This is a church. Everything is so powerful and positive. The welcome environment,new Priest in…read morecharge, fellowship and caring are wonderful.

I visited several Williamsburg area worship services before I found St. Stephen, which felt like…read morehome during my first visit. I wasn't even a Lutheran (!). During worship, the scripture readings and words of the sermon spoke to my heart, the joy of music touched me, and the sacrament of communion brought me peace. Following the worship service I was warmly greeted and welcomed. St. Stephen helps match folks with opportunities to volunteer their time and talents to help others. From the variety of opportunities, I found something (preparing/delivering meals for the housing insecure) to get involved in right away, as I wanted to begin to help make a difference. Starting with this one ministry, I began meeting others, learning of the community's needs, feeling a part of something larger, being a part of "God's Work. Our Hands." I've now been part of St. Stephen for five-plus years. I love that we are young families with kids, and, we are college students, singles, parents, and active retirees. There are many areas of social injustice that need our attention, our action. God does his "*greatest works through people with grateful, trusting hearts." Let us practice trusting and thanking God continually. *Jesus Calling, Sarah Young

I hate the idea of rating churches because it's such a personal experience, but I'll give it my…read morebest shot. Before walking in the doors, you're greeted by people who seem to actually want to know you. Everyone is so friendly and engaging. The service is around an hour and a half, but that is the because the worship is a bit long. Although worship is long, it feels short because the Spirit really flows. I, personally, wish it were longer. The sermon is biblically based. The pastor is nice and his preaching style is engaging. There are young people, old people l, and many different races.As far and the building, it is modern, but with homages to chapels. It is clean, and the bathrooms are also clean and can accommodate the amount of people the church attracts. After much thought, I couldn't think of anything bad to say about the church. If you are looking for a church, check them out. I felt the Spirit when I walked in.

every time we attend, we are overwhelmed by abundant live, belonging, and personal attention. This…read morecommunity and pastors make YIu feel seen and known. They exude the live of Jesus and live out the gospel. thus is one of the best churches I've ever been in!

Amazing church and community and church family. The sermons are fantastic and phenomenal and the…read morepastors are even better.

God fearing disciples of Christ who walk the walk and talk the talk. Definitely come visit, hear…read morethe word and worship with us.

The church, recently renovated, is beautiful and the organ is magnificent (it's worth a visit just…read moreto see the organ and hear the extraordinarily talented organist). It's an older congregation primarily, but the childcare for families is very good, and they are responsive to needs of many groups. Services are friendly and welcoming - visitors are always there because of the proximity to the college and the historic area, and are always welcome. The church holds concerts and a ton of educational programs. The pastoral staff is caring and accessible. If you've relocated and are looking for a church home, or if you're just passing through the area, it's a great place to worship.

We have being going to St. Olaf Catholic Church for four years, and we have found our spiritual…read morehome there. Father Tom, the deacons, the staff, and the parishioners are friendly and welcoming. The church offers three masses on the weekend: Saturday evening and two on Sunday morning. Each service has uplifting music from the choir, and most masses (if not all) offer time for fellowship and light refreshments after the service. They also offer a morning daily mass Tuesday through Friday. The church has a highly regarded food pantry and other community outreach efforts during the year. They also have a columbarium on the grounds for those who wish to rest their ashes there. St. Olaf is located in Norge, and is a beautiful simple church with a Scandinavian design.

This is a nice little church, which I'm happy to report is very open and welcoming to all kinds of…read morepeople. Everyone is very friendly, and there is quite a diverse crowd. The main hall is big enough that you'll almost certainly be able to find a place to sit. There's somewhat recently been a change in priest, and while the new guy is fine, I really miss the charming Filipino man that was here previously. If you're looking for a welcoming place to worship, you should check the place out.

This is a beautiful place. They officiated my Grandmother's Funeral. I was pleasantly surprised and…read morehappy with the way they conducted the ceremony.

Olivet is a very welcoming church come as you are in jeans or dresses or what makes you feel…read morecomfortable we love you just the same as Jesus Christ does! These lovely people dropped everything to pray for me the first time they herd I was sick and I wasn't even a member yet