Give it a try then make your decision from there. The Christmas service I attended yesterday was my…read moresecond visit and I plan to continue

We've been going here for about four years, now, and we love it! The coffee is fantastic, the…read morepastor and band are great! Pastor Mike: He's so funny and doesn't have a holier-than-thou complex some pastors seem to have. He teaches things that people really need to hear, regardless of wether they want to or not. The Band: They're fantastic! Sam, Sanè, DZ and one drummer who's name we don't know... (stands during I Will Live and we love it!)(If anyone knows his name, that'd be great!) The Coffee: Great prices, great drinks! The staff are so patient and kind! They go through the line like Chick-fil-A: quick and kind. If you need a church that loves you no matter where you are, you're in luck! That's literally the motto! "Love people where they are and encourage them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ" It was hard moving half way across the country but this church has made it a lot easier. It's the best.

It's ok here. There is no collection plate passed around, just voluntary donation boxes. They have…read moreboth English and Spanish congregations. #306

Colossians 3:12-17 Accordingly, as God's chosen ones, holy…read moreand loved, clothe yourselves with the tender affections of compassion, kindness, humility, mildness, and patience. Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. Just as Jehovah freely forgave you, you must also do the same. But besides all these things, clothe yourselves with love, for it is a perfect bond of union. Also, let the peace of the Christ rule in your hearts, for you were called to that peace in one body. And show yourselves thankful. Let the word of the Christ reside in you richly in all wisdom. Keep on teaching and encouraging one another with psalms, praises to God, spiritual songs sung with gratitude, singing in your hearts to Jehovah. Whatever it is that you do in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, thanking God the Father through him.

Beautiful temple with peaceful surroundings. Ample parking and easy to locate. Ensure you adhere to…read morethe Dress code to get inside.

The temple is beautiful. It's a magical place where everything feels so divine and serene. However,…read morelately the board and their members asking for donations and only treating the rich folks like human made us not go there anymore. particularly there is this one lady, she treated us like subhuman while we were just there doing our regular prayers, she said we are not allowed to do the prayers unless we donated. I felt very hurt, that was our temple where we went every weekend for worship, but after that episode, we have completely stopped going there and instead go to HSNC where all the folks are always super super super SUPER friendly. unlike the money hungry donation collectors in the SV board!

People seem truly interested in helping you get out of Buddhism what you want. Regular teaches are…read morealways available to help with questions you have. Very comfortable spaces for meditation and learning ideas. Many classes and teachings.

To understand Kadampa Center, it might help to know about little about the spread of Buddhism into…read morethe West and into North America. In (very) short, Tibetan Buddism and Zen (born from Japanese and Korean traditions) all are part of Mahayana Buddhism - one of the two main sects of Buddhism. "Yana" translates to "vehicle" in English which partially explains how and why this particular type of Buddhism spread so well in America - a largely Judeo-Christian country very familiar with the conduits of "spreading" faith and ideas. Now, this center is a small and simple place of practice and worship. It's budget is small, and it relies heavily on small member contributions. They have a resident teacher as well. He's Tibetan, very highly regarded, but speaks in a heavily accented voice with an intermediate grasp on English. Still, he has been there for a long time and is very much a part of Kadampa. Aside from the regulars, the visitors or attendees generally range from the curious to the disenchanted Christians who want to learn more about Buddhism. They are genuine in their desire to change themselves and learn. Personally, I have a hard time attending here. For me, part of Buddhist practice deals heavily with aesthetics, location, and environment. Having practiced Buddhism for years in Korea, I can't get over the disconnect between the message, the location, and the ambiance with the peaceful bliss of silent temple or mountain meditation. For an extreme lack of a better word, it comes across as an imitation. That being said, it is the only English-speaking Mahayana site in the Triangle (there is one in Chapel-Hill but it is different on all fronts), and we need it. The more it grows, perhaps, the better it will get.

We've been going to UUFR for about a year now, after looking at both UUFR and the UU church in…read moreDurham. UUFR has a new energy with Rev Dr Osterman which has just brightened up the congregation. Everyone has been wonderful to us, and we are thankful to have the church in our lives. If you are UU, or even just curious as to what a liberal religious community could be like, it is well worth dropping by on one Sunday morning. In this turbulent time in America, everyone needs a place where they are loved and where there voice can be heard, and that is what UURF is all about.

Unitarians welcome and respect everyone. Whether you know your path or are still seeking, this is a…read morewonderful place for fellowship.

I didn't know there was a church here, hidden away from the nearby main roads. It's a pretty…read morelocation. But the outward stuff is not what a church is all about. And that's what makes it a difficult thing to review. A church translates differently to everyone. St. Andrew's is smaller than the other nearby Catholic church, but I can see that as a plus. Belief is a personal thing at the end of the day, and sometime a small community to share that faith journey is more -- well -- personal. There are many opportunities available to delve more fully into the church community, for all ages, via bible study , community events, church groups, volunteer groups. Everything seems geared toward helping one find ways to fully live the faith. But if someone would rather not, because he or she prefers being on the periphery, that's okay with them, too. As long as you're on the road, the members here will be there to lend a hand or let you be, just like your family.

Father Bill was the best thing that has ever happened to this church in the six years that we've…read morehave been there. Group in the background that caused his transfer should be ashamed of themselves. I'm sure if there was a notification about what was going on in the background Father Bill would not be leaving. First priest that I did not have to fight to stay awake during the homily