Last year I moved to Merced from LA and my search for a Holy Spirit filled church was my top…read morepriority. I first went to a couple of other churches in Merced and they were all great and I thank God we have so many great options in Merced for every believer in Christ. Ultimately Life Place Church was a good size church for me and most importantly I felt Holy Spirit move on my first visit. I knew right away this was a church that can help me fulfill my true purpose in Christ. If you are looking for a bold church that loves and wants to transform Merced then LPC is it!

It has been six months since I started to attend this church, after searching for some time I ended…read moreup walking into this Life Place Church a complete transparent and loving church. Just what Merced needs! To be bold and hear the truth about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is the most profound thing we can have in life spreading the gospel and leading people to heaven is key! Here you will find the Holy Spirit moving speaking, learning, walking, and being set free. The pastor truly cares for the people of Merced. They truly care for the youth and children and all who are willing to get helped. I highly recommend you give it a try and attend at least one time !

Love this church! There is a new pastor that is very personable and connects so well with the…read morecongregation. The sermons are always biblical and God centered. The people are warm and welcoming. Beautiful sanctuary to worship in. Wonderful Youth Leader for all ages with weekly gatherings and activities. There are also several Bible Study groups and social groups to be apart of. It is one of the few churches that still has a choir and hand bells. Lots of opportunities to get involved in if that is what you are looking for. There is a prayer team to pray with you anytime. Can't say enough about this church. Give it a try and see what you think. The review from 6 years ago is so wrong for what this church is today.

Hilmar Covenant Church is a very Biblically centered Church who loves God and cares for its…read morecommunity. I was welcomed with open arms, greeted by many. It has many different small groups to engage in and activities for all ages. This Church is under a new pastor who is loving, exciting and a tremendous leader. She has a heart for missions and how we can best serve our community.

This is a great church to feel the presence of God. I've…read moreattended here for a few months and just fell in love with the people. Pastor Anthony is attentive and very personable.

Recently started attending and here's my honest opinion: this is a Pentecostal church and you can…read moreexpect a Pentecostal experience without the legalism that some times follows. This church focuses on loving Jesus and in that will come transformation. They preach unwavering Biblical truth from the Bible. They preach and show the grace and love of God. They believe the Bible is true from cover to cover and God not only loves you but you can have a deep relationship with him. If you are looking for more, this is a great church.

Pastor James Ko now leads the church at 11:00am. His strength is biblical teaching. He is a…read moregraduate of the Master's Seminary.

We stumbled upon this church, well maybe not so, God must have directed us to this church, and for…read moregood reason! Our pastor Mike Hull is AMAZING. His messages are so powerful, and apply to my day to day life. I honestly feel like my life has turned around since I've gotten back to church. Since the first day I arrived, people greeted me, hugged me and welcomed me like I was family. There is a great mix of people that are welcoming, from all walks of life and shades of color. You do not feel out of place at this church no matter who you are! Last but not least, the choir!!! Is soooo amazing, I am joyed to be back at church and overjoyed to be a member of CLC for a few months now!

My husband and I are Catholic and have attended mass at St. Anthony's for years. The family wanted…read morelast rites for my husband, their Dad. Father Paul Kado came immediately. So comforting and special for all. The family planned, with the help of Father Paul, a memorial mass. It was so very beautiful. Everyone that attended, Catholic and non-Catholic, commented on how positive and heart warming the services were for everyone. My grandson sang a special song for Grandpa "How Great Is My God" with the help of the music ministers and it was beautiful. Thank You Father Paul and St. Anthony's.

This is a nice little church in the town of Gustine! I was here for a Memorial Service for a…read morefriends father and they were all very warm and welcoming!

This church community is very close and welcomes all with open arms it changed my life forever…read more Note it's located across from the old Merced theater 1714 MLK JR Way.

This church brought me closer to God than i had ever been before. The church is very welcoming…read more When i first came to the church i wasnt sure if we were going to be committed to it. i believed in God but i didn't know who he was. withing each service i attended i got to learn more about jesus and started to feel at home and peace with the church members. Before i was welcomed with opened arms i had felt like a nobody and felt like no one loved me i was yearning for many way to not be on this earth no more but God shown me this church. i was welcomed with so much love and opportunities,and surrounded by so much people that loved me and my family. The pastor and his wife are the most wonderfullest people along with their children. im so very greatful God sent me them. little do they know,they are the blessing i didn't know i needed in my life. So i thank God for continuing to waking me up every day and showing me the light and the way to new opportunities in life. i love this church and everyone who fullfills it. please come visit!