Gave St. Sebastian a try for a few weeks. In the two weeks I was there, I felt very unwelcome…read morethere. The priest (the bald one) gave me weird looks just because I received communion in the hand. I was looking for community and friendships, but all I got were weird looks and people who were very unwelcoming. Looks like this parish isn't a fan of new parishioners.

St Sebastian Church is a traditional Roman Catholic church administered by the Canons Regular of…read morethe Immaculate Conception. We have attended this church for 30 years. We have had our children baptized, make their first communion, confirmation, married here, held funerals here and actively participated in parish life. We have made lifelong friends among the parishioners. However, the most important aspect of the church is that we hear the Good News preached and take part in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. This is where we receive the body of Christ, the source and summit of our lives. Are all the people here perfect? Of course not, who among us can throw the first stone. This is where we meet a loving and forgiving God that is always beckoning us home. I invite everyone to join us at mass anytime.

I found Unity of Ventura when I first moved here several years ago, and it has been my spiritual…read morehome ever since. It's the friendliest church I have ever attended. The sermons are uplifting, the music is inspirational, and the feeling of community amongst the congregation is fantastic. Doesn't get any better than this!

This is a small, intimate, non-denominational spiritual center, with a really great group of…read morelike-minded individuals seeking more than what you might find in a Bible-based church. If the typical organized religious churches don't appeal to you, I'm pretty sure you will find a home here. I don't understand why it it's not a much larger group of people. I believe it is a fairly new center, but I certainly feel at home here and I get exactly what I need from Pastor Kathy and all who attend. Today I felt as if I was spoken to directly. I have been to many churches from a young adult and have finally found a belief system and center that resonates quite deeply with my heart and my soul. This is not the first spiritual center of its kind that I have attended but I am happy to find a smaller version of what I have found to be a Spiritual center that shares the same values and ideas that I have always known from the deepest part of my soul. I think I may have found a special place and wonderful people to call my church family.

This church has what they represent as a charity portion of their organization for individuals in…read morecrisis. I reached out for help and not only was non-provided to me, but they victim shamed me and made me feel like I was doing something wrong to be in a situation that I currently am. And then they made me feel as if they believed I was fraudulently requesting help claiming I hadn't provided documents, but I've never been asked to do so. I find it morally repulsive that a religious organization has the audacity to shame somebody who is in a situation that requires them to seek outside help. I find this to be an abuse of their power and position and I find it convenient that there is no governing body that overseas this committee making these decisions and they have free rain to be as corrupt as they would like. Be wary of this organization

During Covid the church provided a space for food share and became the primary location for its…read moreservices in Ojai. Volunteers continue to provide groceries to the community twice monthly and maintain a pantry for those in need. I was amazed thatthese volunteers came out to help when others shut their doors during Covid. I'm thankful for their support.

I love being a member of Lighthouse 805. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. The pastoral…read morestaff is caring. Pastor Matt always brings a Bible based message that is current and relevant to my life. Please give us a visit.

I've been a member of Lighthouse for over 10 years. It's one of the most welcoming and loving…read morechurches I've ever been to. The attitude is always "Come as you are". We love all our brothers and sisters. Come check us out. 10:00 am every Sunday

This seems like a very peaceful and welcoming place to worship and call home. There is an…read moreatmosphere of warmth and friendliness in this parish. It is always a nice place to visit when passing through.

At the invite of Fr. Alex Amayun, formerly of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in…read moreVentura, we visited this Fillmore Parish Saturday evening. We were impressed by the beauty of the Church and the Adoration Chapel (open 24/7), as well as the well-kept grounds which offer an impressive walking Stations of the Cross. The Church smelled like Heaven thanks to the many dozens of long-stemmed roses adorning the Altar. Fr. Alex and a visiting Priest from St. John's Seminary shared their love & respect for the parishioners, some 1,200+ families, and how welcoming they have been in the month since Fr. Alex took over as administrator of the Parish. We haven't attended Mass here yet, but will be visiting very soon, maybe even tomorrow - God willing. Feel free to join us. /Evangelization

Seed Church is now Arise Ventura. More here: https://www.ariseventura.com/ While I'm not familiar…read morewith Arise, I attended Seed Church a number of times and found it to be extremely embracing, loving, diverse and sometimes raw. If I lived anywhere near Ventura I would attend Arise Ventura. If you want to learn more about Truth and the love of the Messiah for you, show up.

Very amazing church, full of vibrant people who really feel the message of Christ and let it guide…read morethere lives. This church offers childcare for little and big kids and has a focus on family. Coming here has changed my perspective of what a church can be. I look forward to coming here with my family every Sunday. They also have a community group program that allows you to connect with people in your specific area during the week. I highly recommend giving this church a try if you are on a search for answers or are a highly devoted Christian already(:

I Love this church. The Family unity is strong, I am a divorced single woman and have been with out…read morefamily for a very long time. In the par year these genuine children of God have reminded me that I DO have a Family, with God, Christ and The Holy Spirit. Love and a Sense of Community about here as wellas Gods Grace and Love here.

I tend to be cautious about sharing personal information online--hence the unusual Yelp profile…read morename. That being said, I am a real person, and I've attended The River for about three years. Before becoming a regular attendee, I visited once. I was amazed by the testimonies I heard--deliverances from drugs, alcohol, abusive relationships, low self-esteem, etc. Even though those testimonies showed me that God was truly working in this church, I didn't return until much later because I thought I wouldn't fit in. Looking back, it seems silly, but the struggles people shared felt so heavy to me, and they weren't the kind of challenges I was facing in my own life... God used an unexpected set of circumstances to draw me back for another visit--and I've been attending ever since. During my first year and a half, or so, at The River, I stayed in the shadows. I had come out of a long season of seeking a church home, so I was still in that noncommittal mode. Then God prompted me to volunteer. I began volunteering in the church office building during the week, and it's been such a HUGE blessing to me. First, it's allowed me to get to know people here--the church staff and fellow volunteers. I must say that everyone I've worked with has been so genuine. I was surprised to see how often the pastors--Pastors Jim & Pam, and Pastors Doug & Terry--get their hands dirty. From feeding the homeless, cleaning, removing graffiti, moving heavy Food Share boxes and sorting through bags of soiled clothing and other personal items, they consistently demonstrate genuine humility. They are always busy working to provide some service to the community or to the church, yet they still find the time to show their appreciation for us (volunteers) and to help us. Just yesterday, Terry stopped her work to show me how to use some sound equipment that was new to me. She walked me through everything and made sure that I had what I needed. This is the culture here. It starts with leadership and flows down to the staff and the volunteers. Through the experiences I've had with the people here and the various River ministries--The Food Pantry, Bags of Love, Hot Lunches (for the needy and/or homeless), Tender Life Maternity Home, The City Center--I've seen firsthand how The River extends the love of God to the community. I've matured a great deal as a daughter in the Lord just by spending time alongside my brothers and sisters here. My advice to anyone who is in that uncomfortable place of searching for a church home is to find a church where the Truth is preached (God's Word--not a sugar-coated message adapted to fit the culture) and where His Spirit is moving. Testimonies of true transformation and deliverance are an example of this. Once you've found a church that clearly meets that criteria, don't just sit back and watch--volunteer. From my experience, I can tell you that when you volunteer you will be able to determine if the church you are attending is the real deal. You will begin to feel like part of the church family. You will see firsthand how your tithes and offerings are being used. You will know if the leadership is truly Spirit-led and Spirit-filled. Lastly, if you are in the right place, you too will have an amazing testimony of your own--like I do now. :) May God bless The River Community Church, and may God bless you and bring an end to your searching, as He did for me. *We have a Spanish service at 1:00 pm. Worship and the Word are given in a different language, but it's the same church, with the same heart as I described above.

Bible based church that teaches verse by verse out of scripture. Pastor Ron is a great pastor who…read moretakes his time and teaches not with words the average person doesn't understand but he brings it from the top shelf to the bottom where we all can understand. There is so many groups here for all to feel connected. You'll feel home here as it's not a mega church but a family feeling type of church where people will pray for you and actually care. There are several pastors here who really are amazing. Do you have youth? Well... there is also a youth group. Awesome church.

Great place to worship the Lord, ron is a man who truly shows the path to talk with Christ!read more