Love this parish! Fr. Mike is the sweetest and most compassionate priest I've known, and the entire…read morereligious team is so kind. They truly make you feel like family.

It has been said of Christ Lutheran Church, it is "Where friends become family in Christ". Our…read morePastor, Jim Driskell is very knowledgeable in relating the Bible to us in a way that is understandable and relative. He schedules a monthly prayer breakfast and a Men's Network meeting. From children's Bible study to adult study, education in the Bible is emphasized. We are an active congregation. We have had events such as VBS, a Block Party, Halloween Trunk or Treat, Service in the Park with picnic, monthly craft classes, and a Sharing and Caring/Outreach committee. Recently we hosted a sauerkraut take out dinner to great success. We will be celebrating our 98th anniversary with a Thanksgiving type dinner this year and are entering a float in the New Castle Light Up Parade. If you are looking for a church that is welcoming, Christ Lutheran is definitely worth a visit and maybe stay awhile.

Everyone is SUPER sweet and inviting, lots of kids running around, and they have quite a few events…read moreoutside normal church things. Congregation is under 100 people. Expect traditional Christians saying "Praise the Lord" and "Amen" after every sentence. They have a new, beautiful sanctuary along with a huge playground outside. They also just celebrated their 50th anniversary!

We are living through a time were love, respect, and a little bit of empathy goes a very long way…read more I simply called the number that was given to me by the 211 assistance hotline. A woman says hello and I asked her if I had reached the Richard Brown Memorial. She simply said "NOT TODAY!" and hung up on me. I called back to clear up any disrespect she may have heard from my side, but she did not answer. I left a voicemail saying why I was calling. to let me know if I had reached the wrong number, if that was the case. If this truly does represent your ministry then I would hate for anybody else going through a hard time to come across her.

I grew up on the North Side and went to this church as a youngster. Back in the day it was packed…read morefull of people from all walks of life. I wasn't sure if I was a believer, but I loved the people and the community and so I would go with my father from time to time. I recently was back in Youngstown (I have been away 20 plus yrs) and decided to go to church with my father. I was instantly taken back... the church is still beautiful and there are still some "guards of the old congregation", and there are new people and friendly...and the spirit is still the same....everyone is welcome. No judgement. The congregation has dwindled of course, but the new pastor is from Texas (where I currently live) and I found his sermon not only insightful but humorous and sobering at the same time. He came across as vibrant and caring, a good fit for the congregation. Do not let the small congregation put you off.... if you are a student, or neighbor or just in the area looking for fellowship and prayer, this is a wonderful welcoming scrappy little church with big heart! and again....they welcome folks from all walks of life....and you really should go and give a listen to the new pastor!

Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness So I read all the reviews and was very excited about coming. Young lady and I wait till after everybody has gone in to enter so that we don't cause a scene, we wait till afterwards to let all the little kids pet her. We were met by a very nice lady at the door and a gentleman. The gentleman made a comment about young ladies size and then looked over for her service dog collar then made some kind of motion towards the woman who then told me I was welcome to go sit in the Overflow although everybody else was still going into the chapel? When I explained to her that I could listen to the radio except that I wanted to feel the emotion and the love that comes with worshiping in a group. I have had churches before that tell me the dog is not welcome, I guess I could say that at least this one was polite enough just to make me sit outside and watch service through the window? I think they need to learn a little bit more about reflecting DOGs love and forgiveness and showing GODs

Growing church with great preaching. Can't wait to see the new sanctuary. Services are very well…read moreput together and God-honoring.

Awesome church, they welcome everyone in, the music is great (contemporary Christian sings), wide…read morevariety of age & ethnic groups, kids actives, etc. We Love Them! Scott & Treva Reid