So I'm a big coffee lover and make it a point to check out as many coffee spots as I can. This one popped up on my radar -- turns out it's part of a church called Ecclesia. The space was quiet, not many people around, which I figured might be a plus... until I saw the prices. I paid close to $8 for a single croissant. And it wasn't even house-made -- tasted more like something from Costco. Honestly, I've been to plenty of cafés in California (where rent is sky-high), and I've never seen a croissant priced that high. In Houston? Come on. The whole experience gave me pause. It felt less like a community space and more like a money-making setup. It reminded me of the scripture where Jesus flips the tables of the money changers -- not exactly the vibe you want from a church café. I don't know who's running things behind the scenes, but if the goal is ministry, this pricing structure sends the wrong message. If I were church-shopping, this would be a red flag for me. Been there, done that with places that preach sacrifice while leadership lives large. It's disappointing. As for the croissant? Mid. Definitely not worth the hype -- or the price. read more

Love this church! I've been attending for many years. It's a big church with the communal-warmth of a small church.

Really liked the church, until I started to try to explore becoming more involved, I reached out to the Pastor who initially reached out to me, however once I asked if the churches embrace and affirmatio of LGBTQ people, like myself, I was ghosted. I would have never expected this from a church read more

Saw it from the freeway. On my way to paper company coffee then saw a lot of ppl getting together. This is my current church now. Service is online and I can watch it any time now. They also have A podcast too. Definitely can't wait to attend group events Once and a while they will have out door service which is nice idea but I have yet to attend. I love both their locations. *was attending services pre Covid read more

I left Ecclesia several years ago. It looks like a nice place but looks are very deceiving. I contributed a lot of time and a lot of money to Ecclesia before I knew about the moral and financial failings. These issues even extend to Living Water International. The post from Tiffany E. documents the truth. How is it that I was so duped? How does Chris and his team still have their jobs when many pastors around the world were removed with lesser crimes? Why are people still so loyal when they have been continually lied to ? It is all very frightening. If you are seeking a church to know Jesus (and I hope you are) - I strongly suggest going somewhere else. This is not a church. read more

God used this community to save my life and restore my faith. I really had just about given up hope on the idea of a church that could actually be a net-positive influence on society. A church is not its walls. A church is not its pastors. A church is not Sunday morning. A church is its people. A church is a community. A church is a family, dysfunctions and all. A church is Christ in action, it is the hands and feet before it is the mouthpiece. The mouth is just one small part of the body. Ecclesia is not a perfect church at all. In fact, it's quite a mess. It's a rag-tag community of broken people who are not afraid to admit their struggles and failures. But that's exactly what I love about it. In spite of our brokenness, we are determined to make a difference in this world through our actions and through sharing the love of Christ we see modeled in the Gospels. This church wants to be known for what it stands for rather than what it stands against. I came from a church background where there was always more talk than action, and yes we knew our Bible backward and forwards, but there was little emphasis placed on getting outside of the church walls to truly be the agents through whom Christ could repair a broken world-- exactly what Paul and the early church were all about if you read the book of Acts and Paul's letters. Ecclesia is a beautiful place of healing for those of us who have been burned by legalistic church experiences full of talk and study and little action. It's a church that celebrates and gives space for the arts and artists, which is so rare, yet so needed-- again in this way Ecclesia values the wordless expressions of the Gospel. You won't find a walk-through-the-Bible approach to teaching at an Ecclesia service. You will, however, find a high honor of the scriptures, and most importantly, a desire to actually follow the great commission-- to go-- to go into all the world and hold up the light of Christ. You will find authenticity and pastors who are real about their own struggles and share from their hearts through relatable yet challenging storytelling that is always rooted in the Scriptures. "Faith without works is dead." You may critique Ecclesia for its imperfections, but you will not find a dead faith at Ecclesia. It's a community and family I am proud to be a part of. read more

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Please take with a grain of salt some of the comments of Cory O. While she gave an overall positive review, her description gives the appearance to the reader that Ecclesia is exists as a fashionable hot spot or something. I am sure she means well, but the description is not really accurate at all. Ecclesia believes "the Church exists for the world and not for herself", a statement that tends to contradict the notion that Ecclesia is the place to be seen. The church building itself is multipurpose: it is a worship sanctuary, an art gallery, a recording studio, a coffee house and a performing venue. This fact is consistent with Ecclesia's rejecting "unfounded categories that divide the world into uniquely sacred or purely secular". It is true that lots of young adults seem to be drawn to their services, and the tats and piercings certainly are plentiful. But there are also married couples, partnered couples, families and your-average-everyday-run-of-the-mill-singles as well. I have been attending four years and I am in my fifties. It would be more accurate to say that Ecclesia attracts the unchurched, those who are broken, especially if their brokenness has been at least partially attributed to being exposed to harsh religiosity. Instead of hearing the oft-repeated message of other churches that you will go to hell if you do not accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, Ecclesia takes a different approach. Ecclesia "embraces the teachings and divinity of Jesus Christ as well as His unique role as the means of salvation from sin for all who believe." See how different that mission statement sounds? It is far less judgmental than the hell-and-brimstone message described in the beginning of this paragraph. In fact, judgment is something I've never encountered at Ecclesia. Because if a church is going to quote Leviticus 18:22 or 20:13 when identifying homosexuality as a sin, then a church also needs to talk about lying, cheating, coveting and countless other sins, transgressions and character defects which the Old Testament discusses. Because God does not differentiate, that is, distinguish one sin from another sin. Instead, Ecclesia chooses not to point the finger at anyone. And you also won't hear the so called "prosperity gospel" which some churches say is supported in Deuteronomy 8:18 and Malachi 3:10. Instead, we are taught geing generous and benevolent frees us of the bondage of self. Ecclesia is a leader in the Advent Conspiracy movement, which urges believers to defer buying that useless gift for a loved one for Christmas, and instead use the money to help those in need. Such action is truly in the spirit of the Holiday. It is Chris Seay, by the way, who is the lead pastor. His brother Robbie is a worship leader through music. The Robbie Seay Band performs original music, covers of other CC artists and rearrangements of traditional church hymns. The band is currently signed to Sparrow Records (EMI) and the cut "Song of Hope" reached #7 on the Hot Christian Songs chart in 2007, and was included in 2009's WOW Compilation CD. And they rock! But it is the message which I love most about Ecclesia. LOVE IS Ecclesia's message. It's a message you may not receive through the fire and brimstone or the "prosperity" gospel of other churches. Some c'mon by, get yourself a cup of coffee and sit down for a different church experience! read more

So, you're a hip Christian (no, it is not always an oxymoron)?! This is the place to be (and to be seen). You'll actually stand out if you DON'T have piercings and tattoos. The emo/teenage angst look is in. It is the alternative scene in Houston for Christians. And it stands out because of it. Other factors that make it so popular? The two main pastors are incredibly charismatic--charismatic in personality, not Charismatic as in speaking in tongues. The music is fantastic and with their connections, they can get some pretty big names in there. The church is actually a nice laid back blend of denominations, so you actually see some Catholics mixed into the crowd--and if you've ever lived in the South you know that doesn't happen very often. Communion is every week, but laid back so there's not awkwardness if you don't partake. Plus, with all the cool art on the walls and the coffee shop in the next room, what more could you ask for? Well, here are some reasons that you may want to stay away. The average age (or at least the age that people dress) is about 20. With the punked out hair and "I'm just too cool" attitude, it can be a little strange if you've already moved on out of that. Hell, it was not long ago I was all pierced up, but I have a grown up job now, and that just isn't an option anymore. The other problem with the age of the church is that if you're not young and single, it is a little harder to meet new people. I suppose married people are a little less interesting but we're still nice. . . . The church is incredibly casual. Maybe it is my old woman side coming out, but I did find it odd to see girls in tube tops at church. Or boys who didn't take off their hats during prayer. Or that sometimes they use the New Living Translation for the sermons. Doesn't seem to bother anyone else, so I must assume that I find it odd because I'm an old fart. All in all, it is a great place to go if you're young. And it is a great place to go if you're curious about Christianity, but don't want people staring at you because they'll "know" you're not a Christian. This church is living proof that you don't have to be stodgy to be a Christian. read more

Nothing I can say will ever do Ecclesia justice. I grew up going to church, but became frustrated and turned off while I was in college. My experiences in church didn't line up with what I believed about God. After moving to Katy and visiting several churches [some of which were led by and filled with lovely people, but still didn't fill me up spiritually], a Yelp search led me to Ecclesia. It was so far (20 miles), I almost didn't want to like it, but was too intrigued not to try it. After the first visit, there was something so authentic about Ecclesia. The music was like no other I had ever experienced in church - I'm not a "crier", and it had be tearing up [and still does regularly!]. One of my favorites - "I'll Fly Away" - has been played a few times. The pastor, Chris Seay, is so real.. so kind, genuine, and inspires me on a regular basis. He actually walks the walk.. he visits other countries relatively frequently, and connects the church with under-served places in really cool ways. The rest of the staff & volunteers who I've come in contact with have all come across as warm, friendly, and hard working. The children's area was well thought out - I have a toddler, and the room where I leave her during church reminds me of a Montessori classroom. The older children have a curriculum that teaches the Bible in a natural & engaging way. I've also kept my daughter with me while in church, and there is a really neat children's area to the side where she was able to play while I listened to the message. If you're looking for a church, give Ecclesia a try. I think you'll be glad you did. :) read more

I have been going here for 3 years and i love it more every week. The sermons are easy and yet still focused on the Bible, no stuffy TBN style talking here. They have it right when they just focus on loving God and others, they are not judgmental or critical. give it a try, go more than once. let the peaceful atmosphere wash over you and you'll be back every week. read more

I love Ecclesia. I grew up in the Lutheran church, went to a Baptist College, participated in ministry and missions with a Methodist Church and never really found a place that seemed to fully encompass what I believed; that is until I found Ecclesia. I have been going to Ecclesia for almost 3 years now. I love the church, I love the church family (although it can be intimidating to get involved when you first step through the doors). Anyone who is looking for a church home, people to love them where they are and walk with them as they pursue Christ, this is the place for you. If you are looking for a "feel-good" sermon this isn't the place for you. Prepare to be challenged and encouraged by the Word, the sermons, the pastors and the members. read more

There's no such thing as a perfect church, but I've never felt more at home worshiping at ecclesia. I live across the street from the church and regularly visit Paper Co., the coffee shop/coffee house there. It's always uncrowded and the service is always attentive. No one church is right for everyone, but if you're looking for a place of worship to call home, and you're comfortable with a more casual style of service where you can participate in the sacrament of communion on a weekly basis, you're encouraged to give ecclesia a try. The people are welcoming here. read more

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Since my last posting, an enormous amount of new information has come to light about the history and administration of Ecclesia Houston pastored by Chris Seay. In summary, a group of a dozen concerned members came together including those with professional legal, financial, and pastoral backgrounds to ascertain the truth in the financial, cultural, and leadership practices over the life of this church. Our efforts began after alarming financial data was discovered. Most notably, there was undisclosed income of $12.5M by TXDoT for the sale of the Meridian nightclub property purchased only 3 years prior in 2014 for $3.75M. 4 months after this influx of tax-payer money, Pastor Seay announced a 3-wk "Debt-Free campaign" from the pulpit that had not been approved or discussed with the Board. 5 months later the church purchased a luxury beachfront condo in Galveston for $585k. Its cost and supposed purpose were not disclosed to church members or most staff until after our discovery. Over the course of this year, more than 24 current and former staff, pastors, and Board members were interviewed. The experiences were overwhelmingly disturbing in terms of the hostile work environment, leadership problems, poor decision-making, both total absence and total control by Pastor Seay, and, at a minimum, irresponsible financial practices. As one Board member lamented, "we created the beast. We allowed him [Seay] to get away with too much." Some staff were offered money or given gifts in exchange for their silence or simply required to sign an NDA. Most alarming, we learned that Pastor Seay committed sexual misconduct in 2005 with a young woman under the pretext of a counseling relationship while living in his home. After she reported him, he went on a "Disciplinary Furlough" for 3 mo then returned to full-time pastoring. No charges were brought against him although the Texas Penal Code for clergy required the church to report him to authorities. He continued to contact and harass her for many years. Our communications included a total of 4 emails sent to small group leaders. The first email shared our initial concerns and questions. The remaining emails were sent throughout the year with updates on our progress, communications with leadership, and future plans. The Email signers were called "terrorists" and "divisive" by executive staff and Board members. A Board member stated at the 2018 staff Christmas party that "everything" in the emails was a lie. One of us was handed a notice in-person recommending he leave the church. The second effort of communications included a formal Memo sent to the Board detailing concerns and recommendations for improvement. The Board responded over email saying decisively that it was "impossible" to meet in person and the matter was closed. They did not show their work or detail what was investigated. A handful of positive changes were stated to have been made (we learned later that Seay is finally no longer a voting member of the Board), but we do not know if the rest was enforced. Nonetheless, we were unanimous in finding the response wholly insufficient and even insulting for the amount of effort and professional quality work that was offered. It should also be noted there are 5 of 7 Board members with conflicts of interest. 2 new members simply appeared on the website in May with no introduction to church members. No Board members were voted on and all were hand-picked by Pastor Seay. The church website now has a page with their names, faces, and a bio as well as a shared email account for them. You will find a copy of the audits/internal reviews that were delayed (12 internal control deficiencies are not mentioned) posted online Jan 1, 2019. All of this is a direct result of our inquiry and their effort to be more transparent. We considered this an early success and yet none of these documents are a true representation of practices or answer the harder & more detailed questions about cash flow. Now, after this disheartening and exhausting process the 12 of us no longer attend Ecclesia. At least 11 staff have quit or been fired during this time. The overriding concern by executive leadership towards staff during this season was loyalty. Not truth or humility, but loyalty to Pastor Seay and the status quo. In our research to understand the nature of church/spiritual abuse and mismanagement we compiled a Resource list. We find striking similarities in the leadership characteristics and responses between the churches listed and Ecclesia Houston. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7frtii7j11rv1j8/AADOxZOwxUY36aXYyHXeI0Aia?dl=0: Emails, Visual Timelines, Resource List, dismissal notice to member, etc. First video response by Pastor Seay from the Houstonian: https://vimeo.com/303776756/f35deda8d3?utm_source=Small+Group+Contact+11.30&utm_campaign=2caa595a55-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_02_28_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_11800050eb-2caa595a55-171816049 read more

I've been going to Ecclesia for five years so I may be a bit biased but I have not been to a friendlier or more genuine church. The services are always top notch and entertaining. Great, not old fashioned, worship rock bands and the church emphasizes more on helping others rather than being centered around yourself. Small groups are also a great way to make friends and find a community! read more

I've been involved with the Ecclesia Houston community off and on since 2006. It's a wonderful church, with a great heart. Such a good place to get involved and meet cool people. I really appreciate how the church has grown in ethnic and age diversity over the years. The coffee shop is excellent, the sermons and music are both usually very good. Joining a small group can be daunting, but it's definitely worth it. And Ecclesia is very supportive if you have ideas for a ministry you'd like to start or a way you'd like to serve the church or Houston. I love their focus on serving the city. If you are looking for a church, Ecclesia should definitely be on your list of places to at least visit. read more

We love the atmosphere here. We aren't super religious and wanted to come to a place where we could be around Christian's who were too preachy and didn't think we were going to hell if we didn't do things exactly the way they believed and didn't think they were the chosen few who had all the answers. I wanted to be around compassionate people who were looking for guidance to live healthy lives mentally physically and spiritually. It's very open, the pastor is wonderful and you meet people from all walks of life. They do a lot for the homeless community and make everyone feel welcome.The sermons always give my husband and I something to ponder and feel closer together sharing these experiences. Right now the series is on CS Lewis and it's wonderfully thought provoking. We came once after visiting a mega church and deciding we definitely wanted to come to Church but we needed something less dogmatic and a smaller church. We've come 5x on a row since our first visit. Looks like we've found a spot both me and my husband feel equally at peace at. read more

Initially, we thought this is a great bible believing church. However, if you are a Christ Follower and you know the scripture, you start to realize that many of the sermons use examples and condone behavior contrary to the Word of God (case in point, sermon on 1/26/2020). Then I read the review from October 3, 2019 and what's described both shocked me and confirmed some of my uneasiness I have been feeling. So our family is discussing leaving this church. We are really disappointed. God holds church leadership and pastors to much higher level and standards, and He is Holy, Just, and will take care of any situation that is not pleasing to Him unless they truly repent. I fully trust in God and his sovereignty. read more

Ecclesia has been my home church for a year, now. It is a wonderful place that has always made me feel welcome and loved. The congregation is a great mix of people from many walks of life who love God and serve Him and our city together. The messages are sincere and open spirited, so much so that my Agnostic boyfriend does not mind attending with me occasionally because he does not feel shunned or pressured into believing. Pastor Chris Seay has a heart for people and is full of grace, but what drew me to his sermons is that he is able to relate issues in a way that I fully connect with: namely humor and food (especially sharing my love of cheese). This church reaches people where they are and stands with them, grows with them, does life with them. It is a true community that I am very grateful to be a part of. read more

I have only written one Yelp review in my whole life, but here's number 2. I was invited to this church this morning by a friend. I grew up in church but haven't been in about 25 years. about 5 minutes after I walked in, while waiting for my friend to get coffee from the expensive and fancy church coffee shop, the first and only words spoken directly to me by anyone at Ecclesia were to criticize me for having a Starbucks coffee in my hand, and that I was "threatening" the church's business by "bringing the enemy in" to the church. The coffee in my hand was a free coffee that was given to me by a relapsed alcoholic that I check in on at her work at Starbucks every day to make sure she's doing ok. I was caught quite off guard and asked the young man if he typically criticized people during his first conversation with them. He responded arrogantly with a smirk, "Sometimes." I was quite irritated but decided to shrug it off and go sit down and try to get something out of the service. a few minutes later the young man walked up on stage and took his place as the church bassist. Needless to say, I had a bit of a hard time paying attention to the sermon with peace, and will never return to this "church.". Way to go, Ecclesia. WWJD read more

I went there for a poetry reading. It was okay. I avoid this place because I have two stalkers that frequented it at various points, and several of my Christian friends have also observed troubling issues. read more

A great place to worship if you want genuine, unpretentious worship. No high dollar trappings that so many "modern" churches seem to believe is necessary to attract and keep churchgoers. The messages delivered by Pastor Chris Seay are mostly extemporaneous and heartfelt. I don't agree with everything he preaches, but I never disagree with his sincerity or his Christian heart. The church lives what it preaches, God's Word as Christ taught it ... centered around God's love for us. The church is deeply committed to being what the Bible says we should be. It literally practices what it preaches and how refreshing is that ! The congregation is eclectic and the theme of the service is best termed as modern. Millionaires and the homeless worship at the same service. Clothing runs from torn jeans to designer clothes. Nobody will look down their nose at you for what you are wearing or how you look. The congregation truly reflects the broad spectrum of Houston's demographic profile and that makes it a very special place to praise God and to give thanks for His many blessings. You won't be disappointed if you are seeking a church that has open arms for ALL God's children. read more

Been an AVID Believer my whole, loooong life of 20 years. But I've never been a big church goer. I've always felt like the mission of the church never did Believing In God the justice He deserves. After a hiatus for some time with my family, my brother googled "hip Churches in Houston" so we could help bring our first sister-in-law closer to Christ. From the moment I heard Chris speak, not as a Pastor, or a man who had it figured out, but as a Brother who was going through the struggles everyday that we all endure, I knew this was home. 4 years under my belt and without a doubt I can say EVERY SINGLE TIME I step foot inside Ecclesia, I feel the Warmth of Him. This is a Church for All, the ugly, the beaten, the sinners, the forgives, the lovers, the haters, anyone and everyone. Let Chris and his Worship Team join you on the Journey to God's Kingdom. I know I'll be there, hand in hand with a smile on my face. I am far from a good man (I'm still learning what it takes to even be a man hahaha), but I know The Truth when I see it, and that is what Ecclesia is. Welcome Home Houston!! read more

I go to this church, I love this church. I have been going for about a year and have met some incredible friends. This church is radically different from churches I have been to in the past. The music is absolutely incredible, full of original songs and outstanding talent and Chris Seay the pastor teaches messages that are really meaningful that stretch your faith and make you think outside the box. I see God working so much in this church and I am so happy to be apart of it. I definitely recommend to all people especially people just curious about Christianity, this is a place where you can be you, experience the love of Christ's people, drink some amazing coffee and get answers to questions you might be needing. :) read more

Very laid back and all ages. There are families with small children and older people here, too. Messages are relevant to today and honestly, I don't see the 'emo teenagers' here at all. read more

My church!!! I love this place! It is a very diverse group of christians, but this is what makes Ecclesia, Ecclesia. I invite everyone to try it out just once and you will want to keep coming back. Small church with a huge message. 5 STAR CHURCH! read more

This is a great church - they are really doing what they can to follow the teachings of Jesus - preach the gospel and feed the poor. Amazing. A place where you can be comfortable among people who are different from you because you all are loved by God. It's a great place to worship! read more

Great church with a great mission. They use "The Voice" which was a bit strange to me, kind of reminded me of "The Message" translation. Robbie Seay does worship (always Spirit-led and not distracting). The art area in the back is full of talent and the book area in the coffee shop is full of great titles by historical theologians as well as classic literature. If you do not have a chance to attend on a Sunday at least try to stop by for coffee, their outreach is definitely worth your time! read more

We attended the 1pm service last Sunday and loved it! I did feel a bit old (I'm 43), but I i did not feel uncomfortable. I have a question though..are all four Sunday services the same? I'm guessing that the morning and afternoon services are similar, but I'm wondering if the 5:30pm Sunday service would be a different message. I LOVE to sleep late on Sundays and have always longed to find a good church with later options. Thanks! read more

It did not take long for me to make Ecclesia my church home. If you are seeking a genuine, unpretentious, nondenominational church, come visit Ecclesia. Pastor Seay is funny, heartfelt, and pure in his spirit and intentions. My son loves attending kiddie church while I am in the main sanctuary having service. The worship is amazing. The music is modern, the musicians are so talented. I love everything about this place. Parking can get crazy if you get there late, but there is plenty of it. read more

I just came here last night for a lecture I was giving in their back hall. I didn't see the church in action, but the coffee shop was open, and it definitely was a cool vibe. Nice chairs and places to enjoy, good coffee selection if your into that, and service with a smile. Wifi inside the building, and a nice patio section outside where people were conversing and hanging out. Felt like mainly a younger crowd. Sweet! read more

ive attended ecclesia for 5 years now when they were at the taft location. Chris Seay is not your typical pastor but thats what makes Ecclesia so eclectic. The small group community is very active and the services are excellent. The worship music is among the best of the best with appearances from Robbie Seay, David Crowder and the Digital Age. read more

Went here a while back. From memory, I really enjoyed this coffee shop. It's quiet, an older crowd and can easily get work done. They have a photo booth. It does not print out pictures (which is so great and green) but you can text them to yourself and I think upload it to Instagram or Facebook. Pretty sure this is a Christin place as well. There were Bibles and religious self help groups. A rather small group came informBible study and it was so refreshing to see that kind of worship in such a nice place. When I first showed up, I was not sure if I was at the right place because there were no cars out front or sign advertising the business. If you go around there is a huge parking lot with the shop's entrance. Lovely place, would definitely recommend. read more

Contemporary worship, great message and philanthropic. Everyone is welcomed here. The senior pastor established a culture of acceptance of everyone - race, socio-economic, sexual orientation, age, etc. I look forward to growing in faith and eventually serve at this church. read more

Okay, I admit it, I have been church shopping. having taken the dark path of not going to church for sometime, and being raised loosely Catholic, I like many others lost religion somewhere along the way in my 20's. I tried Lakewood (too big, too Joel Olsteen, just too much for me) tried both first and second baptist, and Unity. (I did like Unity) I really wanted something Christian, and non denominational, and something just made sense to me!--I didn't want that you will burn in hell if you don't go to church feeling! Fear. No thanks. A friend has said he starting going there and really liked it, so I decided to check out their 1p.m. service. No need to wake up super early, easy to find, and I liked that I could take my iced coffee in with me. Regarding the others reviews, regarding the tattooed emo type people is NOT what I experienced at all. There was a good crowd, diverse definately, but mostly younger 20's, 30's lots of couples, some gay/lesbians couples, and a couple of older folks. Dressed in T shirts jeans and flip flops, it was very casual. The band took up the first 1/2 hour, the singer has a fantastic voice, and the message made sense to me. It was simple but powerful, and bottom line it moved me. Will continue to check this place out, as I think my search is over. read more

Ecclesia is a good church. It has great worship songs and the Pastor is a great speaker. But if you want to know who Jesus is, you won't hear much about him here. A lot about God, but not so much Jesus. If you want to hear about Jesus and his life changing ways, try one of the Sojourn Churches or Vineyard. Sojourn is the friendliest church I have been to and is full of youth who know Jesus. read more

After having a really, really bad experience at the Vineyard in the Heights, I swore church off all together for years and still am not a church goer, not really sure where I stand with Christianity for that matter. A friend of mine invited me a few years ago and found out that the pastor and I went to high school together and his brother who is an accomplished Christian musician does the music. I have gone back a few times and actually reached out to the pastor about not being sure if I believe in God at all and his associate pastor met with me in the coffee shop after work one day and let me borrow a book and has told me that I can call anytime with any questions. Still not sure if I believe or not, but these people are the real deal, unlike the "Feaux" Christians at the Vineyard. read more

come here for coffee (any way you like it, they can dooo)... come for tea, come to study, free wi-fi is available, eat a light lunch/dinner.. they have service on sunday's so the coffee bar will shut down during that time. interesting little artwork here and there. books are out if you want to read. bring your boardgames or you can use theirs. the only reason why i give it a 4 is because there's not much windows around so it's sort of dark in there. read more

I've been attending Ecclesia for little over a year now and I have loved it since the very first day I attended with my daughter. Yes, my 21 year old college daughter. Most of the crowd is younger, but there are all ages. In fact, there are Small Groups in various locations throughout the city that attend Ecclesia and my group is one of the Heights Groups. I am I believe the oldest, but I love my Small Group from Ecclesia. They are younger, some married, some single, but most attend Ecclesia at different times of worship. This is how you get to meet others at Ecclesia by getting plugged in and trying out a Small Group. I must say that attending Ecclesia and my Small Group are the highlights of my week. There is no judgment at church or at Small Group, but an open invitation to follow Christ and become proactive in areas where we can make a difference . . . feeding the homeless, providing clean water to other areas of the world, learning to worship and not worry about how you are dressed or if you are dressed up enough. Try Ecclesia. It's not like any other church. The music is awesome and Pastor Chris is very cool! read more

Incredible church. Great music and worship. All walks of life are welcome. I haven't been there in quite awhile since they were at their old location. However the new location is great. I felt welcome with open arms which a lot of churches try to accomplish but few do with sincerity. They are sincere. read more

My daughter invited me to join her on Father's Day Sunday service...I was greeted with a beer for dad...awesome. The laid back feel with awesome music...I loved it. read more