Grace Gospel Church

This is a lovely parish church in the historic heart of Marion, MA. I visited for my first time…read moretoday after having streamed in a few times during lockdown. It was great getting to sing hymns with people, even if through a mask. The people were welcoming. The ushers jumped in to help me juggling hymnals. The program was visually appealing and had a running commentary in the margin giving the history and significance of each part of the service. The new rector, Fr. Eric Fialho, ran a tight service and gave a compelling homily. During a "stewardship moment", a member of the congregation talked about her history with the parish and its long-standing commitment to music and work with children. In lieu of coffee hour, people were gathering at the Rector's home for donuts and pumpkin carving. It was in the opposite direction from where I was headed, so I couldn't attend. One note for readers who speak Anglican... The website speaks of Traditional Liturgy at 8am and Contemporary at 10am. What that really means is Rite I vs Rite II. The 10-o'clock was a very traditional Rite II from the BCP and 1982 Hymnal (sprinkled with things from the C of E, New Zealand Prayer Book and a closing hymn from Lift Every Voice and Sing). Vested choir of 11 people processing in and out. Organ throughout. It was all middle-of-the-road Episcopal, albeit a bit to the low side (the Rector wore preaching tabs for Eucharist). I would recommend this in a heartbeat to anyone living nearby.

I recently viewed a virtual service by the church, which happened after the COVID-19 outbreak. As…read morepart of the service, the rector Bob Malm repeatedly wiped his nose. Eeeesh!

Faith Christian Center

4.7

Hello, great concert with Colton Dixon. Sat in balcony for first time, great view! I believe it…read morewas a packed house.

Love this church! Very welcoming and diverse. Great staff and Pastors. Services run a good amount…read moreof time and very sweet people.

Christ Community Church

Christ Community Church is a place where you can come as you are to learn more about who God is,…read moreand who you are as a child of God. This is a family learning to live like Jesus with a heart to help others do the same. I felt welcomed from the very first day I walked through the doors, by its members, pastors, and staff. The worship is amazing and I am always challenged by the messages shared. Before coming to CCC, I was so confused about who God was even though I grew up in church. CCC led me to know Jesus and has walked with me every since. I am so thankful to call this place my church home - they truly are my family.

Saint Anthony of Padua Church

Great Parish, amazing interior design. The attention to detail will make you feel like you're apart…read moreof something bigger than yourself. I've only been a handful of times, since I lived in the north shore. But when I get the chance to visit, whether that's attending mass or any other events. I love every second of being inside the church.

Warm and inviting.. Profoundly peaceful, exactly what my…read moreheart needed. Unfortunately do not live in area but would certainly feel welcome as my parish.

West Dighton Christian Church

Great community, a lot going on, something for everyone no matter your religious denomination…read more Everybody always welcome, Pastor is always available to help whatever your situation is.

New Hope Christian Church

4.3

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Very friendly. Excellent bibical teachings, a good place to grow in Jesus. Many good things happen…read morehere...at any stage of your christian walk, all are so welcomed.

In a world of loneliness and confusion, it's refreshing to find a gathering of people where Everone…read morematters. New Hope is an oasis in a desert.

Saint Patrick Catholic Church

4.0

This is a church full of faith, kindness, love. If you're…read morelooking for a place to call home and are looking for the love of Our Lord , go to St. Patrick.

Although the church is not Roman Catholic, it observes the Catholic traditions and prayers with…read moreonly a few differences. All are accepted, which includes people who are divorced and want to share in all the sacraments. The website does explain its differences. It is a small church with meaningful sermons that make sense to modern day and a close knit parish community. There are plenty of Roman Catholic parishes out there to join and it is up to the individual to decide what is right for them. I am happy to have found this parish and as far as I am concerned, as long as you believe in something that makes you feel closer to God, it is good.

First Church of Hixville

A great group, very welcoming and genuine. But their biblical focus and practical, direct teaching…read moreare even more important. The building is historic, perhaps a little rough around the edges as a result, but they don't build them like this anymore.

Saint Anne Shrine of Fall River

4.3

Yesterday, I visited Saint Anne's for the first time in my life after hearing many comments over…read morethe years about its beauty and importance, especially for the immigrant French-Canadians of the past. I came to visit Saint Anne's at this time because I knew the Church had been closed since November of 2018 because of falling debris from the deteriorating ceiling and the danger this presented to parishioners and others. When we arrived on Wednesday afternoon, July 31, 2019, the Church doors were all shuttered. We were about to abandon hope of a visit when a kind Sister of Saint Dorothy led us to one ground floor door that was open and allowed us to enter the shrine area in the crypt of the Church. There we met a woman who serves as a volunteer and a genial elderly parishioner who agreed to show us around the shrine. He spoke with poignant regret about the gradual decline of the parish and the Church building itself. In an earlier day, the Church was staffed by Dominican Friars from Canada. There was Saint Anne's Hospital across the way, staffed by Dominican nuns, an elementary school and a high school called Dominican academy. This solid city block of fortress-like faith expressed in granite, marble, stained-glass must have seemed eternal. Yet the late decades of the 20th century brought waves of descendants of immigrants to new levels of prosperity. These more prosperous children and grandchildren of immigrants moved up and out of the working-class neighborhood to the suburbs and to other parts of the country. The religious observances as he described them were grand, faith-filled affairs celebrated in a church filled beyond capacity to overflowing. We really hoped to visit the upper Church but that was not allowed and there was no one around who could open the way for us. Suddenly, Richie Costa appeared brandishing a full ring of keys. He was clearly delighted to fulfill our wish and to show off his beloved Church. The last wedding celebrated in Saint Anne's was his. With pride, he presented the expansive interior of the Church that immediately captures one's attention and compels the gaze heavenward. There the marble columns are topped on the clerestory level by saints, popes, and apostles on both sides of the nave. The stained-glass windows burnish the sunlight of late afternoon with a rich medley of color. I could go on and on about the majestic beauty of the nave, the marble sanctuary, the frescoes peeling off the high walls. But there is a sadness about a once-powerful testimony of faith in stone and glass now in danger of collapsing into rubble. Has faith disappeared from our families and neighborhoods? Is this why abortions, suicides, and opioid addiction abound while marriage and family life are on the decline. this seems too much like today's Gospel in which the Lord can work no mighty deeds in our midst because of the lack of faith? I hope not. I hope somehow new waves of faith-filled immigrants might arrive and fall in love with Saint Anne's beauty, restore its former glory and fill its nave with sweet hymns of glory to God. I pray for that. The beauty of the faith attracts us because it hints at the beauty of God Himself. Saint Anne, grandmother of the Savior, pray for us!

A wonderful sanctuary in the heart of Fall River. The shrine is in the basement and features…read moreseveral chapels and a lovely one dedicated to St. Anne. If you look to the right of her statue, you can see the collection of crutches that belong to people who have been healed through the intercession of Good Anne. In front of the statue is a stone from her home in Jerusalem. For more information and the Mass schedule, refer to the website....http://www.stanneshrine.com/

St Mark's Episc Church