This church family is amazing!!! Pastors are so loving and caring they make it seem as if you are…read morethe only one at the church. There has never been a time I have not felt welcomed and loved. This churcc is so involved in the Community and truly lives out what it preaches! Brandywine Valley Baptist Church is the one church you need to be at!!!

What an amazing place to spend time with other people who need the grace of Jesus Christ like I do…read more Bo and Carole Matthews and plenty of other godly men and women worked hard to bring the Lord's work at BVBC to the level it is today. With three of the most outstanding pastors in the country, the building is packed with men and women who truly understand God's word and humbly share it with others. We also have the most dedicated music director who allows others to share their talents to make the music worship wonderful. Everyone is truly welcome at this building to worship God and become part of the community of believers. We love this beautiful mission outpost for Christ Jesus!

Bible based warm welcoming Church Spirit filled ! Best…read morefamily Christmas show every single year, so much talent. I never miss it ! Something for everyone and a big yummy surprise at the end!

Great worship and powerful message. It was wonderful to see so many young people devoted to Christ.read more

This church rocks - OK, not literally, but it has a great choir. Also known for great post-service…read morecoffee hour. Make sure to attend on All Saint's Day, best Italian dinner pot-luck this side of the Brandywine Creek.

The church congregation is well blended and the pastor is very well versed in scriptures and…read moreengaging with the community. Facilities are clean and the security is well controlled in the building.

Amazing place of worship!! A great body of believers who come together to focus on God and his son…read more Excellent pastor, excellent programs for believers and nonbelievers of any age. Come visit this place of peace and healing.

Kind and welcoming! Firm gospel message, as well as great programs for youth, children, and adults…read morealike! Have contemporary services at 8:30 and traditional ones at 10:45

As someone who has served with The Journey for a good amount of time, I'm leaving this review to…read moreshare concerns about discipleship, leadership, and finances. The people are often friendly and the gatherings are welcoming, but my concerns became apparent when I looked beyond that atmosphere. In my experience, weekend gatherings are heavily oriented toward being relevant and experientual to unbelievers and newcomers rather than deeper corporate discipleship of believers. Outreach is biblical, and unbelievers should be welcomed, but I question the balance. Scripture describes the gathered church as a place where believers are taught, encouraged, equipped, and built up in the faith. There is also no communion practiced in the main gatherings. I understand the church points to small groups as a place where communion can take place, but that raises questions when those groups can include unbelievers and be led by people with varying levels of biblical understanding. It also means access to communion can depend on whether someone is able to join a small group and whether that particular group practices it. Leaders receive training to lead groups, but I question the level of theological oversight and correct doctrine accountability when so much spiritual formation happens in decentralized groups. I also have concerns about pastoral leadership. The church has three locations, yet preaching is highly centralized around one primary pastor and broadcast across locations. Other leaders may have pastoral titles, but they do not regularly provide the primary teaching at those locations. I found it difficult to understand the elder structure and accountability surrounding senior leadership. Anothert concern is the $18 million BEYOND campaign. The campaign encourages families to consider "stored resources," including savings, real estate, personal possessions, and retirement accounts, and offers assistance facilitating gifts of property and stock. I am not claiming anyone is forced to give. I believe God may lead people to give sacrificially. My concern is whether equal emphasis is placed on biblical stewardship, providing for one's household, and planning wisely. Of the $18 million, 10% is designated for compassion efforts such as outreach and food distribution. Serving the broader community is valuable, but Scripture also calls us to provide for our households (1 Timothy 5:8). Be cautious and stay grounded in Scripture. Jesus warned against placing burdens on people that God has not placed on them, and He says, "My yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Giving and serving should flow from faith and grace, not become measures of whether we are faithful enough. The church is also called to uphold sound doctrine, teach Scripture faithfully, and guard against error. Christ has already accomplished our salvation on the cross. Test everything against God's Word, pray for wisdom, and hold fast to what is true. If Jesus said, "Feed my sheep," should the gathered church primarily be shaped around those outside the faith, or around building up Christ's sheep while welcoming those who are seeking Him? Life is hard, and we carry real burdens. When we gather, I want to know more of the God I serve, who He is, what He has said, and how He calls us to live. I do not need five steps to improve my circumstances or my relationships. I want to leave focused on Christ, not myself.

My went to the Palm Sunday service. He was not happy about it at all. He said all the did was…read moretalk about and how much they wanted to raise for the new building. He said he will never get back there again because it should've been about Palm Sunday

First Unitarian Church of Wilmington is and continuos to be our place to learn and do the things we…read morelove to do to make a better day and a better tomorrow. The Religious education for children is one of s kind. If you are looking for a place to help your children and youth develop into the best individual they could be regardless of whatever it is that makes them unique this is an option you have . Our children have been Unitarian lo their lives and I could not begin to tell you how amazing they are. To know and see they have been brought up in a community that respects people for who they are is so amazing . As you walk in on a Sunday morning you will Be greater by people who will be excited to welcome you into a place of learning about day to day things. We basically share a learning about how we can be better people in our community and world . Literally come as you are and bring your children in to an atmosphere of love and acceptance. I hope for many more people to look into the Unitarian Universalist world and find their place of gathering in Sunday morning for them, the whole family. No child or person needs to Stay home on a Sunday feeling like they do not belong . We make sure we are here to receive them with open arms into this place. Come and bring your family. Learn to be a fighter for justice for all. I am proud to call myself a Unitarian Universalist .

This is a great church to go to if you are seeking something bigger than yourself. What I like…read moreabout this church is that there is a place for everyone. It doesn't matter what your faith background if you are looking to connect with other people, do social justice, stand on the side of love, believe in the dignity and worth of others this is a place for you. When they do they're welcome of the congregation they say: "No matter your race, no matter your creed, no matter your political affiliation, no matter your financial situation, no matter your gender identity, no matter who you love, you are welcome here". That is just one reason that I loved going.

Moving to Delaware, I thought places like this church would be welcoming. It's this particular…read moreman--an older usher--who, every time you come in, tries to seat you and tells you exactly where you have to sit. I feel like if you're uncomfortable sitting in the front, you shouldn't have to. I don't like that--it personally makes me feel uncomfortable. I really enjoy the service, but I'd rather go somewhere else.

Sunday Services at 8 and 10:30a. Beautiful church, plenty of parking. They offer a children's…read moreministry and have an early learning center as well. You can also stream online. Plenty of opportunities for bible study, fellowship and they even have financial peace by Dave Ramsey. Go and get the good word!