This is a welcoming place for anyone who wants to explore the classic Christian faith. The worship…read morestyle is casual and modern. No pipe organs here - the sacred music is guitar and vocals. It's fun to sing along or just tap your feet to the talented church band. Pastor Marc is a gem too. His sermons are uplifting and he's a great guy to chat with before and after the service. This church reaches out to midtown adults that want to enjoy a friendly and open worship experience. Come join us, service is at 10:30AM every Sunday.

Sometimes I've found churches to be really overwhelming, with the music and the social pressure…read more(whether real or imagined on my part) to "be" a certain way. I like City Life, because the community there is built to welcome people whether they are including lifelong believers, those mired in doubt or even those who are feeling hurt and/or openly hostile towards the church. Wherever you are at, this place welcomes you without sacrificing orthodox theology. There is a real commitment to understanding and living in grace. I also really love their current meeting place which is sublet from Sol Collective, a great community arts non-profit.

I served under Pastor Justin for approximately 16 years, first at Grace Bible Church in Fair Oaks…read moreand later at Redeemer Bible Church. Because of the length of time I spent there, I believe I have a meaningful perspective on my experience with the church's leadership. Throughout those years, I repeatedly experienced Justin as harsh, dismissive, and lacking the humility and compassion that I personally believe Scripture calls pastors to demonstrate. While others may have had different experiences, this was consistently mine over many years. During my marriage, I repeatedly reached out to Justin, his wife Katelyn, and the elders seeking help regarding serious concerns within my home. I brought these concerns to church leadership on numerous occasions, hoping for biblical guidance, protection, and accountability. Instead, I felt my concerns were minimized or dismissed. One conversation has stayed with me. During a meeting with Justin and other elders, Justin stated words to the effect of, "If I punched my wife in the face ten years ago, that doesn't make me an abuser," and that if I brought my concerns before a judge, the judge would likely see my husband as "a good man with good character." Hearing those statements while seeking help was deeply discouraging. As I continued raising concerns, I felt increasing pressure to stop discussing what I believed was abuse and to reconcile by bringing my husband back into the home. During that same period, I understood that the church was providing financial assistance to my husband for over a year while my children and I were struggling financially. I also became aware that after receiving financial assistance from the church, he purchased a $300 tattoo. That was very difficult for me to understand. I also raised concerns about my husband's conduct and judgment that I believed church leadership should carefully evaluate before continuing to recommend him for ministry opportunities. From my perspective, those concerns were not taken seriously. Eventually, after continuing to advocate for myself and my children, I was placed under church discipline and my membership was removed. The process left me feeling isolated rather than cared for, and I felt discouraged from maintaining relationships within the church community. Because of my experience, I would encourage anyone in an abusive or destructive marriage to carefully consider whether this church is equipped to provide the kind of support and protection they may need. I also felt there was very little support or discipleship available for women navigating these situations. I was left feeling isolated and carrying that burden largely on my own. Every situation is different, but my experience was that preserving the marriage was prioritized over fully hearing and addressing my concerns. For those in abusive marriages who are looking for a biblical perspective, I found the book Abused, Abandoned and Divorced by Steve Swartz to be a valuable resource that helped me process issues I did not feel were adequately addressed during my time at this church. I recognize that others may have had positive experiences here. This review reflects only my own experience after serving under this leadership for sixteen years.

I left Elk Grove Bible Church late 2020, prior to their merge with River Ridge Church, now known as…read moreRedeemer (RBC). Although much of the congregation embodies warmth and desire Christlikeness, some of the counseling team and specific pastors fail to acknowledge and take responsibility for the harm caused. There is a severe lack of support for women, specifically those who have experienced mistreatment within marriage. Though the elders believe they are upholding the sufficiency of scripture, women have felt unheard, disbelieved and further harmed in their "care". Furthermore, we have been disheartened in advocating for structural change and accountability in the counseling provided, as of recent. Counselor's may become certified through ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors), but not all are. I highly recommend asking questions regarding topics of abuse and what they believe to be scriptural "grounds for divorce". It would be beneficial to have this in writing to reference, for your protection. The understanding of modern fields of science, such as psychology (cognitive/personality disorders and neurodivergence) and relational abuse/trauma are discredited and mishandled. Women have suffered health issues from being pressured to remain and return to destructive marriages, without proper support. Guilt, fear and shame are used and disguised as a "call to obedience" and allegiance to God. As a member, you may face church discipline or excommunication if directives are not followed. The way I was treated made me distrustful of church leadership, the exercise of power, authority and Biblical control. If you think you may be experiencing abuse (even if not physical), please seek help from a trained & licensed therapist who specializes in trauma.

Pastor Jared, Pastor Q, Pastor Nate, and the E2 family are incredible. From the outside, you might…read moresee "trendy, high-production, and high-volume." Some will like this and others won't! But the substance beneath the exterior things is so, so real--go and find out for yourself. Staff is generous, kind, hard-working, and bring God's word faithfully. So grateful for E2 Church in this city and highly recommend you check out a service.

There are good people to be found at any church. And in almost any crowd for that matter. I will…read moreput it that way. I went here for quite some time and was pretty involved. I will just say as soon as I left it seemed I didn't make much of a dint after all, as most people here stopped replying to me who I considered friends. Not that we fell out of touch. I mean actually just stopped communicating with me because I moved away and apparently I wasn't super important to them after all. I won't be more specific than that. What I will say is consider what kind of crowds the sermons draw at any church. That will be the fruit. If they are very social-media friendly for example, the attendants will reflect that. Since I am not keen on being a Christian influencer or gaining followers, I guess it was inevitable it would be time to leave at some point. Just my experience. Some churches are there for you to grow out of eventually and that is OK too, everyone starts their walk somewhere. But I do not see a whole lot of actual paper Bibles in the audience to put it shortly.

Courtland Community Church is a loving congregation…read more It is blessed with three pastors - Lynn Amundson, Senior Pastor, and Dan Hall along with Bob Burger, Assistant Pastors. The members take an active roll in church affairs and mission. One could not be more fortunate as my wife and I were Sunday morning, July 29, 2012 - the day of the town's Pear Fair when we heard the church bell and walked into the sanctuary for the morning worship service. We were greeted by everyone it seemed! During coffee following the service we were invited to ride with the congregation members aboard the the church "trolly" entry in the 1 o'clock parade for a tour around the former school grounds. Talk about instant church family - God's love abounds at Courtland Community Church!

From the owner: Courtland Community Church is a loving church that strives to love God, help others, and teach the…read moreWord of God in a practical way.

Every year the Friday before or a Friday sometime in October, Sun Grove Church puts on a fall…read morefestival for kids and their adults and it's a really nice, safe, festive, and fun little celebration so that it's all positive and none of the scary. There are lots of creative and silly carnival games and they give out candies at every booth and kids have a ton of fun. There are also several rides and bouncy houses so that older kids can have fun on the rides and the little ones can jump their energy away in the bounce house. Overall, we appreciate that this church's community outreach. Thanks Sun Grove!!

I have attended 9 years and with life's changes, this church continues to be rooted in Christ,…read morecommunity and serving! The people are authentic, kind and all want to help people grow in their relationship with the Lord.

After visiting Harvest for over a year, I decided to join because of the heart and integrity…read moreconsistently demonstrated by its leadership. Their commitment to teaching the Word of God in its fullness, their desire to see believers grow spiritually, and their dedication to cultivating an atmosphere where the presence of God is genuinely experienced were all significant factors in my decision. I'm truly grateful to call Harvest my church home and deeply appreciative of Pastor Jon Smith and Dr. Elizabeth Garcia-Smith for their mentorship and exemplary leadership, as well as the entire pastoral team and staff. They shepherd and serve the people of God with excellence. If you're looking for a thriving, Spirit‑filled church with a life‑giving community, I highly recommend Harvest Church.

We had been searching for a church exactly like this, one that is truly Holy Spirit led, diverse,…read morewelcoming, and filled with genuine love for people. When I found Harvest Church and met Pastor John and Pastor Elizabeth, I immediately felt welcomed. They are some of the most humble, loving, kind, and authentic people I have ever met. The other pastors are also kind and welcoming. They have a wonderful staff at Harvest. I've attended churches in the Sacramento area for many years, including one I attended for over 11 years, and never once did I feel as welcomed and embraced as I did at Harvest Church. What really stood out to me is how much this church pours into the community. From grief counseling, marriage classes, care giver support classes to mission trip opportunities, you can truly see their heart for serving others and giving back. I believe that is exactly what a church should do, not only receive, but also help, support, and love the community around them. I highly recommend Harvest Church to anyone looking for a place to worship, grow spiritually, and genuinely feel at home. I'm so thankful that my family found this beautiful church so close to our home.

Great Praying, preaching and friendly services! I have been…read morein this church over 27 years. We have prayer meeting on Sunday Morning at 9:00 AM. Praying for our Pastors, congregation and our nation Please contact us when you would like us to pray for you!

Great Praying, preaching and friendly services! I have been…read morein this church over 27 years. We have prayer meeting on Sunday Morning at 9:00 AM. Praying for our Pastors, congratulation and our nation Please contact us when you would like us to pray for you!

Find another church! These people are so judgmental and the fact they call themselves Christians is…read morea trip. I now understand why people say Christians are the worst. Let me remind you I am Christian but I try not judge anyone or make assumptions about others as I have learned you never know the path they have walked or what is actually going on in their life. My fiancée and I have attended this church in person about 5 or 6 times in the past couple of years and every time we're so uncomfortable every time we walk in. I have not been able to attend church every Sunday due to my work until this last year work has changed and we could attend in person but then COVID. But the looks and the negativity these people give off when we walk in makes us want to run and hide every time. (Definitely the opposite of welcoming) So instead we would watch Sunday service on our local channel they had or stream them to our tv. My family has known the pastor and his wife since my grandma started taking us as kids. He was even the pastor for my fathers funeral when I was 12. I have been baptized and saved at this church so it means a lot to me. I have never attended another church. Recently my fiancée and I decided to get married and wanted Pastor Rich to marry us. So my mom reached out to the pastors wife and received no response so she reached out to the pastor himself. He had the nerve to say I don't marry anyone who does not attend church. I'm sorry but just because I don't attend in person how do you know I don't attend service streaming to my tv from my home. I now work in emergency services and with COVID no I'm not going to attend in person. And why jump to conclusions? Instead why not test us and ask us whAt was discussed in church on certain Sunday's, as I take notes every Sunday. I have recently wrote a message myself to the pastor which he has till not read it. But that's is ok! My fiancée and soon to be husband will find a new church and a new pastor. If you are looking for a judgmental church full of snobs this is perfect for you!

Pastor Rich, his wife Gina and the staff are wonderful. Pastor Rich's teaching on Wednesday night…read moreis so helpful if you want to learn about the bible. His Sunday sermons are full of teaching and real insight that gives me inspiration for daily living. I love the fact that he adheres to the principal of teaching the bible verse by verse. My favorite part is the way he shares real stories of his life and experiences about his faith and how God changes him. It would be hard to attend a service at this church and not feel the love in that place. It's real! After attending for almost a year now, I feel that I'm part of the community and look forward to getting more involved. God bless you in your search for the right community of believers and in seeking God in your life.

Great place to worship. Started attending in 2014. Volunteer for Bread of Life and usher…read more Pastor James and Lifesong team dedicated to share word. Enjoy new facility ,great folks who really care. 4 different services you can attend on Sunday. Join small groups .

Awesome place. So many people here. Excitement because how people's bodies and minds are being…read morehealed. Revival is here in Stockton

At this time in my life, I am needing to downsize my mother's and my lifetime of arts and crafts. I…read morewanted to find a home for them, especially a youth program. And, I found it at Creekside Christian Church. Lois was amazing and instead of mourning the loss of my "stuff", I feel energized (I'll be 80 on 9/11), and excited for the kids. Thank you, Lois!

Service times: Sundays at 8am, 9am, and 10:45am…read more Parking is free and there's plenty available within the complex. They also offer free coffee, decaf, tea, and water. Inside the building, there's a café selling pastries and specialty coffee with comfortable seating areas. Restrooms were clean, bright, and spacious with plenty of stalls. The women's restroom also includes a nursing/changing room for mothers and babies. The worship center itself has very high ceilings and feels bright, airy, clean, and well air-conditioned without being overly cold. The church appears to have a very organized and fully functional volunteer team including worship, musicians, ushers, kids ministry, and even a rotating sign language interpretation team for both worship and sermon. Worship music is modern contemporary Christian music (Elevation Worship, etc.). A nice touch was that after each song, they displayed the song title and credited the artist on screen. They provide printed sermon notes, which helps the congregation stay engaged and take notes during teaching. On the back side are weekly Life Group discussion questions and prayer note sections for the upcoming week. At the end of service, there is a prayer team (around 10 people at the front) available for anyone wanting personal prayer. This week they also launched church merchandise: hats for $20 and t-shirts for $16. The sermon itself was Bible-based and taught in depth. Their Life Groups include categories for adults, marriage & family, men, women, and elders. A couple areas for improvement: - I didn't notice any traffic coordinators in the parking lot. - The OHP/lyrics coordinator missed several song lyric transitions during worship, which made it harder for some people unfamiliar with the songs to continue singing along smoothly. Overall, the church felt welcoming, organized, and focused on both worship and biblical teaching.