What can I say?! This church was my home away from home for the length of my stay and edcuational…read morejourney at UCSB and will always hold a special palce in my heart. Following the service, coffee hour is a time to catch up with your church family who also like to keep an eye out for visitors! Everyone is so kind and friendly, it would be hard to feel out of place surrounded by such a loving community. The choir is delightful, the children's time keeps everyone engaged and everyone is welcome!! Weekly forums provide a way to engage in topics that maybe you hadn't given much thought to before, but give you an opportunity to explore in a supportive environment. Anual events like the Rummage Sale, Harvest of Hope and the Chili Cook-off are not to be missed!

Amazing church! I can't say enough how wonderful it is to have such a welcoming place. First Cong…read more has been Open and Affirming for over a decade which means they have been loving people of all sexualities, genders, backgrounds, races for a long long time. The people here are warm and generous, the preaching is engaging and exciting, and there is always justice and mission projects going on in the community. They have a new preacher who is young, out, and really doing exciting things! Check this place out, you won't regret it!

I was a member for a few years and a board member for a period of time. The leadership is…read moreincredibly toxic and authoritarian. When I asked questions about some things that seemed to not follow the bylaws (i.e., missing records of elections), they instantly got deeply offended and started attacking everything I did and said. One member of the pastoral committee told me I was too young and naive to understand how things worked and I should just observe for a while. Another member of the pastoral committee told me I needed to just "do whatever the admiral says" and keep my mouth shut. Now the leadership has created rules that you cannot be pres/vp if you don't have experience on the board. If you volunteer to be on the board they are condescending, respond to most things you say with statements about how you haven't been around long enough, and demand your resignation over and over. In the last year, 50% of the board was forced to resign because of the constant harassment from the leadership. They've locked in a system where the same leaders will serve all roles perpetually under the guise of "no one else wants to do it" after they have pushed everyone out. If you join this church, assume you will not be welcomed because you are not part of the clique that has been there for a long time. It was the most unwelcoming "spiritual" community I have found so far.

I had been interested in visiting this church since doing some recent research and decided to…read morefinally make the Sunday morning trek and it was worth it! I suggest this church and their events and I plan to go to more. Very friendly and welcoming members (only about 11 present ) and small cute historical building with lovely stained glass art. Street parking so I'd advise to get there early to properly park if possible. If I lived closer, I'd attend often but do intend to attend more of their offerings as they do special events for visiting people of interest, etc. Thank you!

It is such a pleasure to find such a warm and loving Church where the presence of the Lord is so…read moreabundant! Both in the teachings of the Pastors as well as in such a loving congregation you feel so welcome, loved. and invigorated by all as you share in the celebrations of the Lord.

Re-launced church formerly Faith Baptist Church…read more I have attended Apostles since the launch back in January. The community there has become a second family to me! The Pastor, Daniel, is gifted in preaching but also very intentional in making you feel welcome! There isn't SO many people that you get lost in the hustle of Sundays. They have monthly events to get you plugged in and meeting people quickly! If you are looking for a new place to worship, COME CHECK IT OUT!

Inspiring teaching, great congregation and peaceful setting…read more We look forward to attending this church 3-4 times a year when we come to SB to visit my parents. It is starting to feel like our second church home. It is a very warm and safe place to worship and learn. They are blessed with a wonderful teaching pastor, fine children's program and facility. We really enjoy the view of the Pacific ocean out the windows! Many faculty and students from Westmont College attend here so there are a lot of smart people who share their understanding and experience. There is much musical talent in the congregation so there is a great variety to the music. If you are visiting the area stop by on Sunday. If you live here, see if you would like to make this your church home.

I have always loved this church. I went here consistantly for 5 years before falling off the map,…read morebut no matter how long I was gone, when I came back, they were always welcoming me with open arms. The pastor, Denny, does a great job incorporating everything into his services, kids, music, communion, you name it. They have services in English and in Spanish. The Easter Sunday Sunrise service is amazing, and it truely feels like family. Everyone brings their chairs and blankets, snuggles up on the grass and sings and prays together, enjoys breakfast, and each other. They sing songs in English and Spanish and it's wonderful to see everyone together, it's like a family with open arms.

I really love this church. Both the worship team and the teaching are awesome. I feel extremely…read morewelcomed and free to be myself. I have had a hard couple of years and this church has been a haven of safety and refreshment for me. My truest gratitude! Another thing I like about this church is it focus on the main thing, and doesn't get distracted with issues not central to faith that tend to divide people! Nobody will judge you if you're a Democrat or a Republican or not political. I think this church is an extremely healthy and safe place. It is also fairly lighthearted and very joyful.

Grace Gathering Church I feel so blessed to have found this…read morechurch. Pastor Todd, carefully listens to the needs of people and follows through in his compassionate, caring manner. His sermons are of God's lessons from the Bible. Todd has a gift of making how scriptures are relevant to our lives today. He is a practicing servant of God. The people of the church are friendly not only welcoming but accept others and their beliefs, philosophy , as a creation of God to respect and accept. This is a genuine loving caring sharing church.

Our family has grown and matured in this beautiful church. Incredible memories of Pastors past and…read morepresent. Always feel the love here on Cambridge Drive.

Great church! I love the location, the pastor, the members and so much more! It's very beautiful…read moreoutside and small. I'm excited to return this Sunday!

Great church! Solid Bible lessons, friendly people, great music. I like that they offer two…read moredifferent styles of worship, traditional and contemporary. Lots of opportunity for further study with men's and women's Bible study groups. Cool handbell choir. Awesome preschool too!

GSLS does a great job, reaching people with the message of salvation through Christ. Dynamic…read moreleadership, timely message from the pastor each week. Awesome worship services, both traditional and contemporary. Creative music, again both traditional and contemporary. There are so many opportunities to join in, such as meaningful Bible studies, vocal choir, bell choir, soup suppers, food drives for needy families, and more. Friendly, caring people!

Pastor Mark is great! He is relatable, humble yet captivating, sincere, and full of integrity. We…read morevisited Santa Barbara for a few weekends and loved attending the Sunday service. They have a lovely garden on the premises that my family was able to appreciate before the services. He officiated a small wedding for my husband and I after we took pre-marital classes, and our close family and friends connected with the message at a deep level. There was much for everyone to learn from and take away. We will treasure this lovely experience our whole lives and really appreciate the great work Pastor Mark and all those at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran do for the kingdom.

Trinity Lutheran is an extremely friendly congregation. Visitor are made to feel at home from the…read moremoment they arrive. Check out their website: so much happening with children and families, as well as with their Outreach ministry. A major renewal of their sanctuary is ready about to happen.