Third Church is an experience, therefore it needs to be experienced. The people are what make a…read morechurch and the minister. Both are welcoming. My experience was one of grateful tears of "home coming" when I returned to my Christian roots. Many of those whom I have met came from other denominations and beliefs. Third Church doesn't pound you into their round hole, it is welcoming and nonjudgmental. Summer Sunday Serviced are at 9:00 AM. At 10:00ish it's coffee hour or you can skip that and get on with the rest of your day.

First time visit. We are on vacation. Sunday morning the church members were warm, friendly and…read moreengaging. They went out of their way to make us feel welcomed. It is lovely to witness a genuine community. I look forward to our next visit. Stopped by on Wednesday night too. The church was full of life and activity. Jr. High & Senior High students were meeting in the multipurpose room, laughing and talking. Choir was practicing, band was rehearsing, and a group was meeting in the library.

Can't believe I am reviewing my church... :o) This is a OCA…read more(not ROCOR) affiliated Church. Primarily Russian/Slavic hertiage congregation but as with all churches, anyone is welcome at anytime. My family recently switched congregations to this one because of the high percentage of families. Younger (and by younger, I mean the less than 85 crowd) are difficult to find in the area. So far, everyone has been friendly and welcoming. We are looking forward to building our family with the parish here.

I went to this church only once. But, they were so nice. So welcoming and friendly. The sermon was…read moreactually interesting! The music was very good and the building itself was nice too. Not in a Catholic way nice, but homey nice. I have since decided to not attend any church as my beliefs have shifted. But, I would tell anybody who asks that this is a great place to go. Especially if you want to think for yourself, think about the world, support human rights or just meet other people.

Since I went to Elevate church because of a special friend from the bus company I work for took me…read morethere. I felt like home! I love this church and I miss it a lot!! I have not gone for a little while and I need it more then ever in my life!! I highly recommend this church to anyone if you give God a chance He will guide you to the right direction like God did for my life.

Absolutely, best place to find God, fellowship, worship, pastors are amazing. Top notch leaders…read more It's the right place, right people at the right time the right things happen.

This is a judgement free church and I will have to say; that's the thing I love about it. Everyone…read moreisn't all in your bitness trying to preach at you or tell you that you are not worthy of Gods love cause you are a sinner. Everyone is relaxed and really focused on the real reason why you go to church. The pastor is awesome and such a great guy. He really gets to know every last member and reaches out to those in need. The worship is great and enjoyable. It is a tight knit community here and everyone looks out for one another.

Priest reacts with inconvenience for request for dying parishoner's last rites: My mother has been…read morea member of this parish for about 50 years and attended mass every Sunday, contributing money weekly. On April 29, I called the church a little close to 10:00 PM after traveling from out of state to learn that my mother may not live through the night at a nursing home minutes away from the church & needed her last sacrament (last rites). When I finally reached Father Dariusz, his first response was "You should've called earlier! I just got home & I don't know if I can make it! I'll have to see." No sympathy, no support. Instead almost a scolding for the inconvenience. I was floored. This is a woman who believed in all of her sacraments and was committed to the church and to God. And this woman was dying. My cousin was there and called Sacred Heart Church. My mother hadn't set foot in that church in decades but within 10 minutes Monsignor Dan was at her bedside with no questions asked. He administered the sacrament & offered his sympathy. She died shortly after. While making arrangements at the funeral home, the director asked what church she belong to and where her funeral mass should be held. I chose Sacred Heart. I refused to give Holy Cross even one more dime for a funeral mass. As a member of close to 50 years, she deserved better. Death does not work around the convenience of others. After all, isn't that the job of a priest? To be on call for times like these? This task would have taken less than 30 minutes yet that was the response I got. I can't begin to tell you how disgusted My family is! This is unacceptable! And it will never be forgotten! Shame on him! And kudos to Sacred Heart for stepping in! Holy Cross Lost all of my family as members from that moment on. Prior to this incident we called the church to get baptism, communion, and confirmation records all that took place at holy cross through my nephew whose parents paid tuition for many years as well as contributions to the church. We were told he no longer belongs to the church so they would not share his records. My nephew lived in Massachusetts and was attending a new church. My mother had to go in there and bribe the priests with a $200 "donation" to get copies of those records which should have been free given our families commitment to the church. ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING BEHAVIOR!

6.12.22 Attended the 10am mass. Parking and pees filled up quickly. The organ and singing were loud…read moreand powerful. I'm Catholic and I enjoy visiting other Catholic churches. I've been to at least 60 different ones in CT and they're all unique and beautiful in their own way. Holy Cross is big and open and light indoors with stained glass windows and some dark wood but it's mostly light and open. A beautiful and holy place to worship.

One of Bristol's locations for Meals for the Needy, a community dinner for all those that need it…read morefor countless decades. Many groups have been served here during the week as well as additional community support through the holiday season. Have to contact the Church office for assistance. There is also a Men's group and Women's group along with Sunday school before and during church service. During the fall season through spring service starts at 10:15am and during the summer 9:15 so it works if you have to be elsewhere afterwards.