Worst experience I've had at a church in a long time. The first 30 minutes consisted of everyone's…read moregenerosity and the levels of generosity. $$$$$$$$$$$$$ I took my family there to get fed the word of God not finanance101

These people preaches God's, word but doesn't live by his way of life. God, wouldn't ever put…read moresomeone one the streets. Those donations they get aren't being used correctly, they put my mother on the street before trying to get her proper help need after help her out they got tired of funding her hotel room and put her back to the streets. God, wouldn't have ever done those things Vanessa!

I have been attending for over a year and was a part of the church when they were in Dublin years…read moreago. I went to the Grove service that's held during the summer, warmer months. The service is a bit more relaxed, acoustic music and singing. They adjust the sound when the planes fly over, which is a frequent occurrence. They offer Bible Studies, Small Groups, Men and Women events, they have a vibrant children's ministry, as well as host If:Gatherings by Jennie Allen. I enjoy the laid back intimate, outdoor Grove Service.

I'm writing a review based on using it as an event space only. I'm not religious so you won't see…read moreme at church unless it's for special occasions. My friend and her mom's celebration of life was here. The outdoor venue and the barn is a very spacious spot to host an event. My only gripe is that there was no shade whatsoever so if you do plan an event make sure it's when it's not as sunny. Luckily, fans were provided. It has a rustic feel to it. There was enough room to socially distance as well which I appreciated. There's plenty of parking and it's a bit tucked away from things. I'm not sure if I'd go back here but if a non-religious event was hosted here I'd consider it.

Visited this place for the first time a few weeks ago and had a great experience. Pastors Nate and…read moreStephen met me in the lobby and were very welcoming and friend,y especially Stephen who really took some time to talk with me. I won't claim to know a whole lot about this place but one thing for sure is the staff makes a concerted effort with people......and that's a very good trait to have.

A place to belong. So many people from all walks of life gathering for words of wisdom from the…read moreWord. A great staff and programs. All ages.

We've been attending Cedar Grove for the last year and a half amazing people. God is blessed the…read morechurch with two fine pastors, love the music, youth, ministry kids ministry, senior ministry volunteers.

Great worship team! The Holy Spirit is there right when the music starts! Joel delivers a great…read moremessage that takes scripture and applies it to today's life! I Love this Church! Amen

Thank God for access to the Latin mass!!! Sundays at 8 am…read more The traditions that were unbroken for over 1500 yrs until broken by Vatican 2 are still moving and inspiring. Go and see yourself.

I just realized I never wrote a review for the church I got married at. First I will say that I am…read morenot registered in their parish. I don't even live in the area. There are a lot of churches that will NOT let you even get married at their church unless you are registered with their parish. And if you want to, some make you go through hoops. In some cases like Olga from St Augustine's, they discourage you and push you away even when you are willing to do what it takes. So yes, I do know from experience obviously. I came to St. Michael's letting them know I was not registered in their parish nor was I even from the area. It was no problem! You have to take the marriage prep classes, but we did not have to take it there. We were allowed to take it in the parish we reside in over in San Jose. Now how convenient is that. So that went smoothly as well. We paid the usual fees, booked the usual dates, and well the rest is history. Now for those curious, this church will NOT let you select your own music. You cannot use any recorded music of any kind for walking down or exiting. This is usually the case with most churches, BUT I have personally been to a catholic wedding in one church that did allow recorded music. But if it is important to you to play a certain track, forget about it. This was in 2013, so maybe something has changed since then, but chances are you still can't. You are given a list of songs you can use. The wedding coordinator for the church will assist you through this process and also during the rehearsal. I forgot the name of our coordinator but she is stern, and she can be intimidating, with an all business approach, but you can tell after sometime with her she means well. The church itself is beautiful. Not super grand, but not plain. I would put it above average in terms of traditonal church stylings. Has lovely high ceilings with arches. There is plenty of parking, and the area is just always clean and quiet. There is an area towards the back of the church that your photographer can go up to for great coverage. Fr. Bob was the priest who married us and I was initially going into our interview with him intimidated but he was super nice. During the ceremony he wasn't boring. I really do wish he was still at this church so we can come and visit. He is no longer at this church. So overall, great church, had a perfect experience on my wedding, and would not hesitate to recommend it. Now I'm torn whether or not we go here to attend mass to bring back some memories, or go to the new church where Fr. Bob is at.

The worship is good & has potential but needs a change. Monotonous vibe, less anointed on our last…read morevisit. Seems congregation is same & not a lot of growth. I'd hope more welcoming in ways, idk it just seems blah from years ago. Napoleon has awesome preaching though. Hope the people, and his guidance can see how they can improve to attract more new followers

If I can give a lower rating I would. I attended yesterday's service. It was a terrible…read moreexperience. Christ was not lifted up. The worship/singing time was too long. It was cult-like---kept repeating the lyrics as if to hypnotize those there. The sermon was immediately forgettable, and not practical at all. It was incoherent, disorganized and made NO sense. I know it is his style, but he needed continual reassurance that the congregation was with him, "Can anyone say an amen?," continually. He did not draw attention to Christ. It was more about him and his personality. It was my worst experience attending a church in more than 30 years. I would not recommend anyone to visit this church. I was happy when I left. It was a relief.

One of my favorite things about Celebration is that Pastor Larry teaches the whole counsel of God…read more A second thing is that he and the congregation are courageous. This was demonstrated during Covid when every church shut down after being told it would only take a few weeks to stop the spread. When it was clearly not working Celebration decided to open up it's doors after 6 weeks. To the best of my knowledge it was the only church in Alameda County that opened it's doors. Side note - Celebration experienced a fairly low rate of Covid cases and zero deaths. Ultimately after several years of attempting to sue both the Church and the Pastor into oblivion, 'the gates of Hades' didn't prevail. The scriptures teach us to obey the government and it's leaders at all times--but not if that means we would have to disobey God. I believe the command to not 'forsake' the assembling of the Church is what this points to. I thank God for the courage and obedience He gave Pastor Larry during that difficult time. (-:

Celebration church is a humble, yet bold beacon of light and truth! Pastor Larry's sermons and…read morebiblical leadership are refreshingly courageous and inspiring, especially during these recent, challenging times. Thankfully, this church does not water-down, mute, or modify God's Word and truths, despite outside pressure to do so. The people are impressively diverse and sincere, and worship is full of the Holy Spirit.

After much prayer and research, our military family of five was led & called here to Trinity! God…read moreis good all the time!We continue being taught the scriptures through godly, Bible-based discipleship and are weekly challenged to share our faith to our spheres of influence in love. In the 6 years we've been members here, we've grown so much in our walk with God both individually and as a family as we have so many opportunities to express our faith. They provide options to volunteer from their homeless showers and breakfast ministries and AWANAs to their Live Drive Through Nativity to name a few. Our dear Pastor Bill, whom we prayed for and waited two years to meet, has truly been an answer to prayer. We're so grateful for his calling to Trinity! God's timing is always perfect. Not long after he and his family arrived, our own family went through a sudden, personal crisis, and his unconditionally loving, persistent responses have proven to us God does hear our prayers. He sent the right person at just the right time for this tough job by loving us through it all! We saw a glimpse of Jesus in Bill's kindness and patience. He continues to check in on us, which is so encouraging. The members of this church also joined with him and we are so much stronger in our faith and love for God and Trinity as a result! Our members span the age gamut and that makes it a joy to be here! The spiritual mentorship program is such a blessing, especially for our kids! They recognize the importance of this biblical teaching (Titus 2). I could go on, but I'll end with this...Trinity Church and Pastor Bill STRIVE to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. We are changing to be relevant to the needs of our community, however, this is being done without compromising on the scriptures in God's Word. With that said, I highly recommend them!!!

This church has been my home for 40+ years. While there have been lots of changes over these…read moredecades, what we have today is good solid teaching straight from the Bible, even if it's tough to take. The worship music is contemporary, and themed each week to complement the teaching. But the best thing you'll find here is a family devoted to caring for each other and sharing Christ's love with everyone.

I went here today for my first time. Immediately I was happy to see coffee tea and donuts. I…read moregrabbed a glazed, and walked in Blue Oaks. I was greeted with a pen and paper and went into the auditorium. The three songs were played nicely and I appreciated the ambient music and vibe. The Paster Matt spoke really well too. I felt everyone can relate to his message about Saul. I uploaded the pamphlet so you can refer to it. As I was leaving the service after it finished, I asked one of the ladies to point me out to the New Guest area. I was greeted by Judy who was very warm and kind and was given a cup and info on where to find a nice womens group to join. Very humbled and happy to have found my church home I'll be back again Sunday morning.

My friend recommended I go to a church to meet new people. After doing some research, I decided on…read moreBlue Oaks mainly because I liked that it was a casual, come as you type of atmosphere. I joined a couple of groups before actually attending a service. People were really friendly & welcoming. Matt the pastor teaches us about God with humor which I like. I'm not a religious person, but I am starting to believe after attending church here.

Have visited several times. A friendly, Bible centered place as far as I can tell. You'll hear a…read morevariety of teachers and elders speak which I find refreshing. The worship leader does songs normal people can sing instead of trying to put on a performance. If you are looking for a church in the Tri-Valley give it a look. Another campus in Pleasanton.

I have been so blessed by this church family. The one thing that has stood out to me the most has…read morebeen the community and the genuine love they have for one another whether you are 2 or 85. We aren't perfect people and aren't tying to pretend that we are. But we are a group of people that want to know and love Jesus more and more fully and allow that to change our lives and the community we live in. Some Sundays it's a struggle to show up and have shoes on my kids feet lol but I am always thankful that I made the decision to come. This church family has been such a strong support and through the teaching, worship and relationships formed there I feel so grateful to be a part of this church.