Historical must stop location! The architecture is cool, but nothing spectacular. What makes this…read moreplace special is its impact in the American Revolution as it was large enough for meetings that planned and informed those involved with the Revolution. Take in the history, take in the craftsmanship and take in some of the Spirit!

I've attended this church for many years and I'm sad to say that the leadership has gone very much…read moredownhill. They once were a place that embraced women in ministry, but the present leadership has marginalized the voice of women leaders. When the Senior Minister was called out on it, he responded during one of his sermons, "The rules for diversity are different in a corporation from that in a church. I'm not going to go out of my way to create candidate pools that include women and I'm not going to hire someone just because they're a woman." Worse than that, our church did have a democratic structure that embraced the voice of the congregation. Now, the present leadership has often delayed or even ignored the congregation's requests for meetings to review decisions of the church, the Elder Board ignores congregant emails, and the Senior Minister has harnessed control of every committee so there are no "checks and balances" to his power. In a church born only 30 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it's sad to see the attack on the democratic structure of the church. Not a good time to make this your church home, but if you want to stop by to listen to a pretty choir and see the inside of a historical building then pay it a visit.

they used to be a good church. they are not anymore. They claim to be American Baptist but they are…read morenot. they are southern Baptist and have fallen in their ministry. a lot of politics now. too bad. I found the Lord there in the 70s. I have not found Him there recently

If you're looking for a church that faithfully teaches the Bible week in and out, this is a great…read morespot.

I have been exploring churches in the greater Boston area for a while and came across Renewal. The…read morelocation of Renewal Church is a bit tricky with services taking place in an AMC theater on an upper level. Worship music was lovely, but overall the experience felt short and by the time I settled in, it was over. The sermon was a prerecorded video too which was a bummer especially for my first time. I signed up for their communications, which was nice in the beginning, but quickly felt spammy. I'm sure the community is lovely! I just don't think this place is for me.

Renewal made me feel welcome from the first day I visited, which was my favorite thing about this…read morechurch. The greeters took some time to talk to me, and they have a hospitality area with coffee and tea. I sometimes feel lost when visiting a church, so the fact that people took some time out to talk to me was very nice. The teaching is also very easy to follow, and breaks down the Bible in a way that I'm able to learn and also apply it, which I feel is important. I'd definitely recommend this church to anyone!

Really great place beautiful architecture and the interview is only $5 I'm always supportive of…read moresomething that's cheap and informative like that definitely a must do

Beautiful and historic old church with good tours when there isn't a service. I highly recommend…read morehearing some church music if you can time it. In 1713, this church became the first in what would become the USA to have a church organ. Well worth the small donation.

In mid-November 2025, I visited Trinity Church during a conference as it was only a 10 minute walk…read morefrom the hotel. This Episcopalian church is an American architectural gem and National Historical Landmark. You have to pay a $10 entrance fee to view the interior, but it's worth the expense if you enjoy history, art, or architecture. Alternatively, you can skip the interior and visit the Boston Public Library instead (which has no admission fee). Completed in 1877, Trinity Church is an architectural masterpiece of Henry Richardson who pioneered the "Richardsonian Romanesque" style of clay tile roofs, colorful interiors, and stone-faced exteriors with arches. You can see examples of this building design in Minneapolis, Detroit, Chicago, and Albany, NY. The interior has magnificent stained glass windows and a unique colorful design. One interesting fact from the Self-Guided tour booklet is that Boston's Back Bay was originally a tidal mud flat. So the heavy stone of Trinity Church rests on 4,500 wooden piles, which were pounded through 30 feet of gravel fill, silt, and clay.

Trinity Church is stunningly beautiful on the outside and even more so on the interior. But more…read moreimportant, the clergy and congregants were kind and accepting of these visitors. When last in Boston, there were renovations being done to the interior. There were no tours or services at the time, but there were windows made available to look in and get a glimpse. I promised myself that when I returned to Boston, that I would visit the Church for a service. The service was beautiful and it was completely packed. I am afraid that during the service, I could not help but take in every detail of the interior. Of course, I didn't feel like I should take any photos at that time (my next visit). Take some time to visit this physical testimony built to God when you are in Boston.

Attended a beautiful Mass here during Boston Marathon weekend! The atmosphere was warm, welcoming,…read moreand fairly intimate. This church also happens to be within walking distance of several great bakeries in the North End which was a huge plus. Definitely plan to attend Mass here the next time we're in Boston!

Feeling a little unsettled these days due to alot of things.. I stopped by here with my Dad late…read morelast night and we were awed by the beauty of this building. We hope to attend a mass here one day and noted the bulletins about their young adults groups and mass in Italian. Life is quite long and yet also quite short and standing inside this church, time didn't seem to move much at all. The attention to detail in every nook and cranny was stunning. It was difficult to take it all in and yet I so badly wanted to. I've never come across a church open so late but thank you for being open & I look forward to coming back during St. Anthony's festival later this month! I absolutely intend to stop in again (if you are open)!

Went with my husband for the first time today. We're from Boston but just moved back from Florida…read morethis weekend. This is the first church we've tried out in the area and we were blown away. Genuine, inviting and so HOLY. The Holy Spirit was so evident there, it was beautiful. They had a guest speaker (can't remember her name she had a cute blonde bob) but she was incredible. The pastor and his wife started the service off by saying declarations in the name of Jesus. It was powerful. So happy to be at a church that isn't afraid to be bold for the Lord. The sermon recited so much scripture!!!! No prosperity gospel!! This is church!! Definitely my type of place. Thank you, Hillsong for opening a location in Boston!! And for the reviews that talk about parking being an issue- big deal. Park in the garage and pay $25- the Lord will give you 10 fold.

This has been my home for the last year and it has been a blessing to be apart of what God is doing…read morein the heart of city. The team across the board is so welcoming and make people feel appreciated just for being at church. Can't wait to see what God does through this community.

I love going to sunday mass it's always so welcoming..the location is 5 stars so convenientread more

Great music, fantastic food pantry ministry, wholesome friars, cenacle on the first Saturday of the…read moremonth

This church stands as a reminder of another era in Boston and ultimately of a sad story. The sad…read morestory part is what happened to the West End of Boston where this church is located. Back in 1862 when this church was built the West End of Boston was not unlike the North End or Beacon Hill, both of which stand virtually unchanged now. Like those two areas, the West End was a dynamic and thriving community filled with 4 and 5-story brick buildings which were homes to thousands of families. It was a real neighborhood representing a variety of cultures, including a fairly large Italian population. During the 1950s, 46 acres of the West End were entirely leveled. 3,000 units of housing were destroyed (all those brick buildings), which forced approximately 10,000 people to leave the only homes in America they had known. This was done under the auspices of "Urban Renewal". Many wealthy Bostonians had considered the West End to be filled with "slums" and lobbied for its demise but it was not a slum. The West End was a working class neighborhood. It's destruction was wanton and reckless with little care for the people living there who had little to no political clout. What was erected in place of those low-rise brick buildings were a series of ugly, uninspired and entirely soul-less high-rise apartment buildings. Community, connection and neighbors knowing neighbors, relationships forged over decades, were simply gone by 1960. Somehow this church managed to stay put. It was one of the central features, along with a local synagogue of spiritual life for that now displaced West End community. I'm happy that this church is still standing and didn't get lost in the destruction of the rest of the real neighborhood. It's a lovely building with an inside design that reminds me of the church I grew up attending with an old-fashioned homey feel to it. It's a peaceful place with beautiful stained glass, lovely art work and gilded touches. It's hard not to sit in a pew and feel a sense of calm come over you which to me is a welcome feeling. I have often reminisced while sitting in there about what these church walls have witnessed over the years. I can imagine this church as a spiritual home for many of those early immigrants who settled in the area and where baptisms, weddings and funerals were regular occurrences. While the West End remains a busy area, it's heart is lost. That this church still stands of course is a good thing but to me it exudes a somewhat sad beauty of another era. The immigrant story of the West End has been largely erased and it's not been replaced with anything particularly special. This church is special though and worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood. Read up on the West End though before you come and so you can imagine what a tragedy this history really is. http://004e136.netsolhost.com/images/4WestEnd.pdf .

Moved here recently. Reached out to give and get help. Fr is one of the good ones, but has not…read morefulfilled his offer of help or took me up on mine. I am not sure what is happening in the background, however I need to find a community especially in these crazy times. I will be moving on.

Breathtaking! The crucifix is a beautiful portrayal of the historical Jesus (as an indigenous…read moreIsraeli). All recited components of the Mass are clearly displayed in light at the front of the altar -- helpful to worshippers who may not have fully memorized the Mass. Beautiful music plays a key role in the service and the sermons are insightful and educational. The overall atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

I'm a lifelong Catholic, baptized at 4 days old. After the revelations of the sex abuse and coverup…read moreby church leaders, I was disgusted and stopped going to Mass. I have no interest in going to Mass at a Boston Archdiocesan church. My husband and I tried The Paulist Center, which is run by the Paulist Fathers and not the Archdiocese, about fifteen years ago. We found The Paulist Center to be a vibrant, welcoming community that has a strong focus on social justice, LGBTQ+ issues, and elevating the role of women in the church. If you're a Catholic who hasn't been to church in a while and you miss it, try The Paulist Center. Members come from all over Greater Boston. It's worth the drive or T ride into town.