Stopped going here very long time ago... the mission is money, not people. After awhile you'll…read morerealize they have times in which you text a number to let the church know you are in attendance after that they share how many new individuals are coming. Speaking from experience I have volunteered for almost an entire year and I found that they have the desired individuals and it was clear that my son is not welcomed but just there as a body throughout his middle and partial high school year, he was never further away from god and people until he found safety comfort and LOVE at a real church, not one that only cares about numbers, money and their own insecure and deeply flawed views of a child or god. Zero Stars... love is love thank you very much ;)

We went to the 4 o'clock service tonight on Saturday. Our vehicle recently broke down and we…read morehaven't had a way to make it to church. We were able to borrow a vehicle and tonight happened to be Baptism night. The new campus Pastor for Woodbury is a very personable guy. He was fun, energetic, and engaged with us perfectly. It was very natural for him and you can tell he is sincere. The worship band is amazing, and I love that they also play popular songs that are on Christian radio. The worship music during the baptism was refreshing and all the songs were amazing. Even if it wasn't planned for someone to get baptized and they wanted to tonight, they offered clothes, shoes, make up, hair dyers, etc for those who weren't prepared. It was very accommodating. After about an hour of baptisms, people started getting up to leave and there was a small crowd of us left. The band was playing worship songs that made you sing your lungs out and it was like being at a concert. The Holy Spirit was SO strong tonight, I teared up many times. There was a total of 30ish people left for the last few to get baptized and it was like Jesus was putting a show on for us tonight. His presence was felt and it was a beautiful night. This was truly one of my best experiences at eagle Brook. We had been craving to worship, praying to be able to worship tonight and we got a whole hour and some to worship him. Thank you for an unforgettable night. The band did absolutely amazing.

This is my church. I've been going here for a couple of years now. We share the church building…read morewith two other congregations - one United Church of Christ (UCC) and the other Disciples of Christ. We trade around sanctuaries every few weeks. After going to a great UCC church in Somerville Massachusetts (shout out to First Church!) it was important to me to find a church that was (a) radically welcoming and (b) acting in a Christian community that was bigger and broader than just other ELCA Lutheran churches nearby. The church is radically welcoming. There is a strong legacy of being tuned into GLBT issues. Our previous minister (who moved on to be lead pastor of a University Church) was selected as our minister even though, at the time, it was not permitted by our denomination (ELCA) because she was lesbian and refused to abide by the church's then-current policy on human sexuality. This congregation helped push the ELCA, which is now, if not welcoming to the queer community, is at least openly confused about what to do with GLBT issues. (Our new minister, by the way, is also great. I swear she could give a great sermon in her sleep.) The membership is of kind of two generations. There are a lot of older folks, who disproportionately attend the early service at 8:30. Do not be fooled by their age and curly old lady hair - these are awesome people who stuck with the church through some really tough spots. They are engaged, open minded, and deeply loving. There are also younger folks who were attracted by the church's radically welcoming message. You'll see more of them if you come to the second service at 10:30. The generations mingle during adult ed between the services, at volunteer events, etc. The church right now is focused on trying to live out - to identify needs in the community and respond to them. Some of our focuses are environmental issues (we've adopted a nearby section of the greenway) and the refugee crisis (all three churches recently voted to become sanctuary supporting). We also do normal Lutheran church volunteering like Feed my Starving Children and Open Arms Minnesota on a regular basis.

I first found Salem four years ago, and I am so glad I did. It is more than just a church building…read moreor place of worship. It's a community of welcoming, kind people who have taken great strides to envision a different, relevant way to be people of faith in our context and time. I highly recommend visiting sometime!

We and our children attended this church for 2 1/2 years. Very nice people for the most part, but…read morethey are not interested in growing. Especially when it come to younger people with children. They want the church to be a empty nesters church/ Grandparents church. And some of the sessions members that make decisions for the direction the church is going are very non Christian.

This is a church full of love and grace. Traditions are important but serving your neighbor is…read moreparamount.

This church is Very Very Very friendly. The services are easy to understand and they are not out to…read moreget your money. They sings 3-4 songs before the services which is great and they have many tvs up for you to see scriptures. They are a very welcoming group of people

Hello good morning. God bless you all. I give NEW HOPE CHURCH five star because i was born…read morecatholic but I am a Christian saved again in the catholic churches, I always felt judged even by the sisters, sometimes by the father.But this church year, I do not feel judged at all.I feel welcomed.I feel loved.I feel accepted although there are certain people that attend the church that I feel are judging me.And a couple of people that work there that film are judging me, but i'm not gonna let petty stuff like that.Turn me away from a wonderful church that has wonderful pastors

Came to New Hope for our annual NC District Meeting with the EFCA and this church is fantastic…read more Great facility with ample parking Dynamic Kids and Student Ministry Vibrant Lead Pastor who speaks with passion and conviction. They planted the church I currently serve at in Maple Grove and it is in a diverse and historic area that draws from the surrounding community. If you live in and around this church come check it out, you won't regret it!

This is the best church around. Am I biased...well yes. The atmosphere is welcoming and casual, but…read morethere is no denying the passion for making the world a better place. I would never leave my Valley family. They are everything to me.

My wife and I were looking for a church 3 years ago. We weren't perhaps the avid church-going type…read morebut wanted to strengthen our tie to community and join a church that was mission-oriented. There are so many organizations and people to help locally that need more than just dollars thrown at them. Being part of a church is a chance to engage in fellowship and to worship God, but it should also be an opportunity to make a difference in your local and global community. Valley does this. That's what drew us here, and that's why we're engaged members of a church of community superstars. They are so welcoming to visitors, guests and new members - you will be as involved as you want to be! Please, if you're at all curious about what it means to be part of a church that is mission-minded and progressive, try us out. Give us a visit. Chances are, you'll feel great about making a return trip.

I'm giving Aldrich 5 stars because it was my childhood church and formed me into the person I am…read moretoday. In full disclosure, Aldrich is an urban PCUSA church, and like many mainline denominations, its membership has declined and aged in recent years. Still, the place is open, earnest, and welcoming and I always enjoy going back. I've only heard the new pastor preach once, but it was an excellent and poignant sermon. My brother - a high school senior - plays the piano and sings in the worship band. That's saying something I think - that a talented high school kid would want to spend every Sunday morning playing songs at church with a lot of people who are well past high school age. Finally, I got married here, and so did my parents, so rock on Aldrich!

I've been attending Aldrich now for almost a year. I didn't give it 5 stars because its not…read moreperfect... music could be better, preaching is pretty good, coffee and cookies after are so-so. But these things aren't what make a church. What makes a church is a community of people living as people of God, and the community at Aldrich is rich in this regard. The people are unique, sometimes a bit odd, but they are very welcoming, intentional and have a huge heart for God. This church isn't perfect, but it shouldn't be. At Aldrich you won't find a performance, you'll find a fellowship of real people living their lives for God.

I visit this church when I am in St. Paul. It is a great congregation, with wonderful progressive…read moreChristian Spirituality and values. You will appreciate the wide variety of programs for all ages, the music program is strong. You won't go wrong if you are looking for a progressive christian community.