We went through a really rough patch when my wife was pregnant with our third kid. She was…read moredangerously sick with chest pains and worse that kept us bouncing from specialist to specialist, trying to tease out exactly what was wrong. I was doing my best trying to be there for her and our two girls and keep up with work as the sole breadwinner (fortunately, I work from home), and our household was kind of falling apart. I shared some of what was going on to friends at Oseh's religious school, where my oldest daughter was a student. About a day later, they had organized a Meal Train for us of fellow members who came almost daily for two weeks to bring healthy meals and help share the chores and childcare. I can't express how much that meant to us. It gave us enough breathing room to figure out the issue at last and turn things around; a few months later, our son was born happy and healthy! I'd been happy to be a member at Oseh Shalom before, but that experience really transformed the way I saw the synagogue and the people in it. This is a valuable place to be a part of through highs and lows in life alike, full of caring, multitalented people. I'm delighted that my kids will be growing up here the way my wife did.

This synagogue is exactly what we were hoping for. Oseh welcomes all; traditional Jewish families,…read moreintermarried families, mixed race and LGBT families. Oseh's religious school has done a great job accommodating student special needs without any stigma whatsoever. Some of our favorite things about Oseh: the people, the focus on Tikkun Olam through the Winter Shelter, the relationship with Elizabeth House and the Laurel Area Shelter and Food Bank, Teen Connect activities, religious school electives like cooking and Israeli Dance. One student even raised money and sought volunteers to build our own Gaga pit. It's wonderful at Oseh!

I came here for the Pastor's 10th anniversary celebration. The sanctuary is huge. Plenty of room to…read moresocial distance. The necessary precautions have been taken. This place is clean and ready to welcome worshipers. This is my first time, and I felt welcomed and the love of Christ as soon as I walked in the building. My Pastor (from Second Baptist Church in Santa Ana) was the guest preacher. I am very much looking forward to visiting here again. Oh and lest I forget, the choir was amazing! As expected and well delivered! The praise and worship experience was abundant.

From the owner: I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!…read more It gives me great pleasure to Welcome you to First Baptist Church of Guilford (FBCOG). Our church is also known as the "House of Faith" because we believe that our foundation in God is rooted in faith. Truly, God has prospered us and purposed in us the need to become a church with a ministry for the 21st century. At FBCOG "House of Faith," we believe in utilizing all our gifts to advance the Kingdom of God. FBCOG's mission has been and continues to be our commitment to lift up God's Kingdom within the Global Community. Our church strives to accomplish its mission through Preaching, Teaching, Reaching and Healing. "Teaching" and "Preaching" are central parts of our efforts to evangelize, educate, and empower the church, the community and the world. Our "Reach" is defined by the sub-themes of up-reach, in-reach and out-reach. Up-reach is demonstrated through our liturgy and worship to God. We believe in lifting up our hands, voices, and our words in adoration to God through worship. In-reach is defined as the assembly of believers together for fellowship, strength, study, as a shared community with a witness to Jesus Christ. Out-reach is defined as an extension of the shared community to those who are in need of the Kingdom witness. Healing is the byproduct of God's grace and mercy towards us. My role is to make sure that FBCOG "House of Faith" remains relevant and resourceful in the 21st century...

Beth Shalom is a warm congregation that truly cares for its members. They encourage involvement and…read moreparticipation and provide members with a well rounded and diverse program of activities that touch every area of Jewish life. Excellent Religious School really prepares kids for their Bar & Bat Mitzvahs and has a great Hebrew High program.

As an active member of Bet Aviv for 10 years, I can honestly say that I feel at home here. It's…read morejust the right size so it's easy to be known, and our services are thought-providing and add to my knowledge of Judaism. There are plenty of opportunities to learn and get together socially. In addition, we help repair the world by feeding the hungry, by improving the environment, and by supplying needed goods for various local organizations (eg. schools and housing). We also honor the original Columbia concept of interfaith communities by locating at Oakland Mills Interfaith Center.

As a Founding Member of Bet Aviv over 25 years ago, I asked some our new members to share what they…read moreliked best about our congregation. Here is what they said, in their own words: - - "I have never felt more welcome than at Bet Aviv." - - "Friendliness of the members" - - "Members, their openness; the Rabbi and her wealth of knowledge; services which includes our Cantor; the Men's club; the choir, community service, in short the whole "gestalt" - - "I love all the adult programming. I have learned so much at services and at multiple classes." - - "We've been very impressed with the warm welcome we've received at Bet Aviv and have enjoyed the educational programs we've attended." - -"We have enjoyed the warm and friendly atmosphere of Bet Aviv. We've also been impressed with the wide range of activities offered." - - "Everyone has made us feel so welcome, from the minute we reached out to consider joining! We enjoy the Shabbat Services!" - - "I enjoy the lunch and learns, adult ed and social/community events." - - "Found my day at the Bet Aviv Yom Kippur services and activities to be both moving and enjoyable and joined Bet Aviv in early 2025." "I love the continuing education, the friendliness and the array of activities."