Cute church that accepts everyone as they are. They don't shame you for being yourselfread more

I've attended this church with my son for a little over a year. The folks here are so welcoming…read moreand focused on simple and practical ways to show God's love. I wanted my son to grow up with the rhythms and morals of church life but still space to question - heck I want that for myself too. As a progressive doubt-filled believer I am happy to find a church that affirms LGTBQ folks and is actively engaged with how they can keep an open table to all people. They embrace the mystery and wonder while still having a structured traditional service. If you are looking for a little sacred space in your week to take a breath from all that swirls around us I think you'll find it here.

Holy Name of Mary Church has truly been one of the greatest blessings in my life. I am so proud to…read morebe a parishioner here. From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel welcomed, loved, and at home. This parish genuinely reflects the true message of God. Love, compassion, and acceptance without judgment. You can see how deeply the parishioners care for this church and for one another. There is such a strong sense of community here, and it truly feels like family. Thank you, HNM, for all that you do and for being the kind of parish that brings hope, kindness, and positive change into the world. ALL are welcome here, and ALL are loved.

My family withdrew from Holy Name of Mary after only one year, and I want to share our experience…read moreso other parents understand why. Our decision is based entirely on the conduct and leadership of the principal, Mrs. Berumen, which we found consistently unprofessional, dismissive, and completely misaligned with the values a Catholic school should uphold. At the beginning of the school year, I raised a concern about comments made by my daughter's teacher during Open House. She spoke about visiting shamans during her travels and's other religious leaders and placed those trinkets from those visits at the prayer section of the classroom. This is the section where the children go pray near at the crucifix. I found this inappropriate for a Catholic learning environment. When I brought this to the principal, she dismissed my concern and told me that Holy Name of Mary "is a liberal school and welcomes all religions." I explained that while that may be appropriate in a public school, I specifically pay for a Catholic education rooted in Catholic teaching. The concern was brushed aside. As the year went on, the situation worsened. During the 7th grade overnight camp, my daughter witnessed three girls taking photos of a classmate while she slept and drooled, mocking her and laughing. According to my daughter, this classmate has been excluded and ridiculed for a long time. My daughter reported the incident because she believed it was the right thing to do. Months later, my daughter came home begging to leave the school. When I met with the principal to understand why, the interaction was shocking. She looked directly at my daughter and said, "Now Victoria, you know why the girls don't like you. Tell the truth." My daughter was stunned. The principal continued, saying that Victoria should not expect to be liked if "the first thing she did as the new girl was tell on the other girls." Instead of addressing the bullying or modeling Christian leadership, the principal suggested that my daughter simply stop spending time with the girl who was being bullied, saying, "She will understand." This was deeply disappointing and completely inappropriate for someone in a leadership role at a Christian school. Towards the end of the year and when we had already made it clear we were moving schools the following year, my daughter was repeatedly written up for minor or unclear reasons, often without proper communication. She felt singled out and alone. When I emailed the principal expressing concern and asking her to stand down as we are leaving next year and there was only less than a month left of the school year, her response was once again unnecessarily rude and dismissive. Her closing statement was especially troubling: "We ask that you respect our team during this transition. If this is not possible, we suggest transitioning Victoria to her new school before the end of the school year. This will allow her to have a fresh start while enabling our staff to focus on our current students." This made it clear that our concerns were viewed as a burden and that my daughter was seen as an inconvenience. Because of the seriousness of these issues, I contacted Father Chris directly and later reached out to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to ensure they were aware of what was happening. Despite escalating the concerns through the proper channels, nothing changed. The principal remains in her leadership role, and the environment continues to reflect the same dismissive and abrasive culture we experienced all year. For context, I paid the full year's tuition upfront and would have continued next year. My son attends Damien High School and will graduate next year. This shows my commitment to Catholic education -- which makes this experience even more disappointing. We are leaving solely because of the principal's conduct. The environment she has created is not supportive, not compassionate, and not reflective of the values this school claims to uphold. I hope the parish and the Archdiocese take a serious look at the culture under her administration, because families deserve better.

The pastor is a very good hearted person. I feel he might be afraid to…read morespeak up against some bullies. I am a member and more. There is a clique which I saw first hand as a band member. Its sad, that the most influential people in the church treat you like lower class citizens (in a nice way your opinion doesn't matter).

If you are looking for a church that feels like the home you've always longed for, this is your…read morechurch! 11:00 worship service rocks!

This church is so amazing! I come from a Catholic backrground all of my childhood but coming to…read morethis church has changed my views on how religion runs. I thank God for everything I have received from this church and I will forever try to give back for my church and in the name of God. THANK YOU LVHPC!

My wife and I appreciate being able to worship using the words of the 1928 Book of Common Prayer in…read morea beautiful, historic (by California standards) sanctuary. With so many big box megachurches around, it's nice to pray in a building that only seats 40. Fr. Luis Ronderos is a committed pastor who cares deeply for his little flock. Visitors are always welcome!

Lighthouse Baptist Church is a Christ centered church with many activities that are relevant to…read moreevery stage of life!

The word of God is preached in and out of season directly from the Bible. The people are very nice…read more You will get rooted and grounded in this church.

The Lord is my Shepherd I have everything I need…read moreI lack nothing at all He leads me beside quiet waters To a place I can lie down And find rest for my soul... 5/5 Perpetual Adoration Chapel It's beautiful when a church has a Perpetual Adoration Chapel accessible. We have frequently visited the chapel. It's spacious especially when you have 3 rambunctious little ones, it is very nice. 5/5 Parking Plenty of parking in one of the larger parking lots. 5/5 Likelihood to Return We try to make it to the chapel at least once a month with the kids. We will be trying to go more frequently. Psalm 79:9, God bless and Stay Prayed Up

Deacon Steve is so great and helpful and welcoming…read more However, Maria in administration is so rude and judgmental that she makes it very difficult for anyone to want to continue attending this church. It is very sad at the way she treats others and almost heartbreaking that Maria is representing a church with her attitude. I wish St. Dorothy's would have better hearts representing them and assisting families. On a different note, this church in general is small a lot older and more expensive for baptism classes in comparison to others.

I love Calvary Baptist Church and Schools! The best Church with loving, kind and compassionate…read morepeople a church that cares for it's community and does spread the Love of God to everyone!

I have been going to this church since 1984. I love to seeing my church family every week. Would…read morelove to have you join us. We are a evangelical Bible believing church. Also, we have a school PS - 12.