We found Calvary SD after an exhaustive search to find a spiritual home/family for our autistic 5…read moreyear old child. We are Christians who love the Lord, but many churches (even churches with robust children's ministries) were not a good fit for our child. She struggles with noise and crowds, and needed a special needs ministry that accommodated/supported her sensory related needs. It was hard as a mother who wanted my child to experience a spiritual family/community and learn about the Word of God-to keep experiencing spaces that felt so alien and overwhelming for her. It also pained me to watch my child not know how to interact socially with her neurotypical peers, and experience Sunday mornings/church settings as spaces of exclusion, rather than as a house of God. I wanted my child to feel the love of God in all of its splendor-in a way that made sense to her uniquely beautiful wiring, and that she would be surrounded by believers who would love her and her autism. Not that she is defined by this diagnostic label-but rather, that she would be sheltered in a spiritual/family home that allowed her to be uniquely, entirely, and unapologetically herself-and experience the love of God from people who "get it' and the autism parenting/autism journey. Moreover, we were seeking a church that was biblically based and a preacher/teaching staff that did not water down the Bible. Or use the pulpit as a platform for political divisiveness. It makes us deeply uncomfortable when a pastor tells me who to vote for (even if I would have voted for this candidate anyways)-or when the pulpit is used to malign or judge people who live or think differently. What I love about Pastor Phil Metzer is that his sermons are deep, nuanced, and biblically sound-and he delivers his thoughtful messages with love, humility, and a posture of servanthood, rather than one of authoritarianism or judgment. My husband was a minister, also. For over ten years, he was a minister in a different denomination/geographic region, and is fluent in Biblical Hebrew and Greek. He supported people in biblical translation and has a PhD in the Hebrew Bible. So, he's actually very discerning as to when a pastor is delivering a message that waters down the original biblical text and its cultural/historical context. My husband is also constantly impressed with Pastor Phil's messages. He's deep, thought-provoking, and doesn't provide easy answers to life's hardships and question marks. Moreover, I am beyond grateful for Pastor Phil's lovely wife, Joy Metzger. When I was going through a really hard time in my life-she listened to me for over an hour with an open, loving heart. I've had painful experiences of people not knowing what to do with my trauma history-and people, even very well meaning, loving Christians, would provide me with curt answers and platitudes about being grateful, forgiveness, or saying that God will take care of me-when I was sinking under the weight of so much pain. When my second child had a medical crisis-Joy was there. Joy oversees the "Better Together" special needs children's ministry, and she is a woman of boundless compassion and tenderness. She has prayed for our family constantly, and her faith, commitment to prayer, and her effusive love has touched my heart throughout our journey here. I want to thank Casey Glass, the "Better Together" volunteer and buddy for my child. Casey is an amazing woman (who also happens to train navy seals, not joking). She trains our special forces & also happens to be the best friend/buddy of a 5 year old with autism who loves Jesus, loves Casey, and loves bugs. I wound find Casey looking for and collecting bugs with my daughter and she has checked in with me repeatedly. Casey for President! We love you, Casey! We love you, Joy!!! You two ladies have been so supportive, beautiful, lovely, understanding, and helped my family in countless small and big ways. I also want to thank the very sweet Edith Murillo, who has also supported/served as a buddy, to our daughter. Edith is such a kind, genuine, and loving soul-and she told me that she is praying for my daughter. When she waits by the church for my kid, and embraces her-I am reminded of how blessed we are to have found a church with members who live out the love of Christ each and everyday. We are moving soon out of the area. Otherwise, I honestly would never leave this church. My husband and I said that we will be so sad to go-because it means no more Sundays at Calvary SD, and no more incredibly unique classes like the "Theology of Suffering" (a very deep, sprit filled class for the Christian who wants to praise the Lord in the midst of the storm) by the very gifted Pastor Jeff. BTW-some of the earlier reviews that are negative about the lead staff-the staff has since changed. I don't mean to dismiss your real experiences-but just making a note of this.

Everything was excellent I love the church and lady's super nice a berry welcome and the food was…read moredelicious

For 15 years, this church was my home. It is where my children grew up in the faith, and it is…read morewhere we held my son's funeral. I never imagined I would one day be told to leave a place that held so many of my family's most sacred memories. My experience with the priest was deeply painful. I felt judged instead of welcomed, intimidated instead of encouraged, and ultimately excluded instead of shepherded. I believe a priest should reflect Christ through humility, compassion, patience, and mercy. Sadly, that was not my experience. I often witnessed interactions that, in my opinion, lacked kindness and pastoral care. Rather than making people feel loved and accepted, I felt many were left feeling uncomfortable or afraid. That is heartbreaking in a place that should be a refuge for those seeking God. A church should be a place where people encounter grace, healing, and hope--not fear. No priest is above the Gospel he preaches, and actions should reflect the message proclaimed from the altar. I pray for healing for everyone who has been hurt, including myself. I also pray that this parish will one day become a place where every person is treated with the dignity, compassion, and love that Christ calls us to show one another.

Everything went well. The only thing is that reconciliation I think should be a little later or…read moreafter mass.

Have attended this parish regularly for little over a year after having served in another parish…read morenorth last four. Overall, it is a lovely church with ample seating and comfortable temperature. Father Bautista's homilies are a pleasure to listen to. The choir is terrific particularly the young Asian woman who is exceptional. The only reason for 4-star instead of 5 is that they have an usher walking around counting the number of people with a clicker at every mass. I was previously an usher myself, and the diocese only requires this in October each year. But every Sunday at this particular parish, there could be anywhere between 1k-2000 parishioners and this usher is clicking away throughout both readings and the gospel. It is annoying and hard to focus on the readings. What are you going to do with that information on a weekly basis? Aside from that, mostly enjoyable experience each week.

The teachers and aides seem like wonderful individuals, to which I'm sure they are to an extent…read more But to have my 2 year old tell me they wipe her too hard and don't let her drink water is ridiculous. This why Catholic Churches, priests, aides, nuns etc have bad names/reputations. Almost disappointed in myself as a parent for thinking my child would be safe to the level of degree and care that a parent could give.

Thank God for this amazing church! My family and I moved to San Diego 1 year ago and we had a…read morereally hard time finding a good bible teaching Church that we felt comfortable at. When we found momentum our 2 kids immediately loved it! The love and welcome we received was great. It was really tough leaving our Church in Riverside after 13 years, but Matt and Chris doing an amazing Job at Momentum planting churches around the world and sharing the love of Jesus. Visit momentum and you won't be disappointed!

I have attended Bay View Baptist Church since I was a child. I have moved away for the…read moremilitary...come back...raised my son there...and now I take my 98 year old mother to services several times a month. *This is a small but mighty church in the process of reuilding. People ave passed away and other have moved over the last several years. Great, welcoming folks. **In response to the one other review here...the school does use the parking lot during the day per their current aggreement. It is possible that aggreement was not in place in 2017. The parking lot has a gate around it as some might for security reasons. Nice language. :-) You are always welcome to come for a visit.

Saturday vigil. Extremely well-attended. Church almost full. Filipino congregation. Participation…read moreoff the charts. Excellent sermon. "Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted." .... Luke 14-11

Haven't been in this area for many years. Was here for a special mass held for an Auntie of mine…read more The church is beautiful and well kept. The vocalist and musician were very good and their voices were soothing. I loved how the mass was organized and easy to follow with the prompts. Also, I remember my childhood attending the "Lady of Penafrancia" celebrations. Brought back great memories. It was heartwarming to see she is housed here in this loving church.

Spending Easter away from our home church but praise God to good friends we were able to visit…read moreWestview Bible Church. The good news is preached very clearly. Our need for a savior and that you can you know 100% that you can go to Heaven and that there's is one mediator between us and God and there is no other.

Fantastic little church, the grounds are really clean and well maintained and all the staff is very…read morenice, I take my kiddo here every Tuesday for Boyscouts. They do a lot of nice activities. My kid really loves coming here.