The Pastor is great, but his wife is very rude. No kidding, she came up to me so friendly and when…read moreI told her who I was there with, her face just changed and she became so cold and rude. My young son asked me "what is wrong with her?" Get a poker face lady, you were so rude.

My mother Betty A. Jacobs attended your church for over 50 years. Mother tithed and gave offering…read moreeven before feeding her own family. I remember many dinners of beans and potato's because mother needed to pay her tithes to the church first! Her life was not easy. She Passed away 1/6/2024. It started out with the pastor Schule's wife making some very bad assumptions when my mother had Dementia and Alsheimer's. Instead of doing this in a private setting she did it at a birthday party. Mother was very ashamed of her diagnosis and begged us not to tell anyone about it. Well, my child was forced to say something when Schule's wife was so insistent that my mother was in danger. My sister and I called the church requesting a call back. This call was NEVER returned. Mrs. Schule's, If you were so concerned about my mother why did you NOT pick up the phone to check on her? Why did you not get the authorities involved if you really had concerns? My mom was very well taken care of for the past 4 years as her memory faded and didn't always remember who I was or where she was. I called several times requesting prayer. Those calls were never returned either. So, came the time of her death. Moms LAST WISH was to have her service at Promiseland. That was her home for over 50 years and she PAID her dues there. My sister and I could not take a breath trying to get mom's service scheduled. Only to be told that Promiseland had to put it on the agenda in their next meeting to decide if they were able to offer the church or services to honor our mother. 12 days after mom's death we got a call saying that Promiseland decided that we could use the church to honor mother. We respectfully declined. We never asked for anything FREE. We were very willing to pay the church for the time that we used it. But, a time limit was put to 2 minutes if anyone wanted to share a memory and we would have to turn in what was being said before the service. This is wrong in so many ways. Brother Phillips would have had NO Meeting!! The answer would have been YES right away. He would be ashamed how this family was done by the church. Karen Phillips Thank you for your calls. They meant the world to me. They helped me get through the first few days after moms death. Your parents were loved by mom! Even with her Dementia and Alsheimer's she watched the services for your parents online. Thank you for watching mom's service. That meant alot to us. Darleen Wirasnik Crews, Susan Wallingsford, Julie Parish, I understand you were not able to travel to West Columbia for moms service. But, we want to thank you for watching it online and showing up to lay her to rest at the cemetery. Mom loved the 3 of you!! Our Angels were Brother and Sister Johnson of Lighthouse UPS Church in West Columbia Texas for calling North Carolina and Praying momma's lasts prayer on this earth with her. They prayed my momma into heaven. They opened their church to us to Honor our mother and they will always be LOVED for that. They even drove to Austin to lay mom to rest in her final resting place. They accepted NO $$!!! This is what a preacher does. This is what a church does. Momma was not even a member there. Don't do this to your members and their families at the hardest time of their lives. You only made this harder on our family and we were NOT able to honor mom's last wishes. We tried hard. If you do not allow this post. I will get my message across for my momma!! I will walk back into Promiseland 1 more service and I will be heard! Other than that NONE of our family will ever step foot in that church again!! YOU DID MY MOMMA WRONG and you have alot to learn from BROTHER Kenneth Phillips!! Let him lead you because you are NOT doing it right!! In the end you will answer to god! The family of Betty Jacobs Daughters: Chris Tidwell and Janice McConnell

This is a lovely church. I found the priest to be friendly, as well as the ushers and…read moreparishioners. The ground are beautiful and peaceful. There are nice places you can sit in quiet to pray and reflect. This isn't my home church; I was here for a holy day of obligation, so I'm happy to be able to say that as an outsider, the church and its people made me feel like it was my home church.

Super happy with my church. Father Charlie did a great job reaching out to our community. Because…read moreof his work alongside his staff, they grew this church in faith, love, and people! I'm so proud to be a part of this community.

I first learned about this church some years ago from someone who absolutely loved it. I attended a…read morewomen's conference there at that time which featured a female missionary as a guest speaker, and she was incredibly interesting. She had been a missionary in New Guinea for a number of years and translated the New Testament into their language once she was able to first make an alphabet for their language, etc. What she achieved there in bringing appreciation and knowledge of the importance of forgiveness was amazing. Anyhow, that was a great first experience with this church. Later I decided not to attend the church only because of a couple of differences in their doctrine and my own hard-won beliefs. However, over the years I did not find one church that I wanted to return to -- and none with my exact same beliefs -- and although I cannot become a member of this church due to my different beliefs (regarding rapture and dispensationalism), I learned from their website I was still welcome to come and me and my housemate visited there on a Sunday for the first time back in August 2023. What a great experience! We both love this church. The people tend to be incredibly nice and friendly, and the Pastor (Bob Bolender) and his wife Sharon are really super people. On top of all that, we got the surprise of our lives just about -- listening to a pastor reading to us from the Bible, line by line and verse by verse and expounding on other aspects to be considered in these verses. It is FASCINATING. On top of all that, Pastor Bob is a naturally funny man. It is rare to hear a sermon where there is not at least one time he says something -- quite off the cuff -- that has the whole room laughing out loud. Anyone who thinks studying the Bible is boring, really NEEDS to listen to Pastor Bob Bolender. It is anything BUT boring -- and food for the soul. I found it tricky to find this church using online maps. Here is how I get there: starting at North Lamar and Rundberg, go EAST on Rundberg. It's probably a few miles before it is time to turn, but you can't miss it because you come to a "T" where you MUST turn left or right. Take a right and get into the left lane. Soon you will come to a traffic light and go straight. The NEXT LIGHT take a left onto Cross Park Drive. By the time you can see a traffic light ahead, you will be at the church entrance on the left. There is a silvery cross that can stand out when the sunlight it right. Go left into the church entrance and you will quickly find the parking lot. The "front" of the church where people enter and exit faces that parking lot.

Friendly people, funny pastor, definitely Baptist and Bible believing. I wasn't prepared for the…read morestraight Bible reading of entire chapters and arrived late, but it was nice to visit.

I love everything about Hyde Park Church, especially the sermons and the warm friendly people! Its…read morenot too big and not small. It's not far from U.T. , central DT and it's nestled between I35 and Mopac, in the middle of 40th, 39th and Speedway in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Plenty of parking around the building and it's parking garage. Come as you are!

Super friendly church and super welcoming to visitors - it's amazing how such a big church can do…read morethings so personally

Alright, so I visited this church on Sunday for the first time. May I preface this with I'm 30…read moreyears old, single, and visited on the 4th of July (where it probably wasn't a typical Sunday for them). The church was INCREDIBLY friendly. A wonderful Stephen Minister, Barbara, found me early-on and introduced me to numerous members and and the two pastors of the church. She took me to her Sunday School class, and sat next to me in Church. She informed me of some of the basics of the church, explained some of the history behind the decor in the church, and much more. The church is very large - in size and congregation. There are two ministers - Val and Rosie - who are both very vibrant people. Why this church may not be for me: The congregation is primarily made up of 50+ and young families. There really is not a young professionals population. And, since connecting with others in my same life-stage is important to me, I probably won't end up here permanently. If, however, you are a parent to grade-school aged kids, or 50+ married/divorced and looking to meet similar people, this might be the place for you. It might also be for you if you're interested in local ministries, global ministries, children's ministries, a great choir (or so I hear, they were off for the summer), or a church with plenty of opportunities to get involved and meet others. I do plan to go back for blessing of the pets, this Wednesday at 6:30 P.M.

I've been attending Covenant UMC for about 6 months. It is the friendliest church I've ever been a…read morepart of. VERY welcoming. I don't drive, but thankfully I live close and have a list of folks who I can call for rides. Yes we do have a wonderful choir. Singing everyday is good for you. Immediately after I joined the choir, I felt like part of the group. I enjoy that Covenant is a hands on church. We do work in the community. Our Pastor Val is wonderful. Her sermons are very relevant to our lives. I look forward to going to church every week. Th website has pod casts if you're interested. There are folks of all ages and lots and lots going on all the time. I love it.

The people and the pastor are welcoming. The church is beautiful. They truly respect the reverence…read moreof the service, and I like how much they respect the Word of the Lord. If you arrive late or if kids go to the bathroom right after arriving while the readings are happening,, the ushers make you wait to enter until after the Gospel so the pastor, lectors, and people don't get distracted by late arrivals. Parents with small children also have the chance--if their kids are crying--to step near the baptismal font to calm them down and still listen to what the priest is saying. I love it here!

It is always discouraging to see families with young children remaining outside the service,…read moreespecially when attendance is not particularly crowded. Churches are meant to be places where people of all ages feel welcomed and included. A dedicated nursery, children's space, and live-stream option would allow parents to care for their children while still participating in worship, this way also helps elderly, homebound, sick, and disabled members stay connected. Providing these options would make the parish more accessible and welcoming to everyone. In my own experience here, I have struggled to feel the sense of welcome, support, and belonging that I hope to find in a healthy church community. As someone who is new to Elgin, I have felt more judged than understood while navigating the challenges of everyday life. As a mother, I have often wished for greater compassion, patience, and understanding. I no longer feel comfortable asking questions here because I was previously misunderstood rather than guided. Church should be a place where people can grow in their faith while feeling encouraged, supported, and cared for. My hope is that the parish will start seeking ways to foster a more welcoming and compassionate environment for families, newcomers, and all individuals who come looking for spiritual guidance and community.

If you're looking for a church where the message is always relevant, in-your-face (in the best way…read morepossible), and hits home every single time, look no further than Sweet Home The Pinnacle of Praise! Dr. Dante D. Wright I, knows exactly how to speak to your heart and mind--he brings the truth with love, professionalism, and a dash of humor that keeps you both informed and inspired. His messages challenge you, make you think, and leave you feeling stronger in your faith. The worship music? Always on point, full of spirit, and guaranteed to lift you up. It's not just a service, it's an experience that revives your soul every time. My husband and I have been attending for over five years, and we always walk away feeling more informed, uplifted, and connected to God's word--even though we're not official members (yet)! Dr. Wright, thank you for the way you feed your flock. We love you and appreciate your ministry more than words can say! With love and gratitude, The Sharp's

Worship the Lord on Sundays here. Great pastor, great music. Second oldest black Baptist church in…read moreRound Rock.

This is one of Elgin's newest churches that was established in 2024. It sits a long highway 95 on…read morethe outskirts of Elgin across from some quiet farmland. What makes this church unique is the fact that it is a branch of the Grace Community Church formerly pastored by John MacArthur in Panarama City California. It is pastored by Eric Dodson, who himself is a graduate from John MacArthur's Masters seminary. What you will find here is an accurate teaching of biblical scripture. It's about drilling down and mining the Nuggets of biblical revelation. There is a very friendly welcoming flock of believers here who are dedicated to the study of the word and not tolerant to worldly intrusions. Currently, there's well over 100 members that enjoy fellowship over lunch on Sundays and they do have some missionaries currently serving around the world. At some point in 2027 they are going to establish another church in the Pflugerville area. If you're looking for a welcoming church that divides the word rightly, I would highly recommend this church. There's more information in the photos below concerning small groups and events.