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    Ecclesia Houston

    Ecclesia Houston

    4.2(42 reviews)
    5.3 mi•Sixth Ward

    Ok so I have 30+ years in worship ministry in a wide range of denominations, cultures, etc so I'm…read morecoming from an experienced place. I'll give pros and cons. Pros: - great looking building - love the coffee shop setup - alot of families and kids - love the sanctuary setup - the living room family areas in the sanctuary - seem to be involved in missions - pastor seemed very knowledged in the word - looks like they serve nearby shelter, and some unhoused. - looks like they are busy with activities. Cons: - no welcoming greeter when I entered. Felt really cold and distant. People greeted those they knew. - worship felt like i was sitting at a coffee bar listening to live music. People stood because what they were taught but no real engagement but from a few faithful. The sound could be a bit more clearer for the singers. - wanna present as a cool church, but it felt more like a neighborhood social club with middle class to wealthy families. Not mad at all the families, that's just what I saw. (To be fair the neighborhood is mostly middle class to wealthy, so that's expected. ) It seem to be a great church especially for families to get involved throughout the week, but the worship service itself is a no for me. It seem kinda surface level with no real engagement. I would need a great balance of meaningful worship/ word and the community which I think they have a great grasp on the community part.

    So I'm a big coffee lover and make it a point to check out as many coffee spots as I can. This one…read morepopped up on my radar -- turns out it's part of a church called Ecclesia. The space was quiet, not many people around, which I figured might be a plus... until I saw the prices. I paid close to $8 for a single croissant. And it wasn't even house-made -- tasted more like something from Costco. Honestly, I've been to plenty of cafés in California (where rent is sky-high), and I've never seen a croissant priced that high. In Houston? Come on. The whole experience gave me pause. It felt less like a community space and more like a money-making setup. It reminded me of the scripture where Jesus flips the tables of the money changers -- not exactly the vibe you want from a church café. I don't know who's running things behind the scenes, but if the goal is ministry, this pricing structure sends the wrong message. If I were church-shopping, this would be a red flag for me. Been there, done that with places that preach sacrifice while leadership lives large. It's disappointing. As for the croissant? Mid. Definitely not worth the hype -- or the price.

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    Unity of Houston - Holiday concert on December 5, 2025.

    Unity of Houston

    4.7(25 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    People often ask why I go to church every Sunday. "Are you devoting time to God?" No, I'm devoted…read moreto the spiritual purpose of the human being. Because I'm Devine and I refuel my spiritual battery with my fellow spiritual brothers and sisters at Unity Church. It's my pleasure to be one of the contributing members of this community. I started coming in August 2023 and immediately fall in love with Unity of Houston. The ministry offers many meaningful events and classes. I attended the Journey Through Grief, which facilitated by Rev. Mindy Lawrence Curtiss. It was a 6-week course to help me to properly handle grieving of my late husband. From there I met a few friends that led me to my spiritual journey. Since 2024, I got involved with the Fun with Friends activities. That is a unique opportunity for you to participate in a variety of fun gatherings where you get to meet people from our community, make new friends, have fun, create a strong experience of belonging and community, and generate funds for Unity of Houston as people bid in an online auction for spots at the events. I hosted 2 events in 2024: Tea Talk with Lou Can Cook and Vietnamese Spring Roll Class to raise a little over $500 for the church. And in 2025, I repeated the best seller and introduced 2 others: Vietnamese Spring Roll Class, Feng Shui Intro Class and a Chinatown Crawl event, which helped generating over $1500. In additional to events, I volunteer with the AV Media team. You can find me at the church handling camera operation for the live-stream audience or being a screen operator for the in-person audience. Not at the same time, of course. Life with Unity of Houston is always evolving. Because I love this community!!

    Awesome place to be for truth and inspiration from music to message to love and blessings shared…read morewith family of brothers and sisters. And, it's more than Sunday - activities, classes, and groups for connection - even opportunities for service to the community. I just recently landed here but really feel welcomed, it seems everybody does...it personifies love. I'm happy to highly recommend - it feels like home!

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