I loved this church! Beautiful and blessed! First time was…read morea great one I plan to return

While in college, my son was led to Victory, and invited my daughter not too long after, and they…read morehave found their home. It has been a blessing to watch them grow in the Lord and forge relationships with others in Christ. To see a church embrace young people the way the Victory does is beautiful. I have witnessed my children and other students encourage family members and peers to attend this church. It is a blessed testimony of how God is using its Pastors and team to reach the young adult community and surrounding families. I have attended services and watched online from NY for a few years now, and love the biblically sound teaching. If you are looking for a better understanding of who Jesus is, this is a wonderful place to come. Seek, and you shall find! Thank you for welcoming our family, Victory! I look forward to a fruitful future serving the Lord with you. God Bless!

As a fan of history, architecture, and historic churches, I have always admired this lovely…read moreMediterranean style church off of Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. The land this church sits on was once a sour orange grove, the only recognizable feature in the wilderness between Lake Worth and Biscayne Bay. A haulover, a place where boats were dragged over land from one body of water to another was named for the orange grove. In 1876 the Orange Grove House of Refuge opened to save the lives of mariners who shipwrecked off the coast. As settlers came to the area once called Linton and then Delray Beach. refuge keeper, Stephen N. Andrews, suggested that the main street, Atlantic Avenue, be placed between the House of Refuge on the north and the orange grove on the south. In 1924 a local Baptist congregation built a sanctuary where the orange grove once stood. Inspired by a church in Italy. this church was designed, built, and financed by F.J. Schrader a member of the Baptist congregation. It was considered to be the most beautiful church in the city. The church opened as Gibson Memorial Baptist Church, but after the Florida land boom bust in 1926 the Baptist could not finish paying for it They ended up joining another Baptist congregation and renting it to the Presbyterians in 1928 who later purchased it. It's the only church in Delray Beach to survive the 1926 and 1928 hurricanes. After a new sanctuary was built in 1977, the original church became the Fellowship Hall for the First Presbyterian Church. In front of the church is marker number F-653 erected in 2008 by the Delray Beach Historical Society, the Robert Neff Family, and the Florida Department of State. In 2010 an interesting discovery was made when rusted bolts gave way, causing the church's 150- pound cornerstone came to come loose. Not wanting to spend more money when they took over, the Presbyterians had the words Community Church Presbyterian carved on the opposite side of the Gibson Memorial Baptist Church cornerstone when they acquired the building in 1928. Behind the cornerstone was found a long copper box that was a time capsule. Inside the box was newspaper clippings, a church bulletin announcing the new church, and congratulatory Western Union telegrams. The time capsule discovery highlighted the faith and spiritual determination of the First Presbyterian Church founders. Church services are held every Sunday and all are welcome to attend.

My eye was drawn to the black and white historical marker that stands proudly in front of this…read moremagnificent church. There is plenty of parking nearby but the church itself was closed this Saturday morning and I did not have the opportunity to see the interior or attend a service. The front of the marker reads, "An orange grove, once located at this site, played a role in the early development of Delray Beach. Until 1876, an old, sour orange grove was the only distinguishable characteristic within 60 miles of a sparsely inhabited subtropical wilderness between Lake Worth and Biscayne Bay. Settlers in 1894-95 who saw the grove that was partially surrounded by a rock wall, speculated that the trees were planted by Seminole Indians, Minorcan immigrants, or the Spanish, but its origin remains unknown. A nearby haulover (a location where boats were carried from one navigable place to another), the Orange Grove Haulover, was named after the grove and is found on 19th century Florida maps as far back as 1826. The U.S. Life Saving Service, established by Congress in 1848 to protect mariners, built the Orange Grove House of Refuge #3 in 1876. When potential settlers came to the proposed Town of Linton (later renamed Delray Beach), the keeper of the Refuge, Stephen N. Andrews, suggested that the main street, Atlantic Avenue, be placed between the House of Refuge on the north and the orange grove on the south. The grove, long gone, became the site of this Mediterranean Revival building in 1924." And the reverse, "In 1924, a local Baptist congregation built a new sanctuary on this spot. The church, the only one built on the Delray Beach barrier island, was considered by many to be one of the most beautiful in the city. F.J. Schrader was the architect, builder, and financial underwriter. He said his inspiration was a picture and floor plan of a church in Florence, Italy, but that he made this church less ornate. In May 1924, he and a small crew, consisting of a carpenter, plumber, and electrician, faced a difficult task, especially with constructing the church's large cypress trusses. It was said at the time that the church was "the most Floridian Church in Florida." The original building was constructed as Gibson Memorial Baptist Church, but after the real estate crash of 1926 and the hurricanes that followed, the congregation was unable to finish paying Schrader. Five weeks after the 1928 hurricane, local Presbyterians rented the church, later purchasing it. After a new sanctuary was built in 1977, the original church became the Fellowship Hall for the First Presbyterian Church." It is marker number F-653 and it was erected in 2008 by The Delray Beach Historical Society, the Robert Neff Family, and the Florida Department of State. [Review 980 of 2024 - 1856 in Florida - 22008 overall]

A beautiful old church. I'm not actually one of the faithful but this is a warm and welcoming…read moreplace to relax and think.

St, Paul's is a warm, inclusive community in the heart of beautiful downtown Delray Beach. There…read moreare many enriching offerings for children, families and individuals all through the year. This winter (Jan 27-April 7, 2019) at St. Paul's, there is an amazing contemporary art exhibit called Icons in Transformation, featuring the striking artwork of abstract expressionist Ludmila Pawlowska. The exhibit has surpassed all my expectations! Glorious art fills the courtyard, parish hall and sanctuary of St. Paul's. Tours are offered weekly on most Sundays and Mondays and there are also First Friday evening and First Saturday morning tours in March and April. Lectures by distinguished speakers and workshops by well-known artists are offered as part of the Icons in Transformation exhibit. An Icon Writing Workshop is planned for March 17-20 and a Poetry Writing Workshop is offered on April 6. You can sign up for the tours, lectures and workshops on St. Paul's website stpaulsdelray.org. Best of all, most of the art in the exhibit is for sale, and all of St. Paul's proceeds will benefit their outreach programs in the community.

Founded in 1957, the Church of the Palms is a Christian church that is part of the The United…read moreChurch of Christ (UCC), a group of over 5,000 churches with nearly one million members across the U.S. Worship is at 10 AM on Sunday mornings. This church also has children and youth, men's and women's ministries. Weekly ministries include faith formation. bible study, and prayer. One of their community outreach projects is to partner with Cros Ministries in Lake worth to support the Live Fresh Shower Truck that provides showers for the homeless of Delray Beach and to help seniors sign up for the SNAP program to get supplemental food services. I was able to visit the church during the Women's Fellowship sponsored fall rummage sale in the Friendship Center. Various gently used items including clothes, books, jewelry, and home decor were for sale. My favorite find was a Kitchen Aid Mixer stand mixer for $25. The members of this church were so sweet and welcoming. I was really able to find some great treasures while supporting this worthy organization and their community outreach.

Where faith happens and love abounds. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you…read moreare welcome at Church of the Palms. And they mean it. What an open, affirming and welcoming congregation where all people are welcomed and affirmed.

This church is located in the historic West Settlers district in Delray Beach. The church was…read morefounded in 1896 by pastor N. B. Williams making it one of the oldest black Baptist churches in the area. As the congregation grew a worship building that could seat 200 people was built. Unfortunately it was destroyed in the 1928 hurricane that devastated most of Palm Beach county. Through the hard work of the congregation a 400 seat worship building was constructed in 1929. Through the years improvements were made a land was purchased for a parking lot. Eighteen pastors have helmed the church since its inception. Current pastor Lenard C. Johnson has been serving the church since 1982. Under his leadership the sanctuary now has seating for 1,000 people. A 1. 2 million dollar 50,000 square foot addition on the south side of the church was added to serve as offices, a day care, senior center, and Christian school. This church is a very important part of this community. There is a display marking it's historical significance in B. F James and F. J. Bright Park on 5th Street. This historic church in a historic community anchors the past, serves the community of today, and lays the foundation for the future.

Awesome worship and praise service Wonderful church…read more We felt welcome and and accepted God richly bless them!

Amazing energy, a beautiful spirit with positive work in the community. I am a fairly new…read morefollower, but I intend to make it part of my life. The sermons are inspirational and educating

This is a great church! I've attended here for more than two years and I love the worship, solid…read moreBible-based teaching, and focus on community outreach.

I first began regularly attending and serving at SRC about 5 years ago and have wholeheartedly…read moreloved it from day one. Many of my best friendships have been built here (even ended up meeting my husband). Every Sunday, worship is great and the preaching is never "surface level." I am always both challenged and uplifted by pastors who love Jesus. Throughout the week, there is always (truly ALWAYS) something going on -- LifeGroups, youth groups, theology classes, marriage courses, and more. I love that there is also ministry happening here through Spanish River Counseling Center, School, and around the world through the amazing Church Planting network. Thankful to have been led to such a wonderful church that kept me anchored both throughout my college years and today!

http://lakeidacoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/about21.png…read more The 450-member congregation, affiliated with the national Church of Christ organization, is made up of members from throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties. Lake Ida Church of Christ built a new, 12,300-foot sanctuaryin 2002. The previous 9,400-square-foot building was converted into a fellowship hall and education center for church activities. Always a pleasure when we able to worship with the family of God that worships here.

Listening to the Word with love and joy is great! Pastors pour their hearts serving Christ and the…read morechurch. Christ Fellowship is home :)

I've been looking for a nice church fir a while and I definitely found it today. My next door…read moreneighbor invited us to join her today and I am glad she did. It's such a close together community church which is definitely what I was looking for. My partner enjoyed that there were a lot of other police officers whom attend this church as well. Even my next door neighbor who invited me to the church is married to a police officer. Definitely need to keep all our police officers in our prayers always. I definitely plan to make this my second home and join the many groups they have to offer such as a woman's group and a couples group. :)))) We get to volunteer our services to others who need it in God's name. Thank you for a wonderful service today. For safety people do sit far apart and we wore our mask, others wear it as well.