Bonsoir Mesdames et Messieurs du monde de google,…read more je salue le monde entier qui est à la recherche d'une maison chrétienne solide église et est en train de lire ceci. Je salue tous dans le nom précieux, digne, chaleureux, sincère, d'amour, de soin et merveilleux de notre Seigneur et Sauveur Jésus-Christ. Donc, voici mon honnête sincère, sincère, chaleureuse et franchement honnête critique de Christian français. Cette église communautaire de mon expérience formelle de six mois est assez intéressante, contradictoire, froide, arrogante, orientée vers les affaires, se sent bien et manque de structure solide au sein du leadership. Permettez-moi d'expliquer au monde avec beaucoup de détails et laissez le monde décider s'ils veulent le prendre ou le laisser et de ce qui se passe là de l'intérieur, surtout avec le fait que je suis un peu dans une extension compliquée. Alors, permettez-moi de commencer par les positifs de cette église et c'est le message évangélique traditionnel du pasteur qui est solide et les groupes de vie sont surtout incroyables du ministère des hommes au ministère des célibataires plus âgés alors que je suis jeune homme célibataire. Cependant, il y a de petits problèmes avec l'église que je n'aime pas et avec qui je suis d'accord, tels que les gens étant très nosy et deux gentillesse face, jamais mains avec le bénévolat et manque de structure dans ce que, très froid et grossier dans leur approche des gens avec qui ils sont en désaccord et socialement maladroit intellectuel introverti. Ils sont pour la plupart de bons chrétiens jusqu'à ce que vous deveniez membre et essayez de faire du bénévolat et si vous leur apportez des idées créatives, ils vous écouteront attentivement mais froidement vous rejetteront dans leur ensemble et puis pire encore, comme une insulte pour vous racontera des histoires sur vous à d'autres derrière votre dos. Imaginez ça, wow ? Impossible, mais c'est comme ça que je me suis senti avec le leadership et en désaccord. Ironiquement, ils essaient de devenir modernes et de se débarrasser complètement des hymnes ou de se fondre dans une fusion bizarre qui ignore complètement le but des hymnes tous ensemble. Ils oublient l'âge de leur église et les nouvelles éclairent car elle a cinquante ans. Ça va seulement vieillir et jamais plus jeune. De plus, la politique de l'église est toujours au sujet du prochain grand projet et de la façon dont nous pouvons l'accomplir. Malheureusement, cette église m'a montré une photo de moi dans le miroir et je me suis sentie plus comme une Église sociale parce que tout le monde parle autour de la zone de café et des tonnes de groupes bibliques sociaux pendant la semaine. Tant de contradictions dans cette église, mais je manquerai quelques-unes des solides connexions que j'ai faites à cette église. Je crains que cette église essaie de devenir la prochaine grande église qu'elle n'a pas besoin de devenir et d'être comme le reste d'entre elles. En outre, leurs vues calvinistes réformées sont cool jusqu'à ce que le petit drame et l'épaule froide qui est venu du chef de culte dont le nom est Mme Monica Blecher, le conseil d'administration dans lequel il y a beaucoup, M. Tibetts, Mme Lisa et le gars de communication nommé M. Greg T. Ironiquement, alors que j'étais un peu malheureux avec l'église jusqu'au petit drame fou de toute l'équipe de direction. Ironiquement, le pasteur qui aime le jardinage et les anciens hymnes traditionnels de l'Évangile me lignent en quelque sorte une graine qui, je pense, venait du Seigneur, pour retourner à mon ancienne église de campagne dans l'ouest de la Virginie pour servir et grandir avec les gens là-bas jusqu'à ce que Christ m'appelle à la maison pour être avec lui pour toujours. C'est avec un monde de cœur lourd que je dis être prudent ce que vous voulez et faites attention à ce que vous appelez votre église maison car malheureusement, c'était presque mon église maison jusqu'à ce que tout cela soit tombé. Je crains que cette église ne marche assez étroitement vers l'église baptiste Cherydale, l'église biblique Immanuel et l'église biblique mccléenne qu'elle est un peu différente mais pas beaucoup. Aussi, une dernière chose si je voulais reccomer cette église au monde. Je dirais que c'est un sac mixte car je suis membre et je peux toujours assister de mon choix, ce qui est unique contrairement aux autres que j'ai été aussi. Cependant, le mauvais accueil froid et le manque de structure et la gestion de mauvaise communication forte de la direction qui m'ont forcé à aller de l'avant et regarder ailleurs tout en affaiblissant le monde de mon honnête honnête Chrétien français revue de cette église en effet. C'est triste de dire que cette direction de l'église m'a échoué, et il en est de même pour beaucoup d'autres dans de nombreuses églises similaires à celle-ci. Ils n'ont pas vu ma vision chrétienne future et mes forces dans le Seigneur avec mes faiblesses et me prennent comme je suis et l'utilisent

Love this church! Very welcoming, amazing band, friendly staff and always a wonderful sermon. They…read morereally help special needs kiddos too :-)

I love Fairfax Church! I'm 29 years old and I have been going here since high school wow ! On and…read moreoff of course before I returned to God full time :) after graduating high school I spent most of my years away from God and Religion. About three years ago I decided to give my life back to God and I was trying different churches out but something always pulled me back here because it felt like home. Now years later I have made this my home church, gotten baptized and also committed my three children to Christ. Such a great community.

I wasn't a big fan of Grease (the movie), but I do appreciate the gang warfare portrayed in ballet…read moremoves by groups of slick-haired men. Reviewing churches is definitely a dicey area, because so many people could be offended or forced to relive childhood spiritual trauma. I'm trying to stay away from divisiveness. I want to help local church hoppers. Fairfax Community Church reminds me of a "mocha choco ya ya latte" (as my funny friend S would say). From the parking lot traffic control, to the dome-shaped coffee lounge, to the public text-message screen in the lobby, and even the mostly white families in attendance, I got the feeling we were at Fair Oaks Mall. But instead of a store, I found a snazzy Christian soft rock performance and a suburban dad preacher guy. I was really impressed with the computerized daycare/Sunday school pickup. The website boasts a pizza night - which is honestly something that drew me: free food (regardless if one tithes). The church is affiliated with the Church of God (of Anderson, Indiana), and hosts activities that feature Willow Creek megalo-church's Association. Not to say that God is Left or Right of some theological/political/social divide, but that the people who organize religious activities have certain inevitable biases. I can't figure out where to put this church, but it's probably moderate to conservative, at least compared to me. It was definitely an interesting and entertaining experience. No adult education on Sunday, at least that I could tell. From the website, it seems there are multiple small groups. This is a good place to be an anonymous churchgoer, because it's pretty crowded and there are two contemporary services in a row.

Our church has been a wonderful place to grow in faith and community. The fellowship is genuine,…read moreand there is a strong sense of belonging from the moment you walk through the doors. The teaching is biblical, practical, and applicable to everyday life, helping people grow in their relationship with Christ. The leadership models servant-hearted ministry, and it is evident that they care deeply for the congregation. One thing that has especially stood out is the involvement of the pastor's wives in women's events and ministries. Their participation creates a welcoming, family-like atmosphere that feels like home. The church is also prayerful, transparent, and open about financial stewardship, which builds trust and confidence in the leadership. We are grateful to be part of a church family that values biblical truth, authentic relationships, and faithful service.

Amazingly, nobody has posted a Yelp review yet. Time to fix that…read more Knollwood has proven to be an excellent church, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new church, is considering seeing "what else" is out there, or is merely visiting the area and wants to worship on a Sunday morning. Dress is casual. You can certainly wear a suit if you want, but the average worshipper here ranges from khakis and a polo to jeans and a t-shirt. In my case, if the weather permits, I'm in shorts and a t-shirt. No matter how you dress, you won't be made to feel out of place, as there's likely someone who is dressed the same. The music is contemporary in nature, and there are no hymnals present. That's not to say that hymns aren't ever sung, but the service definitely is representative of a more modern service. Strong diversity of ages represented, especially since it's a contemporary service. Grandparents on down to kids are in attendance. There's also been a big influx as of recent of families with young children. Different ethnic groups are also well represented given the makeup of the area, which is also nice as so many other churches out there seem so segregated when it comes to Sunday mornings. Military families should feel pretty welcome here. There's a number of active and former service members here. The church isn't affiliated with a particular denomination, and members seem to come from a variety of different church backgrounds. If I had to put a label on it, I would say that it's an evangelical church. To try to draw more parallels doesn't really do Knollwood justice - my advice is to just give it a shot. Everyone involved in the worship service does an excellent job. What I particularly like is the Q&A session at the end of the service. We live in an interactive day and age, and having a church that is interactive is a great thing. In terms of what is taught here, you're not going to find anything wacky -- the message is always grounded in the Bible, delivered in an engaging manner, and with an eye toward helping make it relevant for your daily life. Bottom line, this is an excellent church. Hopefully I've provided enough detail for people to decide if Knollwood is right for a visit, but I'm more than happy to provide more views if there are specifics that I haven't covered.

Amazing place to come to. Great friends great church. Come on over and check it out.read more

We are so happy we found Christ Church. Talented staff, uplifting music, truly a loving community…read morefeel.

I attended one of the church's small groups this past week. I will say, the people were amazing. I…read moream sad to have to write this. I feel it is my duty, because today was shockingly bad. Today (1/21/24), was the first Sunday service I have been to at this church, I learned the church has been in existence for 11 years but the pastor has been there for 18 months, he is from San Francisco. I will begin with the fact that I have a degree in Biblical Literature. The message began with a reading of Acts 19 that speaks of the riot at Ephesus. I understand that not everyone there is a Bible nut like I am, but I cannot be the only one that sensed a thousand red flags going up in my spirit when the lead pastor made a parallel to the riot at Ephesus and what happened on January 6. First, he inaccurately blamed the riot that happened in Ephesus on Christians when in fact, the scripture teaches that the tradesmen of Ephesus caused it; they were upset their businesses were going under because the people of Ephesus were turning to Christ and were no longer serving the goddess Diana and her image. Second, relating to Jan 6, this pastor must not have seen the bodycam evidence of the police stating it was a setup (I'd paste the link but there is cussing in it), or the police escorting people into the Capitol, or the fact that we now know there were dozens of federal agents dressed as everyday citizens who took part in the riot that day. I personally know a good man who was there protesting peacefully who was just released from prison once the Jan 6 tapes were released and the world saw the lies that were pushed on us for 3 years. I know what happened to him wasn't right and I have the Holy Spirit to guide me in truth and not in lies. To blame the riot of Ephesus or what happened on Jan 6 solely on Christians is deceptive. I tried to hear what he had to say but I cannot and will not sit under anyone who cannot discern a lie from truth, especially when truth is widely available. Whatever he believes, he should have never put that in his sermon, period. And even IF Americans started a riot on Jan 6 why did this pastor blame it on Christians? This is a completely bizarre take. This man has perverted the word of God and now we know his woke political stance. He even gave a disclaimer before showing pictures of Jan 6 saying "this is going to be very disturbing for you to all see." Disgraceful. I feel bad for God having to put up with such nonsense from the pulpit. I know times will get hard and the Lord wants pure vessels to take the wheel of His church, not woke pastors perverting the scriptures. I have not yet spoken with anyone from the congregation to see their viewpoint, but if they follow a man who shares this poison with the family of God, it's not a good sign. It is healthy for Christians to say something, for them to have a righteous anger when it comes to erroneous teachings. We must use our discernment in these last days because it will get worse for the Christians to discern good and evil. I believe this pastor is deceived, even if he has good intentions.

Harvest Bible Church in Fairfax is such a friendly, welcoming, loving group of people who love…read moreJesus! Pastor Jeff preaches right from the Bible and brings understanding and insight from it that will encourage you and show you the love of God in your life. I really like the humbleness and the comfortability (is that a word?) of the church. Not judgey. I hope you try it- God is present at this church!

Pastor Eddie is great. Love the culture and the military vibe. Staff is helpful and kind - Highly…read morerecommend.

I attended Summit Church for a about six months. In my humble opinion, music service is way too…read morecontemporary (have you tried to sing their rock hymns...?) Good sermons! People were friendly (said hello, but actually nobody talked to me during the time I attended)

I've been going to this church for quite sometime, I liked the environment and the close proximity…read moreto my house. However, there was an incident were I was trying to exit the church while the children are trying to exit as well, the security guard immediately stopped me and treated me like I am some kind of a criminal. He told me to go back and so I did, but the maintenance supervisor used his truck to block the path, he didn't explain why he is blocking the path, he feels like he is entitled to so because I am in their property. So I waited there for a good 30 minutes until he decided move his truck back, but didn't advise me to drive forward, he just ignored me and proceeded on what he was doing. I reached out to the office of this church, the person that I got in touch with said that he is going to forward it to the parish priest. It's been almost a couple of months now and I have not heard anything yet. Just be careful when you are coming to this church after mass, the maintenance people will harass you because they think they are the law.

Nativity came about when St Bernadette and St Mary of Sorrows could not hold the new residence…read moremoving to Burke in the 60s. This will be important below. The church is small for the number of parishioners there now. If you are not 10-15 minutes prior, you will be standing in the back. We have been there for 3 years and routinely come 20 minutes early. I love this parish, but I'll admit that I do not like the actual chapel one bit. The design of the church is the most convoluted and confused attempt at 60s era multi-use. Much like the saying 'a camel is a horse designed by committee', it seems everyone on the design group got to choose a shape, material, and architectural style. I've spent many, many hours wondering what in the world they were trying to achieve. After 150+ masses, I haven't the foggiest clue. The horrid church is more than made up by the best clergy I've had the fortune of being with in 25 years of military travel. Each priest has a tone and style that is unique and works well. The sermons are by far the best part of the mass.

What a great church. I have only been one time, during the fall of 2012. I have not been to an…read moreactual service but I got to experience the church on a Monday night at 6:55PM just like I would in Winter Park at my home BSF class. One of the best things about Bible Study Fellowship International is that there will always be a class to join as a guest if you are traveling, any where in the world. In just about every major city all over the world there is a BSF class for both men and women. This awesome church happens to be the host facility for a men's Monday evening BSF class for the DC area. The wife and I happened to be there for a wedding. Knowing well in advance that we would be away, I searched online to see where the closest men's class would be for the week we were up there. Cornerstone happens to be just 8 miles from her aunt's house in Arlington where we were staying so it was perfect. I just did my normal weekly lesson where we study verses and answer questions each day and it's the same format. I have found that most of the men's classes meet at the same time and same day all over the country, Monday @ 6:55PM. Makes it easy to remember and I can stick to my normal routine even when I am traveling for work, or in this case on vacation for a friend's wedding. We meet in the main sanctuary (anywhere from 200 to 450 men, depending on the size of the city or area you are in) sing a few songs, say a prayer, then break into smaller discussion groups. All week long we are on our own with the bible and daily questions. In the small groups it gives us a chance to bounce ideas off each other and talk about the tough questions together. A lot of times someone will say something and it just clicks or they might have the same exact answer as you so it's neat to see what the other guys have for their answers. I love visiting random classes because it's a whole new batch of awesome christians that happen to be from all walks of life (doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers, you name it). After going through the entire lesson and sharing the different answers we pray for each other then head back to the main sanctuary and meet as a large group again. We usually sing a couple of songs as everyone trickles back in. There are a lot of discussion groups because it's only about 10-15 people per group. The host churches always have a bunch of Sunday school classrooms. Cornerstone's classrooms were nice and the main sanctuary was nice too. Once we all get back to our seats we listen to a lecture about the same material, then on the way out we are given a little packet that usually has about six pages of notes that are about the same material. The last page has our next lesson readings and questions for each day for the coming week. It's a great way to learn. I wish my college classes were this thorough! It's a four step learning process. One, you are own your own during the week, each day, reading scripture, answering questions about each passage. Two, you discuss the questions in a small group sometimes getting personal or very challenging when it comes to application and hearing other personalities answer the same question in a different way. Three, hearing a full blown lecture that kind of feels like a sermon from an educational standpoint from someone that has spent over 20 hours during the week preparing the material, which is all from the same scripture we just did our own and talked about in our small group. Four, you get to read five or six pages of notes on the same passages that are written by scholars with multiple PhD's in theology from the BSF headquarters. After each week's lesson and going through all the steps you really get a better understanding of what you just studied. Each year is focussed on one area. Last year when I came here to Cornerstone, we were studying Genesis. This year we will be studying Matthew. The BSF calendar goes along with a basic school year. It usually starts just after Labor Day and runs through May, usually taking some breaks for holidays but still getting about 30 lessons in. I love BSF and I love traveling and meeting new people. All the men I met that night in Annandale at Cornerstone were really cool and I would recommend this church to anyone that lives in the area. The facility is great and the people are very nice. If you are interested in BSF, check out their website for more info and start studying the history book of life! You won't regret it. Thanks to Cornerstone for being a great host church! I look forward to coming to an actual service one day.

From the owner: As a church, we exist to bring glory to God as we strive to build a family of followers of Jesus…read moreChrist who are seeking to become like Christ and to make him known. If you are looking for a church, or if you are just interested in knowing more about what being a Christian means, please join us in worship on Sunday mornings at 10:45. We extend a warm welcome to you in Christ's name.

St. Peters in the Woods is a growing and vibrant Espiscopal church in Fairfax County. We have been…read moreworshipping here for almost three years and were made to feel like we were part of the church family from the moment we walked in the door. Services are held on Sunday morning at 8am (Rite I) and 10:15 (full choral Eucharist). The priests that lead the congregation are outstanding stewards of God who have responded to a call to help the church grow to better serve the community. Their message is engaging and easy to understand, and the ministry is reaching more people every week. St. Peters in the Woods is an exciting place to worship!

I can't speak to what the other reviewer posted, as I was not attending the church at that time…read more In the several years I have been it has been a wonderful church home. Their praise and worship is contemporary. The church staff currently there are amazingly personal and approachable.