I wish I could give 10 stars. The preaching has encouraged my walk with God and I look forward to…read morethe message every Sunday. I've even attended a women's event that was well planned and organized. Highly recommend this church!

We attended ALC for 3 years. Up until May of this year, I would have told you that it's a wonderful…read morechurch with caring leadership. Our entire family was volunteering weekly, I was doing the lesson planning for a class in kid's church, volunteered at church events, etc. Unfortunately, I quickly found out what type of people are actually running ALC. The pastor's wife stalked my Facebook page and didn't care for a church politics post and immediately started stirring up trouble. I got an email stating 'effective immediately' I was no longer allowed to volunteer until I had a meeting with the pastor. She also thought it was a grand idea for her and her sidekick to block me on Facebook and then she approached my daughter at youth group. What kind of pastor's wife blocks people on Facebook and then approaches their kid at a church function? Not only that, but they went as far as to tell our life group leaders not to allow us back in life group because we're negative and they don't need negative in their group. What was the church politics post about that stirred up so much trouble? It was about how volunteers pour their heart and souls into ministry, only to be tossed aside when yet another pastor's wife is hired to replace a volunteer. I read an article that was talking about building a family kingdom or a kingdom for God, and unfortunately this church is building a kingdom for their family. And when the pastor's wife feels threatened in the slightest, they will block you and shun you from the church. Granted, the pastor seemed to genuinely want to meet and discuss the post, but why would anyone want to step back into a church where the pastor's wife stirred up so much trouble and you're hearing from other members about the way the post stirred up trouble. And last, but definitely not least, the post that got me shunned from ALC: You know what I don't like? Church politics. It's in every church, creeps around, and eventually a pattern is noticed. Every church we've been to, or heard about, plays the game. Every church has a mission and plays the politics to get there. Unfortunately, when you or someone you know gets caught in the crosshairs of those politics, you begin to look at the church differently. Do you ever wonder why people stop going to church? I don't. Most people don't want to play the game. They want to go get the message and go home. A few will decide to volunteer here or there until they catch wind of underlying politics and then leave. Others make it years, for the love of ministry runs deep and it pleases them...but eventually, they feel the politics too. It seems no one can really escape it, except for the select few in the inner circles. And for those that make it years, those church politics deliver a devastating blow. Church and politics don't mix. Never have and never will. People will always get hurt in the end and that is NOT what we should be aiming for as a church. It shouldn't be about who you know, it shouldn't be about who you're related to, it shouldn't be about anything other than God and HIS mission. It breaks my heart for those in the crossfire, I've been there and hate to see others there. We need to pray for our churches and their direction, we need to get out of the mega church mindset and go back to knowing the congregation, their struggles, and their needs.

If you want to hear Scripture only, this is your spiritual home. Our Leadership are committed to…read morepreaching and teaching the Good News of Jesus. Check out the website for times of our worship services and special events.

Great People! This is the only Church of Christ I've ever heard of that's okay with Live Music in…read morethe church. Yes that's right! They play music in their church on Sunday Mornings! What!? Yep I'm pretty sure the Church of Christ denomination will disown them when they find out but I think it's supper cool and the people that go hear are GREAT FOLKS.

Have been coming here for two years while slowly undoing my life on the Eastern Shore; as a…read morelifelong Zenith Buddhist the Unitarian Uniersalists have always been my church of last resort; Christian by history, free thinking by design. No matter who you are, or what you believe, no matter whom you love, you are welcome here.The ability to have a polite, reasonable discussion is the only requirement. As I like to joke, on those terms even a Satanist could attend; don't think that they would find much comfort here as Religious Humanists are very ethical and bent towards social justice and personal growth. We have wonderful music with a part-time paid director of unusual talent, a great accompanist, fun loving choir and guest musicians. I find some of the Christian hymns irksome, but not so I will sit them out. Prayer and worship from other faiths are a regular part of our services. There is children's and adult R.E.of breadth and depth. We have a glass walled nursery with sound for loud babies, so you can still enjoy. Our current, interm minister is a "nice Jewish girl from N.Y." and a great leader in our quest for a new settled one. There is something for all here, head and heart. Service at 11:00, Unitarian communion (coffee) after, many special events and opportunities to volunteer.

I stop by every so often-- this is a friendly place, their library is nice -- the grounds are…read morebeautiful and peaceful, as are the walking paths -- (BTW-- one of your concrete benches collapsed when my skinny friend sat on it-- so you better check all of them -- no major injuries occurred) and the interaction between pastor and congregation/visitors is wonderful. I recently went to a group meditation there -- I was not too impressed-- (I felt that more could have been done in the form of spiritual nourishment, so I didn't go away feeling good about spending my money on that.) And last but not least -- when I am standing near the trash can and trying to get some water for my tea-- dear lady who is standing 6 feet behind me-- DO NOT toss large items of garbage, not once, not twice, but more - - into that can that was RIGHT NEXT TO ME -- how crass of you!!!

Would not recommend thus church. Rev Bertina Westley is extremely rude and uncaring especially…read moreduring a very emotional time. This church is not welcoming and the reverend is not very godly.