Great bands. Great pastors. Tremendous outreach. Great facility. Pastor Noel rocks!…read more You just need to try it and you'll love it too.

Have been going to this church since I was a little kid. And even went on my first mission trip…read morewith them rebuilding homes in Tijuana Mexico. This last Sunday was my first time back in years and it still the same comforting and safe place I remember. The kids programs are great and the pastors are always amazing. The music is awesome even though I miss the band that played a lot when I was younger. Highly recommend checking it out!

We've been attending IHM for about six years now, since we moved to Holt. We love our parish! It's…read morevery friendly and very diverse (well, for a Catholic church), and the priests, Father John and Father Mike, are wonderful. My husband and I were married here, and our son was baptized here. Our next baby (due in December) will be, as well. There's Mass every weekday, plus Saturday morning, and five weekend Masses (one on Saturday evening, four on Sunday, including a very convenient 6 p.m. one.). I would like to see more confession times -- there's only one hour on Saturdays -- but that seems to be the standard around here. (If you need weekday confession, St. John Student Parish in East Lansing has it after every weekday Mass.) I would characterize IHM as an orthodox (little "o") Catholic parish. There aren't hellfire-and-brimstone homilies or anything, but Father John and Father Mike definitely are faithful to the Magisterium and its teachings. The Creed is said as written, the eucharistic ministers don't tap the crumbs from the Host onto the floor (seriously, I know someone who saw that once at their parish!), etc. One thing we like a lot about IHM is that it's a very family-friendly parish. If you have a wiggly toddler or babbling baby, you won't stick out like a sore thumb. (I once took my son to St. John in East Lansing and felt awful every time he made a peep ... he was the only person there under 18, I think! No one was rude or anything, but I felt like we really stood out.) There's no cry room, per se, but the lobby is glassed in and has sound piped in, so if you need to sit out there, you can still see and hear what's going on in Mass. Oh, and there's also a perpetual adoration chapel next to the church, which is very nice.

My wife and I were married at IHM, our kids were baptized there, and we have been going there for…read morethe last 12 years. From the minute you walk in the door you feel welcomed whether you are a visitor or long time parishioner. As long as we are in the area there is no other place that we would rather be.

PCP was an awesome church to have near my dorm freshman year. The campus ministry helped me get…read morethrough some first year of college anxieties and the services were nice and inclusive of many faiths. I enjoyed that there were so many weekly events to attend, many of which served dinner, which is a huge plus as a student. There is also yoga, choir, classes, and trips to get involved with. It is a very welcoming community.

The Peoples Church is a multi-denominational church providing a wide array of educational and…read morespiritual programs for all age groups. Sunday worship is intergenerational with an outstanding music program supporting the inspirational messages from the pulpit.

I'm loved, belong, and have purpose. That's the motto at City Life. A place where all races, all…read moreages, all faces can come and call home. You feel welcomed when you walk in. From the greeters to the coffee. The message is always on point. I highly recommend this place.

This is the definition of what a church should be. It's literally the book of Acts lived out. From…read morethe theology, to the worship, to the leadership, City Life Lansing is a gospel-centered environment that pays reverence to the context of the Word of God, but also communicates it in a relevant way. A safe space to heal, discover your purpose, grow through discipleship, serve in ministries, and engage in authentic community.

I started going to Carriage hill about three years ago. The people are very kind and the…read moreenvironment is very honest and supportive. They teach the truth of the Bible in love and with a gentle heart.

So you know where I'm coming from...I visited Faith Church for the first time today. I'm sad to say…read morethat I had to walk out, I didn't feel comfortable with what was being preached on the platform. During the sermon when Pastor Jones was preaching, he related Satan as the 'bad guy' in the Bible & how he's a lot like The Joker & Darth Vader along with other villains. Then he shows clips of the movie: "Batman Begins" during his preaching. He read 3 scriptures in the 20 min. we stayed listening but he didn't interpret the scripture or explain much from The Bible or preaching from the word of God. He continued to talk about (his own thoughts) & different characters in movies along with relating it to our daily lives. I wanted to give the Pastor the benefit of the doubt & that's why we stayed as long as we did. I didn't want to walk out but I was very hurt & felt ashamed. It was appalling to me that they would show a movie that had nothing to do with Jesus or our God...& on the platform of the church that's in God's house! I learned more about Superheroes & Villians than anything else. I want to learn about scripture, understanding the word, & growing spiritually in my relationship with God & I don't feel I received that from this church. Maybe today was different from the Pastor's normal teachings, maybe he was trying something new, I'm not sure exactly but I wish this church the best of God's blessings.

I might be a tad biased, but I am drawn to how real this place is. We make a concerted effort here…read moreto allow people to "belong, before they believe." We have people here that are at all spots in their faith journeys - who feel welcome to explore Jesus wherever they are at. I also love how engaged we are in the community - we recognize that to truly love our neighbor, we have to be out in the community serving, than in our buildings. Come check us out!

We are Melkites visiting Michigan and came to Divine Liturgy at St. Joseph's. The Liturgy was…read morebeautiful and had a fair amount of Arabic, but there were transliterations alongside English translations so we could both sing along and understand. We were joined the community for a spectacular Mediterranean lunch and were joyfully welcomed. The parish is beautiful.

St. Joseph Church is a gorgeous Melkite, or Eastern rite, Catholic Church in Lansing…read more For those who aren't familiar with the Eastern rites, they're part of the Catholic Church, but they don't use the Latin liturgy like most churches. In the case of the Melkite church, which is part of the Byzantine rite, the liturgy is mostly in Arabic. Roman Catholics can meet their Sunday Mass obligation by attending a Melkite church, and can receive Communion there as well. We attended St. Joseph several times a couple of years ago after one of the priests at our regular parish (who's now not there) said something that ticked off my husband. I had happened to speak with a woman from St. Joseph shortly before this all happened and thought we would check it out, at least until my husband cooled down a bit :) The church itself is gorgeous, with a beautifully carved wooden altarpiece and painted icons. The congregation is primarily Arabic, as s the liturgy, as mentioned above. The priest and the parishioners were EXTREMELY friendly and welcoming. Everyone there couldn't have been more delightful. However, we were pretty much the only non-Arab people there, and felt rather self-conscious about how much we stood out. (I'm a quarter Palestinian, but I don't look it, and I don't speak Arabic.) Eventually, we went back to our regular parish ... though the liturgy seemed a little dull compared with the beautiful one at St. Joseph! That said, this is a gorgeous parish with very sweet people, and if you're ever curious about the Eastern rites, it's definitely worth checking out. (But be warned: Dress here is definitely a bit more formal than at most Roman Catholic churches.) And definitely don't miss their annual Mideastern Food Festival ... the food is to die for!

We have now attended both a wedding and a funeral at this church and both were lovely. Very warm…read moreand caring church family and an amazing organ too. Check it out if you are looking for a service with great liturgy!