I am so glad I decided to venture out and visit a church while out of town! Twin Lakes is amazing…read more I loved that not only did they have a lot of parking but there were clearly marked signs of where to go. I was welcomed when I walked in and people looked excited to be there. It's a large church so there were a lot of seating options but it did fill up right as the service I went to started at 9. Worship was so good! Everyone was passionate. It was just the right amount to prepare your heart and then they dove into the Word. They are a Bible teaching church which I love. They stuck to the Word then taught how it applied in today's world. It was convicting with love. After service I looked around and they offer tons of resources and groups for people. I loved their bookstore area. The gal that checked me out even gave me a first time gift. Way to make me feel special and included. I visit this area somewhat regularly and look forward to returning!

Absolutely a wonderful place of worship and sense of community. The pastors are exceptional…read more Facilities are exceptional. Coffee shop is a bonus. I highly recommend this church.

We went here for Easter my husband works with one of their worship pastors so we decided to go…read morecheck out our friends church. First let me say how beautiful the area is as well as the building itself. Everyone we came into contact with was super sweet and reached out to introduce themselves as well as get to know you. I absolutely loved the worship experience and Pastor Todd's Easter message was awesome and very inspiring. I like that he taught sound Biblical Principals but also added in real life struggles that we as followers deal with. He didn't sugar coat it and it was relevant and left you thinking long after the sermon. My family and I can't wait to attend another service here!

I echo what has been said about the warm personal welcoming spirit of the people and beauty of…read morethese church grounds. It was a tranquil breeze of fresh air, reprieve & a caring home for many during the CZU Lightning Fires. Forever grateful to this very special church for helping so many!

I LOVE this church! Not only is it very close to my home but EVERYONE - the pastors, the worship…read moreteam, the members are ALL so nice. The church is small enough so a person feels like they are part of a extended and loving family and everyone is so supportive of each other. And even when you can't make it there in person - because of work, etc. the service is always recorded so you can watch anytime at home. I HIGHLY recommend :)

We are looking for a new church home since our move over the hill from San Jose to Aptos. We have…read morenow tried 4 different churches and my husband and I agree that Aptos Christian is clearly a church we will attend again. Upon arriving, we were greeted by several people and introduced to several more. When the service began, we felt the music was worshipful and enthusiastic. The sermon included relevant key verses as well as multi-media aspects. The service was a good length and finished with a cheerful send-off. While moving toward the door we were, again, greeted by many of the members. The pastor even invited us to chat, have coffee or lunch (in the coming week) if we had any questions about the church. We will, DEFINITELY, return to Aptos Christian.

I have been to visit here recently and would like to point out one thing in particular that I…read morethought was really great- they made a point of helping non-Catholics to feel welcomed and at home. I know mass can be intimidating to some people if they haven't been before, and in some places, it can feel like you've walked into an exclusive club where the expectations are not very clear. However, here they started with an announcement where they pointed out the cards in the pews that list the prayers and explained the order of the service, and they also explained how people who aren't baptized Catholic can come up during the communion service and receive a blessing. Not all places do this, and, as a Protestant, I feel frustrated sometimes when I go up for a blessing and the server just seems confused. (This is an international Catholic custom, to offer blessings, but a lot of people don't seem to know about it.) Father Ron is so friendly, and he has a really great way of connecting with children and delivering a message that is meaningful to them. I enjoy listening to him speak and find many things he says really hit home. Thank you!

Beautiful and welcoming church, I'm a parishioner of Holy Cross, but enjoyed Resurrection's 6pm…read moreMass. Hope it comes back soon.

Are you looking for a powerful church of God, united under one banner of Christ, and full of the…read morepower of the Holy Spirit? This is the place! A place for His people of all ages and walks of life; a place to get set free from the darkness; a place to learn to live free in the Father's freedom; a place to empower you to set others free! The Holy Spirit led us here more than a year ago, and we have never been the same! Freedomhouse is our family!

What a great church. Warm welcoming people, strong presence of God, powerful teaching, and vibrant…read morecommunity. This truly is a living church. I am so blessed to be a part of it. The pastors and leaders are strong and wise shepards with incredible faith.

I want to go to Church I am feeling like people are telling me what to do I would like god to help…read moreme I know That Congregational Church of Soquel is a great Church to go to in the area I need to go sometime to talk to god

My husband & I reached out to Pastor Anthony Fatta of the Aptos United Methodist Church to marry us…read moreafter visiting the church multiple times. As a gay couple it was very difficult finding a clergy person to marry us and Pastor Anthony was so kind about it. He married us in San Juan Bautista and did a good job. We were also able to rent the church property for our rehearsal dinner the night prior which worked wonderfully for what we needed it for. The weather was beautiful and the church grounds were able to fit about 50 guests outside comfortably. We loved it and our guests loved it too. There were so many beautiful views and the church staff was so kind and generous to us. We did minimal decor because the church and views speak for themselves. We would highly recommend this church for an intimate wedding or rehearsal dinner. Disclaimer: This venue does not allow alcohol on the premises so we did a sparkling apple cider toast.

First time visitor and felt distinctly unwelcome. I wish I could have felt the welcoming family…read morespirit others mentioned here. :(

Wonderful church and fellowship, community centered, all ages. Delicious pancakes and lots of love.read more

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this church! From the moment I stepped on this church's campus, I knew I had found…read morethe place I'd spend every Sunday! The teaching is great and the messages are always real, authentic and bible based!! Everyone I've interacted with has been so pleasant and the worship is GREAT! And ummm, free pancakes EVERY SUNDAY?!? Yes please! This is a real church with real people who just want to love on you and share God's word! Come as you are Special thanks to Pastor Joe, Krystal and Tama for helping me get plugged in so smoothly and seamlessly!

I really enjoy the sermons every few weeks that i can attend…read more Very open minded and welcoming. I enjoy sitting back quietly and receiving a positive message to try to live my life by.

To the reviewer who obviously has never been to a UU fellowship/church before, you'd be surprised…read morehow well an exploration of all religions can work. We need this kind of cooperation and worldinesz now more than ever in this nationalist-leaning country. I go to this fellowship. It's a beautiful place inside and out. We talk about religions, issues and philosophies from all around the world. The speakers, Reverend Russ and music (piano, solo musicians and choir) do a beautiful job bringing Sundays to life. They have a free meditation group on Tuesdays, a preschool and youth program, a book club, and independent religious study groups. As a secular, I would definitely check it out if you're in town or are looking for an open forum for talk and belief. (Also they have an amazing lunch after each service. This ain't your Sunday box of donuts)