Don't let the name fool you. This church feels very "non-denominational" and it's not…read moreintimidating. I'm reviewing the Contemporary Church, as opposed to the more traditional Padre Drive church. I've been coming here for at least three years. It's a big church, but not a MEGA church. This is the place to come if you are seeking. Pastor Mike Ladra is a GREAT teacher, and he makes you laugh a lot. His messages are delivered in a contemporary language. It's not fire and brimstone. The 9:00am service is contemporary Christian music and the 10:30 service is more New Age-- which can be loud, if that's what you prefer. If you think of religion as being dogmatic... think again. You are not made guilty into having to give money...there is no pressure. I always leave each service feeling inspired and hopeful. Other perks-- GREAT place for families. Grades 2-5 has a separate ministry with video games, their own stage where they can sing music and lots of activities. The younger babies and toddlers receive great FREE care in a beautiful setting. There are plenty of ministries and counseling services for everyone-- from grief counseling to addiction and recovery. The women's bible studies are life-changing and newcomers are made to feel welcome and comfortable (as I discovered when I first showed up on the scene.) Check it out!

I have been coming here for 3 years and I recently decided to be more devoted. They offer many…read moregreat services to grow your faith wither that be life group or helping in the church. I always recommend this church to friends and family.

Shoreline has been my church home for 30 years. It's the perfect place for people who want to grow…read morein their faith, but also very welcoming to people who may just be seeking. The message is delivered in a way that is easily understandable. For me, I hear it as a practical application to my daily life. The pastors and staff make it a very friendly non-judge mental environment. From the minute you walk in you feel welcome. Shoreline is a large church but has many different Bible studies and events to get involved in. This is a great way to stay more connected through Shoreline. It's also a way to meet people who are of the same mindset and are wanting to enrich their relationship with Jesus. Besides helping me to grow in my faith, I have established lifelong friendships as a result of attending Shoreline. Nina Arman

From the outside, the church looks good. They give you donuts, coffee, and a good worship team…read more There are some good folks at this church who truly love Jesus. The church is a business and ran like any other mega-church business. I've been going to Shoreline off and on for the last three years. They have all the bells and whistles and look shiny and pretty from the outside. If you're looking for connection and support of a smaller church you won't find it here. Some of the events such as the children's program in the summer are not accessible to all kids. There are no scholarships and programs available for those less privileged to have access to the program as other privileged kids. I don't feel the church is inclusive of marginalized minorities to have the ability to resources as the privileged kids and think the church can do better here. There is no support for BIPOC kids who don't have the means to attend. These kids are excluded from the community and the pews. Also, there is no benevolence fund to help members who are suffering or in need. They have a food bank and give out clothes and nothing more for those in need who are sitting in the pews. There is no support structure in place for folks struggling in the pews and no acknowledgment from the church. Support does not always mean money and they want the tithe but you are not seen or heard as a member who is suffering. The more mega the less help you can expect from them. A church of 10 will go to the ends of the earth to help you. In a church of a thousand maybe someone will bring you a casserole. Which isn't surprising. There's less of a community in a more mega church. You're just a number. A church is a community and a community should help any members who are in distress - whether this be through formal existing "emergency funds" or through informal support from other members within the organization. If someone is in that sort of situation. The church should absolutely help provide for the needs of the member. It should have nothing to do with how much the member has given in the past. So in a nutshell you decide if this is a church you want to invest your time, money, soul, and heart into.

I thought I came here by accident, it was no accident! I been to so many churches before coming to…read moreGateway. THIS IS THE ONE ! Gateway city Church changed my entire life. I'm so very blessed to have found it.

Gateway City Church Hollister (formerly Hillside) is a sound doctrine, worship filled and Holy…read moreSpirit driven church. Very family oriented, and Kids City is a safe place for your children. Volunteers are fully background check. I've been a part of GCC for over 7 years and transferred over to the Hollister campus from the main church in SJ. Since I have been here since May 2023 I have seen such a wonderful leading team under Pastor D'Andre & Jenn. All the volunteers are such loving and wonderful people to not only know but also volunteer along side them. If you are looking for sound church, a place of restoration for yourself and/or your family, check out Gateway Hollister and plan a visit soon!

Join us for Easter Sunday....you will not be sorry if you do! It is one of the most beautiful…read morechurch's, has an awesome minister and friendly congregation. Join us Sundays at 9:45.....you will love it!

Church in the Forest is so welcoming. It is located on the Stevenson School Campus and it is…read moresmall, intimate and friendly. If you are coming from outside Pebble Beach, there will be no charge if you tell the gate officer you are attending the Church. The worship is Christian but non-denominational. After the service be sure and share the food and coffee and meet others. Whether you live in the area or are enjoying a visit to the Monterey/Carmel area, the 10:00 service will enrich your Sunday.

The message, the pastor ,and the church services! And the love of Jesus…read moreWe will be there for Good Friday & Easter Sunday

One of my favorite Places to be! Such an amazing Church Family, always focused on Scripture and…read moreJesus. The setting and views from the church are beautiful

Sai is so down to earth, the girls in the college group rock, and the worship isn't a spectacle…read more Tbh way better than shoreline (for me personally). However, please train your greeters to pray for people! A homeless man came in asking for a Bible, which they gave him, but then they just let him leave!!! Without offering to pray with him!!! Ahhhh

I was just there on September 4, 2022 The church is awesome…read moregreat pastor amazing worship and. Got to see my friend get baptized in the ocean with 2 other men great day

Good music, real people. This is an encouraging place. It shares truth but in humility. There is…read morea start-up feel to it which is the way church should be. If you want a cool place to consider Christianity with others who (like you or me) are not perfect, check them out. They have a good variety of people.

Carmel Mission Basilica (formal name 'San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo') is one of six minor…read morebasilicas in the state of California (five being former Spanish missions). It is the oldest one, founded in 1770, and elevated to basilica status by Pope John XXIII in 1960. My wife, her mom, and I visited it during a late Sunday afternoon during our first day in Carmel, and found it to be a great, worthwhile experience, especially if one is Roman Catholic. The basilica is still a working parish, so parking during non-mass hours was easy to find. A ticket booth was set-up at the visitor entrance, with cost of $15 per adult ($13 for senior). There is an adjacent gift shop that doesn't require admission and sells all the various religious items that one would expect from a religious tourist attraction. We ended up spending about 90 minutes here (there is a lot of information here, along with a lot to see). -- Founding priest was Junipero Serra ("Apostle of California"). He was canonized by Pope Francis in 2015, and his shrine/remains are interned here. -- Only U.S. church visited by a pontiff during a papal visit: Pope John Paul II in 1987. He paid homage to Father Serra, and laid flowers at the tomb. This visit is clearly commemorated. -- the Munras Family Heritage Museum is worth going to, to see a short movie about the prominent Monterey family, along with early California artifacts from the family. -- the Nativity scene was one of the most intricate -- the large courtyard is a good place to stop and admire the architecture of a California Spanish mission, along with a thick trunk Cork Oak tree By the time we were leaving, the ticket office had closed (last call is at 16:30, to allow everyone to have enough time before official close at 18:00).

My friends took me to the Basilica and we enjoyed walking around the grounds and visiting the…read morevarious Chapels within the site. It is also the final resting spot of Saint Junipero Serra, the Founding Father of California. Pope John Paul II visited here in 1987 and is recognized in the Our Lady of Bethlehem Chapel, which is a beautiful, small chapel with a confessional from years ago. The Mission Cemetery is the final resting place for some members of this Parish. It also includes a symbolic cemetery representing the hundreds of indigenous people buried here and the surrounding area. These grave sites are adorned with abalone shells as an honorary recognition of their cultural presence to the area. There are several museums on site, beautiful artwork and religious artifacts as well as an extensive courtyard to wander around. Finally, there is a display of the final resting place for Saint Junipero as well as reproductions of other parts of the Basilica back in the day. The price of $15 for adults/$12 for seniors may be a little steep for families, but it is worthwhile to explore the history of the renowned Basilica.

I used to attend this church many years ago, and have gone back recently. It is an incredible…read morechurch with a huge following. There are many opportunities for growth here. Lots of family programs for different ages. My sons went to summer camps through this church and had many great times there..if your looking for a new chuch home, give them a try.

We gave this church one more try. - Leadership realizes the…read moremusic is incredibly loud to the point that they now offer Ear Plugs..! - We notice fewer folks attend the church. - The music and announcements are so obnoxiously LOUD... we can't attend this church.

Just don't feel the sprit of God there, the music is dead. There more worried about what the church…read morelooks like. You can be prayed for after the service in a prayer room, and I get it but when did it become so bad to walk up and get on your knees and pray why the pastor gives a sermon, why isn't is OK for the elders to walk up and began to pray right there for you, and your follow members If that is what is needed. Everything is so hidden and done backwards. I'm old school and love the Pentecostal way. I'm just a Christian a believer in God, and I know when you walk in the house of the lord you should feel his presents, and I don't here, again just so dead, and so is the music is dead! Thats my opinion

Real church that preaches FROM THE WORD!! This church teaches from the word and doesn't take part…read morein the "progressive Christianity" that is unfortunately taking over our country. If it hurts your feelings, it's probably conviction. Lol.