Wow. Just wow. I thought I went to a very friendly and spiritual church back home, but these…read morefolks are INCREDIBLY welcoming and faithful. I was in town for a business trip, and this is my business partner's home church. Judging by the graciousness we received, it was evidently the case. Now, I'm not of the Haitian community, but this is not at all an issue for this church. I received welcomes from the congregation that I don't even get at home! These folks wrung out of their way at the end of service to come say hi. The service isn't limited toa simple sermon. Apparently, they have weekly, monthly, and quarterly study groups. The review doesn't pull any punches either! You can tell who did and didn't do the lesson, and the leaders hold you accountable. That's what good churches need, people. Worship service includes skilled musicians, projected lyrics, and bilingual service in English and Creole. If you're in town and seeking a good home church or just want to explore Good through another culture, be sure to come by Bon Samaritan Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Wow, my 50th review came so quickly and even though I know there will be plenty more, I did want…read morethis one to be for something that had meaning to me. Occasionally, I see a review for a church, but rarely a synagogue, so I thought I would sing the praises of the synagogue where my family has been a member for 3 years, Temple Ramat Shalom. Ramat Shalom is an intimate, community oriented congregation that welcomes families, single adults, and people from all Jewish backgrounds, including interfaith families. When you walk into a service at Ramat Shalom, the staff and congregation are casual, very friendly, warm, and welcoming. The friendly spirit here starts at the top with Rabbi Andrew, a wonderful teacher, spiritual leader, and caring friend. He has been a cheerleader in times of joy and a great comfort in times of sorrow. He speaks to you like a "real person and friend", which is something I have not always seen rabbis or religious leaders do. Our Cantorial Soloist Debbie recently started with Ramat Shalom but I believe she fits right in and has been doing a fantastic job. She has an awesome voice and rocked a packed house with a "Rock Shabbat" last week . Not all services are "rock" but most do revolve around music. To me, this is a very fun and spirited type of service, not like the boring and dour services I grew up going to. Children are very important at Ramat Shalom. Little kids will never get stern looks if they make noise during services. There is a one day a week Hebrew School on Sundays and plenty of activities for both younger and older children. We do our best to get to services and get our kids to Hebrew School, but what I love about thiscongregation is that there is no judgment. The Temple is very understanding of our very busy lives (work, school, family, sports) and appreciates that we so our best.! We certainly appreciate Temple Ramat Shalom's warm caring, and understanding attitude.

Never have I felt more welcome in a temple than Ramat Shalom. The services on Friday night are…read moreinformal and inviting, and there are many people in my age range, as well as others... Rabbi Andrew and Cantor Debbie, both have beautiful voices that when singing the songs of our past really touch my soul. Also, there is room to have events there, with a recent kitchen add on that really makes it a place where you can have your special event all in one place. Highly recommend!

Came here today to hear the word of God. Instead got a mini health review of what the Pastor was…read moredoing regarding his own health with covid. KNOCK IT OFF! You aren't a Microbiologist (who studies viruses) or even a health care provider. STOP GIVING ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON SOMETHING YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT. Coronavirus is a BSL Level 2-same thats on Everyone's fingernails! Seasonal flu 99.6% survival. "Killer covid" 99.8% survival. Try doing MATH and using your own noggin instead of listening to Liberal media. You listened to FEARS rather than what God tells us. I couldn't stomach this and walked out of church and left my parents behind. I'm sorry as a former Biological Scientist with multiple medical certifications (who CAN do basic MATH) I was disgusted that a Pastor would perpetuate this pandemic farce. The congregation is being LED by you-think about this the next time you want to discuss something you know Nothing about. Investigate the Rumble app or Parler which is NOT censored and you will get more truthful information from Scientists and Drs who haven't sold out and who don't have a depopulation agenda. Just this week Slaone Kettering published that mRNA vaccines turn off cancer receptors. You didn't know this because you ONLY watch liberal media. India made its own flu/covid packs for $2 months ago and gave it to their citizens and said if you get sick take this pack (Doxycycline, Ivermectin, Zinc). All common pharmaceuticals that ARE FDA approved and have been used for YEARS on humans and animals. Stick to the word of God.

Hidden gem . My daughter is 3 and has been attending since she was 3 months old and they have been…read morenothing short of amazing. This truly is a hidden gem and the time they take out for your children makes it 5 stars in itself . Affordable , security and loving environment

I actually went to Mass here and there's a good little story to go with it. It was Easter Sunday…read more I probably hadn't gone in about 10 years, except for Masses tied to funerals or ethnic celebrations. Those don't count. I felt that I needed to be thankful for being safely delivered to the Fort Lauderdale area after an arduous drive from the Atlanta area on interstates that Southerners and Northeasterners use like racetracks. Fortunately, there was an overnight stop in Jacksonville. I looked on my phone for a major Catholic church near Dania Beach, Florida. It had to have an evening service. It pulled up several, with St. Anthony's coming up first. St. Anthony's is but a few blocks from Broward Blvd. and Federal Highway, where Lauderdale's Financial District is located. I called St. Anthony's and it looked like a green light. I drove over there and it was closed, with a few other disappointed people also wanting to attend an Easter evening Mass, but unable to do so. If you - meaning St. Anthony's parish - deviate from your normal Mass schedule for a holy day, please update your recorded message to let people know. I was walking back to my car and a lady lowered her window and yelled out that there was a Mass at nearby St. Sebastian's. I checked the time, there was still some time left, and this parish church was very close by. It sits in that neighborhood adjacent to where the channel for the cruise ships at Port Everglades is located. St. Sebastian is a simple medium-sized Spanish style Catholic church. Its catchment area is somewhat uptown, but the people in attendance were quite diverse, mirroring South Florida - a subtropical, flat as a pancake version of SoCal amply stocked with Northeasterners and numerous striations of Hispanic backgrounds. The ushers were informal and in good spirits, with some of them decked out in those plantation or golf course buttoned print short sleeve shirts you'd see toward the entrance of Nordstrom's and swear you'd never buy when you were a young adult. I still wouldn't buy one today. The congregation, including the ushers, gave off a good vibe. The priest was from overseas and seemed like a humble and good-natured individual who understands the human condition and wants to provide a sensible spiritual baseline for those he ministers to. I liked this because clusters of parishes in certain areas of the country have priests with demographics that are too similar, not to mention too many "holier than thou" parishioners in attendance. It's because I grew up Catholic in SoCal that I don't care for those types of parishes, nor being around uptight people. (I'd like to think I'm detailed, but not uptight.) Our Catholicism was more relaxed, as it appears to be in South Florida. This mirrors life's realities. The homily was about the positive and good things that we can take from Easter and from our faith. I found it humble and moving. There was neither fire and brimstone nor dogmatic content. The congregation was sprinkled was holy water partway through the service as the priest made his way through the church. The singing and the music were spirited and very good. I actually stayed all the way to the end of Mass. The service lasted less than one hour. As I was getting ready to leave, I had my phone in hand and was taking photos of the parish. A woman parishioner came up to me and asked where I was from. She was a transplant to South Florida, just like most others. She told me about the parish, the church building, and even showed me where St. Sebastian's statue stood (since I asked), given that it is understated, not easily seen, and other imagery and statuary take precedence here. When people at a church randomly walk up to you and chat you up, devoid of heavy-duty spirituality, that's usually a good sign about the parish. When I was driving to the church, I wondered if there would be parking here, but a block or two inboard from the Point of Americas condo towers that dominate the channel's entrance at Port Everglades. There was indeed a generously sized parking lot. When I arrived and was looking for a parking place, a grown-up frat boy type was detailing his nicer Tesla in one of the outer parts of the parking lot. He was not there when I left. His Tesla vibe and going to church here did not seem like a symbiotic situation. I'm only bringing this up because it was so out of the ordinary and I found it humorous. I decided I would go to Mass on Easter and St. Sebastian's is where I went. I believe it was the first time I have ever gone to Mass while visiting South Florida. It turned out to be a good experience and that Easter Sunday's objective was fulfilled.

Was visiting town for Christmas and was curious to try both parishes in FLL. This congregation felt…read moreso welcoming with an opening Hail Mary before mass started, and also close knit. The choir is compete with brass and woodwind instruments. In closing remarks the priest even encouraged everyone to stay a few mins beyond the recessional to enjoy the holiday music the choir had worked to prep for.

I first began regularly attending and serving at SRC about 5 years ago and have wholeheartedly…read moreloved it from day one. Many of my best friendships have been built here (even ended up meeting my husband). Every Sunday, worship is great and the preaching is never "surface level." I am always both challenged and uplifted by pastors who love Jesus. Throughout the week, there is always (truly ALWAYS) something going on -- LifeGroups, youth groups, theology classes, marriage courses, and more. I love that there is also ministry happening here through Spanish River Counseling Center, School, and around the world through the amazing Church Planting network. Thankful to have been led to such a wonderful church that kept me anchored both throughout my college years and today!

This is solely a review for the mommy and me program at Spanish River. I was a member of the mommy…read moreand me program last year and was very outcasted from day 1. They make you feel like if you are not apart of their church or their cliques you are an outsider. I went for two rounds of ten program or whatever you wanna call it and never made a single friend. I am VERY outgoing and thrive in social settings so I can assure you it was not me. These women are rude, cliquey, and judging at all times. I am not the first person to say this. I've made several mom friends who also gave this place a try and said the same exact thing. In fact just this week my friend walked out mid circle time because she wasn't feeling the vibe which is what prompted me to find a review page for this unfortunate mess of a support system. My friend had all the same complaints I did and I did tell her beforehand, but she really wanted to give it a chance. It's a shame because as someone who is not "religious" this is exactly why I can't get behind these programs with these churches. Not one of these women extended a heart, helping hand, or kind word once in the several months I was there. Very hypocritical and not very Godly behavior. Do better.

Outstanding church!! Chris is the best. I encourage anyone to go. Calvary Fort Lauderdale is my…read moreusual hang, but love when I get to Boca.

I enjoy the song singing at the front end of the service. The sermon is educational, though can be…read morelong in the tooth at times; personal view. Overall a good experience when I need to reach out to God. Thanks

This is my Parish and I love it here!!! Everything is done old school and the pastor isn't in a…read morerush to get you out of the door and joking about it. They take it very seriously as they should. Please try this Catholic Church out!!! The best I've ever known and I'm 45. Praise Jesus!!!

It's a beautiful church, the choir is the best one I've heard in near by churches and the 3 priests…read moreare amazing!

Solid rock Christian church This is an amazing church, and I…read moretruly love this place. I was attending for a while, but life became extremely busy between my exotic car and boat business, my oceanfront marina and island project, and my son Jake's foundation. But I have to say this from my heart: every time I walk into this church, I walk out a different man. There is something very special about the spirit, the people, and the love you feel there. Everyone is first class. The pastor, the worship team, the band, the singers, and the entire church family are truly good people who love God and make you feel welcome. This Church baptized me there, so this church will always have a special place in my heart. I am very thankful for that, and I am definitely going back to church tomorrow morning. God bless this church, the pastor, George, and everyone who makes it such a beautiful place to worship. CIO

About 5 years ago, I was desperately looking for a church and a friend in Christ recommended Solid…read moreRock Christian Church and I went that next Sunday. Pastor Joe and Cathy are wonderful, caring, genuine, and always willing to spend time with you. Both of them spent time with me, praying with me and for me, opening my eyes to Christ. They showed and taught me the way to Christ and my faith and trust now in Jesus Christ is unquestionable It took me years to find a church I love that loves me back. I recommend giving Pastor Joe & Cathy the opportunity to show you their love and faith in Christ