Sanctuary is the 6pm Sunday Evening service and young adult ministry of Black Rock Congregational…read moreChurch. It is primarily a gathering of People 18-35, but all who wish to experience God are welcome to attend! It is a unique church community. No matter who you are or where you come from, you will be welcome with arms wide open by everyone. Sanctuary is a place where you can be yourself without fearing the judgement of others; a place where you find people who care for you. Not only you will meet new people, but you will grow spiritually. Sanctuary is an open space for you to discover who you are and who God is. A journey to grow with Jesus! We gather from 6-7:30pm so come down and experience it for yourself. I assure you, you will love it! Check out the facebook page as well https://www.facebook.com/wearesanctuary

Love this Church. They do so much for the community, great music and sermons that touch your heart…read moreand soul. Here is their web site: www.brcc.org They have a job networking group (1st Tuesday evening of every month 7-8pm ), a divorce care group (that meets every Tuesdays at 7:30pm) and a huge teen and college group (that meets at 6pm on Sunday to worship with rock music). In the Fall 2009 they have a Saturday night dinner $5 donation (after the 5:30pm service). God Bless

Has strong faith-based community service through its Board of Benevolence. Excellent Christian…read moreEducation programs.

It is a very welcoming church. Coffee hour right after church allows members to catch up or meet…read moreand chat. Sunday School takes place every Sunday for little ones up to high school.

Beacon Hill Evangelical Free Church is a mid-sized church, part of the Evangelical Free Church of…read moreAmerica (htto://www.efca.org) in the hills of Monroe, CT. It is pastored by Reverend Richard Flashman. I visited the church's morning service on November 1, 2009. The service began at 8:30 AM and ended about 9:45 AM. They also have an 11 AM service, and Sunday School between services. Beacon Hill is a mid-sized church - capacity for about 240 people, there were about 80 attenders the service I was there. The people are very warm and friendly, going out of their way to seek out visitors (there is a small part of service set aside for "greeting your neighbor and nearly everyone in church leadership came over to shake my hand and get my name). The dress is casual (even the elders serving communion were in jeans) although there were individuals wearing suits and ties here and there. The worship style is mixed with hymns dominating the more liturgical parts of the service, and worship choruses dominating the less liturgical parts. The church had a very "homey" atmosphere, with congregants speaking up during announcements and even one case where a hand was politely raised during the sermon to alert the pastor to an urgent prayer request. The sermon was thematic, setting out the pastor's vision for the church for the next year (part of an ongoing series). The sermon itself was light on scripture, but plenty of scripture was read elsewhere in the service. Overall, I had a very good experience at the church. This is a tightly-knit but friendly family of believers gathered to worship the Lord.

Our family started going to Beacon Hill Church about a year ago. We are a young family with 3…read morechildren, ages 6, 2 and 1. The community at this church is outstanding and probably the main reason we continue to go to this church. You feel like you are part of a family. During service there is a specific time set aside to greet each other and catch up on the week. There is fellowship not only inside the church but also outside with BBQ's, small groups, movie nights etc. The job they do with the vacation bible school in the summer and Awana in the fall for the children is spectacular. It really is an environment that is extremely friendly to young Christian families. The services appeal to all ages. The music is a blend of contemporary & traditional with the perfect blend of hymns and current artist music. The sermons are passionate & real life stories mixed in with the message make it easily applicable. The women really opened up their hearts to my wife, and we were overwhelmed with the church's generosity when our son was born. Families provided us with meals for almost 2 weeks so that we could rest and enjoy our baby! Overall, we had a very good experience at the church. The love at this Church is incredible and I would highly recommend it to anyone in the Monroe area, especially if you have a young family that you want to get involved in a Christian community.

Beautiful, cozy, comfortable Orthodox church with a friendly community. The church is very…read morewelcoming towards people of different backgrounds. They also host nice events like a bazaar and dances for fundraising. The priest Father Dennis is excellent.

Where do I begin? I'll start, as does our pastor with the triumphant trumpet fanfare (and lots of…read moreincense) which announces his entrance. There's nothing that means church more than a truly impressive royal arrival. I'm sure that thousands of parishoner dollars were spent on a major renovation of the sanctuary, which now includes statutes, a large golden sunburst and an immense surround for the crucifixion, but of course it was needed emphasize the importance of those who bless us (see above). Unfortunately, I haven't seen a female altar server in years, although the website says they are eligible to apply. Oh well, girls, apparently the golden sunburst won't shine on you. The choral music is professional (i.e. probably paid for), loud and never leaves a moment of silence, and along with the pastor's long, extended prayers has the elderly and infirm standing for about 10 -15 minutes without respite. I saw one elderly man give up with a large 'plop' on the wooden pew, and I considered doing the same. Did I mention I have back issues? We seniors all barely made it without crashing. If anyone has breathing issues, the addition of the constant smoky incense just adds to the discomfort. In fact, all portions of the service which involve standing have been extended to the max. I began to feel it was a control issue, and the parishoners are the constrained. An 11:00 a.m. service I attended this weekend, the music only involved a choir who seemed to sing in an unknown language during every available moment. They did sound angelic, but I wonder what kind of dent it takes out of the budget. It also overwhelmed the possibility of silent prayer, participation or joy. Their social outreach seems to be a lonely box for canned goods and toys around Christmas and a "social justice group" that prays for it. I know of a church in Westport who have a large program; feeding the homeless, adopting inner city schools, ministries, and a folk cafe to gather in. St. Catherine's has a rosary making group and a social group for seniors. St. Catherine's prayer/meditation group went kaput after the last pastor, but at least they have a nice website. Our good pastor said he will offer prayers for those who are ineligible to receive the eucharist. Who was he talking about? The pro-choice? The divorced? Me? I'm both! What ever happened to mercy and forgiveness and parishoners as church? Guess we'll have to drive to Westport if we want that.

The clergy (and staff) at this parish work tirelessly to ensure that my fellow parishioners and I…read morehave everything we need to become saints, conformed to the image of Christ. Whether you live close enough to attend daily Mass or are reading this from halfway around the world, this parish is worth the trip.

What an awesome God we serve. Amd the lesders in this church Cheif Apostle Liz Dukes and Apostle…read moreJames Hinton have their services jumping. Come as you are, leave knowing God got you in a church where your mote then welcome

Excellent bible based church . Small friendly church, enjoyed service and the Pastor Bishop Hinton.read more

Very nice church. Very pretty inside. The father of this church is a wonderful man and very open…read more Grounds were kept nice.

First Baptist Church is a small church, part of the American Baptist Churches USA denomination…read more(http://www.abc-usa.org/) in the hills of Shelton, CT. It is pastored by Reverend Ken Smith. I visited the church's morning service on November 22, 2009. The service began at 10:30 AM and ended promptly at 11:30 AM. There is a "coffee fellowship time" after the service which I was not able to attend. First Baptist church is a small church - capacity for about 198 people, there were about 45 attenders the service I was there. The people are very friendly, going out of their way to seek out visitors after the service. The dress is business casual - ranging from button-up shirts to suits an ties The worship style is traditional, although there is a small part of the service in which worship choruses are sung. The church had a community feel with members speaking up during announcements, and being encouraged to chime in at designated times during the congregational prayer. The pastor's sermon was topical, somewhat wandering, and drawn from both an Old Testament and a New Testament passage that was read in full. While the congregational age ranged from about 30 to over 80, but definitely leaned toward the senior citizen range. Overall, it was a pleasant worship experience. This traditional church was warm and inviting.

My wife and I have been attending this church often, although we have retained our membership in…read morethe church where we've been members for many years. We like the friendliness of the members and pastor, and feel spiritually nourished each time we go. Like many small churches, First Baptist is changing as younger families become members, and the desires for the worship format evolve. We love the church because of its strong commitment to the community and to the greater world community. Outreach programs not only reach the homeless and those seeking to conquer addictions, but help bring medical aid to other countries, and financial and work relief to areas in this country devastated by natural disasters suc as hurricane Katrina. The church is inclusive and welcoming, and the pastor brings the word to the congregation based on sound theology and a loving concern for all.