Truly a place of worship, miracles & breakthrough!! I've been attending Sanctuary Of Praise…read moreservices for years. The pastor & ministers within this congregation are anointed. It's a place to experience the living Word & the tangible presence of the Lord!!

Upon coming to Orlando my family and I begin our search for a Christian church that worshiped God,…read morelove Christ, and most importantly made everyone feel accepted. After six months and feeling like the Israelites​ wandering in the desert​. We still had not found a place to call home​. Finally,​ we buckled down and made the resolution that in 2019 we MUST feel that God was calling us to the church during our first attendance. Low and behold January 7th we stepped into Celebration and never looked back. I mean come on with a belief system of: We are all about Jesus. We are welcoming. We are authentic. We are diverse. We are intentional. We are faith-filled. We are participators. We are generous. We are others-focused​. Where can you possibly go wrong? Anywho onto the main points. Currently,​ the church is meeting at two locations of Howard Middle in downtown and Edgewater High in College Park. The vision is to be good financial stewards and raise enough capital for a permanent location. Get ready to be seriously welcomed at our church from the parking lot all the way to when you leave. Let's​ talk about​ safety. Children's​ ministry has a police officer always on duty at the entrance along with two other officers and tons of security from all backgrounds of life spread randomly throughout the church. Doors are locked at all times and check-in and check-out procedures for children are tight-knit with identification badges out before you can even go in the direction of children's​ ministry. Don't​ have little ones? No biggie there is Sub 30 available for young adults and RIOT. RIOT is a place where middle and high school teens can hear a message geared specifically for their audience. More importantly,​ they can meet during the week for groups​ intentionally​ designed with them top of mind. You can tell when a message is truth when you're​ turning the pages of your bible or looking at the verse available on the projector often. Come prepared to read from the bible and unpack it with our pastors, the Phillips. Don't​ forget to get your weekly dose with community groups. Celebration​ understands we shouldn't do life alone and we have nailed down all sorts of groups from coffee to fitness, and even brunching on how we can spread the word of God. All in all,​ I'm sure you can tell that Celebration is not just a church. We are one big loving family.

Favorite church in Orlando with a 10am and 12 pm service every Sunday! The location is perfect if…read moreyou wanna go to the farmers market after or go to a nearby restaurant for a fun Sunday Brunch. There are signs and welcoming people everywhere to help direct you (parking is right in front of the school and never too crowded). It just honestly feels like home and that you belong with no judgments. It's non-denominational with outstanding pastors that are genuinely caring people who will talk to you after service. You would NEVER guess this church is located in a middle school because they dress up & transform this beautiful building so much. The worship is so talented/AWESOME and very different than anything I've ever experienced... I feel like I should be paying to get in, that's how great it is! I also feel extremely safe because they have security and deputies everywhere. Did I mention the free coffee yet? Yep, free and delicious coffee from Credo. They also invite the homeless in and treat them so well, it makes me feel honored to go here. It's definitely a trendy scene with lots of young people but they have groups and other opportunities for every age and every walk of life. They do so much for the community and it's members with Jesus being at the center. They have so many ways to get connected so you don't get lost in the crowed, which usually happens in big churches. I am forever grateful to find my church home that makes doing life alone impossible. If you're in Orlando on a Sunday you've gotta check this place out! It has made more of an impact on my life than I can imagine. God is doing big things here and I'm so grateful that I get to be a part of it.

This is a large complex that includes the church and a few buildings used for schooling,…read moreadministrative work and lodging. I walked around the property and it is a nice and quiet place, surrounded by trees. There is a lot of parking space, and this church probably uses that space also for community work and activities. Everything is well kept and clean. I came because I like anything that is related to the Catholic saint Francis of Assisi. I was on my way to Tavares and since I was driving near Apopka, I thought that it would be a nice and quick stop on the way to my final destination. I am not Christian or Catholic, not do I belong to any religion, yet I understand the importance of religions in people's life as a way for guidance and reference. I prefer to understand all religions and work with their belief systems, something that is called "omnism". On my visit I saw a lot of people of color. Also, a lot of people were speaking Spanish, actually one of the persons welcoming people asked me in Spanish where I was from and all that stuff. He thought he was an undercover cop or something, as well as a greeter and maybe some type of priest. I saw a few people wearing white, maybe they were doing communion or something. I did not stay for the service or special occasion ceremony, I just wanted to visit the grounds dedicated to San Francis of Assisi and his order of Franciscans.

Catholic Church that offers service in English and Spanish. I went there to present my child and…read morewas a Mother's Day blessing

I have been to other "Unity" churches, that is the word that I know them by. Honestly, I am not a…read morefan of anything that has the word "church" in it, as it denotes the imposition of ideas and beliefs on others, whether with persuasion, or by force and violence. I am against ALL of that. Let people decide what is best for them. For me, as an example, I will not let people define me by the constraints of a book, holy or not. That is actually insulting to me. But I understand the use of the word "church" for these non-affiliated organizations. It is purely a financial decision, and it qualifies them for a tax exemption. I can accept that. Sometimes you have to join them in order to defeat them. I came here for an event called "111 Tibetan Healing Bowls". This is the 3rd time this event as been offered at this location. I had been wanting to join them ever since, so it was kind of like a dream come true. It is funny that the person leading the "concert" is called Dr. Dream. He and his fiance Stephanie run the show. This event is pretty layered actually, focusing on chakras and energy, anchoring the sounds of the healing bowls on each one of the 7 chakras (they use a 7 chakra system from Hinduism). After that sound portion, they pass around flavored chocolate and rub essential oils on your wrists while Dr. Dream or Stephanie talk about the specific chakra being targeted. This goes on for all 7 chakras. What can I say? Amazing. I love chocolate, essential oils, and Tibetan bowls. I had a fantastic time anchoring the energy and being around people who are open minded to these types of experiences. It is actually fun to hear people who have healed their ailments just by using the fragrance of essential oils! Or how people have healed just by using sound therapy. This is nuts! After the event, you can buy Tibetan bowls that are for sale. This money goes back to Tibet and/or Nepal, to help families over there (there's been earthquakes, the whole planet is shaking). They also sell the Heart Chakra oil, which is a Rose oil and it's the only one they manufacture. All other oils are from the big brands which luckily are community builders, like Yelp. I didn't get a bowl ($$$), but I got some of that Rose oil, because when they anointed me with it, I got a vision of Mother Mary and she had a red rose in her hand. So, if that oil not only produces visions but also brings Mother Mary, I am buying it! To summarize, I had a good time, made friends, received extensive information, healed (we always need a boost), ran into old acquaintances, picked up a precious gift (Rose oil w/ Mother Mary included), and got to meet Dr. Dream finally. Also, this congregation has events monthly, so I also benefit from being in their newsletter. Win/win for me. I AM BLESSED! And so are you.

This center is very motivating to your spiritual growth. Kid friendly awsome and cakeread more

Visiting my bff and we decided to drive into Eatonville for church!…read more We were pleasantly surprised to attend a special 25th Pastoral Anniversary celebration! If you have never been to a church that is the epitome of Southern Baptist worship, you must visit Macedonia. From the welcoming of guests, to the exhilirating sound of drums, to a thought-provoking word it was great!

The Cathedral Church of Saint Luke stand within downtown Orlando and serves as a glimpse into an…read moreOrlando and world before Disney and other theme parks solidified Florida as a tourist destination. The history of this church can be traced back to 1881. What a different Florida and world that must have been. A church has stood on this site since 1882 and the cornerstone of this church states 1925. This church stands as a glimpse into the past of Orlando and the people who built this city into the metropolis that it is. It is good to see that it still remains as a place of worship for its faithful.

My background: I'm black, and was raised Episcopalian. I tried other denominations as an adult, but…read morereally loved the tradition, structure and attitude of the Episcopal church, so I stayed in this denomination. I'm also a moderate liberal. Friendliness = 5/5. 1) My first visit was on June 12, 2016 for the 10:15am service. I was late and accidentally entered the bookstore instead of the sanctuary. The bookstore volunteer immediately offered to walk me to where service was being held. 2) People walked around greeting each other instead of just staying in their seats during The Peace. 3) The ushers ensured that approaching the alter for Communion was a breeze. The elderly/disabled received Communion in the pews. 4) A church leader approached me after service and asked if they could pay for my lunch (they were having a church fundraiser....proceeds would fund their upcoming mission trip). 5) I attended the free 12pm church tour. My tour guide, Tyler, was very knowledgeable and took me behind the scenes. 6) A churchgoer saw me walking outside after service and stopped in their car to see if I needed a ride home. I was only exploring the area and had my own car, but I appreciated her concern. Music = 4/5. I love their traditional hymns and organs! I hope they sing other kinds of hymns too. I also appreciated the singsong rendition of some parts of service (like the Lord's Prayer). Sermon = 4/5. The sermon on June 12 was powerful (that Jesus died for us knowing that we're sinners, and that we should reach out and take steps to find grace within ourselves and others). Specific Bible verses were used as well. Pews = 4/5. They were wooden, but very comfortable. I also really appreciated that Bibles were in the pews (instead of just the Book of Common Prayer and Hymnal). Not all churches have Bibles in their pews. I do hope though that they add the African American Hymnal to the pews. Parking/location = 5/5. 1) An usher immediately gave me a rebate pass to use for the Regions parking lot when I entered the church, without my asking. Either a lucky guess to where I parked, or most people park in that lot. 2) For a downtown church, it was actually very peaceful and not cramped at all. LGBTQ support = 5/5. My first time at this church was the same day as the Pulse nightclub shooting. They not only prayed for those injured and the 50 people who died in the incident (including the shooter) during the Prayers of the People, they also asked people to donate blood and food to those affected. The church also announced that Deacon Nancy Oliver was absent because she was at the Orlando Regional Medical Center and the Hampton Inn counseling those affected by the shooting. They posted their stance against violence and their support for the LGBTQ community on their Facebook and website since the shooting. They're also holding a funeral for one of the victims, and leading a processional to the citywide vigil at Lake Eola. Diversity = 4/5. The area's population is mostly Caucasian, but there were also black and Hispanic people in the congregation. There might've been other ethnicities as well. I also saw people of all ages. That's my spiel. I hope you do your research and consider attending this church!

I would have to disagree with the gentlemen who left a negative review. I visited for the first…read moretime last week and in my opinion they welcome all people with open arms. Based on my experience it appears they respect all people and religions. I felt this was the most free thought and free will type of place you could go to compared to most churches or spiritual centers. I felt very welcome there and will be returning.

If you think for yourself and want to have an intelligent discourse with some like-minded…read moreseekers... this is not your place. They follow their leader like robots.... Cindy is a great speaker... But if you have any thoughts of your own that collide with her....WATCH OUT!!! it's not a place to have free will or free mind.

Christ the King Church is dedicated to Bible-centered worship and praise, with an active outreach…read moreto help others in the Orlando area and beyond. Our new pastor, Pastor Menedo, is friendly and welcoming. His sermons are inspiring and his Bible studies are interesting. Our Preschool is one of the best in Orlando. We welcome people of all faiths, backgrounds, and lifestyles.

Well-cared-for, small but beautiful place of worship. This is not our church, we attended an event…read morehere, but we loved the intimate size & appreciated its beauty! Friendly people made it a positive experience, would recommend it if you're looking for a Lutheran church.