Words cannot describe how this place has changed so many lives. I have been coming to the…read moreconference center for years and it has changed so much. Ive seen so many people's lives changed because of what goes on here. I will never get tired of coming here and will always look forward to see God doing his thing at this place!

Me and my family have been coming here since 1972. It's a place to get away, learn more about…read moreChrist, enjoy each other and have peace. Each year I feel more equipped to deal with life after I leave here. My children love it, it brings us closer and to see your children want to know more about Jesus is a wonderful thing.

This is actually the Margate Community Church. Terence Johnson was a former minister.read more

Wow! Outstanding music program! Organist rocked the house! Warm, inclusive congregation, active…read moreprogramming for children and youth. Free parking.

A perfectly good place to get your Jesus on while in OC…read more For years and years we had always stayed in The Gardens area of town which meant for church purposes going to St. Francis Cabrini on Atlantic Avenue. This year we tried a new rental location which for proximity sake also meant a new house of the holy at Our Lady of Good Counsel on 40th. The church rally isn't much of a looker as it's more of a cookie cutter building which screams 1950's-1960's design. It's more functional rather than ornate. For parking purposes the church has a small lot behind the building and a much larger lot across 40th street which at least for the mass we were at in June didn't come close to handling the standing room only crowd. It makes no sense to talk about mass times as unlike the average parish the times here change depending on whether it's in season, shoulder season or off season. Either way between one of three churches within the St. Damien parish you're covered as they're all within a few miles of each other. I think we had Rev. Al? and if I remember right he was solid with his style and homily if not a little on the loud side as he bordered on yelling when he tried to accentuate a point he was making. The last noteworthy thing would be that come Communion time you need to wait for an usher to let your row out. Decent idea in premise except when you sit in the back of the church they towards the end they start sending one row forward towards the alter and the next row or two towards the back where the ministers are. Very confusing and lots of traffic jams ensued with people unsure of how to get back to their pew and bumping into each other. Overall a good place to worship with a very eclectic mix in season of locals and shoobies. We'll be back.

Great parish with caring clergy. Lots of activities for all ages to give and receive! I've attended…read morefor over 50 years during vacations and now find the year round activities are great.

This is a wonderful parish. I can't believe it is not in the top 10 listings for places of worship…read moreon LBI. I guess no one thinks to write it up. The staff is very warm and inviting. The Franciscan's are a down to earth group and have a way of comforting those feeling the need of faith during mass. They feel like they are speaking to you half the time. Great community to be involved with as well. The counseling services at A++++++++! The Festival of the Sea is great for all ages.

The anointing of God is in this place. I came as a visitor. The worship is strong and pure. The…read morepastor seems to be a true and humble servant of God. Congregation is warm and welcoming.

Excellent church! My husband and I have been members here for years and have had an excellent…read moreexperience with not only the people, but the pastor

Wonderful experience here! The people were super friendly and the church is gospel based. There are…read morelots of programs for people to get involved and connected if one wanted to do so!

A service worth going to even if you're not episcopalian. It's humble, but has that sort of homey…read morevibe that community churches frequently do.

I'm glad this church is here, you can rely on a level of closeness that not every place will have…read more Good communing with the congregation.