Nicely organized thrift store in church basement. Had an eclectic shopping list and did very well…read morewith it. Paid 79 cents each for some individual Corningware dishes that I paid $2 for at the Sally Ann.

It is a tricky location to access and once inside the yard, the signage is a little confusing. We…read morewere not greeted warmly when we first arrived at the church to donate a good batch of used clothing and household items. We have been donating here for many years. On our last visit there was a women watching us carefully from the porch. She then came out and corrected us on where we should be going and made some comment about people driving on the grass; something we did not do. Even if a driver were to touch the grass, no damage would occur as it was a clear, dry, warm day and any wheel touching the grass would have done no damage. If it is really an issue, why not put up a barrier or sign? Her manner left a bad taste in our mouths and will surely turn off other donors in the future. Seemed like she had a chip on her shoulder. The actual lady receiving our donations was very warm and friendly, hence the rationale for a three star rating.

In today's mail was a handwritten postcard that read:…read more "Dear neighbour, Hi my name is Amery and my family and I live in the neighbourhood. I'm writing to you today to share some good news from the Bible. The QR code on the front takes you to an online Bible study that answers the questions: Why does God allow suffering? Who is God? And how will God end suffering? I hope you can find the time to check it out. Sincerely, Amery G." Clearly it was some marketing from a religious group, and a google search of the return address (which is NOT in my neighbourhood!) shows that it is from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. I guess with the pandemic, this is their new recruiting method. Two stars for the neat handwriting (I wonder how many postcards they sent out? They clearly put in a lot of effort) and hey, receiving a postcard is far less annoying than having a JW knock at your door!

Nice place. large windows and interesting architecture that fits the neighbourhood. Well kept,…read moreclean with some pretty nice shrubberies. Location on Grandview Hwy is a little noisy but not a lot you can do about that.

This church is amazing. I have been just a few times…read more Gentle loving sermon given by a pastor who relates to all of us. He also is very open about his own struggles in life. All ages, great music just an all around loving vibe. Check it out you will be glad you did.

Resonate is so welcoming. Love the fact that I can be myself while building community and sharing…read morethe experience with my family. Friendly, non-judgmental, and real.

The church is cozy, Pastor Geoff and everyone who join here are very friendly and kind. They…read morewelcome everybody. What I like here are: 1. Good approach for the new comer, Pastor Geoff holds the ESL class for the new, slowly explain about the bible. Some Japanese usually ask questions during the class, normally about English using lol. Geoff answers every question patiently. 2. Many youngsters come here, so if you are young, you can find a good place to connect. 3. The church is so cultural diversity! I'm really appreciative that Geoff and his wife tried to hold the Lunar New Year for the Asian guys (including me).

While my husband and I were living in Vancouver, BC for about a year on a job contract, we attended…read moreSaviour of the Nations Lutheran Church and absolutely loved it. Seriously, this list of awesomeness could get long, but I'll try to keep it brief: Our two daughters (then 2 and 4) had a blast in the Sunday School classes. The teachers are on it, with Pinterest-worthy crafts, games and songs prepared every week. The church is super toddler-friendly (there are several toddlers, including the pastors' kids) so no one gave us stink eyes if the kids got loud. The sanctuary itself has a fully-stocked toy room in the back so it wasn't a big deal to sit back there if the kids weren't quiet. Because the church is ESL-friendly, all the steps of the service are projected on a screen at the front of the church so you don't get lost flipping back and forth in the hymnal or bulletin. It's very simple to follow along with the liturgy. My husband and I are gluten free, so we were excited to find out one of the pastors is also so having gluten free communion wafers was not a big deal. The people in this church have a really neat energy that is not typical in most Lutheran churches. It feels alive, like everyone really WANTS to be there. There is some sort of class or activity scheduled for pretty much every day of the week so you could be there several days a week if you want to be. The website is kept up well so we could keep track of events and not miss anything. My favorite event was the bi-weekly Mom's Group meet ups. Childcare is provided, so I could take my girls and actually get to pay attention to the meetings while my kids were safely supervised down the hall or on the other side of the park (in the summer the group meets at a nearby park for fresh air). Since I moved away, the group has set up a Google Hangouts on an iPad at their meetings so I can continue to participate at a distance. Such a sweet gesture! What else can I say about this really fantastic church? Well, the pastors are all young so they have enthusiasm at the pulpit so it's easy to pay attention. There is a monthly potluck called the Second Sunday Feast and the food is abnormally good. The dishes are healthy (and much was marked gluten free) and culturally diverse, so we could really chow down and not feel gross. Oh, and there is a really high proportion of professionally trained/working classical musicians in this congregation (seriously, there are over a dozen members that play violins, cellos and pianos REALLY well) so the music is way above average when those musicians accompany the hymns. I could go on, but I guess that's enough for you to get the idea that if I could give this church 10 stars, I would. :)

Everyone was so welcoming and non-judgmental! Come as you are seems to be a motto…read more The worship team is modern but the music is all about praising God. The sermon was theologically sound, thought-provoking, and explained how to move forward in step with God. It was engaging, at times funny, always humble, and was applicable to the real life of real Christians. Both the Old and New Testaments are preached in this church and the focus is on how to both how to live a life according to God's will and how to disciple others to also grow in Christ. This church has an English service on Sunday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and a Spanish service from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm. I would definitely recommend this church to anyone looking for a new home and to new Christians who need solid foundational teaching and a safe place to ask questions and to learn how to apply the Bible to their own lives.

Wonderful praise and worship. Wonderful message. Wonderful people to be with. All wonderful!…read more Makes you feel welcome as you feel the warmth and friendship all around! I have made this my home church ever since!

I love the Shore Church body! The people have amazed me how they humbly serve one another and study…read morethe Word of God. This community is a blessing.

Very nice church inside and out. There is a parking lot across the street if no street parking is…read moreavailable. They also have a gift shop!

I don't usually write reviews for churches but I thought why not since it is such a nice cathedral…read morein the heart of downtown Vancouver. Very convenient for the holiday traveler still wishing to attend mass. We actually went at the beginning of our cruise and at the end. They welcome out of town visitors which I'm sure make up a large portion of the attendees. Another reviewer mentioned that the communion lines are with the people on the sides proceeding to the front to a kneeler and and those entering down the center returning up the same way. Seemed a little congested so we went to the side. Hadn't received communion on a kneeler in over 30 years! There are a couple of homeless with their hats out before and after mass. This is not unusual as you are in the heart of a heavily populated city. The congregation is diverse and it's interesting to see so many Chinese at a Catholic mass...but it's Vancouver after all! Aided by great acoustics in this cathedral, the choir was fantastic.