Was in the neighbourhood and dropped in for their weekly Saturday night Vespers and "Tabesha"…read moreservice. The church members are relatively few but incredibly hospitable and welcoming. Within minutes you feel like you're already part of the family! There is a warmth about the space. The imposing iconostasis and the sword-wielding St. George on the immense curtain does nothing to intimidate one from sitting in one of the front pews. The space is a good mix of tradition and modernity - clean lines on the walls and a sharp projector screen as a worship aid, despite the beautiful icon and not-mistaking-it-for-not-being-a-church layout. The music is uniquely Coptic. For a Roman with some familiarity with the East, this was still a unique experience and I really enjoyed it. Joining in with the singing during Tabesha comes natural and it's very much okay to not be perfect. I'm also very impressed with the involvement of the little kids in the prayer services. I'd love to see more visitors come for the Saturday night service just as many visitors attend St. Mark's for their Sunday compline. The room is there and the soul yearns for it. Afterwards, there is freshly baked bread in the basement with a cool stamp on it. I hope to be back and encourage all Christians and people of good will to discover this gem of Kirkland.

What can I say? For me, it's home…read more Newly built church brings the ancient Coptic architecture into modern design and blends grandeur with grace. The people and pews are warm and inviting. Recently added Coptic icons decorate front wall and the addition of a dome painting above the main altar bring the worshipers a step closer to heaven. I'd like to see more icons on the walls as they are still bare. Downstairs is the main hall with full commercial kitchen which caters simple meals after the Sunday service. There are enough classrooms downstairs for all services and the entire structure is roomy.

AWARD FOR MOST PENITENT 3 1/2 stars would be more accurate…read more I attended Rain City Church while it was still meeting at Odle Middle School a few years back. I received a flyer in the mail promoting a series of upcoming sermons promoting a theme of reconciliation, in which this church apologized for historical sins commonly committed by Christians in general against non-Christians (and even other Christians), not necessarily just by members of this congregation. I thought this was a breath of fresh air! Included among the topics were it's apologies for homophobia, sexism, racism, bible-thumping, "our church is the one true church", etc.. THE NICE THINGS The pastor's sermons were very lively and uplifting! They were also full of humor(probably an understatement!), which I like. Also, the people there were friendly and the family-friendly atmosphere was very informal, which I also like. And if I remember right, they even had a special play area for kids. They also had yummy snacks to eat after church was over, which I also liked! BUT THE MUSIC WAS TOO LOUD They played "Christian rock music", which is OK with me, but it was WAY TOO LOUD! I told members, including the pastor, about that, but they just did not understand that the number of decibels they crank up their music is enough to damage people's hearing over time. Needless to say, almost all of the adults were in their 20s or 30s. I pray they lower the volume at least for their kids sake. THE OVERLOOKED "800 POUND GORILLA" Regarding the reconciliation theme of their sermons,they missed the "800 pound gorilla in the room", namely the teaching of eternal hell, which was historically used to frighten people into becoming Christians. Although none of the sermons I attended tried to scare people with the threat of hell, they did have at least one free book out on their literature table promoting that teaching. It is not an exaggeration to say that this doctrine of "eternal hell" can and does traumatize people for life. People have been known to be committed to psychiatric institutions because of it! I told the pastor about this. Although he was genial about it, apparently this policy will not change either. IN CONCLUSION Nevertheless, I must give this congregation serious kudos for apologizing for many of the historical sins of Christianity(though unfortunately, hell was not one of them) in a way that I have never witnessed any other congregation (or denomination) do, which was very open and forthright! If it were not for the excessively loud music and the "800 pound gorilla", I might well have continued to attend this church. In any case, those were the only two things that prevented me from giving them a five star rating.

This church is more like a family than a corporation. We value YOU. The teaching is relevant, the…read moremusic is amazing, and the kids program is top-notch! If you're looking for a place to call home, you should check it out.

I adore Lighthouse. It's location is in a elementary school...in the gym/cafeteria. (Not the…read moregreatest, but I don't mind!) Compared to other churches I have been, its more laid back, casual, and everyone is so welcoming and friendly. I have to warn though, that majority are Asian Americans. (Pastors are Japanese American) even so, everyone is welcomed! I enjoy listening to the sermons every time because its more of story telling, incorporating their (personal) stories along so everyone can understand better. Time usually flies, and when everything is over, its time for refreshments! They serve yummy veggie dip, chips, crackers, juice, and of course there is always coffee/tea/cocoa in the back that you can get once you come in. Then everyone is mingling, taking a few snacks with them. They also have info/news booths (get a free gift if you are new! hehe) They have two services every Sunday. One beginning at 9am, and at 11am. Lasting roughly an hour and half. Come check it out, if you are in the Bellevue area!

We've been going to LCC for over 10 years. As a Christian born and raised in a traditional…read morereligious background, Lighthouse has always been a very welcoming church to a variety of faith backgrounds, including "seekers". I especially enjoy the intellectual and social justice "real world" pragmatism approach of this church community. Most importantly, the central message of the love and redemption of Jesus Christ brings hope to our broken world. He is our strength and shield in all things.

I've been part of this church community for the past three years and have appreciated many aspects…read moreof it: warm people, thoughtful teaching, and a focus on relationships. However, I recently learned that the church holds non-affirming views regarding LGBTQ+ identities and relationships. This was not made clear on the website or in any public-facing materials, which made the discovery especially painful. I witnessed others be hurt by what feels like a bait-and-switch, entering a space that seems welcoming only to later find out they are not fully accepted. Transparency matters and clarity is kindness. While churches are entitled to their theological positions, I believe it is important, out of respect for those seeking a safe and welcoming spiritual home, to clearly communicate those beliefs upfront. That way, people can make informed decisions about whether this is a place where they will be fully accepted and supported. This experience has been disappointing but a great learning opportunity. The pastors did make an effort to talk to me and followed up with some sermons about the matter which I have linked below. Personally, it felt like they were more concerned about avoiding the "homophobic" label than about owning the real harm religion has caused LGBTQ+ folks but that's neither here or there; take a listen and consider the theology for yourself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93qb9GjVFzA and a sermon made a few weeks after https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_09mZrx447s

I have enjoyed getting to know and explore more of Kalos Church and its leadership throughout 2020…read moreafter moving back to Seattle from Texas. I can see its earnest desire to do their best and lead the church with integrity through a challenging year. I've been inspired and impressed with their courage to tackle difficult subjects and to be honest when the answers are hard to come by. It's clear that they have a clear calling from God to his people and to the Eastside in particular. I would encourage anyone looking for a fresh expression of growing in their faith to explore Kalos online and/or in person as they begin meeting in person starting in January 2021.

I actually never been to this church but I'm planning on finding a biblical church. Lol I read some…read moreof the reviews and cracking up in that one person who gave a bad review and said the service was boring and that they miss Joel olsteen church. Well that tells me this church is definitely worth my time cause if a Joel olsteen fan doesn't like this church then they r doing something right. News flash Joel olsteen is a false teacher. Fyi. It's call prosperity gospel. You might want to do some exegetical study on scriptures and you'll find out why that is 100% anti-gospel

Do you go to hell if you leave a bad review for a church? Let's not tempt fate here! 5 stars!…read more Hear me! I WILL SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS! Seriously, great place, good kids program, lots for them to do regardless of age. Multiple services, casual, and you can pick the service that fits your needs as well as time. Great programs and classes for adults. Watch for special events for junior high and high school - great trips for the kids to take, whether up to the snow, or elsewhere, even supporting a basketball league. Not a huge mega-church, but big enough to have 3 services and be interesting for everyone.

Definitely somewhere I love to be on a Sunday Morning. People here are friendly and loving. You…read morefind a sense of community within the theater walls. I highly recommend visiting when you get the opportunity!

I've only been to CityHill once in May 2019 (my home church is Reality SF in San Francisco where I…read morecurrently live) but I was deeply moved and felt the presence of the Holy Spirit here. Love the worship, vibrancy, and energy of the church. The leadership is modern so it won't feel like a multigenerational church, but they have an anointing and covering in the teaching that is convicting and powerful. Convicting and powerful are the two best words I can use to describe my experience here. The teaching is rooted in scripture and I think really highly of this young church :) I was really impressed and deeply moved.

I have been a member of Faith Church for over 13 years. It has become my other family since the…read morerest of my family is in southern CA. These are people who I know I can depend on. We have a wonderful singles group and we are always there for each other. I am very grateful to be a member of this church. If you are looking for a place where you can feel welcome, come visit, you are welcome at Faith.

A warm and friendly place, with a caring staff. Beautiful location, too…read more We enjoyed our visit & hope to visit again when we come from Texas to Seattle. -Jim Davis.

We have been members here since 1991, and the facility has been upgraded and expanded since we…read morefirst attended. It has a wonderful facility that is utilized for many community groups. The choirs are great and they run a diverse program of services so you will find one that suits your desires.

If you're Catholic and have a family, you won't find a better place to become part of the church…read morecommunity. When we came to Washington a year ago, we looked at 4 churches in the area and chose MQP. They are very welcoming and have excellent programs for all ages. I especially like the 5 PM sunday evening mass, because the music group rocks. The youth programs are very strong and ministries are great.