Just moved to Henrico, VA (or Richmond depending on who you ask). I was very sad about having to…read moreleave my church family in Houston, TX. I had been online looking at churches and saw this one in passing. On my drive to work I saw it and realized how close to my home it is. I decided to give it a try. I am glad I did. The members are super friendly and welcoming. The 8:15am service was very nice. I will be going to the 10:30am service this week. I am very excited.

I am deeply saddened and disappointed. My family genuinely hoped to make Heights Church our church…read morehome, but our experience has been profoundly discouraging. Scripture reminds us that "Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7). Unfortunately, this church seems far more focused on outward appearance than inward transformation. The excessive spending on extravagant Christmas decorations was troubling. Rather than showcasing the church building, it would have been more Christ-like to meet real needs--perhaps providing Christmas trees, food, or assistance to families struggling during the season. Jesus taught that caring for the poor is not optional: "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me" (Matthew 25:40). When spectacle replaces service, the mission of the Church is compromised. One of the most disturbing moments was hearing a pastor speak as though she herself was assured of heaven while implicitly condemning others. Scripture is clear that judgment belongs to God alone: "There is only one Lawgiver and Judge" (James 4:12). We are also reminded that "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 7:21). No one truly knows the state of another's soul, and humility--not spiritual superiority--should mark church leadership. This experience reflects a larger issue within American church culture, particularly among megachurches. There is a glaring lack of financial transparency. Churches should willingly report and audit their finances, as Scripture calls believers to walk "above reproach" (2 Corinthians 8:20-21). At Heights Church, there appears to be nepotism, unclear salaries, and no accountability regarding how much actually serves the community versus sustaining unhealthy spending habits. The food pantry is the one truly commendable ministry, and it genuinely serves the local community. However, good works alone do not excuse compromised doctrine or moral blindness. Jesus warned the church in Revelation: "Because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth" (Revelation 3:16). This church tells people what they want to hear, not what they need to hear. Scripture instructs pastors to "preach the word...correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction" (2 Timothy 4:2), yet biblical truth here is watered down to attract a wealthier, more comfortable demographic. There is also an unhealthy culture of overworked volunteers, unquestioning loyalty, and what feels like a cult-like mentality. Jesus warned against religious leaders who burden others while exempting themselves: "They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people's shoulders" (Matthew 23:4). Charity is celebrated, but morality and humility are lacking. Even secular corporations give generously--yet generosity without integrity is meaningless (1 Corinthians 13:3). Many sermons appear borrowed or spoken verbatim, sometimes involving false personal stories and alleged conversations with God. Scripture is severe in its warning: "Not many of you should become teachers...for we who teach will be judged more strictly" (James 3:1). Teaching falsely or carelessly is not a minor offense. Does this church fear God? Or do they fear People? Overall, I am heartbroken. I am far from perfect and do not claim moral superiority. But after years in church, this stands as one of my greatest disappointments. If you are looking for a church that prioritizes status, waters down Scripture, affirms comfort over conviction, and focuses on earthly values rather than eternity--"storing up treasures on earth" instead of heaven (Matthew 6:19-21)--then this may be the place for you. But for those seeking truth, repentance, humility, and genuine relationship with God, I cannot recommend it. "They have a form of godliness but deny its power" (2 Timothy 3:5). And that is the most devastating part of all. May God be with us! Matthew 3:11 2 Timothy 3:1-5

What a wonderful church! The people are welcoming and the service was great. The building is…read morebeautiful. Pastor Josh preached a message that was straight from the word of God.

I have been coming to North Run Baptist Church since the Fall of 2009. I was looking for a church…read morein the Lakeside area, close to home, where I could be active & involved. From day one I felt welcomed from everyone; there was never a time when I wasn't invited to an event whether it be an ongoing weekly or monthly activity or one of our exciting annual community events. North Run has given me the pleasure of serving as the leader on the deacon visitation team allowing me to build relationships with our guest that visit our growing church & I have the joy of teaching the college/ young adult class every Sunday morning to the students of VCU, JSRCC among others. I see North Run Baptist Church growing even more into a church that reaches out to serve our community and Christ in hopes that it will bring others closer to God's love.

Such a wonderful place! My loving neighbors introduced me…read moreto New Life Outreach and it completes me. I look forward to attending on Sunday's.

Love this church it's so inviting & caring! Very family oriented. Gospel focused. Lots of fellowshipread more

Having attended RCC back in the early 80's under founding pastor Steven A. Parson Sr., I still have…read morefamily members who are loyal supports of their now interim pastor Rev. James E. Ferguson. Unfortunately, the majority of the congregation left with the severing of ties with their founder... most not following him. The church currently only holds a 8am service which appears sufficient given the headcount. They are sharing the building by leasing out spaces to other churches. This is a great source of income considering the low membership. I attended Friends & Family Day w/ my uncle and truly enjoyed the service. The choir was uplifting and the ministry moved me. Old love to see this church regain its glory, but for now it's still a great place to worship.

I absolutely love this church!! No church is perfect because we, as human beings, are imperfect…read morebut as far as I'm concerned, this place is home!! I always feel like something's missing when I go to other churches when I'm away at school. The way Pastor Cook delivers the sermons is in a personable, understandable way that doesn't try to talk over your head. He's all about the message being accessible to everyone, as it should be. There's always humor in the mix, too, and lots of real talk. He's not afraid to address the issues head on, even if it involves himself. The church is the perfect size, not too big or too small, and there's 8AM and 11AM services as well as Wednesday Bible study at 11:30 AM with one of our deacons (Deacon Davis or Deacon Miller) (it's mostly for retirees, but I like to go, too :)) and 7:30 with the pastor. And something that really makes this place feel like home is the music. They keep it old school and I love it. We have a foot stompin' good time praising the Lord and on Youth Day, the wonderful youth choir gives us a nice change of pace. Stop by sometime, you will surely receive a warm welcome.

I was invited to this church by my cousin who had an orchestra performance. I was filled with…read morenostalgia because my grandfather (Benjamin James Miller Sr.) was a member for decades until his death. However my experience was far from expected. The church members were extremely rude and disrespectful and I felt that they thought we were imposing upon them because they were having a meeting and banquet (which we were unaware of) after the 10 minute orchestra performance). The pastor himself said, "Ok guests, you can go now. We have a meeting" and he kept pushing as my sister tried to finish breastfeeding her baby. He also said, One member said, "Oh, they are trying to stay here to eat". Even if we were invited to stay for the dinner that we didnt even known about, we wouldn't have stayed because we were there since 6 when the performance actually started at 7 and lasted 10 min. The bulletin sent to guests said that it was at 6 and for some reason started an hour late. My grandfather is probably rolling in his grave over his beloved church.

St. Benedict's is a local catholic church, complete with a school, in the Museum district... it…read moregets a good amount of support from the community and having the school keeps it a very vibrant part of the neighborhood, but from the times I have been there it seems like a very conservative Catholic church, which can be intimidating. It's incredibly picturesque, as it was built in the early 1900s. It's got the traditional stain glass windows, and a balcony in the back on which a giant organ resides (and gets a lot of use during masses). If you are looking for a place to get married, this is a good choice. The front alter is colorful but traditional, and there are a few smaller alters on the sides that give a solemn feel to the inside of the church. The pews are all wood, in good condition, and it has a high loft-like ceiling with exposed rafters. The pictures don't do it justice... if you like architecture, this is probably a good building in Richmond to check out. They say a good portion of their masses in Latin... if you are a regular church-goer and know the words anyway, it's nice to hear them in such a melodious language... if you aren't familiar with the mass and can't speak latin, you may get a bit lost. When I was a member here (when I lived in Carytown) I found the lady working in the parish office to be really nice and helpful- I needed some paperwork for my upcoming marriage and she was awesome about getting it sent up to the parish in Philadelphia where the ceremony would be. She also told me about a class for engaged couples that wasn't a weekend retreat, which was inexpensive and whose schedule was very convenient (2x a week for 2 weeks). I couldn't find any information online, so she was a real lifesaver.

Father Tony is the pastor here. Ed Owens,who currently serves on the alter, is about to become a…read more deacon and we are so excited for him!!! Come see him get ordained this October 2018 at the Cathedral. Father Tony is a great confessor and is a wonderful man. His homilies are down to earth and very heart felt. Nothing here is watered down. Come to mass here if you want traditional mass. Less latin at 830 am mass and lots of singing and the choir at 11 am. We have mass on Saturdays too at 530 pm for those who prefer evening mass. We have no choir during the summer. Joel is our choirmaster. Hes funny and quirky and very loveable. Sang in the choir in 2007-2008 before I had kids and we had Jim Dorn as the choirmaster. He was great but was super hard to please. Joel gets frustrated with the choir too but gives us a break b/c we are a bunch of non- professionals. Very few of us who sings in the choir have music degrees. Anyhow, we have great fellowship, a moms group, do Endow classes, bible studies and some religion classes are offered at the church from time to time. Been coming here since 2006 and really can't say enough good about this church. ONE OF THE BEST CHURCHES IN THE CITY.

I have moved from nj to va around 2022 and have been on a search for a church ever since. I'm new…read moreto my Christian faith since about 2021. So I've been looking and liked some churches more than than others for diff things that it was hard to decipher. Honestly it was so simple really because kindred church was and has been doing what a church is SUPPOSED TO!! Honestly it's sad but thank you pastor Rod for preaching what we need to hear and not what we want to hear. Honestly I have only been here 6 times in about two years and each time there was an awesome worship session and the music was outrageous! I can only come every other Sunday as I have to wrk every other Sunday but I'm so grateful God has led me back! And to anyone who is upset with the way the world is going right now please know that there are still great churches out there that are NOT afraid of speaking THE TRUTH!! Gods word the living breathing TRUTH! Thank you Kindred Churh! God bless you!!