We are very pleased with this church. Upon attending the first time we found the people to be very…read morewelcoming. The pastor is wonderful. We have found his messages to be passionate and inspiring, incorporating a good mix between the scriptures and current events. There are plenty of opportunities for small group studies as well as social events for adults, kids, and families.

This once vibrant Congregational Church, established for over 300 years in Middleton Massachusetts,…read morehas been taken over by the Anglican Church. This takeover includes the multi million dollar Everett Mitchell endowment. I am sure the Pastoral search committee did not ask for this change. Committees the Council, Deacons, all gone.

Truth be told I am not the most religious person in recent years but I spent half my life at this…read morechurch. I've gotten the sacraments, have taken CCD (bible school) and I have even volunteered at a number of functions and masses. I don't usually go to church but if I did, this would be the first church on my list. Their parking really needed work up until about a month ago and they still could extend it, because this church is popular, but other than the parking; you can't find a better Christian church. It welcomes people near and far, spot on singing and easy to follow along. A truly blessed place.

I've been attending this church for three years now, and from the moment I walked through the…read moredoors, I felt like I had found a second family. The warm and welcoming atmosphere is truly special--everyone makes you feel right at home. The pastor is exceptional at capturing your attention, delivering messages that are not only engaging but also deeply rooted in the word of God. His ability to both entertain and enlighten is a rare gift that keeps you connected throughout the service. One of the best parts of this church is the variety of groups you can get involved in. I'm part of the soccer group, and it's been an absolute blast. The people are wonderful, and it really feels like a family both during and after church. The connections I've made here have been invaluable, and I've learned so much through the sermons, growing closer to God in the process. If you're considering whether or not to attend, I wholeheartedly invite you to join us. I hope you'll find a group that resonates with you, and I wish you a blessed day. Thank you for reading!

IFC CHANGED MY LIFE! Inspirational, motivational, real and alive! IFC is about LIFE, LOVE, HEALING,…read moreCOMPASSION, HELPING OTHERS -- and most of all, knowing GOD and His LOVE. Outstanding upbeat music, relevant empowering messages, fun kids programs, wonderful people from all backgrounds that are like family. This place will change your life - it changed mine!

It is a wonderful church! The people are friendly and the presence of the Lord is strong there. So…read moreglad I found it. I plan on joining soon as I can

One thing I have noticed is a concern for excellence in all done do to serve Christ. This is a…read moregrowing church. It grows in spirit and love and is striving to move forward to serve in today's world and be relevant. Friendly and welcoming, learning and fellowship.

A family friendly place for worship and fellowship. Amazingly welcoming congregation that will make…read moreyou feel like you have just arrived home.

Although I do not attend King of Grace, I have visited before and I know some people who attend…read moreregularly--so I do know a bit about the place. The pastor is very intelligent, definitely someone who knows a lot about theology and bible study. The worship is basically standard contemporary style, think Chris Tomlin. The sermons are very much expository style, usually preaching through one book at a time. Again, bible study is definitely a strength of the pastor. As far as theology goes, think John Piper or Wayne Grudem. They are reformed, but not really the types that obsess all the time about being a pure 5-point Calvinist. They are certainly not cessationists, but you probably won't hear anyone shouting in tongues during their services. There is no pressure with the offerings. They are really open about finances and the budget. Demographically there are a lot of families there, many homeschoolers I think. Mainly professional suburban families, if I recall correctly. Since the last review was posted, they have gotten a nice building right near Bradford Common. I think that attendance is around 100ish at this point, too.

***I went here during my teenage years for their night-sermons in order to get some solid reformed…read moredoctrine (that was certainly_not_being taught at my regular church). This review only reflects my experience during those evening services and sometimes youth-group meetings.*** I came here for solid doctrine, and I got solid doctrine. Preaching is thoroughly reformed, with ample references to Scripture and the great theologians of old. I came here for only a little while before Pastor McClelland did, and came to love his rather formal, yet still friendly, preaching style. Evening services conform to the Regulatory Principle of worship, with congregational input on what hymns to sing. Now, as one who hung out with the younger members of the church, I did notice a divide between the levels of conservatism. Many of my generation were trending towards the black, semi-goth/earth-toned clothes popular in the late 90s, early 00s, and I know that caused problems with some of the parents there. The church was, at least during my times there, extraordinarily conservative, and I recall having to be careful in choosing skirts, etc. Most women also wore head coverings during my time there, and indeed, is affirmed as a church position. Baptism is left up to the individual (whether paedo or believers baptism). More can be read about it on the Grace Free website http://www.freepres.org/separated.asp. However, when in a location where there's a dearth of reformed teaching, I can take the aspects I might not agree with, in order to get the good. The preaching stays with the text, and offers a wealth of depth and complexity not often found today. I certainly appreciate the home that this church provided for me, and I still think of my times playing sports, attending cookouts, and lounging around outside fondly. Though I just kind of "showed up" with my friend, I still made friends and close acquaintances during my sojourning there. One can listen to a sampling of sermons here: http://www.freepres.org/church.asp?litchfield

Awesome Church, great team of people, great leaders, awesome style of Church. I recommend this to…read morepeople who want to dive deep into the word of God!

I enjoyed my visit with this congregation.. Im going back. Most churches i have visit outside my…read morechurch, i only attended once. It is a welcoming feeling.. And the word of God was genuinely spoken. Different ages, backgrounds and races.. All praising God together..under 1 roof. Give God the glory. Amen