I've been coming to San Xavier del Bac for a couple years and never wrote a review and honestly it…read moredeserves one. First things first the fry bread here is elite. Fresh hot and made by local vendors right out front. It's one of those simple things that just hits every time. Add in the little stands and gift shops and it turns into a whole experience not just a quick stop. The mission itself is absolutely stunning. The architecture alone will stop you in your tracks bright white against the desert with intricate details that feel almost unreal. It's still an active church which makes it feel even more special. You'll see people praying attending mass and just quietly taking it all in. The energy here is calm but alive. They host events swap meets and markets too and when they do it's packed. The community really shows up and it's cool to see so many local vendors getting love and support. That said learning the history here adds a layer. Missions like this were part of Spanish colonization and while they're beautiful that history is complicated and at times deeply painful for Indigenous communities. This mission was originally established in 1692 by Father Eusebio Kino in an existing O'odham village and the structure you see today was built in the late 1700s with O'odham labor. It's important to appreciate the beauty while also understanding the full story behind it. Overall this is one of Tucson's most iconic spots for a reason come for the fry bread stay for the history and take a moment to really appreciate where you are.

This place was listed among Tucson's unique attractions, and it was a relatively short drive so we…read moreadded it to our itinerary. The site is less than 15 minutes south of downtown via a couple of interstates. Once you exit it is probably only a mile or so. The mission complex is located on a tribal reservation. You turn off the paved road to a large field of dirt and gravel in front of the mission. The center part of this is given over to semi-shaded stalls for vendors - food like fry bread, etc. Parking is along the sides. When we visited, the facade was partly covered with construction scaffolding, but this was wrapped with tarps that reflected the building beneath it. So you could still get a good idea of how it would look uncovered. Inside, there is the main church on the left (as you face it). This is actively used, so be quiet / respectful. Passing through there (or entering separately on the right) there are several smaller connected rooms that have displays about the history of the building and the local area. In back is a courtyard with a fountain. I'm not sure the public has access to this, but you can view it from a shaded arcade. If you like historic buildings or old missions in particular, this is an easy stop within the Tucson area. And the fry bread we got as we left the parking lot was good too!

The leadership here is amazing and authentic. People's lives are changed and God is in the center…read moreof it all. If you're looking for a place to find real community and true worship, this is it.

very welcoming, kind church, let me find Christ and great pastors. Springs provides food and great…read moreservice, it's fun aswell as educational. Has children rooms to volunteer and put your children in as long with a GREAT camp experience every summer.!5 stars!

I love Pastor Kate at Beautiful Savior. She is wonderful and easy to talk to, and easier yet to…read morelisten to. Her sermons are always positive and convey a message without leaving you feeling guilty about it. We went to Pastor Kate for our premartial counseling and I couldn't have been happier with her. We did interview several churches to make sure we got along well with the Priest/Pastor to make sure we felt comfortable doing counseling with them and I will say I think Pastor Kate could make anyone feel at home. The church is beautiful and they have a great multipurpose room across the patio which hosts "Lutherans Linger Longer" a social gathering after each mass. Great food is always brought by the hosts and the parishioners are all quite social and open to meeting new friends.

Beautiful Savior is like family to me. I love how caring the people are to each other. I've often…read morebeen the recipient of that care. Pastor David, a master at telling bad jokes, helps me understand the lesson and Gospel reading more deeply. I like that essentially every sermon includes a reminder of my baptism. During communion, as Pastor breaks the bread and says, "it's broken for you" I feel a connection to Christ like no other time. I like how involved the kids are in the worship service. "We are a living church", Pastor says, and he welcomes the noise that kid's inevitably make. During the service, kids are invited to "Children's Corner" held in a nearby room where they have an age appropriate lesson, a fun activity, and have a simple snack. In Children's Corner, the kids write their own prayers and these are read as part of the service along with all the prayers of the congregation. Kids also collect the "Noisy Offering" every 4th Sunday, collecting loose coins from the congregation with the money going to individuals needing assistance. I can't imagine a more a fun loving and caring congregation!

Hubby and I have been attending mass here since January and truly feel at home. Everyone is so…read morefriendly and welcoming. Any questions we've had have been answered quickly and fully. The church and sanctuary are beautiful. Monsignor Tom, Father Jorge or anyone in the office, it doesn't matter: they always have a ready smile and a handshake or a hug. There's all sorts of classes or programs going on. There's several different masses available that cater to different tastes: contemporary, teen, traditional, Spanish. Daily mass. They just installed a projector system so each mass can show the hymns and readings on a big screen to encourage more participation. We really love it here. It's the first time I've felt at home in a church of any religion in a very long time. And I've tried lots of places and religions.

I have been at omos since preschool elementary years were pretty good the first two middle school…read moreyears were pretty good. My 8th grade teacher was horrible it was a horrible last year of middle school he did not on ow how to teach math or science and he didn't even teach us science all he did was just sit there on his computer not reviewing anything or writing notes down math I was so lost and didn't even learn anything it was so confusing his tutoring didn't even help me at all it made me even feel stupid. His behavior was worse first he sent a student to the office for smiling then got into a students face and told him to shut up and sent a girl to the office for no reason either and she even told him to stand back and to not get into her face he was so infuriated but I thought to myself who the hell is this person telling us we are bad kids he even said that and that apparently our past teachers failed us. His behavior kept getting worse as he kept assigning quizzes and tests unexpectedly our only option was to cheat on the tests he did not even review anything at the end of the year he literally tried teaching us slopes keep in mind it was like almost the last day of school for us. The principal was from st Ambrose and she was not a good principal because she did not even do anything about this situation probably cause we were already gonna graduate it wasn't convenient for her. Our teacher even brought up that ice was doing their jobs and that immigrants are criminals coming from him we all were so offended as many of us have parents of Hispanic culture. The way he brought that up was so inappropriate and the principal didn't even do anything he was just given a warning. He even brought up disgusting things that made us feel uncomfortable and we told him to stop but he kept going he was not a good teacher he still teaches there watch, the principal will realize soon enough keeping him there at our mother of sorrows was a mistake because students will report things he does.

Fantastic church. The sermons are always interesting, to me anyway…read more I have been going here for over 8 years. I saw someone else comment on all the people wearing ties n being stiff. I don't remember anyone wearing ties, I wear shorts, and the people are very friendly, to address the other persons feedback. I like that Pastor Robert teaching right out of the Bible, not just a general teaching. If you are looking for a Church to go to, give Calvary a try, I think you will like it.

Will not support any Calvary Chapels after the murder of Charlie Kirk. Anyways after 5 years of…read morelistening to Robert tell the same stories and the same sermons I'm over it. I'm more interested in a church that earns their money from the community by giving to the community. You have all that land and space and there is no real community outreach. Not one free cookie to the neighborhood. Gross...plus y'all are Zionist and support the slaughter of children for the second coming of Christ....like that's what Jesus would want!! Humans...we are all humans.

It's great it's just really really boring I wish the preaching was more interactive with the people…read morelike a fill in the blank card that goes along with the sermon. The church itself is the biggest I've ever been to and it's got plenty of seating and an amazing band before and after the preaching love the place they're doing a great job

Accepted'. Loved! Great and secure childcare! Friendly . Worship music is fantastic.read more

An amazing place for revival and peace. The natural desert landscape is lush and awe-inspiring…read more Weekly rhythms are followed and silence is respected. The staff and fellow retreatants are kind. They have all the amenities necessary to enjoy short and long stays and are very accommodating. Be sure to enjoy at least one beautiful sunrise or sunset.

A friendly church that makes everyone feel right at home. They have a little "Cuppa Joy" coffee…read morecafe for fellowship before and after service. Sunday Morning services are at 9am and 11am.