We attended the wonderful dress rehearsal and wedding of two of its members…read more It has a good location and a nice sized parking lot. The vibe to me was "come and fellowship with us. Anyway, we're glad you're here." If we weren't from out of state, looking further into attending a service here could be an option. I think it'd be worth finding out.

I've been attending church here for the last few years and it is a beautiful church filled with…read morepeople who truly want to love their community and the world around them. The kids enjoy Sunday school and all the various activities the church plans. The church is diverse in culture and embraces everyone.

Greekfest this weekend here! They do it every year. Nice fest if you get here early. Place gets…read morepacked in the evenings. If you live nearby then you can walk. Nice entertainment and great variety of Greek good eats!

What a fabulous Greek Orthodox church. If you do some research you will see why St. Nectarios is my…read morefav Saint. Spend an Easter at this joint. Or attend their smoker. There is ALWAYS something to do here. The Greek Fest was amazing again this year. After spending Fri, Sat, and all day Sunday there... I went from a size 8 to a size 12. And I don't regret it for a second. I literally had six gyros over the weekend.

As a relatively new member i don't yet know the name of the enthusiastic blond woman who is the…read moremusic director for St. Thomas but someone needs to tell her every single day how wonderful she is. I did one day and I would tell her again and again but I thought that would be kind of creepy. I really love this church and her music is one big reason I do.

While my husband and I were dating, we used to play volleyball with a group in the gym of this…read moreCatholic church. We got married, and moved into the Winston Park neighborhood, and have been parishioners for 9 years. I like that you can get involved at this Parish or you can just be a weekly attendant of mass. There are warm, and lovely people at this Parish, and so many welcoming individuals.

We have been there for about 15 years because of the solid teaching and strong leadership combined…read morewith a heart for people and God's word. It's amazing how God has used this church to reach people around the world with their support of missionaries. I have heard of zero scandals and no gossip, which is huge considering what other Chicago suburban churches have faced in the past few years. Good things are happening there, and the congregation is growing in their faith at VCB.

We fell in love with this church when we arrived in 2000 as we were trying to find a church to get…read moremarried in. A few people came up to us and chatted after the first time visiting. We got married there in 2002, had our 3 kids go through their children's programming and we all just loved it. They have AWANA for the kids and preach word for word out of the Bible. They have Bible studies and small groups to help you grow closer to the Lord.

I purchased tickets for the Christmas luminary walk. I expected a lighted path with Christmas…read moredecorations. I was delightfully surprised at the actors and actresses along the path telling the story of Christmas. This was one of the best Christmas experiences I had this year. It was not all serious either, the actors were joking and making us laugh too! After, there was hot chocolate in the church, a choir, and Santa too!

This is a great place. Our kids love the children's programs, Awana and their Bible Quest…read moreThey also have a nursery for very young kids & babies. They have many activities and even outdoor services in the summer. We love the straightforward approach to Bible teaching and the music and choir are truly amazing.

First off, I think it's a bit strange to review a church online but after seeing such poor reviews…read morefor my church I felt compelled. I have been attending St. Mary's parish for about 7 years now and pass about 3 different Catholic churches on my way to mass. I go OUT OF MY WAY to go to St. Mary's. The parish is diverse and welcoming. There are all kinds of people who attend this church. You can feel comfortable coming in with jeans and a t-shirt or coming in with a suit and tie. No one cares about what you're wearing or even if you're late. They are just happy you made it in to worship. The music is very nice and they have a professional choir director. She incorporates lots of different levels of talent into the services. I have never been a part of the choir, but feel that this would be a non-judgemental place. On Sunday nights they have a pianist who has a great voice. In the past 7 years, I have gotten to know the priests and some of the staff members. I did the marriage prep course and the RCIA program here. At one point, I didn't get warm fuzzies from someone in the office but they were certainly professional (and I had a strange request). They did a wonderful job for both the marriage prep and the RCIA program. I mean, they knock themselves out to make sure that you have a good experience. Another thing about St. Mary's that I appreciate is that they have never been the kind of parish to pressure you into giving more. They are respectful and are stable with their finances. There was once a drive to redo the windows and it was done with grace. I enjoyed seeing the stained glass windows repaired. I don't have any comments for the school, but I know several families whose children have gone there and had a positive experience. The children went on to attend top-notch schools. If I had to describe St. Mary's in one word, it would be "welcoming." We have made so many friends here and they supported us during hard times and joined in on the celebration of happy times. I would strongly recommend you give this church a chance. Feel free to say hi to me when you do.

I found a home at St. Mary's Parish. The priests are not there to entertain but rather to bring us…read morethe word of God.

I have been a member of St. Raymond's Parish since 1992. I have always enjoyed the sermons,…read morepriests and fellow parishioners. Mary

I am very Disappointed in the Church. My Family has been members of the church for well over 50…read moreyears. My parents sent 6 children to school there. Mom used to volunteer with the funeral lunches with making food, serving and assisting with clean up. She was part of the women's club she was very much involved in the church all of these years. Mom would go to mass daily. My mother will soon be 95 years old and she had been homebound for several years and was unable to go to church. When she was able to go to church it was always 7 am mass and she sat in the front pue. My disappointment was when I had called to the Rectory to ask if someone could please come to my mother's home to bless her and give her communion. The response was "Oh I'm sorry e don't do that anymore. My mother hasn't been able to attend church for almost 10 years now and no one from St. Raymonds even tried to reach out to see if she needed anything or if she was even still alive. Sad that a parishioner for over 50 years and no one remembers. The funny thing is they keep sending envelopes for the Sunday collections and also any other donations they need. Very Sad that they know how to get the donation envelopes to her and she doesn't even live in Illinois anymore. Maybe St Raymonds church needs to learn the true meaning of a Christian and practice what they preach,

I wanted to do something different and new today so I headed here with my husband for their 10:15am…read moreservice. This church was mentioned in a book I read recently and I wanted to check it out. As we drove up, we saw a small church tucked away in the trees near an old barn and some children's play equipment. The scene conjured up the feeling of a friendly, small town. Thankfully, that's exactly what it felt like inside. Tea and coffee was available on a table in the hallway. Several women greeted us, and after learning we were new, gave us some information and asked/answered questions. We immediately felt very welcome. In the main room, several rows of chairs are arranged in a circle around a table with candles. This set-up, where everyone is able to see everyone, allows for more connection and communication with others. Half of the time, it didn't feel like we were at church, but rather, some large meeting. The service was very unique. It was a little bit of tradition sprinkled with some modern aspects of worship, several prayers, communion, a sermon, and contemporary worship with lyrics on a projection screen. I couldn't tell who the pastor was -- several people led the service. Because of the circle arrangement, these people stood at different points in the room. Children were also included as part of the congregation; they were dismissed to their own group prior to the sermon and came back in before communion. The congregation was a great mix of ages: babies, kids, teenagers, young adults, parents, and the elderly. Everyone fit in. After attending a mega-church for awhile, this close-knit community church was a breath of much-needed fresh air. We left the church in a great mood. If you're looking for a unique, connected, spiritual community, try this. You might see me there.