The Bible tells believers "do not grow weary in well-doing". IMO we must remember the purpose of…read morethe local church is to point people to the saving grace of Jesus and to serve one another... I was disappointed to see a negative post because VFB was not able/willing to provide Uber-like services to a Philadelphia Hospital for someone who never took the time to come to a service or reach out in any other way to get to know the mission, message or purpose of this local church which helps SO many non-members from its community. If you're looking for perfection or a solution to your problems, look to Christ first. If you're looking to serve and grow as a person, family, etc. visit VFB. It might be just where God wants YOU!

I'm cancer survivor and need a small surgery date drive because the procedure doesn't not allow me…read moreuse Uber. I have no family here and work day not good for my neighbor, I called this church the lady's who answer phone was very cold, said "we are all busy no one can help". I admire peoples time I already explained I took Uber went to hospital myself, reduce waiting time, just pick me back from Penn to my home only 20 mins driving time. Was sad when need help but people of the church treat me in such cold attitude.

The church has a revolving door of membership. The pastor had been confronted (at one time) about…read moreflirting and inappropriate gestures towards some of the more attractive women in the church. They seem to be more concerned about driving membership and weekly income than they do teaching scripture. Too liberal for my liking.

We have been members of this church for close to ten years. I don't know where Paul C. got his…read moreideas about revolving membership and a flirting pastor, but he is way off base. New Hanover has a relatively new Worship Leader and the music program is fantastic. There are a lot of totally committed people here and the impact on the community has been wonderful. The preaching is totally about the need for salvation thru the death of Christ on the cross for our sins, and that is what a church should be all about, in the end.

2/25/2024 this is not my home parish but I went to early mass here with Father Rich O'Leary in the…read morelower church. The Lower Church is vibrant and beautiful - I was surprised at how large it was. Visitation BVM is a vibrant community and I felt welcome. I liked the homily today although it was a bit long. I would definitely come back if I was in the area.

Visitation is a Catholic parish with its direction based on the gospels . It is vibrant , open to…read moreall and has embraced the community under the active leadership of Fr Bob Gross. The parish is growing during a time of shrinking mass attendance . It has an elementary school and active community programs. Best of all it has a warm, open and welcoming atmosphere. The pastor is an excellent preacher.

Not a fan of ELCA churches, but on my second visit and after attending a Bible Study, I found the…read morechurch to be extremely active, caring, and best of all, Bible based. The pastor is an excellent communicator and people seem to enjoy participation in their ministries and programs. The service is contemporary, yet liturgically sound and made me feel Christ's presence. I will continue to attend worship and believe I have found a place to worship that feels like home. Recommend highly.

Update. Not one review for years until mine. The cliche' or blind I was talking about are now…read morereviewing the Church. The last remaining few that attend. Good luck ----- After attending and supporting Hope Community Church for over 10 years myself and my family needed to stop attending and supporting this church. We supported it by volunteering and through tithes. The reason for two stars and not one. The good The children's program is okay and it is in KOP. The bad They aren't interested in getting to know YOU much less your name. They aren't interested in you volunteering unless you are in one of the clicks. See more on that later. The Pastor has been caught multiple times plagiarizing his sermons. The Elder board covers for the leaders instead of standing up for the church body. They rarely follow their own bylaws. At best the tithes are not used efficiently. (The leadership is paid huge amounts money and benefits (and they do everything they can to hide this fact); they don't following their own teaching about borrowing money or paying or back. The "cliche'" in this church are unbreakable. If you are not in the "in" crowd forget it. Just hand in your tithe and deal with it. The buildings aren't finished and have code violations - even in the youth building. Most of the technology is outdated and some could even be considered unsafe. The music and production is below average. The sound is too loud and harsh. The projectors are old and blurry. I hear they finally fixed the lighting so that you aren't left in the dark in the middle of a service. Surprise! Roughly 40% of the congregation that has attended for a decade or more has left for another local church over the past 24 months. There is more but I think I made my point. Find your God family at a place that lives for Jesus. God Bless.

I've been at Hope for about five years now, and I've found it to be welcoming and warm to everyone…read morewho comes through the door. Even though it's a medium- to large-sized church for the area, I quickly found friends and groups to be a part of and serve in. I've found the music and messages to be uplifting, and the army of volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes both for weekend services and out in the community to be selfless and concerned about the people God has put in their path. Every church has its ups and downs. It'll grow for a while and then plateau, and then start on a growth track again. Hope has gone through a plateau the last couple of years, and has worked and prayed through its growing pains to be a place where I want to continue to attend, support, and serve as long as I can. I would be comfortable inviting anyone to come and enjoy a service, and perhaps become part of a growing body of people who will care about you as an individual and give you opportunities to serve. I can't wait to see what God has in store for this church and its people!

We took a pottery class at Black Sheep Pottery with Nicole. My girlfriend and I had some pottery…read moreexperience, but we had never learned like this before. Nicole teaches in a way that makes you feel grounded, focused, and connected to the craft. Her instruction is clear, kind, and inspiring. We left feeling like we truly understood the heart of pottery, not just the technique. The entire experience felt spiritual and mind-opening. This isn't just a class. It's a chance to rediscover your creativity and fall in love with pottery all over again. If you want a teacher who gives you confidence and a class that stays with you long after you leave, book with Nicole.

My mom and I booked a private pottery wheel class for my birthday. I had never done anything like…read morethis before and had no idea what to expect, but I was just amazed by the whole experience. Nicole took the time to explain things like breathing, body positioning and timing, making the experience almost meditative. She took the time with each of us, individually, during certain parts, and together in other sections making it a truly interactive experience, but also a boding experience for my mom and I. I highly recommend Nicole and Black Sheep Pottery!