I visited the Word Church, a predominately black church, for the first time in December 2023 with…read moretwo new friends, Abigail and Owami. I had a great experience so I wouldn't mind visiting again but I already currently go to another church. I believe we arrived for a 11am or 11:30am service. As we walked in, plenty of church volunteers or staff members greeted us. There were greeters in the sanctuary as well guiding people to seats. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. CHURCH TIME -- Praise and worship had already begun when we entered. It lasted for approximately 25-30 mins and it was a fun time. The music was upbeat and a choir sang along too. After workship time, the head pastor delivered a message. Since I am writing this message in June 2024, I can't remember what the message was about but I remember him mentioning some points about using discernment when finding a potential partner (husband or wife). He was enthusiastic and stern in his message. There were lots of laughing in church and everyone, including myself, was happy while in church. Service ended with a prayer and then we were all dismissed. After service, my new acquaintance, Abby, who attends this church, showed us around the building. There is a meeting or activity room upstairs and downstairs, in the main lobby, there is a small bookstore. If you are looking to join a new church (membership) or just visit then stop on by to the Word Church to see if it's for you. You will leave having learned something. I had a great time. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 45/150 total reviews in 2024 - 695 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 25 June 2024

I love The Word Church! I have been following the ministry for close to 20 years. If you want to…read morehear the true and authentic Word of God preached like never before, consider listening to the live sermons, visiting, then joining.

My boyfriend and I's first visit was today May 21st. Since I recently just moved back to Cleveland…read morea week ago (after living in NY for the past 4 years), I've been on the search for a new church home. My first impression of this church came from its social media page and website. I can appreciate being able to learn what the church's beliefs and values are before visiting so that I can have an idea of what to expect. Also, just being able to see what service times they offer is helpful. Our actual visit was today and I can see why New Community Bible Fellowship has such a good member turn out (even on a rainy day like today). The praise and worship team was awesome and Pastor Kevin James' sermon was applicable to every generation and most importantly BIBLE-based! With that being said, I was slightly disappointed about the lack of greeting they offer for first time visitors and lack of fellowship after service. The parking team was helpful in directing us to a spot but once we entered the back entrance of the church, that's where all direction stopped. We were able to "guess" our way to the main sanctuary fortunately. I could have easily asked where to go but I can sometimes be shy when I'm in a new place. Overall, I would definitely come back to visit since the message from the Pastor was amazing and I love that they offer so many different types of small groups throughout the week and various opportunities to serve! Thanks for having us NCBF!

Today was my first time attending and let me just say what an awesome church. The only frustration…read morewas the parking, I'm not from the area so I was a bit clueless but nonetheless found my way. There were workers as soon as you walk in greeting you. As soon as I said I was new they had taken me into their arms like family and made me feel at home. WORSHIP WAS AWESOME ! Today was a bit different of a service but definitely powerful ! Loved the message the pastor carried out, I will be attending again ! Services are 9am 11am and 1pm. Their website is great also!

Momentum Christian Church is a church for people who don't like church. Sunday mornings consist…read moreof a variety of great music from all genres. The sermons cover relevant topics and the creative arts are valued (paintings, videos, etc.). They take God seriously, but not themselves. The church has small groups that meet throughout the week and the people are friendly. The crowd is diverse in age, race, socioeconomic status, and personality. You can show up in jeans and a t-shirt, scrubs, or a suit and still fit in. The church's goal is to help you move forward spiritually. If you want your life to change for the better, this is the place for you!

This is an awesome community. All are invited. I love this church because it is welcoming, open…read moreand affirming. Whether you are Atheist, Wicca, Christian, Jew, Agnostic, Muslim, Hindu, Zorastrian, etc, you are invited to attend and share your views. Gay, Bi, or Straight, this is a community that lives and believes in justice for all. All races attend. Black, German, Scot, Chinese, Korean, Brazilian, Indian, Thai, etc, etc, etc. This is what you've been looking for. During the week the building is open to all sorts of activities from computer camps, driving schools, yoga, dance. And on Sunday morning their are youth programs, day care, and I really enjoy the Community-Program speakers from before Sunday Service.

This church is fantastic and welcomes EVERYONE. LGBT friendly. Congregation is largely intelligent…read more Reverend Bud is just all kinds of awesome. I'm an agnostic, and I enjoy this place. ;) Also, they have a very talented theatre group and the church offerings go to charity. :)

I had a terrible experience with Fr. Tom Fanta, who is the priest of this Church. Initially, he…read moreseemed like a very nice guy. When I first moved to the area I found out about St. Dominic's and asked for a private appointment with Fr. Tom. I explained to him that I have a gastrointestinal condition that makes it difficult for me to sit through a mass, but that I wanted to receive the Eucharist, and asked if he would be able to give it to me at his office on a bi-weekly basis because I believe receiving the Eucharist is very important, and he agreed. I've investigated and practiced many religions and faith traditions in my life. A little bit after this initial meeting, I felt drawn to Hinduism, a faith tradition I've practiced in the past, specifically Gaudiya-Vaishnavism. After a time, I felt called home to Catholicism, and wanted to talk to Fr. Tom about my conflicting beliefs, so that I could work them out in my head and receive guidance from him about how to unify my thoughts and theological understanding of god to focus on the Trinity. As someone who is autistic, my mind goes from thing, to thing, to thing, and I was hoping he could help me come back to Christ in a strong and positive way, instead of continuing to stray. After explaining how I personally view the Trinity - which is a bit unconventional - I was hoping he could reorient my brain toward the correct view. Instead he gave me a borderline disgusted look and said, "I'm not a Hindu priest. It's not my job to sit here and philosophize with you," and I was in complete and total shock. I have never in my entire life had a priest speak to me that way, or look at me, a seeker, with such disdain. He then told me I had to go to three in-person Masses - which I'm not able to do very often because of my condition - and told me to call three people and do nothing but listen to how they are doing, and what is going on in their life, without talking about myself. That's insane to me because if he knew me in real life he'd know that's exactly what I do nearly every day. I live in a group home and most of my days are spent talking on the phone with friends, asking about their lives, and helping them with whatever issues they may have that I feel qualified to assist with. I wrote him an e-mail following this encounter expressing my hurt in a polite way, and he never responded. I decided to call the Archdiocese and file a formal complaint. I believe that the priest I spoke to was named Fr. John, but I can't remember. He told me he would look into it, and got back to me a few weeks later and said Fr. Tom Fanta stated he did not feel the need to respond to the e-mail, and furthermore, Fr. Tom said he had seen me out at Van Aiken with friends several times, so clearly if I'm able to go out to Van Aiken and hang out, I am not as impaired and unable to go to Mass as I said. Again, I was shocked. This was an outright, boldfaced lie. I don't ever go to Van Aiken. I loathe crowds and shopping centers. I don't even have any in-person friends to go to Van Aiken with if I wanted to! All my friends are virtual, I'm a very reclusive person. Fr. Tom may have seen someone who looks similar to me at Van Aiken, and mistook them for me, or he was literally lying through his teeth to justify not giving me private communion, when I could easily have my gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic write an official doctors note confirming my medical claim. Fr. Tom was either mistaken, or blatantly lied. I have no clue. This man is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Is he charismatic? Can he deliver a good homily? Absolutely - I've been to their Mass on one of my "good days" regarding the GI stuff and seen him speak. Then again, Satan is also charismatic and eloquent, so I'd be curious to see what Fr. Tom Fanta is like in his private life, or what skeletons may be in his closet if he feels the need to degrade someone coming to him for guidance, proceed to ignore an e-mail expressing hurt from someone who wanted to be a part of his flock, and then go on to blatantly, disgustingly lie about seeing me in a shopping district that I've only been to once many years ago. My whole experience with Fr. Tom wounded me deeply and I still think about it sometimes. I wish him well, but I wish that he be well far, far away from me, because in no way did he act in a Christlike way with me. It was one of the biggest rejections I've experienced in the past decade.

I enjoy this church. The priest always speaks a good word. It's the megachurch of catholic…read morechurches with dozens of services throughout the week to accomodate all the members. If you like big churches, you will enjoy it. The people are nice, just too big for me. Lotsa kids too. Great for new families.

The rector is Dutch and touches on current events in his sermons. The choir is great,…read moretranscendent. The fellowship room is cozy and serene.

From the owner: Christ Church is a congregation of the Episcopal Church and part of the Anglican Communion. We are…read morea congregation where all are welcome at Christ's table -- without exception!

A great and positive environment, fantastic for all ages. They have child care so that you can…read moreworship while your children are taken care of or at gospel adventure. A great area with good restaurants and things to do before or after church. A really strong core group with talented musicians that elevate the experience.

We were in town for our grandsons ice hockey game. Found this church that was close by…read more Everyone was exceptionally friendly. Great sermon and loved the music. Glad we came and will definitely be back if we are in town.