I really thought I had previously left a review, but I might be mistaking it with the review I…read moreposted for Community Christian's other campus. Either way, here we go! I've been attending since late 2010/early 2011 and have been a member for some time now, so I think I've had enough time to marinate over my thoughts and feelings about Community Christian. As you can guess, it's likely to be a positive review since I've been in attendance for so long. One of the first few things that you notice when visiting Community Christian is exactly that.... the community. It sounds cliché, yes, but it's the truth and a common theme you'll find when talking to pretty much anyone in attendance. Smiles are real, hugs/handshakes/fist bumps are in abundance. Conversations are meaningful and filled with genuine interest. Meaning, when people ask "how're you doing?", they're actually interested in the real answer rather than just a "Oh, good good, and you?", response. Generosity is another thing you'll notice. The mission statement is "Helping people find their way back to God". This mission can only exist when generosity flows. Immediately your mind will go to $$$$, but that's not the only way to be generous. Something as simple as the food and coffee available on Sunday mornings goes a long way. There is a team of dedicated volunteers who prepare many many hot meal options, snacks, beverages, etc., on Sunday mornings. Rarely will you encounter a cliché single pink box of donuts. (But when the kitchen staff allow themselves to take a week off, there ain't nothing wrong with some doughy goodness!!!) In addition to food on Sunday mornings, Community Christian partners with Martha's Kitchen on Thursday evenings to provide hot to-go meals to anyone who shows up, no questions asked. (As long as supplies last) That's all within the realm of the church campus. If you look outward, the desire to serve time local community is HUGE! Teacher gift baskets for nearby school teachers, regular communication with city leaders to help figure out how to best serve the residents of Morgan Hill, maintenance projects to help clean up and beautify various areas in town. The list goes on! Recently with our previous pastor stepping down to pursue other ministry opportunities, Will Sawkins stepped into the role of lead Pastor and hasn't missed a beat yet! The atmosphere has been really energetic since he stepped into the role and there has been a steady stream of new faces coming every week. (Many of them returning and becoming "familiar faces", yay!) Being one of the drummers on the worship team, I'm biased towards the music ministry and love it. Since music is very subjective, you'll just have to come have a listen for yourself. If I missed something I will update my post. I'm sure there's plenty I missed right now.

Fellowship , kind and caring people who are willing to help others in their lives to get their…read morejourney back to the Lord,also helps with community support .

I have been to many different Christian Churches. This Church by far is the one that surpasses…read morethem all! If I can be so bold! Small, highly gifted in the prophetic, and the one that changed my life through Christ. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Trinity Christian Center has been born out of the Lighthouse outreach ministry. In 2002 Pastor Shalea Adams came into the ministry as Director of Outreach and planted a church within the outreach six months later. Over the past six years the church has grown and become a place of community and fellowship where the love of God is shared through the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ. As a result the church has now grown into an independent work able to both sustain and answer the call of God to go forth and preach the gospel and disciple those being saved. Therefore, as we celebrate this achievement, we now take on new responsibility by continuing this work guided by the Holy Spirit and in January 2007 we made the transition into the Assemblies of God, the largest pentecostal denomination.

I have been attending Advent Lutheran since arriving in California 6 months ago. It is just the…read moreright sized congregation to have many programs to serve the congregation and the local and global communities, but still be small enough to have that personal, family feeling. The choir is AMAZING and the organ, piano, and variety of other instruments make the hymns and other sacred music come alive (without sounding like the rock concert that so many churches have resorted to in recent years). You can attend in-person at 9:30am on Sunday mornings or watch the service live streamed (https://advent-lutheran.org/live). I have found the preaching to be inspirational.

I have been a member at Advent since 2011. My Husband and I attended a couple of years before we…read moredecided this would be our spiritual home to worship Christ. I think the main reason we chose this Lutheran Church was because of the Sunday worship service. It is the most like the one I grew up with. There are some major difference but the overall experience is Very positive. The congregation really tries to make visitors feel welcome without putting any pressure on them to join. I have been a Christian since childhood, and in all the many churches I have attended I have NEVER seen one that has as many truly talented people as this congregation is blessed with. From the choir leader to the musicians and the Sound and Light coordinators. There is even one wonder woman Jennifer that has that magic touch with decorating that makes special events, extra special. I could go on and on. Really I did not know one congregation could have such high caliber talent for so many different skills.

This church is an amazing church but all of the sermons and stories related from real life to those…read moreof the Bible is typically really privileged stories of what others in the church can relate to as it is clear that that's a big portion of the population of the church. An example I will use is the fact that one Sunday there was a lot of talk about adoption and relating adoption to the real world. The only part of the adoption that was focused on was privileged parents having the ability to travel internationally to get a baby. There was a brief mention of foster care. But what about the poor women who are giving up their babies or resort to adoption because they can't afford their child but someone who pays upwards of $30k can? I feel like they are a key part in adoption and could have been mentioned and related somehow to being adopted in God's world. Or, this church seems to help everyone. But they never ask if people if their own church needs help - and it feels like that's a matter of privilege to believe that the people in their own church might need help. I mention this because they work closely with an amazing community pregnancy center in Gilroy and one time they had them talk at Church. They mentioned how this organization has stopped abortions, but NEVER once offered as a church to the people who have even had the thought of abortion to pray or offer assistance. Because no one gets an abortion because they want to. And this pregnancy center is wonderful. For example, it could have been mentioned that they have abortion support groups. But when you go there, and you are in crisis, this center will focus on you and pray with you and offer you resources. I feel like as time goes on, church is becoming more of "you should do this" and not how can your church community can help you. And maybe this is just me when I grew up in the South with a very welcoming church community but I never felt conscious of the fact that I was so financially different from the people around me. However, clearly the sermons do relate to those around me so my thoughts are of just one person who sometimes wants a little more inclusivity. I will continue coming to this church. I am very grateful for this church. I just would love a church that felt a bit more inclusive. And last thing - whenever I read the Bible, context is important for me. If that is important to you, know that sometimes at this church they will take out a scripture and not share the context of what was happening in the scripture which does not always build a strong knowledge of the Bible. This church has its pros and cons, and for now the pros really outweigh the cons because I don't want to try another church! However, I urge everyone to consider where they may attended.

I come down to visit my kids and my grandkids from Redding , Morgan Hill, Bible church is where…read morethey attend services I'm not always able to stay through Sunday but when I do I attend with them great worship, great service, scripture-based and a wonderful youth program.

Come and see for your self, this is a great church with honest people filled with the Holy Ghost!read more

This is the first church that I've regularly attended to since 2004. Since then, it has moved to…read morethis big, beautiful building. The pastor has been with the church since August 2004 after the other pastor, who was part time for 2 churches, was called to be full time in San Jose. I enjoy this church because it preaches the truth and has a well bonded church family. It is always clean and has different classes for different ages. The kids club did an awesome Christmas play recently and they always seem to have a good time. They have a nursery with a TV that is connected to a camera so they can see what's going on during service. They have 3 projection screens, 2 for the audience and one for the choir. The pastor has a good mixture of when to be hilarious and when to be serious. The music is lively and the musicians and choir are very anointed. Overall, i think this is a great church.

It's a very small but very friendly church the pastor and his wife are very loving people I've…read moreenjoyed the service every time I've gone there good message every time the pastor preaches a very tight family feel when you're there you're very welcome when you walk in the doors I highly recommend this church

spirit filled completely bible base.-grounded.. the word- moving towards discipleship... its not…read moreabout number its about true victory and personal and spiritual growth....

I have not been to church in years but this church is like my second home. The pastor is always…read moredelivering a wonderful and inspiring message. From my experience the people here are true followers of Christ. I miss attending service but if am ever in Hollister again I will stop by.

Nice church i miss pastor G E Harris . A true great man of God that touched so many people's livesread more

Best church on Gilroy... Come out and worship, you will not be disappointed. Starts at 8:30am, so…read morebe an early Riser