Visited with my husband for the first time a few weeks ago when visiting the Bay and everything…read morefrom the building itself, to the greeters, to the worship, to the community of people, to the message was all so divine. I was truly met by God in this service. If you're in need of a church to call home, just visit and thank me later. Can't wait to come back to visit while in town!

It has been over a year since I went to the Church on the Hill in San Ramon where John Weaver was…read morepastor for many years. I was anxious to hear his message this Easter and told myself I will do my best to resume church services. After all, he was the best pastor I had ever heard. I was saddened to see that he was no longer there so I traveled instead to a large church in Castro Valley. I was disappointed by the adornments, security, and lack of personal appeal. If able, I will be traveling to Byron next week. You are so fortunate to have John Weaver now, I miss his words that seemed to speak to me personally. Thank you Pastor Weaver for showing me the way.

A lot of people don't like larger churches but Southwinds makes it work. Fundamentally solid with…read moregreat sermons from both Pastor Mike and Chris. You'll always hear Christ and the finished work on the Cross emphasized. Worship Leader Eric does a great job too, you can see his sincere heart for God. Bigger churches will always have at least a bit of a "production" feel but when you get to know people here you'll find them to be sincere and down to earth. I appreciate that the Southern Baptist Convention does not sway with the culture, one of the few denominations out there that doesn't it seems. Good to know there are some churches left that still aren't afraid to call sin for what it is and that Christ is the only answer to a fallen world that is only drifting further and further away.

Updating my review as I still believe this church is a place to find solid biblical teaching, a…read moregreat community of people with the belief that we are all broken and no perfect people come here. There are Lifegroups or small groups to be involved with that are available on any night of the week to fit your schedule. This community of people has been such a support to us in so many ways. Our lifegroup has stood with us through loss of family members, sickness and cancer, joys and sorrows. Truly like family. There are people of all kinds and it is a very inclusive, accepting church. Celebrate Recovery is available on Friday nights and includes a free dinner. This is for anyone struggling with hurts, habits or hang-ups that wants to have a safe place to come. Child care and children's events and programs are amazing. Sunday night and Wednesday night Youth programs. Wednesday night Care groups for those that are walking through grief, divorce, want support for parenting, growth in their marriages, Financial Peace University and more. They have childcare on both Wednesday nights and Friday nights also. Church services stream online live or after service times on YouTube or Vimeo. There is a homeless shelter ministry with art therapy, work in the community to paint bus benches in the town, disaster relief teams that go to help in areas of need and so much more. Two services Sunday mornings at 9am and 10:45. Come meet me usually at the second service

My girlfriend and I went to this church and we were met with open arms. The love and warmth we felt…read morefrom others was absolutely amazing. Its a smaller church which makes it that much better. And the word passed on that day hit home. I left church feeling so much better about people and society and my heart and soul were diffidently filled with joy and love. We will be back.

If you are looking for the pro's of this church you can skip down below. :)…read more So we moved to the area over the summer and started yelping to find services/places to start going to. I figured hey I find our dentist, vet, food places here why not weed through the churches this way too. If you are anything like me, church "shopping" isn't fun BUT so important to find the right fit for you and your family. For me personally I was looking for strong children's, kid's, teen programs, mom programs and mens programs. Sometimes a church will have one or maybe two of the above but usually not all...unless they are a mega church and that in itself is a problem for me personally. After looking at several other churches in the Oakley and Brentwood area I went back online and literally pulled up every church website in the area and started looking again. At that point I stumbled on Brentwood Neighborhood Church's website http://www.brentwoodnc.org . It is located next to edna middle school in the older downtown area. It offered alot. I was pretty excited. After attending our first service my kiddos, hubby and I said "hey I think this is "the one". :) PRO's: Everyone we met was SO welcoming and friendly. They have first time visitor parking right in front. Usually a greeter right there who will help direct you to where you go especially if you have kids to drop off this is so valuble. AWESOME children's ministry. We have 3 kiddos, one in nursery, one in the 3-4 room and one in the k-5 room. After each Sunday school the kids leave with weekly lessons that are age appropriate that you can do with them during the week to keep the "theme" of that weeks bible study going if you wish. The staff to child ratio is really good too. For nursery they give you a pager and will buzz you if they need you. Pastors Destined and Dave are wonderful and easy to talk too. They each preach wonderfully. The offer 3 service times. ALL WITH CHILDCARE. Let me repeat that. ALL TIMES WITH CHILDCARE. Service times are: 9am, 11am, and 5:05pm. That in itself is great since if you have someone into watching sports (cough cough like my hubby) or someone who plays sports you can pick the service that works best for that day for you. Women's ministry is strong. They offer a group that meets on Tuesday mornings called Simply Moms. Your kiddos get to play with kiddos their age while under care of the BNC staff you you get to get breakfast with other moms as well as do a craft or hear a speaker. It is pretty awesome. Very strong teen/preteen ministry. One thing that struck me is how involved the kids in this age group are. This is a good indicator of a healthy church. Recovery 12 step Christ based group that meets on Thursdays. I haven't attended it but I am very glad that this is offered. Coffee. Yes this is a pro! Free coffee is always a good thing. :) Wonderful playground in the far back of the church. If you have wild child's like mine this is a great way to burn energy as well as know they are safe since it is the back of the church. Check it out. :)

This is a vibrant church and has many devotions and ministries but one thing I like the most is the…read moresolemnity of the Latin mass at 5pm on Sundays. Been attending Latin mass for more than 10 years now and the presence of God is very strong.

Beautiful physical church . But I have another Catholic Church to attend Sunday mass. My complaint…read moreat Im Hrt of Mary Church is every Sunday my wife have attended 12:30 mass. And every Sunday there has been one or more young families with very young children make too much noise. Literally overpowering the rest of the congregation's meditation and mass concentration including the priest homily. Where I grew up going to my old neighborhood church. The young families that would attend ,when one of their children was uncontrollably loud one of the parents would excuse themselves with their loud child and go outside and try to quiet their love one. Thus showing consideration and respect for the rest of the congregation. This is a weekly problem at Immaculate Heart of Mary. And we have been attending this mass for over two years now.

I attend this church when I have Sundays off. I'm also part of a men's group there which is really…read morehelped me over the last few years. Everybody is friendly and very supportive. I like going to the church Sunday morning services that has really nice environment. Everybody's welcoming they have a nice little coffee shop as well. and you're allowed to bring coffee and or water into the church during the services.

I recently felt called to return to a church setting and spent some time "church shopping" online…read morebefore attending an in-person service here on Christmas Eve. That service was beautiful and genuinely moving, and it made me feel hopeful that I had found a place I could continue coming back to. Over the following weeks, I've had a very positive experience with the youth pastor, Cyrus. He has been thoughtful, compassionate, and engaging, funny and he reflects the kind of leadership and tone I was hoping to find in a church community. Unfortunately, my experience with the lead pastor, Phil, has been very different. His preaching style comes across as condescending and more academic than pastoral. Services often feel like a lecture focused on technical definitions and word analysis rather than spiritual guidance, reflection, or connection. I came to church to deepen my faith and sense of community, not to sit through what feels like an English or college Bible class. In addition, sermons frequently drift into political territory, with firm lines drawn on complex and deeply personal issues. That approach feels out of touch with the role I would expect a pastor to play and ultimately made it difficult for me to continue attending. Because of this, I've decided to continue my search for a church home elsewhere. That said, I would absolutely consider attending again if Cyrus were preaching, as his approach aligns much more closely with what I'm looking for in a church.

I love this Church, the people are warm and welcoming the worship music, inspirational. The pastors…read moreare very humble. The members of all ages and all nationalities. It is a big church with many small groups. With lots of activities. If you're looking for a Church home, Fellowship Church is amazing.

A Place to Grow, Serve, and Experience God's Presence…read more Fellowship Church has truly become a home for me and my family. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt welcomed--not just by the smiles and handshakes, but by the presence of God moving in worship and through the people. Over the past year, I've experienced incredible spiritual growth here. The Freedom curriculum, Growth Track, and men's small groups have challenged me to go deeper in my faith and walk in the freedom Christ died to give us. I've met men who genuinely want to grow, serve, and support one another. I have had the opportunity to serve on two different teams, and I can honestly say: this church is full of people who love God and love people well. Every Sunday feels purposeful--each service is done with excellence, but never loses the heart of why we gather. The church also does an incredible job making space for new believers and those returning to faith. It's not just about attending; it's about becoming part of a family on a mission for hope and healing. If you're looking for a church that teaches the Word, encourages spiritual growth, and equips you to serve with your gifts--Fellowship is it. All glory to God for what He's doing here!

St Anne Parrish is our church that we love to go to. Father Ron gives sermons that almost always…read morepertain to our community and what's going on around us. This church welcomes everyone and has a beautiful diversity that makes it more welcoming.

Absolutely lovely, loving church, congregation and staff. Has both traditional and contemporary…read moreservices as well as masses during 3 days of the week - Amazing number of community outreach supports and activities. The priests are what we all hope to find as spiritual advisors, leaders, partners. Is set in among vineyards which oddly gives you a much better perspective on many of the New Testament stories and settings. Both a retreat to catch your breath - and an inspiration to move forward. Highly recommen

Great place to worship. Started attending in 2014. Volunteer for Bread of Life and usher…read more Pastor James and Lifesong team dedicated to share word. Enjoy new facility ,great folks who really care. 4 different services you can attend on Sunday. Join small groups .

Awesome place. So many people here. Excitement because how people's bodies and minds are being…read morehealed. Revival is here in Stockton

Crosswinds Church is our local faith community guided by its mission: "CrossWinds exists to lead…read morepeople to embrace Jesus' radical love, champion unity, and impact the world tangibly." As a mom with two boys, I needed a church that reaches you wherever you are in your walk with God. For once I found a church where you don't have to have a "church face." Come as you are. A little about CW: The church actively serves the Tri-Valley through hands-on campus partnerships like Goodness Village, a tiny-home community for unhoused neighbors, and Eden Garden, which donates thousands of pounds of fresh produce to local food banks. These practical initiatives provide immediate, meaningful support to local families in need. Getting plugged in is easy for any age, whether through seasonal Community Nights, year-round Connect Groups, or engaging kids and student programs. If you're looking for a thoughtful, service-minded church home in the Bay Area, give CW a try. You may just come back again and again.

Good luck trying to book the venue the event coordinator Samantha is horrible!! Very bad business …read more She wanted to meet up and collect a deposit in cash without sending a contract she drove all the way to Sacramento to try to collect it . Then when I questioned that she stated she would send the contract she finally sends the contract a week later she raised the price of the deposit and made it a non refundable one on top of the price. When I questioned that she said the offer had expired . Never did she mention an expiration and how is that our fault it expired when I consistently kept asking for a contract? Bad buisness they need to fire Samantha and look into what she is doing . I think she's pocketing the money herself isn't this a church? Why is she being shady