This is our first time attending this church. We were invited as guest by our good friends who…read morementored and married us many moons ago. There is street parking and a free parking lot. As you walk in, the church has a modern Christian feel. The church space was a former brewery and restaurant, but you wouldn't have guessed, they made it work. They are very friendly and welcomes new guest with a smile! They offered free coffee and water and it looks like you can also bring your own beverage into the service area. The music can be a bit loud but they also provide free ear plugs as needed in the front entrance. The service area is two floors. The 2nd floor is open so you can see the stage when you are looking down. The singers and live music was pretty good. They even had the words of the songs on the 3 jumbo screens so you can sing along as loud as your heart desires! They have a pastor who spoke with heart and you can relate to the message, funny guy. They even had video clips, props that keeps you engaged that you will laugh and shed some tears during the service. No judgement here everyone seems to be open and friendly. They even have people if you wish for a personal prayer after service if you need it. Overall, it was a good experience. Want to connect with God and be part of an Elgin Christian church? Then make the time to check it out and connect with them. We'd come back here again for service when we're in the area.

We first visited Discovery Church, Elgin, IL in August of 2019. The people there are very friendly…read moreand welcoming. The church is in a former brewery, but it works! The church has containers of free ear plugs for people who don't enjoy loud, enthusiastic worship music. The words for the worship songs are on screens at the front of the church to make it easy for people to sing along. The Pastor (Dan Alarcon) is very warm, spiritually mature, and funny. His messages are clear and easy to understand. Pastor Dan, or "P.D." as some people call him, uses video clips and other visual aids to keep the audience interested and following along during the sermons. My husband and I continue to attend and to appreciate this church and the people who attend it. Of course, since the COVID-19 crisis hit Illinois, Discovery Church has followed all of the Governor's recommendations. The church has recently begun meeting again on Sundays, but are seating individuals, couples, and family groups six feet apart from one another. My husband and I heartily recommend this church to anyone searching for spiritual guidance, friendship, and human connections. The church offers mid-week classes and groups. There's something for everyone at Discovery Church (DC)!

It's a good church and they don't display or preach legalism. Their actual message is Jesus. Sure,…read morethey're not perfect and make mistakes but overall their message is always the love of Christ. I've been going since I was a kid and couldn't consider other churches.

I've been going to this on and off on Fridays for 3 1/2 years they hire security guards that like…read moreto beat up mentally handicap people and they hire volunteers that physically verbally and emotionally abuse the clients that go in there the security guard grabbed me and physically assaulted me because of volunteer was screaming and yelling at me for saying excuse me, which is the most polite thing to say when someone's in your way and a security guard says you can get the hell out and you're banned for three months I went to the hospital. He sprained my shoulder by grabbing me that hard and screamed and yelled at me in front of a bunch of people. I finally found a lawyer that will take my case, and I will be suing for emotional damage, physical assault and trauma.

St. Matthew is all about family. You feel the warmth of friendship from the time you walk in the…read moredoor. They have the most amazing Sunday school program where the kids learn about God while doing fun activities such as cooking, science, drama and crafts. You should check it out!

I attended a wedding here recently and really enjoyed my experience. This church is quite large,…read morewith more than enough space and seats to accommodate hundreds of guests -- and the associated parking needs along with it as well. The exterior looks to be well kept, while the inside is beautifully decorated and kept very clean (I noticed a fairly large cleaning crew between different events held here). The audio equipment and musical instruments used here were also good quality, which contributed to smoothly run event.

This is my 700th Yelp review. For milestone reviews, I try to pick a location that has some…read moresignificance. I can't think of a more significant place for this milestone review. St. Joseph Catholic Church is where my brother and sister-in law were married. St. Joseph Catholic Church was the second church built in Elgin and is over 140 years old. Located in downtown Elgin, the church serves a wide range of parishioners. The church has English and Spanish services as well as an attached school. The inside of the church is beautiful. It has bright white walls with gorgeous stained glass windows along the length of the chapel. The altar is a monument to their faith. With statues on both sides of the altar and a remarkable vault where the communion wafers and wine are kept. The organ in the back of the church will certainly fit the mood for any occasion. The deacon who preformed the service was a professional and did a great job. There was plenty of seating and the guests all had a wonderful time at the wedding. I highly recommend St. Joseph Catholic Church!

Pastor James is extremely inspirational and his sermon today touched me emotionally. The choir…read moresings beautifully

Kathy & I we're so moved by the Easter presentation by the Kingswood Group. What we are going…read morethrough today is difficult but with the support & direction of Pastor James, Asst Pastor Clayton & the Kingswood Group has made us stronger & look forward to the future. We thank you and join with you -- CHRIST HAS RISEN, CHRIST HAS RISEN INDEED. Thank you again Kingswood.

Christ Community Church receives substantial financial contributions from its congregation. Enough…read moreto install a $40 million prayer path, send millions overseas and millions to adopt other churches. However, during major crises affecting members in its own backyard, the response consists of verbal expressions of "walking alongside you," without desperately needed material assistance. In every service, Christ Community Church dedicates a specific prayer to encourage giving directly to the church. Yet they do not help their very own members. Members=wallets. Additionally, the pastors frequently express support for globalism and anti-white rhetoric, which contrasts with biblical passages such as the Tower of Babel account (Genesis 11), where God disperses humanity and confounds languages. The Great Commission instructs believers to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19), emphasizing outreach across distinct peoples rather than the merging of nations into a single entity or the erosion of national boundaries to facilitate a unified global system. Christ Community is a seeker-church. Discipleship does not go deep. In fact, Pastor Clayton Keenon believes the Garden of Eden existed alongside preexisting civilizations. This interpretation breaks the doctrine of original sin and the gospel itself. This man has no business leading anyone, let alone the thousands that attend Christ Community campuses. This undermines the authority of Scripture and opens the door to further compromises. Perhaps this heresy is why Christ Community's doesn't have a pulpit, but rather a stage. If you're looking for an entertainment church, this is the place. If you're looking to grow in biblical truth and knowledge, look elsewhere.

I've been attending Christ Community Church around 18 years now. Everyone is welcomed. The people…read moreat Christ Community are amazing. From the Pastors to all the others. They follow the Bible and we have fun too ! The music is wonderful.

Thank You For Blessing Me words cannot explain how grateful I am what a wonderful parish. I will…read moreforever remember your kindness. God Bless You and the wonder people who work there

I have seen both sides of this parish as I was an employee for several years, as well as a loyal…read moreparishioner. I have moved around the world with the military and have been involved in every Catholic Church where I was stationed. I worked for many churches in the youth department. I can tell you first hand that the priests at this parish care deeply for every single parishioner! I have seen all 3 of the priests have a major impact on the youth of St. Thomas! As far as the lady with the negative review, it should be taken down as she is, what we call Christers. They attend mass only on Christmas & Easter. Her ignorance is apparent. She more then exaggerated the message from that Priest. If she would have stayed to hear the REST OF THE STORY, she would have heard an impactful and sincere message about our political leaders and their stance on abortion. The leaders of this country are so afraid to speak out against abortion as they want EVERY vote! I don't attend church to be entertained, or to only hear what I deserve to hear. I attend mass because I crave The Eucharist, the teachings of the apostles, & the Word of Our Lord Jesus Christ. St Thomas is warm, welcoming, loving, and so generous to it's community! Once again, I saw first hand the amount of charity our parish delivers to both parishioners & non-parishioners. While I was away in another country, state or town, I missed St Thomas so badly! I would go online to find a homily from Sunday's Mass so I could watch & feel like I was still there. You won't find a more generous group of parishioners either!! It's an incredible community!

Had a church retreat there for around 60 people. VERY comfortable suites with living rooms,…read morebathrooms, and full kitchens. The auditorium was not too big and was perfect for our size group.