Very beautiful and roomy on the inside. The atmosphere is very spiritual and inspiring...Glad this…read morewill be my Catholic Church.

From the outside, St. Mary's is a bleak looking church (tho John V's photos are quite…read morebrilliant&artistic) It looks like an auditorium or a gym, not a sacred place of worship. Most of the "art" inside is equally "inspiring." Other than the bas-reliefs of Joseph&Mary with the Child Jesus, and the ascended Christ looming over the altar, it's a blah church in the round. Architecturally&artistically, not that great. In other aspects, it shines, like its neighboring Adoration Chapel, and services like the St. Vincent de Paul food bank. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer&participate in serving the community. While the church is meh&the worship is alright, it's the community that matters.

Great staff! Great people... The preachers speak the Truth day in a day out. That Truth is the same…read moreWord that is talked about in John1:1-18...

First visit (9-14-25). One and done! Super short 30 minute service included 4 minutes of actual…read morescripture and service. The other 26 minutes was an intro about a new hire, a video about the new hire, a live chat about the new hire, then a re-cap of last week's plan for next year, which will focus on just three decipples and some other staff meeting-like info. I left the moment the closing worship began. Oddest church service I've ever attended. Not recommending. Moving on in search of a church that is scripture based. Not sure what the high ratings are for.

Mother's Day felt extra special this year at Hope Church. I decided to take my mom there because we…read moreboth believe in God, and I just knew they were going to do something meaningful for the day. From the moment we walked in, we were genuinely impressed. The lighting was beautiful, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, and the stage setup looked absolutely amazing. Everything felt polished, peaceful, and thoughtfully done. Out front they had free coffee, water, and different tea options to make yourself feel right at home. They even had an espresso bar with treats if you wanted to go a little further with it. The entire place was incredibly clean, even the bathrooms were impressive. The outside of the church looked great too, and the whole experience just felt organized and inviting. The worship experience was incredible. The live band sounded awesome, the intro was powerful, and the way they honored mothers during the service really brought everything home emotionally. Sharing that experience with my mom made it even more meaningful. It honestly felt less like just attending church and more like taking my mom to a beautiful live event filled with positivity, love, and faith. One thing that stood out to me was how casual and easygoing everything felt. There was no pressure, no awkwardness, just friendly people and an easy walk in vibe. You could definitely feel the spirit moving through the place. The staff and volunteers were kind, welcoming, and genuinely happy to have people there. It also seems like they are heavily involved in outreach and missionary work throughout the community. They hand out pamphlets with all kinds of groups, events, and opportunities to get involved, and it really feels like an active church that wants to make a difference. Five stars all day long. If you are looking for a welcoming church experience that feels uplifting, modern, family friendly, and full of heart, definitely check them out.

they just wont quit asking for money every sunday 5-6 times i get asked for money to support some…read morecause if they get ur info they just wont stop with the mailings, have asked several time to be removed from their mailings now i get 2 of everything just shows they only care about getting more money how about spending that money on something becides asking for more money

Bible based teaching of the Gospels and wonderful sermons that are filled with hope and relevant to…read morelife in the world we live in today. Prayer is an important element of our beliefs and the best women's Bible study group meets here each Monday at 10:30 AM. If you are looking for a church family to fill that special need in you and your family, you are welcome here. We operate a food pantry, a Monday morning Drop Inn Center with free breakfast starting at 9:00 AM and the best VBS (vacation Bible school) in Lebanon. Join us Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM. Hope to see you there soon !

Love our church! People are friendly and real! We are taught straight from the Bible about Faith,…read moreHope and Love! Our next series is on Hope! I have found that people really care here! Prayer is every Tuesday night from 6pm-7pm. I love the Foodbank on Friday's from 3:30pm-5:30pm. They have free clothes too! They even have help for dental needs as well as some assistance at our front office on other days. If you are looking for an all around good church, come and check us out on Sunday's at 10am! Hope to see you there! Oh yea! Holy Spirit weekend is coming up on October 17th!

Great congregation of friendly, welcoming people who worship in the Lutheran tradition. Because of…read morethe Covid virus for the safety of our visitors and members we have suspended services. Please visit us on-line at www.immanuelalbany.org and check out our services each Sunday. Go to "Listen" and click on "Recorded Services."

Teen Challenge is a wonderful place to go to if you ever need help with drug or alcohol addictions…read more Or even if you just need someone to talk to, there are centers everywhere around the country.