I have been coming here for a few years now. My wife and I started out at the initial meeting place…read moreand since have been going to the newer larger location with a recently added Bible College. I have never left a message feeling unfulfilled. I want to give a shout out to head Pastor Brian Kelly and his associate pastors who also don't skip a beat when he is away serving others needs. My brother recently visited from Georgia and has done some fill in pastoral messages. He was very pleased with the visit and had this to say about the message "he is the real deal " meaning spot on biblically with the teachings of Gods word. So if anyone is in need of a little inspiration give West Church a try and let God do the rest. It just might be the best choice you ever made. May God bless you.

Love WestChurch. When we first walked in we were instantly welcomed but didn't feel pressured. It's…read morebeen awhile since we've been in a church that felt like "home". Pastor Brian is very knowledgable in his preaching but is also a very down-to-earth guy. The building is gorgeous but the people are the true perk.

Going to this church has changed my life! The people and pastors are some of the kindest people…read moreI've ever known. Pastor Cindy is always available at anytime for one to one attention of your spiritual needs. In the past I never went to church unless someone dragged me to go. Before I came here I thought church people were fake and judgmental. I have never felt pressured. Here all are welcome with open arms and these people are real! We all have a past but it doesn't matter here. I feel safe here. This is a truly Christian church that loves God.

This is a great church with fantastic music. Also, there's always a funny joke to start the…read moreservice and a relevant message that is both challenging and convicting.

My husband, 3 year old daughter & I moved here over a year ago and really struggled finding a good…read moreLutheran church that had everything we were looking for (great Pastor, nursery, child activities and was not too far). I'm happy to say we found it here! Calvary Lutheran has not 1, but 2 EXCELLENT pastors that I always enjoy hearing their message. They also have a great minister of music! They have 3 Sunday services to choose from, which is nice! We are so happy that we looked a little outside of our area and found this gem! Highly recommend if you are looking for a great church!

What a church is suppose to be. A community. Everyone has a part. The church is healthy, just…read moremoving to the area, we felt very welcomed and sought out. The new building looks amazing and you feel the excitement that God is working there.

Our family enjoyed worship with this group of people while vacationing. Friendly, clean, casual,…read moregood for kids. The worship team led with genuine enthusiasm. The sermon pointed to the grace freely offered through Christ.

Harbor Community Church is a new church in the West Bradenton area. The Core group has been…read moremeeting for a while now, and it is a group of energetic, excited people - of all ages - who are eager to share a sense of community with others as, together, we follow Christ. A welcoming group of people - who will accept you as you are!!!

If you are looking for community, comradery and, above all, worship of the Holy Eurcharist, you…read moreneed look no further. Our Lady of the Angels parrish celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2024 and continues to grow more vibrant and joyful with each passing year. As Bishop J. Fulton Sheen famously observed, " Nothing happens in the world that does not happen first inside the human heart." Whether you are a full time Florida resident or a 'snowbird' Father Sebastian, Father Shawn and the etire OLA community will open your hearts to everything that makes Catholocism such a rich and welcoming home.

Great remodel with the padded pees and kneelers. The acoustics are amazing. The clear glass gives…read morea very open feeling. Friendly service.

Full confession: I am a Methodist, but this church is by far my favorite. I travel to Sarasota for…read morework Dec-Jan and have been doing so for the last decade. I tried many different churches, many different denominations, and finally felt "at home" in this beautiful and welcoming building. Father Fausto is made of light and joy. There is no other way to say it. He bubbles over with enthusiasm and care for his flock and every single time I meet him he greets me as if we are old friends. This man understands that there are many snowbirds, travelers, and visitors to his parish and he welcomes each as though they were family. I know that Catholic Churches can seem cold to outsiders or intimidating, but if others could model themselves after St Martha's, that idea would quickly pass away. Father Fausto is progressive and realistic and delightfully Italian. He uses humor and real life experience to convey the Word. I love how he, and many of the other priests, are able to break down the message in a way that is relatable to the congregation. I feel certain that he and the current Pope would be the best of friends. It is hard not to feel lighter and more hopeful in Father Fausto's presence. If you are an early riser, I highly recommend the 7:30am mass. There is a small parking lot behind the church, and that quickly fills up. If you are planning on attending 9:00am or 10:30am, the church opens half an hour before service, and I recommend getting there early, as you may have to acquire street parking and walk. The only thing I find a little disappointing are the acoustics. It can be very difficult to hear when the church is packed, which is almost guaranteed during the 9:00 and 10:30 services. The beautiful architecture and stain glass windows are beautiful, but do nothing for the sound. Like the congregation, the brotherhood of priests is a cultural melting pot with many different nations represented, and it can make discerning their words very difficult when accompanied by the coughing, crying, pew shifting, and general hum of the congregation. Overall, regardless of your religious affiliation, visiting St Martha's is a wonderful experience. The courtyard outside is peaceful and serene. Everyone who passes by you is quick with a genuine greeting. If you have the opportunity to attend Mass, do. Especially if Father Fausto is speaking. You will be inspired to be better, and that is a universal Christian goal.

Terrible experience. As a hopeful returning Catholic, I spoke to a female representative, by…read moreinitial M, begging for a good priest to whom my 32 year old daughter could speak, regarding her urgently expressed need to have full faith in Jesus. I left my phone number, and related that this was spiritually vital, as soon as possible. NO ANSWER AS YET, and this was days ago. They just left me and my daughter -- to hang. And I did not expect this. We received no reply, no ministry, and no faithfulness from St. Martha's, whereas another Christian group responded with warmth, time, caring, and help, the very same day. No longer a retuning Catholic. It is truly a "Windswept House."

They actually teach the whole Bible. Worship that honors the…read moreLord, not the band. Very down-to-earth community. Not a fashion show. The "real deal"

As David Platt said regarding 'what to look for when looking for a church'…read more "First and foremost look for a church that believes the Bible and proclaims the Gospel. Start there and then look for a church you can trust the leaders of that church to lead according to God's Word...on three different levels....1) Where you can be cared for like family, and you can care for others like family. 2) Where you can grow in Christ and help others grow in Christ, and 3) where you can lock arms together making disciples on mission in the world. So a church that is believing the Bible, is proclaiming the Gospel, being led according to God's Word, cares for one another like family, grows together in Christ, and makes disciples of all the nations together in the world. " - David Platt This has been my family for many years, and I love it. It is DEFINITELY not perfect (no church is), but God is good and faithful and I love learning more about Him. I'm very thankful to be apart of it. If you are looking for a church family, we'd love for you to visit! If you are not a Christian and you are just curious, please come see. Visitors are always welcomed. :) If you unfamiliar with what "the Gospel" is, it simply means "Good News". To know what the good news though, you have to start with the Bad news. The Bad News is - No one deserves heaven or can earn it, because we can't meet God's standard of perfection "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," Romans 3:23. [check out Exodus 20 the Ten Commandments - "For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it." James 2:10 NIV - perfect God asks for perfect obedience, but no one can do that 100%. The word "sin" is an archery term that means "missing the mark "] , The debt we owe for breaking an eternal perfect God's standard is eternal death in hell, but GOOD NEWS! Jesus paid our debt! "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 NIV, Eternal life is a free gift, but like all gifts, it HAS to be accepted or it isn't yours. And you can't pay or work for a gift - a gift is free. "If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved." Romans 10:9-10 NIV. "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13 NIV "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus," Romans 8:1 NIV "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God-- NOT by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:8-10 NIV I'm praying for you, whoever is reading this, that God will lead you to Himself and a relationship with Him. If you need a place to start, I definitely recommend reading the book of John in the Bible to learn more.

A very welcoming church. A church that worships and preach the truth…read more Pastor Schlottman is a kind man that will tell the truth of the Word of God with love to all without fear. Come and worship with us!