I just want to say that I have found a true home at Church Unstoppable. The people there are very…read morekind and loving. The pastors are personable with people and give individual attention. I found that since I have attended Church Unstoppable I have grown positively in many ways. Praise the Lord for bringing me there. I hope to see you there soon!

Have been active member for over 10 years. There is no such thing as a perfect church, however this…read moreis the most genuinely loving, caring congregation I have experienced. Biblically sound with discipleship and leadership training. Excellent outreach to the community & Nation's. ​

I adored visiting St. Stephens. I tend to give 5 stars to any church I don't take any issue with,…read morebut this one stood out to me. The outdoor services in the summer and apparent environmental stewardship in the congregation is lovely. The congregates are very friendly and love to chat with visitors. Pastor Christy is an amazing speaker and the music was amazing. I loved that they supported an interfaith food pantry and, last time I checked, they were working on making a cafe not just for church goers, but for the entire community to come have a social space to enjoy. It is churches like this one that give me faith in the value of religion as a binding force in our lives and in the importance of in-person fellowship (even transcending faith boundaries). I look forward to visiting again!

Love this church! Great for families. It even has a play section in the rear of the church with…read morerugs and toys for small children rocking chairs for nursing moms. Having Christy, a priest with 2 small children of her own, as pastor gives the community a special feel. Her sermons are also thoughtful, challenging and inspiring. Very strong community with engaged members of all ages

Very welcoming church with Scripturally sound doctrine. Oldest church in town too, been around…read moresince the 1850s.

Im a 29yo married mom with 3 kids and only became a Christian 3 years ago. I have been going to…read moreSanta Rosa Christian Church ever since, but I still remember the first day I walked in the doors. I'd never been to church before and had no idea what to expect. And to say self-conscious would be an understatement. But from the second I walked in I felt like I was already home. Many greeted me, genuinely, and their love radiated out. SRCC's community is authentic and welcoming. The Spirit moves in this place and the people practice the love we are called to act in. Colossians 3:12 says "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" (NIV). I feel nothing less from this church and look forward to Sunday morning eagerly. I believe it is this attitude that makes my daughters say that church is their favorite place and Sunday is their favorite day. On Mondays I run a Mothers Group. On Tuesdays I attend the weekly Food Giveaway. On Wednesdays I have dinner with my Life Group and one day my children will attend Youth Group. This church has many ministries to serve in and opportunities for fellowship, as well as a body that feels like family. I am grateful that God placed me here and think anyone else who was looking for a church would feel the same.

This was such a sweet little church. The congregation was very friendly and welcoming despite only…read morebeing made up of around 13 people when I visited. The service is passionate, but peaceful and you won't find the crazy high energy you may at a larger church. For me, that is great! They had snacks available afterwards, too. The teachings are compassionate, but still Chsitian oriented if that interests you. Visit them if you can! Id love to see more people at this great little spot!

Unity of Santa Rosa is a challenge to find- it's within a business district, and it doesn't stand…read moreout. One has to watch the addresses&intersections carefully. It's a friendly community. They recently hosted Matthew Fox, the former Dominican now Episcopal priest, who gave a talk about one of his new books. He discussed his Creation Spirituality, feminism, the current state of Catholicism in the US, and his own personal struggles. He was tried for heresy by the current Pope... and it's a rarity to meet a person with that kind of stature. The congregation is welcoming;they had a great luncheon for visitors. It's a hidden treasure on the Old Redwood Highway.

I cannot thank Father Shaver and the Church of the Incarnation enough for the incredible kindness…read morethey showed my family during one of the hardest moments of our lives. My brother-in-law was suddenly dying, and in a moment of distress, we reached out to a couple of local churches, hoping against hope that someone might be available to come pray with him. Because it was completely unplanned--and a Sunday right before Memorial Day weekend--we honestly didn't think anyone would be able to make it. To everyone's absolute surprise and relief, Father Shaver came. He was incredibly kind, gentle, and comforting from the moment he arrived. He took the time to truly make an effort to get to know my brother-in-law. My mother-in-law, who attends an Episcopal church in Washington State, was so touched when Father Shaver even recognized and knew about her home parish. His presence brought an immense amount of peace to the entire room, and our whole family was deeply moved by his compassion. We are endlessly grateful to Father Shaver for showing up for us when we needed it most. This is a truly special, loving community.

Warm, welcoming, relvant sermons and excellent traituonal music... lots of families and people of…read moreAll Ages!

Hello I want to thank u for the quartly devotion book that I receive from you all you need to get…read morepay pal or something so we can donate I know we can mail it too much easier in the phone or computer and we saving a stamp just a friendly suggestion god blees

"A Friendly Church for a growing community"…read more Very welcoming to visitors and people seeking a church home. CBC is definitely a church for families and they offer a wealth of support and inclusion for seniors, various ethnic cultures, the mentally and physically disabled, non-Christians, anybody! The church has a traditional black baptist church feel, but you'll find just about every ethnic group represented in the congregation. If you love to sing and hear music, they have a stellar music ministry that will have your hands clapping and your spirit uplifted in no time. The church population lacks in attendance of young-adults (ie 18-35 year-olds), but that seems to be the case for a lot of churches these days. But don't let that stop you! They also have bible studies throughout the week and lots of programs, concerts, Saturday Night Service and prayer, and holiday plays. If you find yourself wanting to add a little positivity and fulfillment to your life, just drop by Sunday mornings at 9:45am or Saturdays at 5:30pm for an abbreviated service.

Friendly people. Most over 70. Went to join and found that most were atheists, even the pastor that…read morewas there. I was the only one who believed in prayer. I won't go to a Christian church, but I also don't want to go to a mostly atheist one. The Center for Spiritual Living is similarly mostly over 70 and very unfriendly. I give up. I'll just go in nature.

If you are looking for a sense of belonging and inspiration in a community of progressive…read moreactivists, this is a great place. Joining this congregation has been transformational for me. I am not a religious person; what I believe in is community. I have gotten a stronger sense of community from this congregation than from anything else in my adult life. There are so many ways to participate, be of service, learn, and just have fun. Members are deeply caring and fascinating people. I feel so appreciated and valued for everything I contribute to the congregation. There is a strong child and youth program for families with children. Extremely LGBTQIA-friendly. It's a good size - about 230 members, so you can get to know a lot of people but not feel like just part of a crowd. Come for a visit any Sunday at 10:30 and see what you think. You'll be greeted warmly.

Great little community church! There's usually 100-150 on a Sunday morning. There's heartfelt…read moreworship with great lyrics. Pastor Tim does a wonderful job preaching faithfully from the Word. This is a healthy church. It's a good place to be and a good place to grow. There's truth and love. There's a lot of grace here!

There are some caveats in writing a review of a house of God. There are some precautions that…read moreare... advisable. First off, you don't want to judge, in the biblical sense, others. Now usually I'm a pretty funny guy, but on this one, due to the nature of the subject matter, pardon me if I'm a little more circumspect. This review, and all the other ones I'll be doing as I search out a "HoW", (House of Worship), in Santa Rosa, are and will be aimed at believers. If you don't "get down" with the whole "Jay-Zuhs" thing, move along, there's nothing to see here. My churchy reviews are to be viewed through the prism of a) my faith and b) what I have been used to in the realm of congregational experiences. A little background: I was raised an Episcopalian overseas, which was probably closer to British Anglican than anything else. Think Roman Catholic lite. (All the ceremony with only half the guilt.) Then I went off and was a really crappy human being for about 15 years and then became active in a Presbyterian (USA) church in California, (and tried real hard to not be a crappy human being). Ah, the Presbys, masters of the potluck, though Lutherans and Methodists can give us a run for the money any day of the week and, of course, twice on Sundays. But I digress. So here are the criteria that I think may be useful to you to be able to gauge whether this church is the place for you and maybe your family. 1.) Congregation size: Based on number of people present the day I attended. 2.) Warm Fuzziness: This is how welcomed did I feel. Did people come up and introduce themselves? 3.) Demographics: Age spreads, % of young families, children, racial mix, etc. 4.) Facilities: Seating, layout, AV, etc. 5.) Bulletin/Program/Service Structure: How well the flyer they hand you reflects what goes on during the service. Like the old baseball adage goes, "You can't tell the players without a scorecard." 6.) Preach-a-fyin': This is highly subjective, but it will tell you a little about the pastor who is giving the sermon. I'm of the mindset that says I don't care what else a church has going for it, if the pastor is a gasbag I'm not going to be happy there. 7.) Music ministry: Shout to the Lord, baby! (But do it on key!) 8.) Minutiae: Were the cookies good? Was the offering request heavy-handed? All the other things that can be relevant. Okay, there's the criteria. Now that I've set these down, let me now rate Foothills Community Church. 1.) Congregation size: 60? +/- 10 people. For me that's about right as I'm from a slightly smaller church, though I'm not freaked by a congregation twice that size. No star rating per se, as this is a personal preference thing. 2.) Warm Fuzziness: Five stars! Greeted twice coming in, twice by people in the pews. There's a lot of genuine love going down here. 3.) Demographics: 60% Anglo, 30% Asian & Pac Islanders, 10% other. Good mix of young families, middle aged couples and seniors. 4.) Facilities: Parking in the rear, lots of space. Building and grounds in great repair, church clean and newish, AV platform, good sound, good acoustics, excellent lighting, in general, five stars. 5.) Bulletin/Program/Service Structure: Okay, this is where I may lose some of you. If you are used to having a mix of praise songs and traditional hymns, scratch that. It's strictly praise songs and there is no sequencing in the bulletin. I showed up 10 minutes before the service began. People seemed to drift in slowly over the next 30 minutes w/o any apparent particular logic. Nobody seemed tweaked about it. 6.) Preach-a-fyin': This I'm going to have to split. Five stars: Pastor Tim Swanson, who was not doing the sermon, but running the service. Five stars: Pastor Mark Stone, on content, one star: on time management. Pastor Mark must be ADD or Robin Williams's twin brother. He's funny, intelligent and a brilliant, inspired proselytizer. That said, he ran an hour, an hour into the service. Ended up being a two hour service. It didn't bother me, but if you're a clock-puncher then maybe Foothills ain't for you. Tough? Deal with it. 7.) Music ministry: Solid. Praise songs that were new to me but very, very singable. 8.) Minutiae: Cookie time - One star, no cookie time that I could see. That part of the "fellowshipping" was in my opinion a little weak, but not the end of the world. Offering hit: The bulletin had a nice piece that said: "If you're a visitor don't feel obligated to participate in offering." Very cool. I dropped a sawbuck. For a guy who ain't working right now, it was an act of faith. Yeah baby, I believe. Also, their finances are in the bulletin for all to see. Very Protestant. Note: If you are planning to attend July 25th, 2010, don't. They will be holding their service elsewhere that day. Come back next week. Otherwise, disregard.