A beautiful place for a retreat or meeting in a pastoral setting that includes meeting rooms,…read morebeautiful church, and accommodations where you can stay in a hotel-like room and receive three meals a day, all for $95. This is a hidden gem in Springfield. I was there for a quarterly meeting of the marketing and communications division of OSF HealthCare. It was a sunny, gorgeous fall day and if I had had more time, I would have strolled along the beautiful walking paths. I was excited to receive an interesting tour from Program Director Dan Frachey who explained the symbolism behind a wall of stained glass that included Saint Frances and his friend and contemporary Saint Clare who I also knew to be the patron saint of television because in her later years when she could no longer attend mass, she was said to have seen it unfolding on the wall of her bedroom. It was also wonderful to view the small museum that archives the work of the sisters that began in the 1800s. It includes a photo of one of the first open heart surgeries performed in the country and Dan offered a fun tidbit about a nurse in the background who heard a photographer was going to be present and so she came to the surgery room for a "photo bomb." The center is owned and operates by the Hospital Sisters of the order of Saint Francis. We also received a tour of the warehouse and learned about the unbelievable Foundation that runs the sister's Outreach Ministry that now works with hospitals to donate excess medical supplies to some 95 countries around the globe. Fascinating operation that is no small endeavor and it is run with a level of efficiency comparable to a military operation. So, it was quite an experience. Thanks to all who made it happen. I highly recommend staying here if you are simply touring Springfield or looking for a meeting or retreat space. It was a respite from the hectic pace of today's workplace.

Very nice building for a conference. Clean and friendly place. Lots of parking. Peaceful…read moreneighborhood.

I suppose I am pretty ancient history at Roanoke Baptist Church…read more I attended as a child in the early-to-mid 1950s. It was a very modest church; I remember outhouses, lol. My father was the young minister of this church. He supplemented his pastoral income working for the Coca Cola Bottling Company. He had worked with a young Billy Graham in an organization called Youth for Christ, before Graham had founded his evangelistic association. We had come to Springfield from a church at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, and then left Springfield for Virginia. Regrettably, I've never made it back to Springfield, but I still have many impressions of the area that were seared into a young and open mind.

Wonderful liturgy! Enthusiastic young priest. Great music and loving church family. Educational…read moreopportunities are offered during the school year; Adult Sunday school, children's Sunday school and confirmation classes. The Cathedral has a men's group that meets regular for breakfast and project planning. There are two women's group that serve the parish. The women's forum meets monthly between service and the women's group meets over lunch. Both are informative and inclusive. Church choir meets on Sunday's between services also- no extra evening rehearsals on regular weeks. Occasionally before Christmas or Easter some extra rehearsals are added. The organist is MAGNIFICENT! She recently completed her doctorate in organ performance. There are two services each Sunday. 8:00 is a simple spoken service, and is considered low mass. 10:30 has hymns, incense, chanting and a more formal liturgy. If you are looking for a traditional worship experience, the Cathedral Church of St. Paul is the place to be!

I appreciate the friendliness and the diverse community of the church…read more It is a place where people can get involved. The theological foundation of the church is biblically solid. The preaching and the teaching are inspiring, encouraging and challenging. The worship arts is professionally done and draws the worshipers into the presence of God.

love this church! open to everyone at any age, best christian church i have been to in my life!…read morejoin us now, asap starting soon the summer sermors, "at the movies" are completley fantastic!

This is a very welcoming Church. There is always plenty of staff to answer questions and show…read morepeople around. The worst music is up beat and really gets one wanting to sing. The preacher does a fantastic job of keeping his sermon relatable to the congregation. I like how he seems to throw a few things in to get a laugh. It's a great way to start your Sunday and the start of a new week. I do suggest trying the café for a drink. I've yet to find one drink or snack I didn't enjoy. I would say be careful getting something to drink before church due to it sometimes taking a little bit to get your drink.

I went there for 7 years when I lived there now since I have lived in Chicago for 8 years I still…read morefollow them. I watch their service on Sunday, watch the BIBLE lessons on Wednesday and participate in the healing service on Tuesday. It gives a lot to my life.

Very friendly people. Church is obviously focused on children/youth and there isn't really much to…read moreoffer adults unless they want to get involved with youth programs.