This is a great church. It's not gigantic, but is a group of folks from diverse backgrounds and…read morelifestyles coming together. Part of the church motto is "Don't do life alone" and the members here certainly embody this. They have a coffee shop with free coffee and snacks so that everyone can mingle before service. The pastor, Brian, is very personable and his sermons not only speak to you at your core, but he is very funny as well. I, for one, love to laugh so this is a huge plus in my book! The service starts at 10:30, which is great for those of us who aren't exactly morning people. (Me!) You can expect to be out no later than noon. This church is definitely non-denominational. The music is contemporary and the people are very friendly and welcoming. Got kids??? They have a nursery (Infants and toddlers) and a children's church where they sing songs, play games, and learn a lesson. All of the workers have received a thorough background check and the children's department uses the guardian training program for the safety of all the kids. If there is ever an issue that needs your attention regarding your baby or toddler, there is a number board in the sanctuary that will let you know immediately and discreetly by displaying a number assigned to your child. Very convenient and assuring to know that you will be kept in the loop as to how your kiddo is doing. All in all, this is an amazing church with wonderful people. We are now regular attendees!

Redemption Church is a non-denominational church located in Chesapeake that desires to spread the…read moreGood News of Jesus Christ to our surrounding communities. Our family has thoroughly enjoyed being an active part of this body of believers. The bulk of the body is 20 and 30 somethings, but there is a solid group of 'grey hairs' there to impart wisdom and mentor those of us who desperately need it. Redemption teaches mostly expositionally. During the summers they typically pick an overarching topic to preach through. The members are friendly and inviting and they have community groups in multiple cities in the area that allow for deeper relationships and great friendships to develop. This is a church worth giving a shot.

Redemption church is a nondenominational congregation that appeals to all walks of life. They do an…read moreexcellent job of presenting the Gospel in its context and using expository preaching to share the good news of the Bible. It is a growing church where God is doing many great things. Come and join them on a Sunday morning at the first or second service or find a community group in your local area to be a part of. It is great to see a local church that is truly doing with the Bible has called them to do in today's society.

A wonderful family of believers, saved by God's Grace worshipping together! Been coming since 1971!…read morePastor Ellenberger and his wife Robin, beautifully gifted singer and worship leader, are down to Earth, heaven minded leaders! Pastor Doug brings God's Word every Sunday 11 am and 6:30 pm and Wednesday 6:30 pm ! Contemporary service with no pretense. Real people, with life's challenges, coming together to praise God, share His Love, and learn more of God's heart. Come on out! You will be loved and blessed!!

Amazing church with amazing people. Worship, messages, kids ministry.. it's all great!read more

I love Alive!!! I've been attending services with my two children for 5 years now and it has truly…read morechanged my life!!!! Come join the family you'll always be welcomed!!!

I only visited the church once. I do plan on attending again. The greeters were polite. I was…read morewelcomed with open arms. One of the members accompanied me to get refreshments. I had the option to sit in the service or in the hall. The message was meaningful.

The church services for the most part are pretty great. Sermons have a lot of really great thought…read moreprovoking concepts and a lot of scripture. It's multi cultural with a lot of different styles of worship music. I like that the kids have class during the whole service. It is really hard to meet people and I've had trouble getting a response back on when small groups meet or receiving pre-marriage counseling services. Non-the-less, the pros outweigh the cons so we still attend and enjoy.

Restore Church is truly a blessing! From the very first…read moremoment I walked through the doors, I felt nothing but love and welcome. The atmosphere is genuine, warm, and inviting--everyone here truly loves God and it shows in the way they love people. The diversity is beautiful, and you can truly come as you are without judgment. Pastor Marc is authentic and Spirit-led, delivering powerful, practical messages that speak to every heart. I love that there are groups and ministries for every age and stage of life, making it easy to connect no matter where you are in your walk with Christ. They even have dedicated services for middle schoolers and younger kids so parents can focus on worship and the Word. Everything about Restore Church is phenomenal. I'm so grateful the Holy Spirit led me here--this church has become my home, my family, and a place where my faith continues to grow. If you're looking for a church that is welcoming, diverse, and deeply rooted in God's love, Restore is it!

Today was my first visit. I was greeted by extremely friendly welcome staff, Kimberly Morris and…read moreJerome. I received a gift for being a first time guest! The band and the choir were very uplifting. The sermon, performed by Pastor Mark, was amazing! If you have ever had a poor church experience in the past, like I have, this may be the right fit for you. I wish I could acknowledge every single detail of my positive experience today, but it would require a larger amount of character space than is available. I highly recommend this to all folks, no matter where you may be in life or spiritual journey.

Clearly, welcoming those of us NEW to this church is a priority! Wow! It's fair to say EVERYONE was…read moregenuinely glad to make us feel welcomed. Kim at Guest Services didn't just say hi, but pointed out where the bathroom was-and as small as a gesture that was, that could be a catalyst as to why someone avoids attending in person church (the whole "I don't know where to park...I don't know anyone...what if I have to go to the bathroom...") is real. While we sat in the sanctuary, Glenda was eager to stop, say hello, and chat. These small, benign gestures make all the difference. Even after service, Glenda found us again to introduce us to her husband. My husband, daughter and I felt the sincerity from her. Did I forget to mention the coffee and tea bar? Steaming coffee was available with an array of creamers was on hand and date I say it? It was HEAVENLY (pun intended) Haha! Well done, Grace Church! Well done!

We've been coming here for about 2 years now. From the first time we walked through the doors we…read moreknew we had found a community we wanted to be a part of. Great kids programs from nursery age all the way through highschool. They present God to them on their level. For the adults the service is always on point! Music is awesome. The messages always get me too. Now I'm not talking about fire and brimstone preaching at me but somehow every single week as I'm sitting there learning some awesome principle or pointer to apply to my life there will be some little thing that is a zinger and I'm like oh ok I felt that! For sure worth trying out if you're looking for a community of believers to join with. No perfect folks allowed here. I mean they keep letting me come back!

Awesome place. Huge children's ministry, youth ministry and welcome center. Everyone is so inviting…read moreand it makes you feel at home. Services are contemporary and start at 9:00 am and 10:45 am. Check them out, you will love it!

I look forward to going to church every Sunday so I can hear an awesome message that keeps me…read moregrowing my relationship with the Lord! When I leave, I always feel like God has spoken to me and has prepared me for the week ahead. The worship is so alive and contagious! It's like a concert for JESUS! I know casual, contemporary church isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I wish that everyone would go and just listen for themselves and see where God leads.

A lovely and historical Catholic church in old Portsmouth, VA. It's worth a visit if you are…read morepassing through or if you live here.

We had a privilege to attend a mass here on my 40th birthday! I love the feel of this 200+ year…read moreold church! It's a short walk from the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel where we stayed at and also close to restaurants and shops around the waterfront. We will definitely come back and visit this church when we go back to Virginia Beach!