I just had one of the most amazing experiences at Harvest Crusade, and honestly, I've had many over…read morethe years but this one touched my heart in a fresh, powerful way. I had to share it here and tag Harvest in most of my posts because this church isn't just a place I go to... it's been part of my life journey. I grew up right here in Riverside, and I've been part of the Harvest family since I was a youth. I remember when the playgrounds were still around, and believe it or not, when we were still parking in the dirt lot to get to church! Those were humble, beautiful beginnings and I've had the incredible privilege of watching this ministry grow from those early days into something so inspiring, so deeply impactful, and still rooted in the same love and truth that started it all. The recent service I attended was nothing short of moving. The worship was powerful and alive, the message was full of biblical truth and real-world relevance, and the presence of God was unmistakable. It wasn't just a church service it was a moment of transformation. You could feel it in the room. You could see it on the faces of people around you. What's even more beautiful is how Harvest Church continues to evolve while never losing its heart. Whether it's the outreach, the youth programs, or the way they care for the community they are always growing, always reaching, always welcoming. The people here aren't just friendly -- they are family. From my earliest memories as a kid to now, this church has stood as a place of hope, purpose, and genuine connection. To anyone who's looking for a place to reignite your faith, build community, or simply find a home Harvest is it. It's more than just a church. It's a legacy, a movement, and a living testimony of what God can do through faithful people and a faithful church. Thank you, Harvest Church, for being a constant in my life and for continuing to lead generations with integrity, vision, and love. I can't wait to see what God does next through you! #HarvestChristianFellowship #RiversideChurch #OldSchoolHarvest #FaithfulFromTheDirtLot #ChurchFamilyForLife #GrowingInGrace

Friendly welcoming truthful, not over the top with ambiguous assumptions like some Pastors under…read morethe "Calvary Chapel Church" title. I like listening to Chuck Smith pod casts and talks on His Channel, and occasionally because of gasoline prices going to a church service.

Here's what you can expect from Sandals Church. Solid Bible…read moreteaching. Super friendly and kind people. Others who want to see you thrive. All kinds of groups for marriage, teens, seniors, kids, divorced, 12-step, and more. Also, after reading some other reviews here I feel inclined to give my take on the church asking for money. All churches work off of donations from the people they serve. This is normal. Sandals Church does not ask for money any more than others churches I have attended, and they are very transparent with spending.

We attended and served at Sandals for around 10 years. We quit during Covid because they would…read morenever stop pushing for donations and on-site attendance. Here are my main beefs: when the pastor can afford a gorgeous million dollar home and can take more vacations than my husband and I who own a very successful business there is something wrong. We also "served" also knows as unpaid labor...at the coffee shop where lots of tips were given at each service and who knows where those went.

I have only attended 1 service here and a Christmas tree lighting while visiting a friend. This…read moreChristian church is huge like a college campus. We even had snacks at the onsite caffe. They have many opportunities to learn about the word. Lots of programs and outreach takes place here. Everyone I encountered was professional and friendly.

Love The Grove!!!!! If you are looking for a church...You found it The Grove!!!! This church…read moreoffers everything Great pastors here

wow!! love this church! my first experience was such a beautiful experience! I got to feel God like…read morenever before. you can feel Him when you walk in! the coffee is amazing!

ILC - Riverside is the place to experience Pentecost! The people love God and love people, but most…read moreimportantly, the Holy Ghost is there!

I was looking for a church with an open and affirming stance on LGBTQ community and a friend…read morerecommended this church. Been attending almost 2 years now. I'm in my 30s and was raised Catholic, and was pretty certain of what I want and Don't want i a church. The community is very diverse; a little over 100 people in attendance, all races, a lot of working teachers and retired school personnel, and a growing population of families with babies to high schoolers. Even though the community and the sermons are very contemporary and progressive, there is something familiar and nice about the old traditional feel of the stained glass, the choir, and the pews. It's a place where everyone is welcome and you can dress as comfortably or as flamboyantly as you'd like. They feed the community every Wednesday, giving a hot meal, clothing, and toiletries to whoever needs it. They also host free medical/dental events every other week. Whenever there is a progressive rally or march, the church tends to host the meeting point with snacks and water bottles. Besides volunteering, there is a lot of social activities, concerts, potlucks, movie nights, book clubs, and guest speakers from the University and other non-profits. Sunday Parking is easy and free, right out front, if you get there around 9:40, unless there is the occasional Downtown event. I would recommend this church to anyone looking to join a new church in Riverside.

We worship here because of the people who make up the congregation. They are friendly and outgoing,…read moreand service the community through Project Food and the Riverside Free Clinic. There are all kinds of fellowship activities outside the church, including movie groups, coffee groups, and book clubs, to name a few. The atmosphere is very welcoming and nonjudgmental. Come and visit, we would love to welcome you!

They have two morning services here at this church. One at 8:30am and the other at 10:30…read more I LOVE this church! The vibe at this church is amazing and you can meet and talk to the pastor and First Lady after the service. For people with kids, they even have a nursery and kids Sunday school.

The members are very friendly. The sermon was powerful…read more ...............................................................

VERVE COMMUNITY CHURCH ( Riverside location), is an Awesome place! I'm a very recent newcomer, and…read morefrom the moment that I took maybe 4 steps inside, I was quickly greeted by a pleasant, friendly and welcoming staff member. I got the same treatment at the welcome booth. The messages were relevant, and the worship was great and I was so convinced that this is where I belong that I signed up for the next steps class. Give VERVE a try; you'll be so glad you did. Oh! And they have student ministry for the kids too!

This place has an ever growing transient gathering in front of it. Always pestering myself and my…read more11 year old for spare change. The parking lot is slowly becoming car park for people to live in cars.

I absolutely LOVE attending Sandals Palm! The people here are so welcoming and real. The sermons…read moreare always so relatable and I absolutely feel spiritually fed each week! I love how they have so much to offer for the youth that is positive. You can just really see how much they love on their youth! If you haven't found the right church for yourself, your family, you should definitely check it out! They have 4 different services each Sunday! 8am, 9:30am, 1115am, and 7pm!

These people are incredibly rude. I live in the neighborhood next to the godforsaken church and…read morethey will block your driveway and then when you ask them to move they say I'm just going to church as if blocking your driveway is acceptable because they're going to church. You ask them to move again and they give you a dirty look as if you're in the wrong. Then when they cross the street, they literally stop in the middle of the street and talk. You cannot go around them. They see you waiting to go, but they don't care because their conversation in the middle of the street is way more important than anything you have to do. These people have a sense of self importance and anyone else around them be damned. If you want to go to church and be an asshole this is the place for you!

I visited today 6/29 with my fiancé, it was his first time and I have visited once before. We gave…read moreit a visit, but after today we will not be attending. First off, the decision to perform a Jelly Roll song mid service was extremely... odd? Seemed like they just really wanted to perform the song and it had us confused as to what was going on. Like others have mentioned the sermon is more watered down than we're used to. It seemed as if the Scripture was used to support whatever the church was trying to say and felt repetitive. We're more used to the Bible being the center of focus and whatever connections can be made to everyday life are made but understanding Scripture and growth in faith are not overshadowed. All that being said their coffee shop is yummy and the greeters were nice.

Visited for the Life Surge Event that was held on this beautiful Church Campus. I went to the first…read moregate and a woman directed me to the gate on Fullerton. The church staff or Life Surge staff was so rude to attendees... tapping his watch (to tell us we were coming late...as if we didn't know). When it was my turn to speak with him, as he had routed the cars ahead of me away from this particular entrance, he gestures his hand to tell me to GO ON and I asked "Where am I going? I was told to come to this entrance" He said, "Follow the other cars!" WOW. How helpful... was my thought. I had to speed up quickly to try and catch up with the other cars to follow them (felt like the blind leading the blind) to the 3rd entrance on Kellogg Ave. Once there it was no one to direct traffic. Cars were going every-which-a-way. It was so confusing. BUT I Found parking by the GRACE of GOD and did my best to navigate walking the campus by following the crowd to the entrance of the church. ONCE INSIDE: The Life Surge ushers that are SUPPOSE to help you find seating were so rude -- beckoning for people to keep moving. It was just like where is the kindness, where are the FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT!? Some of them were like the walking dead. Lifeless but existing. No warmth, cold. After getting over the arrival situation, parking and getting to a seat.... I DID ENJOY THE CONFERENCE. It was a blessing! MY SUGGESTION: church staff and/or Life Surge Staff definitely need to go through thorough interview processes like maybe (3) interviews to determine if they are fit to deal with the public. Perhaps the pastor or directors should also check to see if these folks need deliverance cause some of them definitely were NOT operating with the spirit of The MOST HIGH. Crossroads Church thank you for hosting this event but I do wish that things would have been more organized with parking, directing of traffic within the parking lots, directing of the crowds either with staff by the parking lots or signs leading folks to the church and the finding of seats once inside. I stand by this review from my experience on 1/12/24.

Great place to be! Everyone is friendly and love the teachings…read more Rick Warren is a wonderful teacher. He's inspiring and I've learned a lot.

I can't find where to email anyone at Saddleback! GREETINGS in the name of Christ our LORD!…read more My name is Glenn Langohr and I am a local street evangelist & best selling author. We are raising community ACTIVISM amongst Christians in ALL churches to partner with us to take a stand for LIFE in the womb and out of the womb. We have a group of 3 churches involved so far and would like your church to come alongside us however you can! On Sunday February 14th, 2020 (Valentine's Day) we plan to host a pro life rally at Laguna Main Beach (intersection of South Coast highway and Broadway St ), starting at 2:00 PM. There we plan to uplift preborn human life and the "Heartbeat Protection Act." This act introduces legislation to ban abortions anytime after a heartbeat can be detected in the pre born. Several states have already passed such legislation, and we are looking to expand this Act to California, other states, and also to the federal level. You are welcome to write up a message and give it, publicly like many other Pastors, authors, and teachers will. We will be handing out Bible tracts, info on the HeartBeat Bill and heart shaped balloons. Please let us know if you will announce this event to your congregation at the beginning of your regular church services and/or if you would like to otherwise participate in this event in any way by contacting us at this email or 949 354 7176 Thank you, and God bless you.