This is an absolutely breathtaking cathedral. The Mass too is beautiful. For those wondering, the…read moreSunday Solemn Mass is a Novus Ordo Mass with parts said/sung in Latin.

Cathedral of St John the Baptist is a beautiful, historic Roman Catholic cathedral. Pictures do…read morenot do enough justice... this is one of those places you have to see and experience for yourself. Even though my wife and I are not Catholic, we decided to attend a daily mass for the experience. We went on a Wednesday and were joined by about 25 other people. The mass was beautiful, and you could get a sense of the rich tradition that has taken place there over the years. It was a sacred, very awesome experience, and would go again in the future!

They are welcoming and have hearts for God, no intimidation. Warming…read more Worship: 1 song, announcement, 2 songs. 15 min. Sermon: Topical, it wasn't heavy on theology. Ended with 1 song, announcements, invitation to tithe, grab communion, & walk up to someone for prayer. It was a fast drive thru experience for a tad over an hour.

Awaken has quickly become my home church. I came to try out Awaken with my husband and we were…read moreinstantly met with open arms from the church. We attended Awaken101 our first Sunday at Awaken to learn more about the church and how what ways they have for getting plugged in and serving. We've since gotten plugged in with the Awaken Youth Program. Awaken has groups for all ages and is a very loving church. If you are needed to try out a new church, I would highly highly recommend coming to Awaken and seeing if it is the right fit for you.

I love seacoast it is so enjoyable to be there especially on Christmas Eve the worship songs there…read moreare awesome and bring such a connection to me and god. It feels like you are at a concert, it's awesome and a really big place! They even have a café and a coffee bar for free! I love going here every Sunday and I still will.

Always love going to Seacoast Church! The Surratt Family and pastors are incredible. Building and…read moreenvironments are spacious, clean and modern. The experience is top level from worship to volunteers. This trip we attended the ARC conference

Established in 1681, St. Philip's is the oldest church congregation in the state of South Carolina…read more After they moved to their Church Street site in 1710, they built a church that lasted until it was wiped out by a fire. The current building was constructed in 1835 and boasts a beautiful, tall steeple. The interior of St. Philip's is stunning so if you're exploring the churchyard or cemetery, go inside the church and look around. It's usually open, with helpful guides to tell you all about it. Fact: it is the highest point in Charleston. Also, The church you see today is the second on this site. The original held its first service on Easter Sunday 1723, and burned down in a fire in February 1835. It also has the distinction of having both a churchyard (graves surrounding the church building itself) and a cemetery across the street. The view of Church Street punctuated by St. Philip's remains one of Charleston's most photographed spots.

A Wonderfully preserved, impeccably maintained historic Anglican Church…read more I visited recently (June 26) for the 10:30 Service, arriving early as the lovely choir was practicing that Sunday's hymns; obviously, they were a very robust, musically inclined group well lead by their Choir Director. As the church began to fill up I noticed that the congregation arrived in their 'Sunday Best'. In fact, the personal affluence was striking : lots of women in lovely, stylish hats and men in souther-style, gabardine suits with bow ties! I have to say however, although a friendly atmosphere was evident, I did not feel very welcome, as a casually dressed visitor. Added to this, was the cursory handshake by one of the more senior ministers as he strolled down the aisle prior to the service. Yet, this gesture was not accompanied by even at least a few words of introduction. I departed the service early given I was only there more for prayerful meditation and reflection ... left feeling a bit empty... Recommend visitors be prepared for a more elitist experience and less of perhaps of a warm welcome. I do hope my first exposure to St. Phillip's was just a flute and there is a deeper connection with the congregation! Good luck with your experience as mine was somewhat disappointing, first-time. R

I love Grace Church. It is beautiful and welcoming. I've visited with my daughter and it's…read moreamazing. I llove all of the ceremonial parts of the service. The ministry is funny, kind, loving and I hope to visit again soon.

I attended a wedding at Grace Episcopal Church, so this review is not based on services or…read morereligious doctrine. The stained glass windows and architecture inside are beautiful. I found myself looking at each window and can see how it enhances the service experience for those who attend on Sunday morning. I also liked the kneeling stools because each had a different cross-stitched design, a unique and personal touch. For COVID precautions, Grace Episcopal is wonderful! Every other pew is closed, so you're socially distanced from others. The ribbons closing the pews fit well with the church's architecture. The church staff wear name tags to distinguish themselves from wedding guests. Hand sanitizer is provided at the entrance and exit, and masks are required. If you're looking for a church as a wedding venue or a socially distanced place of worship, this church is worth checking out.

I've been coming here for a year now. Great people and a great place to fellowship. I especially…read moreenjoy my Friday morning men's group. Very encouraging and uplifting. Also the church has great facilities for infants, kids, and youth. A place to the right of the sanctuary called "The Well" features coffee, lattes, and smoothies. Very easy to get settled into a church and feel relaxed here.

Great music, very nice, brand new facilities, very welcoming congregation and very active youth…read moregroups. Highly recommend.

Had a great experience at Coastal.Communiry Church There is…read moreplenty of parking on site and across the street with shuttle service. They offer 3 services- 8:15, 10 and 11:30am on Sunday morning or watch online. Pastor Chris is a dynamic speaker who preaches straight from the Bible for about 30 minutes each week. There is something for every age and life stage with Life Groups. Many ways to connect and become involved to serve. Beautiful church and campus. I recommend.

We (our entire family) attended the Saturday evening Easter Service. Everyone was so welcoming-…read morePastor Chris introduced himself and took us all over to the first time guest area where they gave each of a "swag bag". In this awesome little bag a book called UNSHAKABLE was included. The book is one of the best I have read in a long time and I will be picking it with every storm I face. The service was amazing! Thank you to my daughter for inviting us and thank you Pastor Chris for an amazing message! We will be back!

Reading some of the other reviews made me wish that I had read them BEFORE church this morning. I…read morewould not have attended because I don't like the "movie theater" version of church, as one reviewer wrote. I could have stayed home to watch it on a screen. And another reviewer mentioned not feeling welcomed-same for me. Another gripe I had was all the pastor on the big screen talked about was for the parishioners to donate their money. I'm going to keep looking for a home church.

Checking in for early voting today and things are moving fast. I suspect I'll be through the line…read morein less than an hour and it's late in the day! Kudos to these poll managers!

I would consider most of my yelp reviews to be less than important, like dropping a penny in the…read moreocean while others can prompt the rudder to a new direction in life; this is the latter. For instance, if I review a local fast-food joint, that's not going to have much bearing on life, but sometimes a review can prompt a wayward soul to board a well-suited vessel fit for navigating life. I've been on a lot of ships in my lifetime, oh let's call them churches and to be honest "most" of them have the same basic premise; the destination. But what separates these churches is how they prepare your sea legs for temptation, introduce friends to pick you up when an uneasy stern crashes into the onslaught of valleys and crests and how to stay strong in the middle of a lonely and baron ocean. Remember Jesus walked on water and invited Peter to have a little faith and join him, which is the cornerstone of Christianity. So, with my ocean soliloquy adequately painting a seascape I'd like to give my honest impression of Ashley River Baptist Church. In full disclosure I attended an eight-week course in Revelation back in 1997 lead by Randy Disharoon of which I recall very little other than being very informative. I live in Austin TX so I'm not a frequent guest but I had the pleasure of visiting right after Thxgiving of 2023 with my brother. So, I'm basically giving my assessment from "a three-hour tour" (bonus if you catch that reference). From what I understand the church started meeting in 1943 however the current facilities maiden voyage was 1963. The church is located on Savannah Highway in a location that is easy to access with an abundance of parking. After parking and approaching the front of the main facility the steeple is taller than most masts; imposing and inspiring in one gasp. Palm trees adorn the front right and left sides, beckoning the wary soul to come in. Entering is somewhat of a step back in time at least for me and all the churches I've attended in the past 25 years. The ushers are glowing and friendly without being overbearing. I'm not being hyperbolic but there's a smell in the air not of salt but of age and distinction; something to witness on your own. After passing through the reception area, the church opens up to a huge auditorium with white walls, wide-open sea of pews, tall thin stain glass windows on the right and left and a pulpit with a choir section behind that. The crowd was pleasant while consisting of patrons of all ages, ethnicities and clothing choices, that being dressed up and down; a "comes as you are" mentality. The seating was spacious but I suspect the congestion can be different based on occasion but not cramped upon my visit. Now let's get into substance over façade. Many churches now have a "big band" with drummers, light shows and over the top theatrics. Ashley River is not that. They do have a guitarist or two however they have a choral director taking charge with a ship worthy choir inspiring and leading the worship with traditional and modern songs. Yes, they even have hymnals which I haven't seen in decades with an overhead to give options. The experience was like hitting an iceberg; jolting. I'm accustomed to being inundated with a real production juxtapose this to Ashley Rivers commitment to a more traditional approach. The only small detail I would suggest is blending and balancing the directors voice more with the choir. As for the lead Pastor Randy Disharoon he is an outstanding captain, setting sail with a clear message that's informative, entertaining, whimsical and thought provoking. He fluctuates his voice, varies speeds, ramps up anticipation and knows when to slow things down, he's truly a master orator. In a dramatic piece of irony, the last time I saw him over 25 yrs ago he was speaking on Revelation and this sermon was finishing off his series on Revelation. My brother would call that a "God wink" which is a fun way to consider it. In drawing this to a close, choosing a church can be a daunting task and I can't speak to all the services, classes and extras but I can speak heartfully to my maiden voyage or at least a single service. I enjoyed myself, I liked the building and the people are the best crew to seek support and friendship. The songs are inspiring and the message is on point. If you're lost at sea and wanting to drop anchor at a port, give this a try and God willing you might find a home. God Bless.

Very good church to go to.Fantastic music and fellowship. Please come visit.The minister is kind…read moreand caring. Wednesday and Sunday services.

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church on King Street in Charleston is a beautiful and historic church that…read moreis a wonderful place to visit and more. Everyone here is warm and friendly and does everything they can to make you feel welcome. The architecture and stained glass windows here are fantastic and awe inspiring. This church is well worth a visit.