This was an absolutely amazing worship experience. The music, testimony, and gospel truth shared…read morewas inspiring and comforting. So much so, that we will make it a point to return to this church whenever we return to New York.

Diverse church. Strong church leadership. You will be blessed by the pastor and the choir. Their…read morechildren's ministry is great. I eventually became a member.

I really can't express what this church has meant to me. There are so many churches in NYC, and…read moreafter a long search, I settled on this one as my home church for the following reasons: 1.) There is a true community here. It's a small enough church so that the members know each other really well, and there are many opportunities to connect throughout the week: small groups, Bible studies, service opportunities, and a lot of hanging out. The church owns a small coffee shop that makes an amazing hang out/meet up place during the week. As a New Yorker who lives far from family, there is a level of support here that is indispensable. 2.) Lots of young families. While I do not have kids, it's wonderful to be in a place where there are so many young families supporting one another and sharing the gospel message inter-generationally. The church does a lot to support the kids in the community as well, including free family events, a weekly storytime, Sunday school, parenting support groups, and more. 3.) Sunday services focused on the basics. There is a strong message of God's love of us and our love of others. The sermons focus on the heart of the NT witness each week and are put into action in a community context. This church does a lot to serve the poor and stand with the oppressed, and does not shy away from difficult, relevant issues. There are many activists here. Many, many friendly people who are eager to make new friends and connect. It is not an awkward place to visit for the first time, which made coming here really comfortable in the beginning. 4.) Safe, non-judgmental context to discuss and share. This is a non-denominational evangelical church, but one that is more ecumenical than most. A diversity of Christian thought is represented here, and honest conversations are encouraged.

From the owner: Our community loves to eat and drink together, play together, experience and create art together,…read moreand become family. We are committed to helping each other struggle through real life and real faith in New York City where these are difficult. We are committed to helping each other and our neighbors get to know the real Jesus and allow Him to influence the way we live and work and love.

As soon as my family and I arrived at Liberty Church we received a heartfelt greeting and warm…read morewelcome to the church and to the city. I was impressed by the heartfelt message of the pastor and by the obvious close knit nature of the community. I'm looking forward to going back!

Liberty Church is the most authentic and embracing church that I have ever been to. Paul & Andi…read moreAndrew's leadership is outstanding and their love for all people and Jesus is something that cannot be missed. If you are looking for real community and friendships in this huge city... This is the place for you. All are welcome. I have seen more freedom and peace in my life since coming to Liberty than I have in my entire life. It's a safe place. There are also wonderful children's programs if you have little ones and a community group for your teenagers after the service. ..... And there's free coffee and baked goods. I mean, who doesn't want that?

City Light is the place to find spiritual healing and restoration. The key things I love about this…read moreChurch is it's diverse community, upbeat environment, and the GENUINE love you receive at this place. It very much resembles a family. If you are in need of spiritual meditation, clarity , or overall restoration, this is where you need to be.

This has been the most friendly place I haven been too... the great music.. love the band.. And…read morenow we have a new worship group add on "Junior Garr".... what a voice.. I feel the love.. I feel the holy spirit... I just can't get enough... I never knew what spiritual peace was till I came here. Come and be a part our family... based on LOVE.. free of judgment And guilt..

I love my Church Ive been a member since 2000 and attened…read morethe Linden church. The prayer line monday to friday will pray for you. Ar 6am. Go to the websute and type in your prayer request. It is a large Church but My Pastors are annointed. Continued blessings.. i can not wait to see what God has in store for us there!!! For the young man or woman that says no one has reached out to his ill mom.

soo my mom and i used to go together when they were on linden and the Sunday school for kids..once…read morethey moved to the new location she dove deeper into the church against my judgement. she's volunteered for close 10 years.. My mom continued to go even tho I am judgemental about organized religion and the money it makes and the fact that they don't care about their members, only the money .. my mom has been diagnosed with parkinsons for close to 3 or 4 years.. she used to volunteer and work for free for all 3 services to dedicate herself to her church. which i didn't agree with. since she has been sick I'm the only one that takes care of her along with her health aide. I HAVE YET TO SEE ONE PERSON SHOW UP, ONE PERSON CALL TO SAY WE PRAYING FOR YOU .. I k now she would love to go but feels embarrassed and the organization that she spent soooo much time AND money supporting with her dedication to dropped like she wasn't nothing.. make your own decisions but if it were you or your mother how would you feel? I have even seen her wanting to watch a Sunday service since they left her for dead .. 0 stars should always be an option.. these mega churches are just that mega ... mega billshit, mega snoke and mirrors, mega false sense of community cause when they get sick... No where to be found.. you know what funny I don't know if my mom told them about her illness but you would think if someone put that time and energy in to YOUR organization and all of a sudden they stop showing up, I'd hope someone would reach out but NOPE!!

A huge fan of the East Village church of the same name…read morehttp://www.yelp.com/biz/grace-church-new-york , had to stop in to admire the architecture here. PS http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/26/nyregion/a-brooklyn-church-uncovers-a-long-hidden-celestial-scene.html?_r=0

its old & gothicy, was my pre k when i was a kid and their like an 100 some year old printing press…read morein the basement

Gorgeous, old church to walk through and view. Free to walk through of course. Nice to stroll…read morethrough if you're walking nearby.

Passed by this beautiful Church at night & its even more beautiful. Even when sorrounded by…read moredowntown Broadway traffic this place still exudes peace & calm. Love visiting Grace Church or just being near it!

Since i wrote about my experiences at St. Augustine, i have been reading other reviews, and realize…read morei was unfair. I was there in 2007 and years before. At first I was enthralled with it all, just like the recent reviewers were. But my reviews are about the St. Augustine church that stood by itself, not joined with another. The St. Augustine's that - to me - was a vibrant, active church on its own. I left and did not keep up with the changes i guess it went through in joining (?) with St. Francis. I TRIED to be an ACTIVE, REGULAR member of ST. AUGUSTINE. First as a choir member, and often sang as soloist for weddings and funerals. I was trained for this since high school at the Brooklyn Conservatory School of Music (3yrs.), and have a degree in music from one of the major music conservatories in Manhattan. Well, so maybe i was too trained. I truly felt i had something i could contribute. That's ok. I understood. So i tried attending the senior group, (maybe 8 members?), and seeing a need, i cooked for them for a while. Full trays of dinners for their lunches (egg plant parm.and the like.). That went well until the Business Manager started sending down family members, and staff to partake. (I am not stingy, ...but ???? how much can one give. ??) My trying to give to the senior group ended when they asked me to lead a Christmas sing-a-long. I supplied the printed words to the songs, but found this wonderfully diverse group unhappy. (too much classical, not enough Spanish, etc) The ONLY group that did not complain were the few from Haiti. I truly loved the people crom Haiti...- these wonderfully SOPHISTICATED, and CULTURED members, who loved the water colors i brought for all, and were delighted i brought copies of standard opera arias at various times. They seemed to be familiar with them, they sang along, wanted to learn and participate. Never, ever complained. I found them gracious, loving, and Christian. I had to leave the senior group, though. Too much dissatisfaction from the other two groups. Over a number of years, i kept wondering if they realized i was just a volunteer? my final and most strenuous effort to give back to the church/religion/institution i was born into was work in the library gift shop upstairs.it had been disorganized, with half opened boxes of shipments of items strewn around. Three lay women would give an hour or two every Sunday to be there. They seemed to want to be there to give "spiritual guidance", or something.. The church said it needed money, i tried to give of myself and gave at least 6 hours a day, 6 days a week to make it a practical, working library and place where people could get rosaries, statues, holy cards every day i would bring the Business Manager an envelope with a little money . often bought things with my own money giving it to the church. After well over a year, of what i felt was a success, the criticism came.Older church goers demanded i buy more expensive items. But these same people never bought anything to contribute. They said they wanted a more high class place. The original three wanted to meet there for tea, and socialize. Befoore they pushed me out, there were people up and down those stairs all the time, buying little things, - candles of their choice of color, and saint, to place before the crucifix downstairs. St augustine picture postcards were actually being sold. Where js all this now. Empty. A museum. !ovely, beautiful church that should have continued to thrive with life. I saw the council, the Business Manager, the comminity look for what they could take. Not what they could give. I LOVE st. Augustune. But i had to walk away. Not only from the parish, but from it all.

Caring priest, beautiful singers, a mass at 9am and a mass…read moreat 12pm Confessions Saturday at 4pm followed by a mass 5pm

As we wandered around the Wall Street area, we noticed this beautiful church with its imposing…read morefacade and gorgeous stained glass windows. Intricate stonework, elaborate ironwork, and surrounding manicured grounds were a nice surprise in this city setting. Would love to return in the future and explore the interior since it appears there is a pipe organ on site.

Beautiful church in fidi. Worth checking out if in the area. Sometimes there is a line to enter…read moreduring busy hours.

I was always secretly searching for a good church home, but never really found one that spoke to me…read morein NYC. I tried the Hillsong mega experiences and also tried the traditional Methodist and Pentecostal environments. Non really resonated with my core at all. I didn't feel at home. When i tried Forefront, i didn't have any expectations. Church was warm and non invasive. People are real and humble. It's OK to not know what you're suppose to do at church but feel apart of it (this is what struck me most). There was a combination of good, warm music that got me into a peaceful state. The band that rotates every week are just really good folks who want to jam out to Christian Worship music! The Lead Pastor Jonathan is super relatable and is someone you would have a cold beer with. He's not your traditional pastor. He comes from a non-traditional background with an interesting upbringing which is why he's so relatable. I would consider Forefront a very progressive church, inclusive and diverse to all folks who are questioning. If you're looking for a warm comforting church filled with young families, professionals, artists or just anyone looking for Christ. This one works very well! This is my second year with Forefront Brooklyn and enjoy going every week. Free coffee and local bagels to boot! What's not to love?!

This church is near and dear to my heart. I started going to forefront when I was 14, so it's been…read more11 years. I have met so many friends that have selflessly helped me through difficult times with prayer and actions. I occasionally sing during worship service with my mother who is very active in the church. I also volunteer at KidsStuff, caring for children of all ages making art, reading passages, and singing songs. This is an inclusive FOR ALL church and has many small groups where you can connect with the community outside of service (game nights, poetry readings, etc.). It is the first place I have felt completely welcome and accepted for who I am. You are never preached down to or judged. I have found friendships, work connections, and most importantly people who have become family.