This is a new independent church in albany for regular people. It's very welcoming and has a great…read moreband and cafe. Comfortable atmosphere for newbies.

This is a new church that welcomes everyone. They promote community and serving neighbors. The…read morechurch's moto is Love Jesus, Love each other, and Love the world. The atmosphere is very welcoming and comfortable. They offer a great children's program for people with kids. And the best part is they have free coffee and snacks.

Pastor Charlie and the people are certainly encouraging to lead a life as Christ did. Not only…read morewith His Word but works beyond measure that helps those to help themselves. A hand up not a hand out that enables people. Teaching the way to fish to feed yourself for life in Spirit and body. I would encourage everyone to come join the passion for Christ in this troubled times focusing on helping not hindering. Prayers are powerful and it is practiced here to show and prevail the gifts The Lord provides when we friend on Him. Family orientated and love shared

I used to live a life of sin and despair. But quite honestly after attending Victory for a few…read moreyears I am more happy and successful than I've ever been!

Enormous building, huge community, yet they manage to make you feel welcome and included. Tons of…read moreprograms and outreach opportunities. You'll leave feeling energized, positive, and better than when you went in.

It is my honor to do the first review of Life Church, Albany…read more Welcome to Church in the 21st century. Life Church goes out of there way to keep you connected to God in every way possible. Here are the many benefits to Life Church: First and foremost every aspect of the service is about God and learning through his word. There is no hooplah i.e. Benny Hinn. The sermon is virtual. The lead pastor is video taped and his sermon is broadcast all over the world and during life church services. You can access his sermon anywhere and at anytime from the Life Church App. Pastor Craig's sermons are always thoughtfully delivered with passion. He is one of the best I have ever heard and witnessed. He also preaches based on a theme or series which is intended to relate to our current world. The music at this church is absolutely amazing. Every week feels like a live concert. I am a musician and I am always impressed by the passion and musicality. The sound system, TV screens and lighting is also state of the art. Some serious $ was invested. On the life church app you can stay in touch with Life Church, provide your offerings, read the bible and connect with small groups of which there are many and are located all over the capital region. I should also mention the people that volunteer on Sunday are awesome as well. They always offer a smile or a wave. Parking attendants, ushers, hospitality (they provide coffee, snacks, juice) work very hard and everything runs seamlessly. If you are looking for something new or are looking to reconnect with God this may be an awesome church to do that.

The architecture is beautiful- such a beautiful place to spend a few minutes in solitude. A must…read morestop for anyone visiting the area

Built in 1902, this church continues to be a beautiful historical site. The stained glass is…read morebreathtaking and the church is beautiful.

Sweet parishioners, spiritual priest and a gorgeous church!…read more This is a place where all all are welcome!

Excellent service. If your looking for a church or a new church to check out, Capital Church on Vly…read moreRd is worth investing a Sunday checking out. They have a fun atmosphere for kids and an inspiring scripture based message and worship service. I felt welcomed and I will be back again

Great church. I've been attending for over a year now. My wife and I were welcomed immediately upon…read moreentering, and the outgoing friendly atmosphere was evident from beginning to end. But, the best part of the service for me was the sermon. Actually, I'm far more interested in the message than I am in the welcoming atmosphere. The message was relevant, engaging, and Biblically centered. And, btw, the worship was amazing. The church might be hard to find (the one negative), because it's not on a main drag. But, take a right, or left on Vly, across from the Kohl's Plaza on Central Avenue, and you'll find it. It's worth the search.

I have been apart of City Church for a very long time. The experience is always focused on making…read morethe community welcomed without a compromising message of the Gospel. They have two locations, one in Albany and one in Rensselaer. The music is lively and the teaching is relevant to its context.

Dear Pastor Mike and Kristi Moore, I went to your service with a friend for the first time. There…read moreis a site on Friendly with a commercial about how young people are losing their hearing now due to loud music . The site is @Hearing Health Foundation. The Sermon was spectacular, the people amazing, the spirit invigorating but your church music will ruin many children and grandchildren and Young people's hearing and you will be held responsible. Not to mention the elderly people as well even around age 50 or so. Pastor Mike and Kristi, you seem like sensible people. Surely you can make one small and important change for your congregation and tell them why you have lowered the volume for your audience. I'm sure they will understand. You have everything else. Share with them the facts about your hearing research in your Sermon. They will be grateful instead of mad if you back it up with facts. I will be there on Sunday with my noise cancelling headphones . Thanks for listening to me. Yours truly, Anonymous Observer with Large Heart.

My wife and I moved to Loudonville when we bought our house, and we wanted a church that was nearby…read morethat we both felt was right. We came here and really loved it. You can feel God's presence here. The people are extremely friendly and help you grow as a person, the music is okay (I prefer more classical hymns, though their worship band is good), and they have multiple times for service in case you are a morning person or a late person. They also have lots of additional activities to help you grow spiritually and interact with others, such as evening Bible studies, teen and youth groups, church dinners, quilting clubs, day-time groups, etc. If you want a nice church, come here. If you want to improve your relationship with God and others, come here. If you are lost and don't know what you want, come here.

St Mary's Parish, in Albany, is the 2nd oldest parish in NYS, founded in 1797. The original Church…read moreburned, as did the 2nd Church built at the same site. The 3rd, and current Church, was completed in the 1860's. Located on Lodge St, in a congested area, there is limited street parking. However, parking is available on weekends directly across the street in the judicial parking lot. SMC has been on my bucket list ever since a friend, Tiny Tim, mentioned his family are parishioners. On a recent visit, I was thoroughly impressed w pretty much everything... the architecture, stained glass windows, original pipe organ, statues, layout, etc, etc. The footprint is huge. You could probably fit my local Church, also St Mary's, four + times in the Albany structure. The Cantor has a professional-grade voice. The lector, Bernadette, has been doing the readings at the 10:30 Sunday Mass for over 15 years. And she drives from Cobleskill each week, a 45 minute trip (each way) in good weather. The ceiling, which looks painted, is actually a woven tapestry! I sat upstairs in the balcony. Note that the "kneelers" up there have no cushioning, just solid wood like the old days. All-in-all, a building that inspires worship and self reflection. I can see why Bernadette makes the trip each week.