A beautiful church with a lovely chapel that holds the Tabernacle. Modern design done well. Father…read moreChristopher is a kind soul that loves Jesus.

It's wonderful to hear the word of God in a church where you always feel welcome.The mass is very…read morebeautiful & the priests & everyone who helps are very devout people, you enjoy the mass with all the families

While looking for a church to attend in Irvine, I attended a service at Woodbridge Community…read moreChurch. The ushers gave me a warm welcome as a first-time visitor, and the sermon by Senior Pastor Frank Winans was truly inspiring.

This church has some of the kindest, most welcoming people. It's a smaller church, which creates a…read moregenuine sense of community. People know each other by name and truly care about one another. The congregation is also very diverse, which adds to the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. The people here just feel real and sincere, so it makes it easy to connect. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted warmly and made to feel at home. Also, tomorrow is the last day of Vacation Bible School (VBS) from 9am-12pm! It's completely free, and there will be a water slide for the kids. If you're looking for a fun activity for your kids tomorrow, please bring them!

I have attended The Goddess Temple of Orange County, only now and then, for many years, but…read moreparticularly when I am stressed. I am grateful it has been there for me, in times of need. The interior of the temple, has been created with loving energy and has prayer spaces inside, that gives out a pervading feeling of peace. I also occasionally go there on Friday nights just to meditate & pray. When I attend Sunday Services, I have noticed the service "type" changes depending on which Sunday, it is of the month. The speakers come from all religions, backgrounds & faiths. This includes: American Indian, Greek Mythology, Hindu, Buddhist, Wiccan, etc. Each Sunday you learn about a new Woman "empowerment figure" which is someone we can feel proud of. The message is multi-platformed with practical messages to help improve yourself and your families lives. This includes relationship / dating discussions, holistic health, caring for the environment, and ways to help your family. It also has guided, relaxing, meditation with incense blown on you with a feather, to help release any baggage from the week ... I feel spoiled. Being there, gives a feeling of camaraderie with other women, a feeling of peace, and the dancing / music making is FUN! I really feel, I have learned something practical that I can use to improve my life after listening to the talk on Sunday. There is a vegetarian potluck buffet after the service. Everyone brings something to share, then we visit and enjoys each others company. Ava has made this a wonderful sanctuary for women.

As soon as I walked in the doors three years ago I felt right at home, finally a place where Women…read morecan share sacred space in Orange County. A place where Clarity, Vision and honoring of Women's Sacred journey's are of upmost importance. Ava's Queen teachings have changed my life for the better in such a profound manner . . . completing the cycle Maiden, Mother, Queen and WiseWoman Crone. Throughout the years many great teachers come and present workshops & rituals . . . The Amazon Tribe, Z Budapest, Barbara Biziou, Max Dashu, Anique Radiant Heart and many more. Thank you Ava for building this sacred space!

People say this church is fluffy, but I think the pastor is just really adept at calling people out…read morewithout being condemning. You leave feeling happy and empowered and not condemned or in trouble. Some people want their religion to feel condemning haha. The season I'm in makes me grateful to have a church that is beautiful and lovely. Rooted was EXCELLENT and I've done a million Bible studies. I did it online too and it was great. Been coming here for over 2 years now!! Just wish they did more corporate prayer - like before the message started.

Just a review on my most recent experience, not leaning towards bad review, nor really good…read more Not family friendly My family and I went to the 1130 service but a week ago as we're walking in one of the helpers/volunteers handed my 3 1/2 year-old son a toy car. Of course, my son took it. This is it important a little bit later on in the story. I'll make it short and quick. I one moment of the service. My son was making a little too much noise with that toy car and because his brother had left to go use the restroom immediately calm down and that was the end of it About 10 seconds later. Another volunteer comes up to me telling me that we'll just be the last of his hand from mind you. He's already sitting down my lap , Completely quiet you which I just tell her. Yes as you can see. He's calm. Then she says well I've been at the very Front and I've already heard him multiple times. At this point, I can't help get defensive because no you have not. I don't know who you've heard but no you have not. My son hasn't made no more noise than someone yawning or putting their coffee cup down. I'll let it be known that can't be true. This was his first noise out and it was completely put out in literally 15 seconds. Which mind you you guys were the one who keep him a toy at the beginning of the Service I felt extremely comfortable after this and extremely unwelcome. How are you guys going to argue over normal human noises? In fact, I would've been argue that many adults there are making louder noises than my son, when and part of the fact you guys were the one who handed him a toy. I don't know What You Were Expecting and to come up to Me telling me that you've been hearing him over 20 feet away. It's just completely a lie and I'm not gonna except that coming from anyone anywhere. Needless to say, I will never be coming back, and I can not te that. This is probably just a bad experience with a specific volunteer. Not the whole church itself. However, it just being one of the first times. This is the impression that I have, and I know, there's a better fir elsewhere that actually welcomes everybody of all ages and not just tries to keep a certain image up I was almost forgetting, just to put the cherry on top. I left the service early because of how uncomfortable I felt. I felt as if my son couldn't sneeze without her. Trying to find any reason to kick us out of the area. And when I did leave literally the front door guy shakes his head at Me. I am just appalled with this behavior. Literally do Better

Still loving this church! Parking is easy, and the people are incredibly friendly and welcoming…read more While things understandably slowed down during COVID, they've really picked back up with lots of community events and prayer opportunities. Sunday mornings are even better now with donuts! They maintain a strong selection of Bible studies and ministries, making it a great church for all ages. My daughter went through the Faith Formation and she loved it!

Sorry, but unimpressed. I came here looking for an AA meeting that is still shown as being active…read moreon a local website. I couldn't find it, so i asked in the main office. It turns out it hasn't been run since covid. No problem, these things happen. What shocked me though, was the clear and obvious distaste and judgment coming from the ladies working in the office. I was pretty uncomfortable and felt very unwelcome. Sweetheart, im not an alcoholic. Im a psychiatric nursing student doing research into addiction. Thank you for the lesson in how not to treat people. I will be sure to demonstrate the complete opposite of what was shown here when i treat my patients.

OCBC identity statement says it's a "Christ-centered, Bible church seeking to faithfully serve the…read moreLord in all we do. It is our belief that the Lord is honored by the church that honors His Word." Our very first visit, we were graciously greeted by the Pastor Amos and multiple church members, making us instantly feel welcomed and at home. The worship time and verse by verse teachings have made a dramatic difference in our understanding and applying Scripture. The frequent fellowship opportunities and bible studies have greatly impacted my walk with the Lord. If you want an intimate relationship with Christ, OC Bible Church is where you will find it, surrounded by members with the same conviction.

It's impossible to express concisely what this church has meant to me and my wife, having attended…read morefor 2 years now. But if I could choose five prominent characteristics to scratch the surface, they would be Bible, Leadership, Community, Humility, Christ-like love. From the very first 10 min, the first two characteristics were undeniable. Not only were the sermons thoroughly exposited, but even the worship time was peppered, devoted to the public reading of Scripture, Old Testament and New, and indiscriminate of a single verse or chapter. Next, the pastor came right out and addressed the situation with masks, etc. (this was 2021). He calmly, but clearly, stated the leadership's thought process of how they'll be interacting with public policy, and then extended welcome for each of us to act on our own convictions. Mask or not, our only objective here is to worship our Lord. That was so freeing in such a tense time! My wife and I have grown so much in our relationships with God - learning about and experiencing Him for who He is, not who we want Him to be. This is a small church, but that means everyone is here because they WANT to be. There's no show, not a ton of structured programs, just real life.

First time visiting this gorgeous Vedanta monastery . Beautiful grounds; meditation room that just…read morefeels so good to get quiet in; library and meeting room where Gerald Heard, Aldous Huxley, Huston Smiths , and other modern seekers sat and talked and thought and tripped and wrote. Lovely little gift shop where you can get their honey from hives on campus; I bought myself a little Tibetan Tingsha bells (they look like tiny thick cymbals connected with a leather thong). I will return to hike the shrine trail for walking meditation

Listen up! Do you want to know where to buy the most delicious honey ?…read more The Ramakrishna Monastery has their own bee hives, clover, and wildflower honey! It is the most delicious honey that I've ever found! I get the wildflower with the honeycomb inside, and by extra bottles to give as gifts. They sell the honey in their store, and the proceeds help support the monastery. Today, while purchasing honey, we had a Swami teach us about "Chaitanya". We learned that Sanskrit means "consciousness," "awareness," or "life force." It can also mean "energy," "enthusiasm," or "intelligence". It was a beautiful ride down living Oak Canyon road. There is a beautiful hiking trail in this area as well. Feeling very fortunate that we have so much stuff to do, and learn about here in Orange County!

Nice local church nearby UCI surrounded by a pretty garden. I come here to celebrate Mass and to do…read moremy occasional confession. It's your normal American Catholic parish with a good mix of White, Vietnamese, and a little bit of Hispanic and Indian parishioners. I feel like they really put a lot of effort in their music ministry. I've also been to the afternoon UCI student Mass and it was really well done. Father Ben Tran seems like the exact fit for this Mass and the college choir was my favorite. They sang the Our Father like I remember hearing it growing up at my home Church (KMCC), bringing back memories. I pray this parish keeps on growing and maintains their fervent faith into the future.

-I went to church Saturday at 5pm growing up in Turtle Rock until 7th grade…read more- Now am a Non-practicing Catholic, or pro-Religious ,religion

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills is truly an architectural gem. Built from thousands of…read moreindividual pieces of imported Italian marble and Indian pink sandstone, each intricately hand-carved by more than a thousand artisans, the level of craftsmanship is remarkable. From the pillars and domes to the smallest decorative details, there is something beautiful to notice everywhere. The spacious grounds and lotus-shaped reflection pond add to the peaceful and uplifting atmosphere. More importantly, this is an active place of worship that offers a quiet space for prayer and reflection. Visitors should remove their shoes where required and respectfully follow the guidelines regarding silence and photography. The entire complex is exceptionally clean and well maintained. The staff and volunteers are courteous, welcoming and always available to answer questions about the Mandir, Hindu traditions or visitor etiquette. Shayona is also worth visiting before leaving. It offers vegetarian meals along with a huge collection of Indian sweets, dry snacks, namkeen and other packaged foods. The food is great quality, and the service is consistently friendly and efficient. A beautiful place to experience faith, Indian culture, extraordinary craftsmanship and community in Southern California.

Came here for the America 250 Years Celebration…read more Plenty of parking next to the temple. Had a great time here. The light show was fantastic! The music that accompanied the show was awesome. Very upbeat. It matched the light show perfectly! Had a blast watching the lights and music blended well together. It was a very fun experience. Glad we were able to be here and enjoyed the America 250 Years Celebration. Check out some of the videos I have posted. Make sure you have the sound on. Enjoy!

Nice views to look from lobby area to hallway. Got donuts to fuel and other snacks here. Drinks to…read morehydrate from glass. Could been a little more deep on greeting. A lot of right things are done by the bible, even on baptism.

Pacific Church is my family. I started attending PCI when I was only about 7 years old, but…read morethroughout high school and college I wanted to figure out for myself what church I wanted to attend. After trying out numerous churches in Orange County, I returned to PCI and never looked back. This church always feels like home. PCI is a group of people who aren't afraid to be imperfect, and value community, love and applying the Bible to their lives above all else! Pastor Seth is so knowledgeable and real about the Bible, and has been an amazing source of council for myself and my family. Would highly recommend checking out a Sunday service if you are looking for a smaller church where you can feel right at home.