Still wondering why the pastor left the last church he was at with a lot of debt. They never paid…read moreanything except for interest on the building over all those years. Kinda crazy and very suspicious. But then blames it on a denomination. I am not A/G, and do not care, but I did look up and ask after all this happened, and all the church had to do was have the board vote to affirm they were leaving the A/G and thats all you have to do. So I love his excuses but I would never trust this pastor. He is a wolf in sheeps clothing!

Destiny Church has a friendly and uplifting atmosphere. The pastors and staff believe the word of…read moreGod to be true and powerful! They equip the church to know God and make Him known. Destiny's heart for the church is for real, relevant, relationships with Jesus and each other! It is a beautiful place to grow and make friends!

An amazing church. The people are genuine, warm and caring. The teaching is top notch and the…read moreatmosphere fosters spiritual growth.

From the owner: There is always a "Next Step" in your faith journey at Hope Church — whether you are brand new in…read moreyour faith or have been following Jesus for years. We aim to meet you right where you are at. We have vibrant children's and student ministries, groups and studies for all ages! Come experience a Sunday at Hope with moving worship and messages that point to Biblical truth.

I was very comfortable in this church. I grew up in the Catholic Church and attended Sunday…read moreschool/CCD through high school. The availability of coffee is such a bonus! I always come away feeling lifted.

Good sermon. But repeated the point over and over and over. The message was great, didn't need to…read morehear it 20 times. Lovely people, kind and welcoming.

I spent the summer in Springfield this year on an internship, and this is the church I attended…read morewhile I was there. The congregation was so welcoming. Racially and ethnically diverse, it was a pleasure to see us all united under Christ as our Lord. Another great thing about the SCOC is that we were able to meet at the Washington Street Mission, leading to an easy connection with the organization. I was able to volunteer there and be a part of the great work the WSM is doing as well. Finally, the pastor and his family are simply the most wonderful people, and the message is firmly based on the Bible. As far as non-denominational Christian churches go, the Springfield Church of Christ is the best place to go.

After visiting the Dana-Thomas House, architecture fans should face east on Lawrence and look up…read more The yellow stone cross visible above the rooftops a few blocks away tops the central spire of Springfield's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The church is situated between the school and convent on one side and the rectory on the other, all executed in the same deep yellow stone. The imposing facade is Greek Revival, and when I walked up the steps in the middle of the day (on a Wednesday), the doors were open. The sanctuary is expansive and as opulently decorated as any of the great churches in Chicago. Marble is everywhere, from the wainscoting, to the niches, to that which frames the icon behind the altar. The stations of the cross are done in mosaic, but the most striking part of the church are the windows. Light floods into the tall, narrow windows showing the vivid colors of the images. Even though services weren't scheduled when I visited, there were several people seated around the church having quiet moments to themselves. More people came in while I was there, so it seems that the church is commonly open, but that visitors should enter quietly and move through the church unobtrusively and respectfully.

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From the owner: We believe that salvation comes only through the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the only begotten Son of…read moreGod, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. (Matthew 1:21; Matthew 12:39-40; Matthew 20:17-19; John 3:16) We believe in the second coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, including the rapture and revelation. (Matthew 24:27; I Thessalonians 4:15-17; Revelation 19:11-16) We believe that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Repentance to God for every believer is necessary for the forgiveness of sin. (Romans 3:23) We believe that water baptism by immersion, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, is for the remission of sin. (Acts 2:38; Romans 6:34) We believe that the receiving and indwelling of the Holy Spirit places you into the body of Christ and gives you the power to live righteously. (Acts 1:8; Romans 6:3-11; I Corinthians 12:13; Colossians 2:10-12) We believe that the children of God are required to live a holy and sanctified life. (Romans 12:1-2; II Timothy 2:19; Ephesians 4:24-28; I Peter 3:8-18) We believe that we are saved by grace through faith. (Ephesians 2:8) We believe that Jesus Christ is God incarnate in the flesh. (John 10:30; John 14:6; Philippians 2:6) We believe that the Lord’s Supper should be commemorated. (I Corinthians 11) We believe that God blesses His children financially through giving and tithing, which is a form of worship. (Proverbs 3:9; Malachi 3

So, I walked in the snow to get here after learning 15 minutes before Sunday School. But, I managed…read moreto get into a Sunday school class by about 9:30. Everyone was friendly from my walk into the door to the break between services. I didn't sit long if at all without someone coming over introducing themselves and welcoming me in. As for the Sunday school topic it was from James 1 about being slow to speak and quick to hear. Slow to anger. It was what I needed to hear in a ministry today so I wan we'll pleased with my visit thus far. Here are the good to knows about this church if you're considering coming: If you have kids, there is a nursery. There is also coffee and donuts out for snack between services. Oh and the building is much bigger than it looks from the outside. Parking is on the street or in between the INB buildings and or at the restaurant next door when they are closed.

It's nice, I enjoy going there for church though I haven't properly gone to an entire service…read morebefore.

Very nice building for a conference. Clean and friendly place. Lots of parking. Peaceful…read moreneighborhood.

From the owner: A well-loved hymn opens with these lines, "I love to tell the story, of unseen things above, of…read moreJesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love." These words would describe well the passion and ministry of Southern View Chapel. We love to tell the story of the glories and wonders of Jesus Christ. We love to tell of His great sacrifice on the Cross of Calvary to save us from our sin. We love to proclaim God's Word in all of its fullness. We love to magnify God through every possible means. As a result of our zeal to proclaim these truths, our church--every aspect, program and activity--centers on the Word of God, which is the only source of life and godliness through the power of the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:3). The times of fellowship, evangelism, and worship are extremely important to us, but even these things must be firmly grounded upon the scriptures or they become activities without purpose. The Lord has created His church to be the "pillar and support of the truth" (I Timothy 3:15). It is our desire and delight to be a local congregation fulfilling the purpose for which we were designed.