresses me most about our lead pastor Jonathan St. Clair isn't the fact that he looks like Jesus, the expository preaching that he delivers so well on Sundays, nor the way he lovingly invited me to have dinner in his home after I sent a nasty email about the church. These are all a part of what makes Jonathan a humble, Godly man. But perhaps what I'm most impressed with about Jonathan is the way I've seen his 10-year-old son Scott welcome and embrace me with love every Sunday. I say this because kids don't often do what their parents say; they do what they see. Scott's hospitality towards me every Sunday is a direct reflection of the Jesus-led life that Jonathan and Catherine--his wife--strive to live. During times when I'm shaky in my relationship with God, I'm often touched by how Scott would ask about how my week was and what I'd like prayer for. From his behavior alone, you can tell just how intentional Jonathan and Catherine strive to love God and live according to Jesus' ways. It's a true blessing that CCB (short for Christ Church Berkeley) isn't led by Sunday saints. Andrew Ong, Jonathan's sidekick, is also a part of the pastoral staff at CCB. I don't know if it's because I've just always known him as a friend, but if I'm honest, I find him to be pretty goofy. However, beneath the veneer of silly youthfulness is a deep wellspring of love for God. Andrew is gifted with an immense faithfulness for God, a soft heart to care for his flock, and an intellectual horsepower to preach thought-provoking sermons (much like Jonathan, though they have their unique styles). While his passion to study and spread God's word is evident, I've noticed that Andrew never flaunts God's word out of thin air because he's so-aptly internalized the fact that God's knowledge often puffs up, but God's love builds up. I so appreciate how he humbly submits and patiently lets God guide His people because I probably wouldn't be where I am in my faith today if it weren't for the way he's given me space for God to work in my life. All this to say... don't let his goofiness fool you. He's immensely serious about God :-) Okay, this review is getting long, so I'll just add that there are other members on the CCB staff and community that I haven't mentioned, but they are all a variation on the theme of being a part of a Jesus-led church, as opposed to a pastor-led church. They all exhibit the Spirit-led humility that galvanizes them to exercise their God-given gifts while surrendering their own crowns at Jesus' feet. This is why I love Christ Church. I hope this review has helped you make an informed decision as you explore to find your next church family :-) read more

I have been attending Christ Church with my family for the past 6 years, and it truly is HOME. We moved from NY and we were not looking forward to the process of finding a church--usually visiting multiple churches over several months and not quite loving any but setting for the best we could find. Well, this time it was an entirely different experience. We visited 2-3 churches, and when we landed at Christ Church, we stopped looking. Top 3 things I love about this Church: 1. Solid teaching -- Bible based. Not conforming to the world or today's latest fads, but very well balanced and attuned with the cultural nuances of Bay area culture. Full of grace, humility, and open-mindedness. 2. Kids' ministry -- ah-mazing!! Jayne George who leads it all is just so special. They aim to instill "sticky faith" in the kids--that will serve them wherever life may take them in the future. My kids love sunday school. They provide childcare for all the main events at the church so that folks can attend. Sunday school is not just a time for crafts--they actually learn some solid Biblical themes. 3. The Pastors -- GOLD. REv. Jonathan St. Clair and Rev. Andrew Ong. haven't met such amazing pastors ever, truly. Biblical, super intellectual, but can meet you wherever you are in your journey. Humble, kind, and able to teach and walk with all people in society, no matter who are you. I have seen them interact with homeless people and with Cal professors--all with the same gentleness and kindness. Pastoring in Berkeley is not easy, but they do it SO WELL. 4. Programming: I know I said 3 things, but have to add this on. There is something for everyone in this church in terms of programming. Couples, singles, kids, community groups, volunteering, 6 week courses, book club, church retreat--I have really been blown away over the years with the number of events that the staff orchestrate. If you're looking for a church, you HAVE to check it out!! read more

The congregation is warm and welcoming and does a good job connecting you to people in your neighborhood. They are also involved serving Oakland schools. This is a church that is safe for the curious, the skeptical and those who decided long ago that they had enough of the hypocrisy in the church. read more

The worship at Christ Church is deeply moving, thought provoking, spiritually deep and always uplifting, just what's needed in times such as these. I'm disabled and therefore join the services online via Vimeo which sometimes has technical challenges. But the dynamic music ministry, Jonathan's deep and thoughtful preaching, and the visible warmth of the congregants toward one another all enrich my life so much, that an occasional technical hiccup never mars my experience of being spiritually nurtured. I recommend Christ Church to anyone who yearns for deeper communion with the Lord in a church that celebrates diversity and embodies the beloved community. read more

Christ Church Berkeley was my home away from home for the three years I lived in Berkeley. The teaching is excellent, the pastors and staff are available and invested in everyone, and the community is full of life, both internally among its members and externally to the broader Bay Area. The music and people kept me coming week after week and gave me a safe place to explore my faith and deep questions about what to do in this life. read more

Christ Church has been a beautiful community and spiritual home for our family. If you are Christian wondering if Christ Church is your "style": Christ Church belongs to the EPC (Evangelical Presbyterian Church) denomination, whose motto is: "In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity." The sermons are thoughtful and intellectually challenging, the music is beautiful, and the church follows liturgical rhythms, practicing the sacrament of communion each week in non-COVID times. Worth noting that if you're someone who really values big multimedia productions, skits, flashy production value (lights, fog, etc) or "theme"-driven services (eg, sermons based on movies, etc) you're probably not going to find what you're longing for here (though I'd still encourage you to check it out and decide for yourself!). If you are a Christian with doubts wondering if you'd feel comfortable here: I hope you'll give it a shot! This is, of course, highly subjective, but I've always appreciated all the space made in the service for wondering, wrestling with, and acknowledging doubt, confusion, or difficulty. Many in this community came to faith as adults or returned to faith at Christ Church. It's a great place to figure things out, especially if you have intellectual challenges with elements of the Christian story. If you are not a Christian, but you are interested in exploring Christianity or what a Christian church service is like: The pastors and parishioners helping to lead a service make a lot of effort to explain what is going on, and printed materials help explain the flow of the service (so you're not left wondering if you should be sitting, standing, what the heck is going on). You are never pushed to participate in something that you're not comfortable with. I hope you'll find me and the other regulars to be welcoming and normal; I think we are. read more

My husband and I have been going to Christ Church since October 2017 and we could not be happier. If you are looking for a tight knit community that focuses on serving the community (Project Peace, helping the homeless, becoming pen pals with inmates at San Quentin penitentiary, etc), this is the church for you! I love how youthful and knowledgeable the pastors are. They always relate scripture to current events in a humorous and relatable fashion. The pastors really invest their time with you and make you feel welcome right from the get go. During covid, they offered virtual mass which has been so helpful to keep all of us safe during the pandemic and still practice our faith every Sunday morning. I am so happy I found Christ Church!! It has made my transition from moving to the bay area from the east coast a lot more manageable. If you are not a morning person like me, you will be happy that mass typically starts at 10:30 :) read more

As a re-formed Baptist, living in the Bay Area, married to a daughter of a Presbyterian minister, I've been rather skeptical of traditional churches and worship gatherings in the 3+ months since we've moved here from a bit further South. My wife and I were more involved, recently, in a year+ experiment of house churches and learning more about the Way of Jesus, and re-defining 'church'. That said, we are really longing for a fellowship of believers, and have pretty much narrowed it to Christ Church (they meet in Berkeley & Rockridge), and Regeneration. Haven't made up our minds yet, and will surely Yelp it when we do, but I have to give my first Yelp review ever to Christ Church, who really reached the heart of what we believe to be 'true' church tonight, and made us feel comfortable in a 'traditional' church setting (not sure it perfectly fits that bill) for the first time in awhile; certainly, for the first time in the Bay Area. This gathering is associated with, and pastored by the same leaders of, Christ Church of Berkeley. They are as authentic as it gets, and we truly felt welcomed there. Granted, we wanted to feel welcomed, and that vibe was gladly accepted. Truly thankful for a meaningful worshipful experience after a long walk in the desert. Will be sure to write about our upcoming visit to Regeneration, but for anyone seeking a genuine body of believers close to Oakland, I highly recommend the Christ Church community. Soli Deo Gloria, Nico read more

I have been attending Christ Church for 9 years and am thankful to have found such an incredible community. The combination of Christ-centered sermons, incredible music, and warm welcomes make every Sunday a blessing. Scattered throughout the week, you can join neighborhood bible studies and take a deeper dive into scripture while building lasting relationships. The Bay Area can feel transient, hectic, and isolating. Christ Church provides a sense of stability and helps reorient priorities. This community is ready to embrace anyone who walks through its large doors on Cedar St. read more

Christ Church was the first church I tried when moving to Berkeley, and I immediately claimed it as home. I always felt welcomed and spiritually fed in that rare combination of a church with great community and meaty yet accessible sermons. I love a liturgical service, and the services at Christ church are beautiful. I attended Christ Church for 4 years before moving away, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a church home. Whether you are exploring your faith or already a believer, CC is a welcoming place to find community and ask questions. read more

Christ Church has been a great community to be a part of for the last few years, and I say that having visited 15 different churches when I moved to Berkeley. The pastors' sermons are inspiring, and my small group has given me some of my best friends. The church mixes traditional worship with some parts that are less traditional, so it can be especially good for anyone who either has been in a liturgical church or just wants a church that is more about Jesus than the charm of the pastors. read more

Christ Church has been pivotal in my (re-)discovery of Jesus, and what we as Christians are called to do: to love our neighbors as ourselves. To that end, I highlight two unique things about Christ Church that glorifies God and his Kingdom: 1) The music: have you experienced church without the hymns, or contemporary worship songs, or even a round of the doxology? Things feel off. I, among many of us Christians, experience God's love and hope for this world through sounds and music. Christ Church's worship music each week is led and organized by the music director, Eric Gilbert, who is gifted in his craft as a charismatic performer and pragmatic arranger. The music seamlessly flows between varying parts of worship, and the text to the music is projected large on the sanctuary walls, so everyone can sing loud and feel enveloped by God's loving voices. Eric takes care to incorporate the best fitting worship songs to match that week's sermon message, and the effect is phenomenal. When the pastor's words are confirmed and resonated by loud songs of praise, one cannot help but smile in gladness, and thank the Lord for his bounteous gifts. 2) The children's ministry: Christ Church teaches people of all ages ranging from pre-schoolers to folks in the later stages of life. Although many churches preach and care for middle- and older- aged people, I find Christ Church's dedication to the kids a true sign of God's mission to spread the word and show by example how to love one another. With Jayne George as the champion and tireless workhorse for Berkeley's kids ministry, each Sunday class is prepared with detail and care. Older kids do skits and sing the doxology to the pre-schoolers before each class starts! Adult volunteers give time to teach bible lessons, show light-hearted cartoons that apply the scripture lesson that week, and ultimately demonstrate to each kiddo that they are loved and cherished as unique children of God. From the glorious music that resonates out the doors as you are welcomed into the sanctuary on Sunday morning to the unseen kid's ministry work done each week downstairs, Christ Church exemplifies a loving community and nurturing body of Jesus followers that is refreshing to see and feel week-in, week-out. read more

Christ Church is such a blessing to us that we drive all the way from San Francisco to Berkeley to participate. The teaching is gospel-centered, challenging, and equipping; the people are welcoming and engaged; the pastors are open and authentic; the worship is transcendent. Most of all, we want to be part of the church's important mission "to lead people into a deeper relationship with Christ and his Church through community and for the city." read more

Christ Church Berkeley has been like family for my wife and me, never more than right now during covid-19. The church leadership has been communicative and generous, and has leaned into the challenge of continuing to teach, shepherd, and serve the congregation through online services and community groups. Both now and in ordinary times, we've loved being involved on Sundays (talented worship musicians and solid Biblical preaching) and also throughout the week (in our 'community group' that meets each Thursday). It's also a welcoming spot for newcomers; they're used to having guests because of the nature of being in Berkeley, but aren't so big that you can't walk up and introduce yourself to the pastor after the service. read more

I came today here with a clear mind and an open heart. Didn't know what message I would be receiving or if I would be receiving anything at all-- but I allowed myself to just be present and listen. I knew that I needed to be at church and continue on this path. It was so weird...for a period of time, I got lost in my own thoughts and started to zone out while the minister was preaching, then all of a sudden, he said something so powerful and poignant, that my heart literally skipped a beat. I won't go into detail what he said, but it was the context in which he said things. Like, god was talking right at me through the minister. And he knew what I needed to hear in that moment. It's amazing when you slowly see the fruits of your labor come into fruition. All that deep soul searching introspection, the emotionally draining hard work of tearing down and rebuilding yourself, to let go of hardened pride and self-seeking ego in order to fix the errors of your ways, to leave the past in the past, finally becomes a blessing. The message literally "saved me" from my own trappings. Thankful. read more

I can't say I have ever used Yelp to find a church, or review a church for that matter, but seeing that Yelp just brought this nurturing church into my life, I feel that I should return the favor! I walked into Christ Church after spending many years away from the Christian Church (despite major holidays and family events), uncertain about what I would find. But I've had this longing to go back. I grew up attending many different types of churches- Presbyterian, Lutheran, and Baptist. I feel very blessed to have found Christ Church. I have felt a very welcoming, warm, and loving environment since the first moment I walked in. The pastors are very intelligent, warm, and funny. They seem to know how to make you laugh and cry at the same time! I've felt like they knew exactly what I needed to hear each week and I am amazed at how relevant their words are to the struggles in my life. Whereas I left the church I grew up in because it began to feel more about fear than love, I really feel like this community is all about love- loving each other, loving God, and loving the community we are in. I leave each Sunday feeling peaceful, content, and loved. The congregation of the church is young, a lot of Cal students, young families, and young professionals. Definitely recommend getting connected to your local parish to get to know people and get connected with the church. My faith is renewed and I have Christ Church to thank for that! read more

Let's get one thing straight first: there's no such thing as a perfect church. Whether it's preaching style, music, or those annoyingly imperfect people in the pew next to you, there's always something that will frustrate you about any religious group or gathering. But it is a wonderful place--to learn more about God, to make friends, or as a safe place to check out whether Christianity is for you at all. I think the best thing about Christ Church is genuinely warm, friendly, welcoming people--something not to be underestimated in the transient Bay Area. Our community of friends here, in fact, has been one of the best things about returning home after a year overseas. (A note about the composition of the congregation: if you're white or Asian you'll feel right at home because everyone else is, and if you're black or Latino or Middle Eastern or something you'll appreciate the glowing welcome since everyone will be so pumped that the church is getting more diverse.) Regarding the preaching, if you're a Christian, your first question should be, "Do they preach the Bible?" And the answer is yes. So if you're a visitor, that should be clear: Christ Church won't be mistaken for any nebulous universalist feel-good pablum. However, if you're looking for a verse-by-verse, seminary-type explication preaching style, or impassioned Bible-thumping, that's not what you'll find; the pastors here are very well-read, and their sermons feel more like a university class. Christ Church is very much a thinking person's church. Music is mostly contemporary praise songs, with a small band. My personal preference would be for more hymns, but that's just a personal preference. What I will say is that a number of the musicians are hired professionals, and so the music is always performed with excellence. In summary, while there might be a few things I'd change, Christ Church helps me grow in my faith, contains some of my most life-giving friendships, and is a place I would happily invite people to. I hope to see you there. p.s. we're now meeting at Park Boulevard Presbyterian, just down the hill from all the shops and restaurants. read more

I've been an active Christian for over a decade now and have been attending Christ Church of Berkeley for about 1.5 years. The last year and half has been hands down the most spiritual growth I've had since becoming a Christian. The pastors work hard to be open and honest, and they have taught me how to grow in my faith. Christ Church is a place where everyone from the non-believer to the seasoned Christian will feel welcomed and comfortable exploring their faith. read more

I've been going to Christ Church for over a year. I joined it after seeing its web site and wanting to stay connected to Christianity, even with my lack of commitment to any one Protestant affiliation and my skepticism. I had what you might call a "moderately religious" - watered down, perhaps - upbringing and most of my friends and coworkers through the years haven't taken much interest in religion or have thought it's passe. But something always brought me back. What's really important to me in a church is strong, intellectual sermons that show a church's commitment to Scripture and Christian truth but that don't shy away from the controversial or difficult questions. Christ Church is led by very, very smart and kind pastors and the sermons are great and often really poignant and real. The people are also all really interesting. The young professionals I've gotten to know come from diverse backgrounds and regions of the country, political parties, and world views, and I don't find them cliquey or cultish at all. So just to sum up, I'm a bit of an independent thinker/seeker who feels very comfortable with this community and I look forward to continuing to grow with it. Hope to see you there! (I often help welcome new people on Sundays, so you might see me.) read more

I haven't been a Christian all my life - I didn't truly become a Christian until I was 20 and sought a power greater than myself on my own. I grew up in a family that went to church every few years on Easter when we had family in town. Without going into a ton of detail in a Yelp review, I'll just say that finding a church that feels authentic has been really important to me. My husband and I attended City Church in San Francisco while we lived in the SF. When we moved out to the East Bay we were going to "shop around" for a church until we found one that felt right - strong community, smart and inspiring pastors, and overall good people. We went to Christ Church the day after we moved in and have been attending ever since. There was no need to look any further. I agree with Nate D that there is no such thing as the perfect church - very true. But for us, we have found a church and a community of people that we adore. I also echo many of the comments already left - the pastors are real and transparent (plus uber smart and have killer taste in music!), the congregation is incredibly welcoming, caring and fun, and the entire church exists to serve the community and bring people closer to Christ (but it's never forced down anyone's throat). I'll put it this way - I'd bring any one of my co-workers or non-Christian friends to Christ Church anytime because it's so welcoming, the sermons are thought-provoking, and again, it's a bunch of good people. read more

Leaving Christ Church was the worst part of moving away from our home in El Cerrito. Great Church that does an excellent job integrating the modern and the traditional. Christ Church has strong local community impact. The church is friendly and accessible to both Christians and skeptics. There is high quality childcare available. read more

Been to stuffy churches that take themselves way too seriously. Christ Church is cool and different. Heard about it from friends who know the minister. So good word of mouth input. I feel comfortable to invite others, even if they are not Christian. read more

Our family has been attending Christ Church for 5 years and it has been refreshing to be apart of a church that is committed to fostering deep relationships with God, the church, and our community. There are many ways to get involved and the congregation is welcoming. We never worry about bringing friends who may not get the whole Jesus thing and appreciate the honesty of the pastors. read more

We found Christ Church the first week we moved to the Bay Area (from Philly). The church is accessible and relevant, welcoming and clear. The church and its pastors whole-heartedly adhere to what they believe (biblical Christianity) while still being gracious and inviting. My husband and I immediately felt welcomed and like that this church is open and respectful towards folks who may be cynical about matters of faith. We love the music, the community, and the fact that the service is held at 5:00 pm! No early morning scramble, woo hoo! read more

After moving from New York City to the SF Bay area about one year ago, my husband and I were delighted to find such a welcoming community at Christ Church in Rockridge. We attended one of Christ Church's founding churches in New York City - Redeemer Presbyterian Church - and feel blessed to be able to continue to be a part of seeing God at work in cities. read more

Christ Church music helps me worship like it is just me and God plus I love that we the Bride of Christ get to celebrate and thank Jesus our groom and Savior every Sunday through the feast (communion). read more