Hope fellowship church is a church that really does care about everyone the people are supper…read morefriendly and so are the staff and elders

I saw a couple reviews that mentioned the church's Southern Baptist Convention roots and just…read morewanted to speak to that. I understand the resistance, truly I do. The past year that I have been in Boston has involved a lot of researching denominations and trying to understand them and the SBC certainly is a hard one to grapple with for many. But no matter how many times I've ventured elsewhere, I *always* come back to Hope Fellowship. Mostly, that is because I'm convinced that Hope Fellowship is led by godly, prayerful people and that the Spirit is bearing fruit here. Again, trust me, I get the doctrinal disputes and I struggle with the SBC on certain issues. At Hope, the leadership doesn't shy from hard topics but it also doesn't give black-and-white, pre-scripted answers; nor does it give wishy-washy, ungrounded ones. I've only ever seen Hope leadership tackle highly sensitive subjects in a nuanced, thoughtful, and humble way. Even if you don't agree 100%, you know you can share your perspective with leadership and be heard and loved. Furthermore, personally, I've found that this church has a refreshing way of incorporating confession and also rejoicing in God's mercy. During each service we have a call-and-response of a Psalm and then a prayer of confession and then a passage reminding us of how we have been redeemed from that sin. It's so balanced and thoughtful and, to me, really models what we see throughout Acts as people come to faith--a rhythm of repentance and joyfully accepting God's grace. If you are looking for a church that does not shy from tough questions and that will continually extend the love of Christ to you and motivate you to do the same for others, this place does that.

When we were considering Lesley Ellis for preschool, we asked around on the playground, and just…read moreabout every parent we talked to told us, "It's excellent! The only negative is the cost." That matched our experience perfectly. The tuition is steep - though financial aid is available! - but everything else was fantastic, and we were consistently impressed with the teachers, curriculum, field trips, awareness of kids as individuals, interaction with administration, and more. My mom worked for decades in early childhood education, and (as an interested and involved grandparent) was also very impressed. They welcomed/encouraged heavy parent involvement, from "come into the classroom to talk about something you're knowledgeable/passionate about" to occasional parent-meetups-over-coffee in the morning and more. But I was never, ever made to feel guilty about not being able to participate heavily, which was the norm once we had our second kid. (Who also went to LES for preschool, once old enough.) We can't speak to their K-8 experience, but for preschool/pre-K/TK they were fantastic.

Lesley Ellis is an independent school from pre-school to grade 6, but expanding soon to 8th. Our…read moredaughter is in her third year there and we have been delighted with the program. The teachers are an outstanding group and attuned to the needs of each individual student. The administration is truly exceptional as they create an environment where parents, children and the school come together to form a nurturing and vibrant community.

don't take your child here unless you want them to have them touched inn-appropriately and nothing…read morebe done about it. please and thank you #savethechildren

If I could give negative stars, I would. Highly unprofessional, unreliable and frustrating to…read morecommunicate with. I have exchanged over 20 emails with them in the past 3 weeks and have gone back and forth about the availability of spots, canceling or not showing up to virtual tours at the last minute, just openly lying about a day care location having spots and changing the statement without any accountability at the last minute. I had heard great things about their brand but it seems like their staff is highly unprofessional and could care less about the reputation. They absolutely do not respect anyone else's time or needs and I doubt if they would even be able to care for my child if they are this unprofessional and unreliable about simple communication and showing up to meetings on time.

My time at the friends school was mixed. I got a great education but at what cost. I was made fun…read moreof for being different. One kid called me a "stupid ugly fat cow" from 5th to 8th grade. The teacher I reported it to played it off "Oh he just likes you". This school taught me that my feelings didn't matter, made me feel like I didn't matter. This school taught me that no doesn't actually mean no, and that if you apply enough pressure they'll eventually give in. This school caused so much emotional and psychological damaged, that I've been left to fix on my own, because they didn't care to do their job. If the teacher had just done their job when I reported the other student, I would have self-confidence. my self-esteem and the way i see myself wouldn't be absolutely trashed. this school taught me that others can't be trusted and I can only rely on myself to protect myself. I started using self-harm in the 6th grade as a coping mechanism because no one listened to me, because no one cared.

So i at one point went to CFS and in kindergarten I loved it but in first grade I got a very strict…read moreteacher. She would be very unhappy if one kid was not doing their work or got frustrate. Also it was very stressful and I began to hate school. Other families have also left the community for similar reasons. Also they are quakers and want to create a diverse community which is great and all but they presented something called kids of color and becoming white ally's. They would talk for long amounts of times and usually kids didn't benefit anything good from it. Also bullying is a huge problem that nobody at CFS did something about. They would have 2 hr assemblies that were like torture when I was little. During the assemblies we'd sit on the gym floor and listen to music for 2 hrs. They also would rarely let kids get breaks. While at the assemblies the teachers would not only sit on benches against the wall but would get to take breaks whenever they wanted to get treats from the facility lounge. Do not send your child here they will become stressed.

Mosaic Church in Boston is a gospel preaching church with real Christian community. We have been…read moremembers here for over 5 years now and absolutely love it. From the moment you step through the doors, you feel welcomed into a vibrant and loving community. The worship experience is truly exceptional--each service is filled with passionate, heartfelt music that brings a powerful sense of connection and reverence. What truly sets this church apart is its unwavering commitment to preaching the Bible with clarity and relevance. The messages are both deeply rooted in Scripture and incredibly practical, offering wisdom and encouragement for everyday life. I learn something new from God's word every week The Christ-centered community here is remarkable; it's a place where you can build genuine relationships that pushes you to grow in your walk. Whether you're new to Boston or just seeking a church home, Mosaic has been a place where we have grown spiritually and feel part of something special. If you're looking for a church that combines dynamic worship, a strong sense of fellowship, and sound Biblical teaching, this is the place to be!

Since there is a Mosaic Church in LA (where I'm from), I thought I'd visit the Mosaic Church in…read moreBoston. Turns out they're not part of the same organization. Either way, I had an incredible experience at Mosaic Boston. The worship was beautiful and NOT overdone/distracting, the speaker was intelligent and eloquent, and the people were chill. That's about all I could ask for in a church. Go check it out if you're ever in town! For more recommendations and photos of my experience in Boston, check out my blog post: https://www.girlandtheword.com/boston/my-8-must-visit-places-in-boston

Great School, Great location, Great traditions. Looking for superior quality preK-8 school? This is…read morethe school you want!

Most of the teachers are amazing. however, the 1st grade teacher is horrible. She labels kids, says…read morethings that are not true. I went to the principal for help and received none. He refuses to hold his teachers accountable. However, my daughter will not be in her class next year. So, thats the only thing i am looking forward too. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade teachers I heard are amazing.