A very spiritual retreat from the bustling of the city. Rollins fields, hills and serene beauty all…read morearound make this a peaceful place. The noise of the swimming Ducks in the pond and the Robins near the statue of Our Lady of Genesee are the only sounds that break the deep quiet of the surroundings. The Chapel is a circular area making one feel embraced while praying and meditating. Books of Psalms are present at the pulpits and the Psalms for the day are posted in the Chapel board encouraging their readings. Next to the right of the Chapel a store selling bread, honey, sweets and religious merchandise is found. The Monk's Bread is made here. I bought a loaf and a Parmesan crusted crackers that were delicious. I also got A Book of Psalms and some sacred music cds. I found a magic place to visit when I want some solitude and inner peace.

Great place to stop. Beautiful chappel, quaint store, and all sorts of Monks bread flavors you…read morecan't get in the store. At least I haven't seen so many options. Worth a stop. The grounds are absolutely stunning.

Have been attending Life Church Buffalo for about three years now and I have to say, this is the…read moreextended family I have been looking for! Awesome Pastors, staff, Dream Team volunteers, etc... I can't say enough about how well this place exudes Jesus in a big way. LCB donates six meals to a local food distributor for each first time visitor. Christmas time is amazing too. Come check us out or if your shy, watch one of our three Sunday services on our YT, or FB page. Look for me. I'm one of the guitar players on the Worship Team. Would love to chat with ya!

Update: 3 service times now! 830, 10, and 1130. Founding Pastor Craig McLeod has moved on to…read moremissions work and Life Church is now led by Pastor Pete Jankowski. Great worship/music, relatable messages, and real people. A safe place to learn about Jesus at your own pace. Plus- they donate a meal to the WS foodbank for every first time guest that comes :)

Had a great time worshipping it was a live and great performance the free coffee and donuts just…read moremade everything that much better

I am so happy to have found this body of believers. It is what I imagine Heaven will look like, all…read morecolors, shapes, and sizes, lifting up the name of Jesus together. I have been a worship leader for many years. The way that the Lord is celebrated here is amazing. EVERYBODY IS WORSHIPING!! I am blown away! The professionalism is also notable. God's business is being handled with excellence, honor and reverence. I look forward to the 12:15pm service every Sunday. Blessings Northridge Family. I really do feel at home.

I love this place!…read more It's out of my way, but I love the message Pastor Jerry and the others deliver; I'm happy to make the drive for it. I've never been there and left thinking "Well that wasn't worth getting up for." I love the messages and I love the contemporary atmosphere. I came from another Mega Church (Assemblies of God), but was raised on traditional Presbyterian services, and The Chapel (non-denominational) has really found a good place in my heart. The message is always pointed back towards Jesus and God, I've never heard them preach ANY sort of discrimination against any group, it's always about treating people with kindness, and they're not pushy in the least about tithing (which makes me gladly give on Sundays). In fact, while it's not ornate like the Presbyterian churches I grew up in, which I'm surprisingly cool with, I prefer it to the hip and cool Assemblies of God Mega Church I attended in my old city. The Chapel is like the matured and self confident church and made my old one feel like a pathetic, attention seeking teenager. I love it and have always felt welcomed, whereas some other churches I've felt like people are sizing me up and thinking "umm....not holy enough." Not The Chapel; God bless The Chapel (no pun intended). :)

You may want to keep your young girls away from this "church." I say this after the admission of…read moreguilt by a senior pastor recently of sexual abuse and the allegations of the same about Wayne Aarum, a counselor at a Chapel affiliated camp yesrs ago by multiple people. Aarum still serves on the board of directors of the camp. By the way, this senior pastor worked closely with the youth. I moved back recently from San Francisco after a few years there. I see the same issue arising at The Chapel again. Please note, to read unfavorable reviews, unlike the good ones, they make you through an App. So much for transparency.

We've been attending TFH since 2008, and have grown as disciples of Jesus Christ, and been blessed…read moreby the teaching of the pastors. Sure, the worship is loud, and spirited! We love worshipping our Lord! Read the Psalms-David worshipped with instruments and singing. There are ear plugs for those who can't enjoy the volume of the music. The messages are Biblical, and Jesus is spoken constantly here. Our old church barely mentioned His name. After the first visit, we were home.

How am I the first to review that FABULOUS church?!?!…read more We are up in NY visiting friends and family this week. My sister-in-law invited us to go to church with her Sunday morning. My first thought was "Church on vacation??? I'd rather sleep in." But we decided to go and I'm so glad we did!!! Pulling up to this church, we were surprised by the sheer SIZE of it! It's huge!! There was even a parking attendant directing traffic! Outside the church, there were fun outdoor games: cornhole, ladderball, etc. as well as a food truck and coffee tent. Inside... wow. STUNNING! I LOVED how modern the decor was! Just GORGEOUS! Very spacious! I was SHOCKED that there was a Starbucks in the lobby! WHAAAAAAAT?!?! My sister-in-law had checked the kids into the kids program (Sunday school???). For safety, the children and parent(s) get identification stickers which match up. Everyone was so friendly and inviting!!! We felt very welcomed! Kind of sad that we don't have a cool church like this near us! We found out that if you go to their website, you can watch their services LIVE or ARCHIVED where ever you are!!! We will definitely have to check that out! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I have watched online for a few months now, after having my second baby and going through many life…read morechanges, I've found myself in hard financial times. I was saved in 2023 after years of believing in other false ideologies. Since 2024, and currently, I've been letting the Holy Spirit lead me to a solid church for baptism. Not something to rush into, I sought out Grace Road initially for baptism, but missed their last baptism Sunday. Pastor Dan W connected with me after emailing them and helped approve me for a financial need through their care ministry. He and the church staff also prayed for me last Wednesday (12/17/25) after submitting a prayer request for things God has me in right now. Without even having attended in person, and without even meeting me personally, Grace Road has welcomed me with open arms and prayer. I intend to keep tuning in online and hope to be able to tithe to their church. I trust the Lord will move in me when it comes a day for my children and I to visit the church first hand. It just is difficult with little familial support and being a single mom with small children/also trusting strangers to care for them.

Grace Road Church change my life gave me a spiritual one I'm more than thankful for the work God…read morehas been doing in the lives of people attending this church.

There aren't enough words to describe how awesome -- and life-changing -- it has been attending…read moreEpic Church and, more importantly, getting involved with so many awesome men and women of God. I hoped and prayed my husband would find a church in the Buffalo area once we moved here and am so thankful God spoke to our hearts and said "This one." (Lol.) Don't be fooled by the location: Epic Church meets at a movie theater (I actually think that's awesome), but knows how to get down. If you love a strong message that's practical, filled with the Word of God, and has some humor and casual moments, this place is for you. Even if that's not your cup of tea, this place is still for you. Pastor Mark Rouse is a great preacher who doesn't spend two hours delivering a sermon (I love passionate pastors, but mama the Fruit of the Spirit leaves me when I'm hangry), but takes his time to break things down. Even though he spends 20-30 mins preaching -- which might not feel like a ton of time -- it's food for the soul that will nourish you beyond service. The majority of his sermons follow a series, and Epic provides attendees with notes you can collect, study, and go over. The sermons are also online for convenience. Another thing I love about Epic is the childcare. Unlike other churches I've been to, where kids might color and learn something about Noah and the Ark, there are lesson plans (yes, lesson plans) for the preschool and elementary age classes. (Kids are just too small in the nursery to care.) I serve on the kids' team and am constantly amazed at the thought and preparation that goes into the lessons each and every week. In addition to play time (coloring, etc.), children are leaning about Jesus, God's grace, and characters in the Bible in a fun and interactive way. Plus, there's always some craft to take home to parents. Epic Church also believes in community, both local and afar. They have outreach programs that include providing donations for nearby families in need, working with organizations (there are some great contacts to serve incoming refugees), and mission trips abroad. There are also small groups throughout the year (outreach is a focus area, for example) for your to meet new people who share similar interests. This is more than just an ordinary church that you say you attend on Sundays. It's a resource to strengthen your walk with God and challenges you to serve others. As I always say: don't talked about it, be about it -- and my how Epic does this. In case you can't tell, I really like it.

If you're looking for a church that feels authentic, accepts you as you are, and offers a safe &…read morefun environment for you and your kids to learn about God, you've found it! I realize this sounds like a commercial, but nobody from Epic Church has asked me to write a review or paid me to say this. I've waited a long time to write this review because I kept waiting for this "newlywed" feeling to leave, and it hasn't. I've never reviewed a church before, and I felt like if I was going to write one, I needed to be sure. I started attending Epic almost two years ago. I was drawn to the idea of church in a movie theater. In the time I've been going, we've since moved from the Dipson to the Regal. It seems a lot of people are curious about church in a movie theater because we outgrew the old place. Curious about what the service looks like before you come? They have video podcasts on their website. What you won't see in the podcasts, though, is the great modern worship that takes place before the service (music licensing laws, I'm sure) and how warm & friendly all the people are! It's very easy if you're new to figure out "how it all works." There's always a friendly face at the door, signs to direct you, and information tables along the way. You'll also find tables with free coffee and Paula's Donuts. If you have to check your kids into the children's area, that's straight back. Otherwise, the service is on your left & you can't miss that either because there is someone there by the door handing out programs as you enter. They make it very comfortable to "be new" at Epic! And really, if you have any questions, there are a lot of genuinely friendly volunteers waiting to assist you. The messages are biblical and relevant. The whole service is never longer than 60 minutes (they can't be because the theater needs the room for movies!). If you give them a chance, the people at Epic will become your family. A couple other things: The church is Free Methodist. They offer growth groups during the week in different parts of the area so you can connect with other people. There is no dress code; wear whatever makes you comfortable. Their offices are in Clarence Center if you want to talk to any of the staff during the week -- on Main Street next to Penny Lane Café. NOTE: My kids are too old to attend the children's services, but I hear kids all the time talk about how much they LOVE church! Epic has a staff member dedicated to the children's church, and she does a great job!