There are numerous churches in the area and often so hard to decide when you're looking for a…read morechurch but the moment I came here and sat in for a service, I knew this was the church I wanted to build community with. First of all, the pastor gives you a unique first impression, don't let his looks fool you (IYKYK) cause he preaches some Holy Spirit fire! His word is so based on the Bible, where 80% of his sermons are reciting the Bible plus I love that he gives details about the original author, original audience context to truly understand the passage as it's intended. Second the people are amazing! So welcoming and makes you feel so comfortable and part of the body of Christ. If you want to know more about the church, trying out a discipleship group (during the week) is a great way to know people better! Really the other reason why I wanted to stay. God has blessed us during covid to allow us the outdoor space to do socially-distanced services and everyone has been abiding with masks. So no worries about that!

Couldn't recommend a church more! The community is very…read morewelcoming and solid. Knew since day 1 that this was the church we wanted to stay at. The pastor's sermons are all so informative and convicting. It was important for me that the sermons are Scripture based and taught with awareness of context. The pastor's passion for the preaching of the Gospel is very apparent, and it is so refreshing to learn under someone who isn't afraid to say the things that need to be said. The leadership's commitment to transparency and accountability is very encouraging, and truly cultivates an environment of Spiritual growth and pursuit of Jesus. Much can be said about all the work God has been doing in and through this community, so I'll leave you with this: whether you are curious about what Christianity is about, if you've been cautious about attending church after getting hurt in the past, or if you have any reason for thinking "I don't know if it's the place for me", I urge you all the more to consider visiting and seeing for yourself what Savior Community Church is about! (SCC meets in person in a hybrid indoor/outdoor setting due to COVID, but also streams service online! Check website for details)

Hello friend. You are here because you want to know more about Hana,…read more You're here because you're looking for something ... you didn't come to this page by accident, something brought you here. This is my 3rd updated review. You can read my previous two reviews to see my experiences and thoughts during my time at Hana. I want to address several people at the church whom I feel you should connect with should you choose to visit. Pastor Joshua - He is the head senior pastor. Well-spoken gentleman. Extremely nice man, articulate, enthusiastic message-giver, humble, humorous, well-built, loving father of 4 daughters, husband to an amazing wife, caring, compassionate but really truly wants to best in everyone to grow and be passionate, God-fearing servants to our Heavenly Father. He is one of the reasons why I came to this church. You can see his sermons on Hana's Youtube page. Check there to see if the message he delivers truly reaches out to you. It did for me. I enjoy his powerful emotions and his knowledge of the Word. His sermons were pretty much the deciding factor for me to choose Hana as my home back in mid-2014. Pastor Sun - When you speak to him, very approachable and easy-going, friendly and connects to people so well. One amazing thing, when it comes to translating and giving the Word, oh man, he speaks like a scholar, he is not what you say articulate but intelligent in a different way. When you read/watch his daily devotionals (Check the Hana Facebook page), you will see why he's so different. He is a father to 4 astounding kids, Husband to a wonderful wife and a true-to-heart Laker fan (I like this guy already. Mentioned the Lakers in his first sermon at Hana... how can you not like him?) - Humor aside - suggested to speak to him if you choose to visit. Chris - Every new visitor should engage conversation with Chris on first meeting. He's my hyung, the first person who welcomed me when I first came to Hana and his hospitable greeting to me made me feel real good and made a great impression. This guy is passionate for the Lord and his knowledge of the Bible that he's received over the years has been a marvelous thing and inspiring. He's a caring brother to all the guys in the church. He is hard-working but is that dude you want to lean to for any brotherly help. Jisoo - Everyone loves her. You don't find people like Jisoo in this world. I say that not to rave but you just see it. She's a long-standing servant of Hana with her husband and son and daughter. She's also a deacon and is an absolute must to talk to when visiting Hana. I feel like when people see her, they see something special--symbolic to what I see at this church. So let me address that. Why do I make Hana my home? 1. The family feeling - When you make that decision to engage and get to know the people at the church, it feels like a family. The friendliness and kindness brings you in--whether its the elderly gentleman, or the front office secretary, or even the teenage high schooler, its a family connection. 2. Special people - When you give some time to get acclimated to the church, you find some of the most amazing people. There are people from all ages that are such loving, giving, helpful servants who really care and really encourage and reach out when people are dealing with situations. These special people are warriors in prayer and even the kids are tuned in as well. Their hospitality, kindness is just almost unexplainable. You appreciate it alot. What's also good is there are times when sitting and chatting with a church member, there's a feeling of comfort and enjoyment amongst brothers/sisters and just how helpful they want to be. The community amongst the church is special. 3. Friday Bible Study - This is the one area that all visitors MUST MUST MUST engage in. To get deep and to really go hard into life, Christ and the Word, I absolutely, emphatically want you to give 1 month of coming to Friday Bible Study. This is the place where deep connection and fellowship is received. I believe much of my understanding and maturity came from being here in Bible study - Pastor Joshua really makes you think and it's such a powerful, emotional time. There are baby Christians and there are mature Christians in every church you visit. Find your way within Hana and experience just 1 month of what I mentioned. Allow yourself to see if God has brought you to be at Hana. You're searching and seeking ... maybe this could be that place. Whether you do or don't, may God bless you and be with you wherever you go - but always stay with the Lord, only HE can show you the way. Much love. Maybe I'll meet you if you visit us.

Pastor Joshua is amazing. His words really resonated with me. Hana church introduced me to Christ…read morethrough a very hard time in my life. I cannot thank them enough. 10 stars if I could.

Pastor Steve Bland and the congregation behind him is spiritually awakening without being offensive…read moreor "over the top". The word is alive here and I encourage you if reading this while looking for a new place of worship, to come for their Sunday morning service to see if the message resonates with you. The church choir and the music created speaks to everyone in the room. I have attached a video of some of the music and worship the choir provides.

I LOVE THIS CHURCH! The preaching, music and people are wonderful! Pastor Steve truly cares for…read moreeach and every person that walks through the door. When you come to LPCC you are welcomed as family! Great kids programs for children, awesome Youth Pastor and Young Adults Group too! Hope to see you here soon!

The pastors and teachers faithfully preach the Word of God, and their conclusions are firmly…read moregrounded in scripture. They refuse to compromise with the false teachings of this world or to those with itching ears who seek to justify unrepentant sin. The people here are genuinely friendly -- whether in community gatherings, support groups, or classes. There are also designated volunteers ready to pray with you. Several months ago I suffered a severe sciatica attack and could barely put weight on my right leg. One woman noticed my pain as I slowly made my way into church and prayed for me, and others did the same on different occasions. Today I am in great shape, and I'm grateful for the care and prayer I received.

I have been coming here for years, I went here back in high school…read more The review is based on my experience with a group leader in the women's community on mondays. The young lady who facilities them is incredible and speaks in such an authentic and welcoming way. But there are group leaders in there who are saying things they should not be saying. The woman said that everybody has to turn to Jesus and be saved or they will not make it to heaven. Even people of different religions. I'm so tired of Christians shaming other people of different beliefs and religions. And unfortunately some pastors speak in languages that make Christianity feel like a cult. When you are mature and are a truth seeker, you will see the religious cognitive dissonance and unfortunately this church has leaders with them. Always use your discernment, listen to God and not the mouth of men who manipulates God's word & the church to make themselves look holy. Fortunately there are a few leaders & pastors here who speak with light and doesn't manipulate the bible or God's word to shame people. The ones that see past the facade of the old religious speech. They speak to encourage and uplift. These are your true leaders. Always trust your gut and find those who you resonate with when you decide to attend this church. And no need to write a respond about me writing to guest services. Train your group leaders. Change the dialogue. Teach people to be Christ like, to be unconditional loving, how to stand up to truth and actually take action instead of being passive, judgmental, shameful, or hateful of others for not being Christian enough. Disappointing experience. Become your own leader, find your people, and seek God.

Fire place and great opening and welcoming team for all ministries. People are friendly and tuff broread more

Thanksgiving Church... Is a fail. The college ministry is a…read morebetter ministry.** I do not see why it would not be a good short term option.

Beautiful church venue that is well maintained and with plenty of wonderful staff here to make your…read morechurch/religious events meaningful and memorable. We came here for a child's baptism and it was very well run - everything went smoothly and we were in and out before a wedding was scheduled on the same Saturday. They post all of their scheduled events online and are very responsive to questions RE planning and reservations via email and phone. Priests and deacons are friendly and kind!

This has been my entire family's parish since the 80's, way before the remodel, way before parking…read morewas disaster, so I've seen the changes first hand over the years. The biggest issue with the church now is the parish office. Calling is a disaster. Calling for Last Rites is even worse. There have been several occasions not just from my own personal experience of calling but others as well where they call repeatedly before they can even talk to someone let alone get a call back. That's upsetting when you're calling for something like Last Rites. Today my personal encounter at the front office really has me questioning who is hiring the people who work here and why there's a lack of basic people skills. The old lady behind the glass is very rude. I donated several bags full of baby goods but the fact that I was treated so poorly bringing these items to them really made me feel like I did something wrong in donating to them. As for the church itself, it can be VERY crowded at times which makes parking even worse. The padded kneelers (especially in the section in the back for the kids) is completely ripped. Might as well just not have them in there at all.

Cause Church is the absolute best church. I truly don't know where my family and I would be without…read moreit. I have gone through so much trauma and pain in my childhood, my family, and my life. I have also struggled with my own brokenness and the ways I have hurt others and made mistakes along the way. Over the years, I have come to Cause Church again and again feeling broken and facing some of the hardest circumstances of my life. Every time, I have found support, encouragement, grace, and help beyond what I can describe. The church offers amazing programs for people recovering from family dysfunction, addiction, and other life challenges. They have prayer teams, an Inner Healing Ministry, and so many opportunities to find support and community. Most importantly, it is here that I have truly come to know Christ as my Lord and Savior. I have been, and continue to be, supported and carried by God's grace through people who genuinely love Jesus and faithfully serve Him. I am incredibly grateful for our church, our pastors, and all the volunteers who pour so much love and care into others. Cause Church has been a tremendous blessing in my life, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Awesome brothers and sisters who enjoy worshipping and making a joyful noise unto the Lord God…read moreAlmighty king of kings Lord of Lords and preach his second coming Amen

Bad place to go this church for real. Judgemental to come & service more fast pace. As a whole,…read morefellowship is extinct & nobody greeted me at all. Too much business of how they do things. Like fees to join more than half the bible groups. Sermon was ok to hear. At most the coffee was free really. Too much stress visiting & not recommend to go here.

attended Seacoast Grace from 2017 onward, serving faithfully as a lead usher, in the choir, and in…read morechildren's ministries (VBS/RFK). I was deeply invested and invited many family and friends to join. Sadly, my experience eventually became one of hurt and disillusionment. ​In 2020, during the Rooted program, a confrontation occurred where I reacted in anger to disturbing language from another attendee. I am transparent about my mistake; I used profanity and I own that. However, leadership focused solely on my reaction while ignoring the context of my life: I was currently navigating a divorce, the death of my brother, a job loss, and a traumatic physical attack that left my hand severely injured. Not one person from the church visited me during my hospitalization. Under the leadership of Connie Surratt and Autumn Igo, my serving privileges were removed, then quietly restricted even after being "reinstated." I felt intentionally hidden and denied any real pastoral care despite my attempts to engage. ​Two Easters ago, I was accused by security of yelling at someone at the altar. This was entirely false I was actually greeting longtime friends from my Bible study. This culminated in a scene where a leader (Gwen) physically grabbed my arms and verbally assaulted me in the parking lot, witnessed by other volunteers (Dean and Janet). Despite it being proven that the accusations against me were false, no apology was ever offered. I remained "on penance," feeling like a child walking on eggshells with angry parents. The breaking point was the treatment of the vulnerable. On a day we were taught about helping the community, I saw a pregnant woman with children being surrounded by security and recorded by staff. When I asked to help and feed her, I was told she was being removed at the instruction of Autumn. I later found the woman around the corner in tears; she asked if she could pray for me. It was heartbreaking. This, alongside a later incident where a man from the church harassed me at a post office for "trying to buy my way into heaven" by helping another woman with diapers, showed a distorted view of mercy within the culture. ​Three weeks ago, I was approached by Autumn and Daryl after a service. Despite my request for witnesses, Autumn made serious, false accusations of verbal and physical abuse against me in front of my friends. I was told to leave and never return under threat of police involvement. This felt like a coordinated attempt to discredit me and separate me from the community I love. ​Since leaving, I've met many others with strikingly similar stories. If my full story had been heard openly rather than discussed behind closed doors, I believe I would have been met with understanding. Instead, I felt watched rather than shepherded, and defined by assumptions instead of relationship. ​I am not perfect, but what I experienced was not restoration it was control and image management. I am grateful for the hundreds of kind individuals in the congregation who reflect Christ; they are the reason I stayed so long. I pray for accountability at Seacoast Grace. Revelation reveals the heart of a church, and I speak this truth with love for those who have been pushed away like me.

Just an update on Knott Avenue Christian Church, still no issues, still very happy, we've been…read morewaiting for the other shoe to drop, as they say, but it hasn't! Everyone seems genuine, and an overall bunch of decent believers with the Pastor and a lot of elders were gospel focused, decent human beings. The programs they have that help you grow as a believer are good! Everyone's always open to answer questions. It's just an overall good Christian church so far as I could see in my opinion. We're very happy.

Love this church pastor is really great and people at the church treat you like family ' study with…read morethe ladies bible study . Worshipping and praying studying .

Clear message during service when I came myself. People are nice here and get involved, especially…read morehelping the homeless. Parking can improve a bit with more spaces but got ushers to guide at least. Little bit more community could be added like more events out of service. I mean just a solid place to worship God here.

Moved down to the OC and what do I see A church called…read moreLiving Hope, a chill community I went to other churches and no one said hi They were into their cliques and that's no lie Yet, there's something different that I found at Living Hope Didn't have the typical drama like Korean soaps The motto is a place to call home So here's an invite, try it out, don't be alone Living Christian life is hard, but you don't need to do it on your own So come check it out, make friends, learn about God, and be known So, my family and I were looking for churches in the OC, but we had no idea what was out there. A friend told us about Living Hope, and when I saw the staff and saw all Korean folks, I'll be honest, I was thinking, no thanks. I heard so many stories about Korean churches, that they were either drama or super cliquish. Not so with Living Hope, and I was really grateful for that. The kids program at Living Hope are great, but more than that, the teachers love God and love the kids. That's really all that I could ask for. But there's more. There are so many ways to serve, get connected, and to know people, so that it's a really great place to get plugged in. Here's a concise rundown of the church: Church Services: https://www.livinghopecc.org/sundays 9:30am Service - Mostly families because kids services are during this time (Infants - 5th grade) 11:30am Service - Mostly singles and college (though youth is during this time as well) - Cool thing is that the founding pastor is still here! Pretty amazing - They have cell groups for families and singles - If you're new and want to get to know the church, there's something called first lunch every month where you get to have lunch with some of the pastoral staff to get to know them and ask questions - They're non-denominational - But truly this is so unique in that their pastors have different stances, but the Christian core beliefs are all the same