My wife and I have been attending for 2 1/2 years. We generally enjoy the Bible teaching but have…read morebeen disappointed by the religious bigotry expressed by the immature new lead pastor. Church should be uniting people in Christ. Ken Carlson is very divisive in his viewpoints and remarks to the congregation. We can no longer tolerate his open bigotry and we will be searching for a new church.

Amazing church. The people there are very friendly and welcoming. All of the services touch on…read moredaily life and the teachings really resonate with you. They do outside services on the beautiful fall days which is nice as well. We are very happy here.

The St Mary's on Mckinley Avenue is beautiful, clean, warm and welcoming, Monsignor Ken is the…read morebest.

Actually located on McKinley Ave. this is a nice new facility that church uses to host many events…read more Ample parking.

Sunday Mass schedule: 7:30am, 9am, 11:30am Saturday Vigil…read moremass: 4pm Very interesting design concept. The mass felt intimate because the priest was situated among the parishioners, not apart and elevated.

Very welcoming people. Very accepting. We have gone there for several years and have made good…read morefriends and have gotten comforting spiritual guidance.

This church is home! I have attended almost every Sunday for the past three years. I really look…read moreforward to every Sunday sermon, the people, the pastors, and every aspect! It is a very welcoming group of faithfuls whose history with this lovely building and church followers is rich in LBI history. A true treasure.

I chose to fly home to LBI from California and get married at the United Church of Surf City on…read moreLong Beach island. I wouldn't have had it any other way. The church is intimate and perfect for a wedding for close family and friends. The Reverend and members of the church are so wholeheartedly welcoming and so helpful. Getting married in a church was so important to me to feel close to God and I made the right choice by coming here. I would 10/10 recommend!

Words cannot describe how this place has changed so many lives. I have been coming to the…read moreconference center for years and it has changed so much. Ive seen so many people's lives changed because of what goes on here. I will never get tired of coming here and will always look forward to see God doing his thing at this place!

Me and my family have been coming here since 1972. It's a place to get away, learn more about…read moreChrist, enjoy each other and have peace. Each year I feel more equipped to deal with life after I leave here. My children love it, it brings us closer and to see your children want to know more about Jesus is a wonderful thing.

Great church, the best, solid teaching, great fellowship,lots of opportunities for family…read moreinvolvement, very welcoming lots of outreach.

I have had the immense pleasure of visiting Pine Wind Zen Center (Jizo-an Monastery) on a number of…read moreoccasions over the course of the past few years. In its tranquil location amidst the flora of New Jersey's Pine Barrens, I meditated, listened to lectures, and participated in retreats. Seijaku Roshi, Pine Wind's spiritual leader, is an extraordinarily gifted orator; and a warm and unpretentious teacher of Zen Buddhism. He presents Zen principles with an enthusiasm that has his students sitting on the edge of their cushions. His humor and encouragement bring his teachings to life. Whether you are a long-time practitioner of Buddhism, or someone just interested in learning about Zen practice, I would urge you to pay a visit to Pine Wind. We in South Jersey are so fortunate to have such a remarkable and transformative institution in our own backyard.

The Pine Wind Zen Center is a peaceful haven, a place to commune with others seeking a path of self…read moreknowledge guided by the monks and Zen Master, Seijaku Roshi, a modest man with a warm heart and lively sense of humor. Every moment spent there is a moment treasured and reflected upon later. I would encourage anyone who is searching for meaning in an increasingly chaotic world, to attend virtually for now, and in person hopefully soon.