Peaceful, relaxing gathering space. The church has a very open-concept layout with a rising ceiling…read morethat ends up pointing to the heavens. The sound of the baptismal font area adds to the meditative atmosphere. There is PLENTY of parking encircling the church and more in front of the school wing.

beautiful church, beautiful people, beautiful community -- St Alphonsus is really an amazing parish…read morewith strong ministries and incredibly kind and loving parishioners. SO many people doing wonderful things in the world!

Attending services at this church has been an absolute joy. The vibrant energy of the congregation…read moreis infectious, creating an atmosphere of genuine camaraderie and unity.

I was not raised in a church, came to have faith only in my adult life, and it is not this church…read more Given this, here is a more objective review of my wife's church since I'm actually not a member at this time. ;-) Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd is a great community to visit, and even join if you feel called. The Pastor is young and energetic, while honoring the traditions of the Lutheran faith. The people are generous and friendly, with many great ways to reach out into the community and world. The sanctuary is open and welcoming. As with most communities of faith, one needs to look at a couple different perspectives to find a spiritual home. Good Shepherd offers a solid Lutheran liturgy, honoring the tradition while worshiping God. The community is also very dynamic, with a great eye for the larger Christian community. Their gifts are shared within the community and neighborhood with Bible studies, neighborhood party / rummage sale, and on site preschool. The larger, regional community is served by giving gifts to families in need for Holidays, serving with the Night Ministry in Chicago, and being an initiating member of an Interfaith Mission, serving communities within a few hours' drive. They also have a strong relationship with Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), further serving the larger community, and having a international reach such as addressing malaria in Africa. The last word: Come by and check us out. Say 'hello' and feel free to stay or go as you feel God leading you.

Our family has been attending Willow Creek North Shore since 2008…read more The North Shore campus of Willow Creek was the first church that we visited after leaving a very small church in Evanston and, because of Willow's size, we came with a lot of preconceived ideas, all of which turned out to be wrong. We were worried that we wouldn't be able to find a true community, we were worried that we wouldn't experience genuine faith and growth and we were worried that the transition would be difficult for our kids....boy were we wrong! Our years at Willow Creek have been formative for our family, for our children and for each of us individually. Although North Shore is a big church, about 2500 people attend every weekend, we found that, with some effort on our part, a church with that many attendees can actually have an intimate feel. Through our participation in community table groups (groups that meet monthly to have dinner, hang out and build relationships), small groups, church wide events and service projects we have built deep meaningful relationships with people in the community. During the normal ups and downs of life these are the people that have shown up for us and become like family. The church has also proven to be truly invested in people having a genuine, deep, transformational faith. The weekly teaching, which is often shown on a big screen and takes some getting used to, is pertinent on both global and personal levels. Rarely do I walk away feeling unaffected or unchanged by what I've heard and experienced. Classes are frequently offered to help us grow in areas ranging from marriage and family to faith and finances. The church also encourages serving locally and globally. At any given time there are serving opportunities as close as Evanston and as far as South Africa. This church and it's members are accepting of all people whether you consider yourself a Christian or not and it is really refreshing. Our families love to visit with us and even if they don't share the same faith that we do they always walk away feeling loved and accepted. One of the most vibrant parts of Willow Creek North Shore is it's student ministries. Our Kindergartener LOVES coming to church every week and she wouldn't miss it for the world. The really amazing thing is that our teenager feels EXACTLY the same way. The strong sense of community, acceptance and belonging that the kids have at Willow has proven to be a great source of strength and growth for them as they navigate all that comes with growing up. If you are looking for a church with deep community, excellent teaching and programs and an A+ children and student's program, give Willow Creek North Shore a try.

I recommend it as a wonderful caring church! It's a great place to get together with other member…read moreand grow in learning about the Lord!

We've been attending Bridge for a few years now and it is the best Bible teaching church we've ever…read moreattended. We started attending when living in the area temporarily while our home was being renovated and never left, even though it's a long ride from our home. I babysit my 2 year old grand nephew on Sundays and he attends bridge kids. At first my niece was nervous, she's a single mom and protective. One visit to bridge kids and that child can't wait for next week. I appreciate the investment Bridge places in their children's ministry and have experienced first hand what a 2 year old can learn and how what he's learning has impacted his life. He talks about Jesus and has made friends. There truly is the exact right space for every person, adult, college, high school, grade school and little ones at this church.

Started going to the Bridge Church with my kids and I have to say, I've never felt so welcome at…read moreany church. From the moment we parked the car, we were welcomed by the parking staff. Going inside the building, the greeters welcomed us and even hugged us. After we were seated inside the church, we were greeted by staff walking around, asked how we're doing, how our week has been, do we need prayers for anything?!! Felt very welcomed! The worship team is amazing, when they sing I feel like it's just me and God now!! My kids love the youth night on Wednesday nights!!

A growing congregation, multi-generational, with a welcoming and open atmosphere. Plenty of…read moreactivities for children, including special needs kids. Reconciling church that embraces diversity and equality for all.

Walking into this church is like walking into a giant hug. Come as you are, this church will…read morewelcome YOU.

Lovely church. Very welcoming and very family friendly. We've loved coming here as a family and…read moreoften recommend it to others.

I ran across the yelp review by accident, all were old. The church has been completely renovated…read moreand our PADS area was included in the remodel. Large congregation, if you want to be involved there is something for everybody. We do have a school across Arlington Heights Rd.

Harvest is consistently faithful to deliver the full gospel! I am so thankful for this church. My…read moreunderstanding of scripture and appetite for the Lord has grown so much, and God has used the intentional and passionate work of the leaders at to nourish me as He does the growth. Great examples of servant leadership, and the congregation is here to know and understand all of what God has said.

Great church. God is still at work here. The past is the past. The gates of hell will not prevail…read moreagainst the church. I firmly believe this is why the church is still here. Great worship and good teaching of the word.

My husband and I went to Meadows Christian Fellowship to attend a board game night advertised on…read morethe Meet-up app. When we got there, we were greeted warmly at the door and welcomed. We played a game with some nice and inviting people. We had to leave to get dinner, or we would have stayed and played and more. I highly recommend Meadows Christian Fellowship!

Attended a game night here and had a wonderful experience. The facility is large and spacious with…read morelots of furniture and pleasant decor, and plenty of parking. We had an opportunity to meet several people during this experience and they were very friendly and inviting into the group. This is definitely a great place that serves the community and I'd gladly visit again.

My husband and I attended New Hope from Jan 2020-June 2021 during his Master's program. It was…read moreGod's perfect timing that we found a church who 1. Loves God by the preaching of his word and living life in obedience according to God's revealed word and 2.Loves people by keeping each other accountable through discipleship in God's truth and with their actions towards one another. It was a place for my husband and I to grow and heal. You will hear God's truth revealed through scripture by expository preaching (going verse by verse of a chapter or section of a chapter in the bible.) You will NOT hear prosperity gospel, CRT, pro-choice, pro-LGBTQ+ lifestyles, or any other heretical things taught as "truth" because all those things are in opposition with God's order. These people know God, trust him, which leads them to obey him. They are NOT and will never be silent witnesses, BUT will fight and stand on the firm foundation of Christ for the sake that people may turn to God and repent to be reconciled with God through the perfect sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and have a personal relationship with him. We love this church!

New Hope is a Bible believing church. Pastor James preaches expositoraly every Sunday. Currently,…read morewe are going through Luke, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. In adult Sunday School before the service, we are going through Revelation, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. The worship is God-honoring. The people are warm and genuine.

Started attending North Sub about a year ago when I moved to the area. It is a wonderful church!…read more The people are all so friendly and the kids programs are awesome. If you are not familiar with the Evangelical Free Church, it is a normal, mainstream evangelical church. No weird doctrines or anything. :-) Trinity International University located in Deerfield is actually a Evangelical Free school. The church has a lot of good programs and support groups for the community, too. The congregation, I feel, is a pretty good mix - it's not all rich, white North Shore folks. :)

From the owner: Building relationships where Jesus can enter…read more Mission statement: North Suburban Life Stage Communities exist so that we may experience the deeper Christian life which comes from the study of the Word of God and from shared life with other believers.