Although we aren't regular members, the love of this congregation shines in our community. Their…read morecompassion and Christian devotion is more than admirable. I look forward to attending along side these wonderful people when my professional schedule allows in the future... For now, I look forward to the loving wave and smile as I head out to work every Sunday morning. I'm not sure who that young man is, but he has been a light in my life more than he will ever know. Their pastoral staff is beyond amazing. When my fiancé and I lost our home in a fire a bit over a year ago, we found out that one of the pastors happens to be a neighbor who came running through the woods before the fire department arrived and immediately asked if we would like to share a moment with the Lord. He will also never know that I still thank God for him and his shared faith with us that cold and terrifying night. Be proud of your congregation folks, you all are models to more of us than you realize!

Wonderful church! Amazing staff! Incredible worship! Relevant preaching! Great programming for…read moreall ages! Top notch youth sports ministry!

Love our church family! Pastor Larry is a wonderful leader and teacher. Hot Dog!read more

Very welcoming congregation. Feels so peaceful inside. The music is great. Come join us.read more

The music and the service are almost unmatched for their beauty. A large proportion -- probably a…read moremajority -- of the choir is affiliated with the Jacobs School of Music, so you will hear world-class, CD-quality music every single Sunday. Trinity has a REAL commitment to serving the poor, the homeless and the disadvantaged community of Bloomington. On the flip side: unfortunately, Trinity has cliques. Both my partner and I have observed Trinity can be a rather chilly church. He got tired of being ignored; and after I had played with Trinity's bell choir for eight months (and even composed music for them), and then left the group because I finally got a job in Indianapolis and could no longer attend rehearsals -- I received not so much as a peep back from members of the group in my farewell email to the choir. My partner and I are both Episcopalians, and we both like Episcopal worship: so we started saying Morning Prayer in our home on Sunday mornings as our worship and we invited our neighbors to join us.

Beautiful church, good priest, friendly members. I always come when I visit my aunt!read more

Emmanuel Church is a multi-site church, which is one church in multiple locations. Although my home…read morecampus is in Greenwood, we visited the Franklin campus on opening weekend and got to experience the incredible things happening there. It's a little off the beaten path, but once you get there you'll have a great experience. The children's ministry is fantastic, with age-specific rooms that take up at least half the building. Make sure to check in your child (talk to the friendly folks at the desk if you're a first time visitor) and keep your tag for security, they will NOT let you back there without a child to pick up! Services begin with celebrations and announcements, followed by worship with a live band, and then a message - typically a live video feed from Pastor Danny Anderson at the Greenwood campus. You may be like I was and feel hesitant by having a "video pastor" - but I can tell you that he's just as engaging on the screen as he is in person, and you'll be blessed by what he has to say no matter where you are. I thought it would be uncomfortable, but I actually felt right at home. This church has been such a blessing in my life, and we love the Franklin campus. The drive is a bit too much for us to do regularly and we're still attending Greenwood regularly, but if we're ever in the area on Sunday morning again we wouldn't hesitate to jump in.

I attended this church for a few months. I will always be grateful for what the pastor did for me…read moreduring a very difficult time in my life. However, as time went on, it became apparent that the senior pastor of the church cannot keep her personal political viewpoint out of her sermons. I find this to be very unprofessional, as well as, just disappointing on a personal level. I realized that First United Church was not a good fit for me , and that I now will have to find another church in Bloomington to attend services. The pastor is very biased and partisan in her political beliefs.

I have attended this church at the holidays and summer breaks for years when visiting Bloomington…read moreIN. They are open and affirming, progressive and everything I love in a socially justice minded-church. The lead pastor Dr Rev Jack Skiles is talented, but doesn't take himself too seriously which I think is an underrated gift in ministry. The Congregation has a nice mix of age, culture, political opinions, & ethnicities. They bring Community involved to a whole new level because I see them setting high standards for radical Christian hospitality in many areas. Their choir and music is a bit old-fashioned but beautiful no less. Don't expect any projectors or praise music but the hymns and the talent in the choir are wonderful. If you are moderate or left of center, I highly recommend this church! Their strong civil rights history can be read online at their website. They have many members with American Baptist or you UCC identities. Peace be with you as you look for a great church!