How would I describe Immanuel in one word? Open, sharing, caring, HAPPY, active, vibrant,…read moretalented, loving. This is not a dying church full of old people. If you are old, feel free to come and you will find friends. If you are young feel free to come and you will find friends. In many churches the preaching has me struggling to recall any part of it on Sunday afternoon. In this church I think on it for days, and even weeks, yes it is that good. Plus, the coffee doesn't taste like hot water. I just came back from a Backpacking trip in the mountains with them. Life experience!

Just visited for my first time and it was great! I will attend next weekend with my kids. Very…read morefriendly congregation so far. Seems like the average joes were willing to atleast look at you smile say hi as they walk by. Met Pastor Paul. He was very friendly. Gave a good sermon, good speaker. and I enjoyed kids time. I like the large screens they have to follow along with. They have a kids section in the worship area, which will come in handy. Went to the early service and it was light due to rain and first of summer. There web page shows the church has a lot to offer. Which is good for a man who is in his 40's with a family. I will be attending the contemporary service next week and will update. Great music, great musicians, upbeat, happy. The reviews I have read so far have been true.

Robbinsdale United Church of Christ has a very inviting congregation. They are open and affirming…read moreand you have the right to ask questions and you do not have to agree to what is being said in the church. If you only want to come once in a while, that is ok too. Members will remember you and will alway welcome you to the church. Music is very good and everyone is invited to participate or not. There is a Women's Group that meets once a month. The topics are different each month. Mens Group meets for breakfast once a month and also has topics that interest them. Bible Adventures is for the youth and it is creative playing along with learning and having fun doing it. Youth Groups for Junior and Senior High is available. There are many more groups that you could belong to, along with Ministry Boards that you could become a member of and introduce new ideas. Take a Sunday and come visit Robbinsdale United Church of Christ.

Excellent music from one of the top choir directors in the Metro and talented singers. The music is…read moremade up of classical anthems and traditional hymns. The sermons are not long and drawn out, but shorter, and to the point . Very friendly congregation that makes you feel welcome, be sure to stick around after the service for coffee hour to get to know each other.

My daughter and I needed a place to pray quietly. This welcoming Church opened the cathedral…read moresolely for us to pray (at 1pm on a Friday). It is a place of profound peacefulness, to say nothing of its great beauty. Spent an hour inside the cathedral and left feeling as if a weight had been lifted. If I lived in the area I would definitely consider becoming a member of its congregation.

Another gorgeous church we ran across ... We went in an took a quick look. I love the architecture…read moreand stained glass. There are several nice churches in town.

Spirit Garage is a comfortable place that values individuals and independent thought. As someone…read morethat wandered away from organized religion after high school (for the same reasons, many people reject faith entirely), I found myself longing for an authentic church community. I've met a great group of people not only studying and questioning religious doctrine through today's lens but also living their beliefs in earnest, as imperfect humans striving towards peace, justice, compassion, and understanding, and although on the fringe, still worthy of God's grace. Pastor Holly is very cool. She begins each service with a centering poem and stresses that "all means all" not only in word but in practice. There are now five different bands, so each week is a different experience with many types of music for you to enjoy from rock to folk and more, including one group that has a clogger! There are local coffee and snacks as well as an art table, and participation is optional depending on one's personal comfort level. Although the format is similar to regular church service, it takes place at the Hook and Ladder Theatre, is stripped down, casual, and "church" just really doesn't cut it. I've also enjoyed events outside of a typical church format, from sharing a meal or taking part in several book discussions. We've read about other religions, dissected "scary church words," even reading secular works that also have significance and talk about how our personal experiences shape our viewpoint. Coming up, we are reading "Red State Christians" by a local author, and I can't wait to continue on this journey with new friends.

So . . . I pretty much give all churches I visit a five because i am not sure one can really give a…read moregood review after one visit. I was visiting MN to officiate a wedding and being away from my own congregation I always try to visit somewhere else. Remember that this was one person's - a pastor no less - perspective and if you are looking for a church, you must give it more than one or two visits. Spirit Garage was a good overall experience and if i were looking for a community it would warrant a return trip or two. The things I enjoyed - The band was solid. Most bands do not pull off doing secular songs very well, but they were solid; - Leadership was diverse in terms of male/female; - Pastor was talking to this community; - Casual feel - Multigenerational - Easy parking - Theologically grounded Stuff that didn't jive with me - Where are all the brown people? I understand this is MN and might be why I would not move here, but there were only three non-White folks in the space of 70-80 people. - Hard to create talk back in a theater style setting. Everyone is facing forward so are not looking at each other. Again, one visit so check it out for yourself.

This church sticks to the basics of loving Jesus Christ and fellow human beings. The church is in…read morethe heart of a nice neighborhood, but it is has many programs to help members of the community. I have never seen so many programs to help others through tough times. The church leadership sets the example of lending a hand while preserving the dignity of those served. For these reasons and others, we are happy we joined this community. Members and visitors are not required to pretend things are well , when they are not. Instead, they show care when they identify a need. I, particularly, enjoy the band led worship service at the Lake site (on the corner of Cliff & Pilot Knob in Eagan). http://easter.org/wordpress/ http://easter.org/wordpress/?page_id=5435 worship schedule

CCLC embodies what it means to be a Lutheran. We eat at all social gatherings, have youth programs…read moreon Sundays down to 0 month old and confirmation class to change the kiddos from kids to adult members of our church. Communion is open to all which is comforting to hear when you're sitting in the pew as a guest not sure if you should get up or not ;) The 10:45am service is family friendly especially with those toddlers! They play contemporary music you'd hear on KTIS too. For the more traditional crowd, the 8:45am service is a better fit. Also, kid friendly. Then the two services overlap at 9:40am for fellowship and Sunday school. The weeks leading up to Lent are the best because soup and sandwiches are served every Wednesday before service. Pop in for a visit. You're sure to meet a new friend.

Best Greek Fest North of Saint Louis, Missouri's Central West End. The food is great. Last year…read morethey rented their space to Vail Communities for the "CarniVail". Thank you for your Christianity and outreach. Thomas Normile

St Mary's is an absolutely beautiful church located in Uptown right along Bde Maka Ska…read more I have been here a couple of times now as this used to be my voting station, and also is the host of the Minneapolis Greek Festival. The interior of the church is gorgeous with art everywhere, but the highlight is really the outdoor space. They have an insanely beautiful patio with views of the lake and perfectly trimmed greenery. I have never attended for a religious reason, so I absolutely have no authority to comment on that aspect of the church. However, the Greek festival hosted here is beyond impressive. The crowd here is massive, but they open up the whole church to be home to tours, wines, food, drinks, desserts, and little shops. I tried so many different foods and drinks and they were all amazing. I even bought some jewelry as a gift for my partner. I highly recommend everyone come here and check out this beautiful venue and certainly attend the festival next summer.