Really liked the local church just up the road from us. A truly local feel, and I was greeted by so many people when we walked in. But it was a different feel- not like they were checking off a list of things they do and ask visitors, they were just friendly people, literally like talking to a neighbor, and that was nice.
Good worship music, a diverse audience in ethnicity and age, and there was a genuine vibe that the people attending were really having a good time. No Sunday morning sour faces that I could see (and I grew up a back row Baptist LOL).
They had all the things you look for in a church these days: solid website, started on time (10am), BACKGROUND CHECKS on children's workers (+1) and a challenging message that I'm still thinking about. They have small groups in 3 semesters through the year, an active youth group and a very friendly couple leading the church.
Plenty of parking and the messages are also online if you want to check them out ahead of time (I did).
Nice to know that there's a church like this right in my community! read more