I was staying at a hotel in Richardson and looking for a church nearby to go for worship service on…read morethe Sabbath. I visited ActsTwo. Sabbath school is at 10:30 am and Divine Worship at 11:30 am. I just went to the worship service. I was warmly greeted by the ushers and given a visitor's gift bag. Pastor Marcus Hayes is very personable, he came and welcomed me to the church. When he's bringing the Word he is very animated and holds your attention. The Praise and Worship team sang beautifully. At this church they don't seem to include the children's story right before the sermon. Acts Two is active within the community with donations to a local food pantry in the area.

I came here for the Chonda Pierce Comedy Show and wondered what Birchman Baptist Church was like. I…read moreattended Church Sunday and made a lot of discoveries. The parking lot was full but, I was still able to find a good spot despite the car next to me was a bit overlapped. They had Three Women greeters who were engaged in conversation. One gentleman got right in front of me and said hello? Noone ushered me to my sit. That's ok. I found the perfect spot! Everybody kept to themselves and they were all spread out in groups on the first floor and balcony. There was never an opportunity to say hello to one another. The majority of the Parishioners are elderly. The music was like I've never heard before. So beautiful and on a professional level, like an Orchestra with a Choir. I believe the worship team has a degree in Music Ministry. The very first song was beautiful Violen Piece. The Worship Team did such a good job that the Music Conductor smiled and beamed with joy as he held his hands up motioning strength to his worship team as a way of saying, Thank you and I'm proud of you! Such a proud moment. The have several singers but one Singer stood out to me. He was a healthy average height Asian male who spotted a nice suit. He stood talk and sang with confidence knowing that Jesus is King! It's as though, he was like, look at me, this is how God has made me to be! Such a powerful performance! The Pastor was a nice looking Silver Fox with a sense of humor and a great exegis of scripture. His sermon was easy to understand. He talked about your favorite game show. The favorite game show is the blame game. He talked about how not owning up to your sin can lead you down a destructive path. There were notes on the screen but they were taken down too soon. If your a Senior, this would be a good Church for you. You will love the music and preaching.

Well all I really should say is unless you drive a BMW you probably won't work here. Or maybe…read moreworking here you'll get one paid for by the people. If you don't have money you should choose another church to attend. They don't help people here it's just a place to worship and give your money to them. They do after all have payments on those BMW's. I personally didn't need their help but someone I know needed some help and even offered to pay it back but she was denied. All their money is put in their own pockets. Not real Christian like...

This place has become my church home, and these people have become my church family. I know of no…read moreother place where one can be accepted for being authentic and genuine, finding one's own spiritual journey and being validated during the quest. Nurturing spirits, confirming human dignity, living our progressive values and giving back to the community, these are ideas I aspire to, which this church embodies. I have taught Sunday school and been here long enough to watch "my children" grow up. What a delight to see them flower and grow into mature thinking adults.

When I first started attending First UU, I didn't really feel like I needed a church. I needed a…read morechoir, and First UU has a great one; that's what initially drew me in. A few months after joining the sanctuary choir, though, I was surprised to find myself feeling more and more at home throughout the church (not just in the choir loft). The Unitarian church is not like other churches. For those of you who don't know anything about it, a good place to start is our principles: * The inherent worth and dignity of every person; * Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; * Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; * A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; * The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; * The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; * Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. If the principles above align with yours, come check out First UU. One other thing about the church that makes me proud is that we're just about to break ground on a new education building, and we plan to pursue LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification for it (we're hoping for silver).

Lovely church, I am a Lutheran and visited St. Andrew's while in Fort Worth for the weekend. It was…read morea great visit the liturgy was very good and true biblical Christianity was preached. This is a biblical and confessional Christian church with a rich beautiful history.

During one of many days I ride my bicycle through downtown, I saw this beautiful church and wanted…read moreto swing by. The architecture and grounds were meticulouslly cared for and quite impressive. Since I wasn't "in the area" on a day the worship service takes place, I was out of luck on seeing the interior. If you're a member or attendee of this local Body of Christ, you are blessed by such a rich legacy. Don't take it for granted.

The worship music and Word of God were evident. That's five stars with me. Blessings.read more

It seems only people who grew up in this church are the only ones welcome to participate. Didn't…read morestay long. Sad, because their kids programs are great.

Our family has been part of this parish for a while now, and it's honestly one of the most vibrant,…read morefaith-filled Catholic communities we've experienced. The parish is growing, thriving, and full of young families who are genuinely trying to live out their faith. This is reflected in the packed pews, the gaggle of children everywhere, and the real sense that people are invested in building a strong Catholic community together. Most everyone here is incredibly welcoming. New families are greeted warmly, kids are included, and there's a strong sense that the parish belongs to everyone--from newborns to grandparents. Like any large parish, there are occasional moments where someone might be bothered by the developmentally appropriate noise or movement that naturally comes with lots of small children. In fact, this past weekend there was an older woman who seemed visibly offended by the mere existence of the littlest parishioners at Mass and even refused to let a father back into the pew during the Our Father after he had briefly stepped out with his child. She actually was so annoyed she stormed out in the middle of Mass. Thankfully, moments like that are the exception and not the norm, and they certainly don't reflect the spirit of the parish as a whole. One of the reasons the parish is flourishing is the incredible work being done in faith formation. Our Director of Religious Education, Lauren Walsh, does an absolutely remarkable job. She essentially manages religious education and youth ministry for hundreds of children, coordinating programs, volunteers, and events that help young people grow in their faith. The amount of dedication and organization required for that is enormous, and the results speak for themselves. Fr. Keating also deserves a lot of credit. His homilies are thoughtful, challenging, and rooted in authentic Catholic teaching. He doesn't just offer feel-good reflections--he encourages the faithful to actually know their faith, think about it, and live it out in daily life. Deacon Steve and Deacon Wilfried are also wonderful - they are such a great resource and support for our community. With the growth of the parish came new office staff as well - Leigh and Anna keep us all in the loop and the parish logistics running smoothly. Patricia is one of the OG office ladies and we definitely could not do it without her! If you're looking for a lively parish filled with families, kids, and people who are actively practicing their faith, you'll likely feel right at home here. But if you prefer a morgue-type silence or quiet retirement-home atmosphere where children are rarely seen or heard... this probably isn't the parish for you.

The first time I walked into Holy Redeemer Church in Aledo, my heart was stirred to worship as I…read morestudied the stained glass windows, statue designs rich with meaning, and the presence of the tabernacle with chairs and kneelers inviting people into Adoraton and prayer. I initially visited upon invitation to one of the bible study classes and decided to become a member after experiencing a deeper relationship with God while listening to rich scripture- and tradition-based homilies, attending Spirit-filled Masses and Reconciliation experiences abd phenomenal bible study classes, and eventually serving in ministry roles and parish celebrations. The priest, deacons, and parishioners have greatly encouraged and enriched my spiritual life. Highly recommend.

Such an uplifting place. We haven't placed membership but have every intention of doing so in the…read morenear future. I've struggled for the longest time finding a church where everyone was accepted AND the message was intellectually stimulating. Pastor Douglas is warm, emotional, and highly intelligent. I was having some doubts in my faith and that man spent over 4 hours on a Saturday talking me through them with me. Much of the congregating is gay or lesbian, which is awesome. Unlike some of the other affirming congregations in the metroplex, they don't spend the whole time talking about "gay issues." Sermons are about Scriputre, not sociopolitical issues. So uplifting. So refreshing. So filling. I look forward to watching this special place grow, not just among the LGBT community but the White Rock community at large. Check it out!

I have lived this church since 1997. It has evolved and changed through the years. What I love now…read moreis the feeling of being of service with family, being in a congregation that is doing mission work and going to a Sunday service that focuses on the Bible.

This is my second time to this beautiful and historic church in East Dallas. A few years ago, it…read morewas for a Quincenera. This time for a wedding and reception. It is very well kept and the love the parishioners have for it is obvious with the history they record on the walls and the level to how well it is maintained. The grounds are quite modest, but openly inviting. The chapel's stained glass windows are absolutely gorgeous when the evening sun is filtering through them. The lamps overhead cast the sweetest of highlights to all those inside. The walls and ceilings are worth studying as they are quite beautiful. The artistic wood carvings and brass work are also worth study. The reception area and kitchen are also quite well maintained and very clean. If the building reflects the congregation, then this congregation would be one worth knowing,

Although raised in the Episcopal Church, I haven't attended anywhere with any degree of regularity…read moresince my children were small. Beginning at the first of the year, I started looking around here in Dallas for a church where I felt comfortable. I think I may have found that place. St Matthews. Just for starters, the windows are heart-stoppingly beautiful. Congregation members, making conversation in the parish hall after services have asked me what made me decide to give St Matthews a try. I have told them that I am superficial enough that I can be seduced by beautiful windows. I am. Located at Ross Ave just south of where it turns and becomes Greenville Avenue, the church building is over 100 years old. The windows over the altar date back to the original construction of the building at the beginning of the last century. The rest of the windows were made in two different phases in the 1960s and 1970s. The building was originally part of an Episcopal girl school. Ladybird Johnson attended school there for 4 years in the 1920s. The Diocese of Dallas acquired the buildings in the last 1920s, and it has been their Cathedral ever since. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_Church_of_Saint_Matthew,_Dallas,_Texas But, most people don't go to church to look at the architecture, they go to connect with the Almighty. St Matthews provides a number of different types of services that make that connection possible. There is a once-a-month sung Compline, done at 9 p.m. on a Friday night, with only candle light (really cool and very moving). There is evening prayer every week night at 6, a quiet moment to reflect on the day, a way to step out of my regular daily life and connect with a reality that is larger, quieter and certainly more potent than anything else I come into contact with on a regular basis. There are Eucharists in private homes, a practice that harkens back to early Christian life. Sunday has 3 different types of mass (Traditional, a sung Mass, and then a service in Spanish). A really great breakfast is served after the first service and lunch after the Spanish service. I haven't tried the lunch, but I can report that a person could plow fields after that breakfast! Because it is Lent, there is a weekly Stations of the Cross. Stations is a guided meditation on the Crucifixion, beginning with Christ being condemned and ending with his being taken down from the cross and buried. It makes a good guided meditation on the central focus of Christianity. Last week, Stations was done from the perspective of Mary. Thinking about Jesus' Mother as she watched her child being put to death...well...it was very, very strong, an emotionally effecting experience. It got me. Most things don't. That did. And, lets talk about the reputation that Episcopalians have for not knowing how to make strangers feel welcomed. There is a historical basis for that reputation. St Matthews appears to be a little different in that regard. My first Sunday at St Matthews, there literally was a line-up in the parish hall of people wanting to talk to me, people interested in making me feel welcomed. That willingness to talk to a stranger has continued to impress me. There are several people who always talk to me after services, people who are obviously introverted. Making small talk isn't their default setting. They are talking to me anyway. They aren't back-slappers. They have a community they are proud of and they want to share it with others. I respect that a lot. The windows may have gotten me to show up originally, but having meaningful services and friendly people keeps me coming back.