This is a very warm and welcoming church. After we moved here, the community in this church was the…read morefirst to befriend my family and I. Solid scriptural teaching and a wonderful youth program. Nice place. The 5 pm service is helpful (with dinner after if you want to fellowship!).

Wonderfully warm church, very welcoming. Great youth and kids programs. Nothing but good things to…read moresay, we just joined.

Yes I recommend that anyone needing a traditional venue that u check into this place. Very mission…read morelike and wonderful staff

I'm not religious but I am a student at SMC and the chapel is beautiful, as well as the rest of…read morecampus. It's a good opportunity for photos, especially for parties and weddings!

I visited Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church to watch my friend perform in the Diablo Women's…read moreChorale holiday concert. I really enjoyed the concert, but since this is a venue review rather than a performance or church service review, I'll focus on the space itself. The church has a huge parking lot, which is great, but it was a bit hard to see at night. Inside, there is plenty of seating, so finding a spot wasn't an issue. One downside is that all the seating is flat. If you're attending a concert, I'd highly recommend sitting as close to the front as possible for a better view. I sat in an aisle seat and tried recording a video a few times, but even then, I could barely see past the person's head in front of me. Overall, it's a spacious venue with good parking, but for performances, the flat seating can make visibility challenging.

LOPC is the best church I have ever attended with a wonderful focus on giving to the community and…read moretaking care of those who are in need. The church community does this in so many ways, by housing the homeless, "love does" weekends where teams come together to build houses, work in food banks, and support so many organizations dedicated to helping make the world a better place.

I really liked the layout. Lots of people but very spread out…read more Music is amazing. Vocalist is so talented! The mass was very long.

Fr Paul Coleman is an amazing Priest & Parochial Administrator. Very personable, spiritual and…read moredelivers great sermons. The parishoners are very friendly and welcoming. I cannot recommend the parish of St Monica's enough. It is truly a blessing to have both St Monica's Catholic Church and Fr Paul Coleman as a part of our wonderful community.

I can't say enough great things about New Life Church. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted…read morewith genuine warmth and a sense of community that's hard to find. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, whether you've been going to church your whole life or you're just checking it out for the first time. The teaching is engaging, practical, and rooted in truth--you can tell there's a real desire to help people grow in their faith and apply it to everyday life. The worship is uplifting and creates a meaningful space to connect with God. One of the things that stands out most is how intentional the church is about relationships. There are great opportunities to get connected, and it truly feels like a place where people care about each other beyond just Sunday mornings. If you're looking for a church that is authentic, encouraging, and focused on helping people take their next step, New Life Church is an amazing place to be. Highly recommend!

Amazing place to worship. Members of this church are all friendly and welcoming!! Doug and Crystal…read moreare two awesome pastor along with all the other pastors there. Great band and singers as well

I can't say enough about how special it was to get married at Santa Maria. The church is beautiful…read moreand the views of the hills made for stunning scenery and picturesque photos. The church staff was amazing - Tony, Jules, and Nancy helped make our special day go off without a hitch. You think it's hard to coordinate the timing of 250 people? These guys make it look easy. Oh yeah and the whole ceremony was topped off by Tony's unbelievable voice singing to the backdrop of the church organ. Think Sound of Music here. Looking to get married in the East Bay? This church is about as magical as gets.

Im reviewing for a wedding that took place here, hopefully this is the right place to leave it!…read more Beautiful church, really just a fantastic place to get married. I was fortunate enough to be in the wedding and have to give a quick shoutout to the coordinator Nancy, help keep a nervous groom calm and kept us on track. Thank you for that!

Today was me and my daughter's first time here. I am so happy to have found OTC! I felt so welcomed…read moreby the wonderful community they have here and the presence of God. It is everything I've ever looked for in a church, and I can't wait to come back next week and start getting more involved!

God had changed my life a number of years ago and lead me to seek a stronger relationship with Him…read morethrough studying His Word and seeking community and fellowship. Due to my past experience with church, I was extremely careful about which church I would be exploring. Reluctant even, finding any little reason not to join. After playing with our kids at Civic Park one afternoon, I literally saw the "signs". There were 3-4 Open Table Church signs setup at Civic Park providing enough information to pique my interest. Even then, I was hesitant to jump in immediately and wanted to research the church online before just walking in. The church was in its infancy, no over the top productions, a simple church that was there to put God first, to fellowship with other believers, and to study the Word. The church is open to those who are both new to exploring a relationship with Jesus and to those who want to continue to develop a stronger relationship with Jesus. The entire church plan and vision was laid out in front of me and I couldn't find any reason not to explore it further. My first day, I was welcomed with open arms by Ann Cooley. Pastor Wayne introduced himself to me and was interested in hearing more about my history and my interest in exploring Open Table Church. I was moved by the worship music lead by the awesome Wes Cooley, I was fascinated by Wayne's delivery of the message, and I fell in love with the OTC Community. God was telling me that this was the place for me to be. This was my new home where I can continue to develop my relationship with Him. It was also the perfect church to introduce to my wife and our kids who had little to no relationship with God and no history with a church. We have each found a home at OTC and it is now a part of our family.

I visited Holy Shepherd one time (I don't live in the area) and I am a fan. The church has some…read morevibrant ministries, a preschool, host an adult day care. The worship is liturgical in style and easy to follow and participate in.

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We have recently attended several times in our search for a new church 'home'. We had hoped that…read moresince WCPC had left PCUSA that politics also would have been left behind. Unfortunately that's not the case. A recent service showed that the pastor is using his pulpit to express his rather one sided political views. Thus both the lead pastor and associate pastors decided to focus, not on biblical teachings, but their own somewhat uniformed worldly views. It would be best to remember that Jesus refused to get into politics. He disappointed those who wanted him to lead a "revolution" against the ruling power: Rome. This church seems not to follow Jesus' example. It is eager to follow popular worldly trends rather than the Bible. Unfortunate given that they have nice facilities and location. But this type of world driven unbiblical claptrap is why "mainstream" Christian churches are losing members while Bible based ones are growing.

I visited Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church for a Diablo Symphony Holiday Concert. Overall, it was a…read morefine experience. The church has a pretty large parking lot, but parking can still get competitive, especially for popular events. Inside, there are plenty of seats, and the stage is slightly elevated, so I was able to see most of the performance without any issues. However, there was a part with puppets that was a bit harder to see, even though I was sitting close to the front. Some heads were blocking the view, but technically, you could move to get a better spot. There's also balcony seating, which might offer a different perspective. If you're attending a performance here, it's a decent venue with good seating options, but you may need to adjust your spot for the best view.