I got such a great Christian/religious indoctrination at St. Peter's! 54 years ago, I was confirmed…read morethere. I was an acolyte, sang in the choir and played some church basketball If what Lita says happened as she reported in her review, I feel badly. However, I suspect that many of her 124 reviews on Yelp are also negative complaints, as she sounds like she may play the "poor little me" victim card with frequency.... So, I suggest to readers that they consider the possible character of those who opine on Yelp.

When we moved from Boston, we assumed we would have to visit several churches to find a home. First…read moreParish was our first stop and we have been there ever since. Rev. Kelly Weisman Asproooth-Jackson is young, intellectually probing, socially minded, and deeply caring. He is also a wonderful writer and speaker; your favorite college professor times two. The music is very good with a fine choir and a highly accomplished organist and choir director, Robert Littlefield. Children are encouraged to participate and often included in the musical programming. The RE Director, Deb Sweet, has all the kids come down front each week for an interactive story before heading off to Sunday school. The services are very inclusive. The youth programs are excellent. There are many ways to actively serve the community such as the Tuesday night suppers for the hungry and Family Promise for those in need of temporary housing while looking for work. The congregations is welcoming and there are lots of children--always a sign of a healthy congregation. The spiritual focus is open-minded and questioning rather than dogmatic: Unitarianism at its finest. Lots of "formers": Catholics, Jews, Congregationalists--lots of people seem to find a home here. Standing on the Side of Love is not just a slogan here; it's a way of life. All in all a great place to become a member of a community.

I really like the pastor here, but I needed a little more sing-a-long and less classical music in…read morethe repertoire. I will probably come back if I don't find another "home" church.

Awesome Church, great team of people, great leaders, awesome style of Church. I recommend this to…read morepeople who want to dive deep into the word of God!

I enjoyed my visit with this congregation.. Im going back. Most churches i have visit outside my…read morechurch, i only attended once. It is a welcoming feeling.. And the word of God was genuinely spoken. Different ages, backgrounds and races.. All praising God together..under 1 roof. Give God the glory. Amen

I read the other review about the priest here not being friendly. The problem is not that he's…read moreunfriendly, but that he seems to be angry ... a lot. And judgmental! Also, I don't "get it" when these younger priests (he appears to be under 40) prance around in cassocks and those funny looking hats with the pom poms (can't think of the name of them). I thought the reforms of Vat 2 did away with all that "finery." I'm sure he "means well," but Father, chill, will ya with the ecclesiastical drag. And it's not the local pastor's fault, but what is it with this new translation of the Mass? I'm sure the sentence structure was fine in Latin, but in English is awkward at best and not understandable at its worst. I see it as a sign of the creeping exlusionary policies of the RC church. We sing "All are Welcome," but we mean "Some, but not All, are Welcome." We used to be regular attendees at St. Mary's back in the 80's and 90's, (my wife and I both went to the school through 8th grade) but we started going to the Paulist Center in Boston when St. Mary's took a 180 degree turn in 1997 back to the 19th century. We go to St. Mary's when we cannot get into Boston or we go to the Unitarian meeting house a few steps away where we know we are not going to get a political barage about contraception and same sex marriage, but will be accepted where we are.

St. Mary's is such a beautiful church, it's worth a visit even if you aren't Catholic. I attended…read moreweekly mass there for a few months last summer, and Fr. Chateau was always so friendly. Also, Fr. Barnes is a truly wonderful confessor!

Very welcoming church. Everyone I met there was very friendly. Pastor Matt always has thought…read moreprovoking sermons... Visited on two occasions while in town..

From the owner: Great Rock Chruch is a non-denominational church on the North Shore of Boston in Danvers, MA.read more

Pastor Dorington Little is a brilliant man who has a way with words. God definitely speaks through…read morehim. Always a great sermon and the church is usually full so go early to get a seat and a parking spot.

I've been a member for several years and have enjoyed my time tremendously…read more Two things make it easy to stay engaged. Our Rabbi, Allison Adler, has a calm presence that is spiritual in a way that is hard to explain. For life cycle events (baby naming, weddings, funerals) she has a way of connecting with the family at a deeper level. Inclusion, mindfulness, gratitude are things that never leave her mind. She is inspiring in a quiet way. Second is the community. The people at events are very welcoming, and it is easy to find your place if you want to. There are groups for new babies, there is a young adult group for folks in their 20s, 30s, that is a group for those interested in conversion. Our school is small and mighty, again customized for the type of student. Those interested in very traditional prayer learning can opt to participate in our Torah Club, which is offered after school on Sundays and we have had kids under 12 read from the Torah. Seeing this warms my heart. If you are interested, it's a great place to visit at any time.