It really shouldn't have taken me so long to right this review. Yelp is the reason we tried…read moreStoryHeights in the first place (thanks, Tracy!). Church websites all look the same: We believe that Jesus is the Son of God...obviously. We teach the Bible...of course you do. I needed information from people who have attended the church to really get a feel for it. We visited on Easter Sunday in 2014, after a few months of church searching, and we didn't need to try any other churches after that. A quick synopsis of the churches we tried before I launch into how SH is different. We tried 4 churches before StoryHeights, and 3 of the 4 we visited twice to give them a fair shot. These churches fell into 1 of 2 categories. 1) The people were friendly, but the church was spiritless (they sang about the joy of the Lord, but no one was smiling). 2) The Spirit was moving through the church, but no one beyond the front door greeter spoke to us. SH hit the perfect combination: Spirit-filled and friendly. Everyone in the church was excited to be there, to be worshipping, to be learning, and to be in fellowship. Everyone was so friendly, too! It wasn't just "Hi, what's your name? Glad you're here." They genuinely want to know about us, what brought us to the area, where we were from... And then each person introduced us to another person, trying to connect us with someone in a similar line of work or from the same part of the county. We felt quite at home! Some of my other favorite things about StoryHeights: --The kids program is fantastic. Our girls love going to church on Sunday (any day of the week we'll take them, really), and we never have to worry that they are well cared for. --The pastors know their stuff, but they don't take themselves to seriously. The sermons are funny and applicable, but they don't water down the Message. They also make a point to truly know everyone in the church. --Whether you show up in blue jeans and a t-shirt or a dress and heels, you're more than welcome. StoryHeights loves everybody, and we love you just the way you are. --There's something for everyone. Whatever your thing is, there's an activity or a group for you. I'm a special educator, so our annual Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt is the perfect way for me to combine two really important areas of my life. My husband thrives on fellowship, so meeting with a Grow Group each week really fuels him. I hope that someone who reads this review finds it helpful. I encourage you to give SH a try. I'm confident that you'll feel at home, too.

Listened to the service remotely to check it out. Awesome message! We will visit soon!read more

Seems a bit odd to write a review on a Church, but I felt this had to be done. The Grace Church is…read morea very special place and the community of people within it are just as special. I strongly, strongly advise anyone to stop in on Sunday at 9:30. The Mass is something that everyone has to experience at least once in a lifetime. Get more facts on the Church from their website www.gracechurchofdover.org GOOD FOR YOUR SOUL!!

This church is truly an amazing place. The Pastor and his family are incredible and the entire…read moreparish community is so warm and loving. Come in and give it a try-- you will never look back.

Wonderful church. Open, affirming and welcoming. Interim minister is excellent. Strong children's…read moreprogram compared to most churches in the area. We enjoyed coffee hour after church for fellowship. Lots of programs, eg Bible study group, environmental ministry, junior high and high school your groups, etc.

Strong new leadership began with a new pastor's arrival January 2019. Social justice heavily…read moreemphasized. Preaching addresses challenging Bible passages and doctrines with contemporary, humanistic emphasis while grounded solidly in church history, theology, and Biblical scholarship, while maintaining a sense of humor. My favorite line from the pulpit: "there is nothing you can do that will make God love you less, and nothing you can do that will make God love you more." Consistent attention to, and breaking down of, cultural barriers of race, sexual preference and class. One male, one female pastor who work well together. Highly recommended.

A lovely century-old church dedicated to an affirming Christian faith and service to the community…read more Fabulous preaching and choral music.

Lovely old stone church, warm and welcoming congregation. A very high musical…read morestandard--breathtaking, really, at a recent Evensong service. It's kind of ideal, actually. Worth a detour if you're in the area.

I started going to this church my freshman year of College, and I was immediately taken aback by…read morehow relational and caring this church was. People always makes an effort to connect with one another in a meaningful, loving way. There doctrine is extremely Gospel-centered, and they teach whole books of the Bible in order, not shying away from difficult topics. Although this church isn't very big, there is more than enough people to feel like a church family! The worship is also very good. They have a full band (drums, electric, acoustic, bass, keys, viola). The most important piece of worship is there song choice, they're very good corporate worship songs that remind us of what the Gospel truly is. There's a lot of value in their worship, and I really appreciate that. This is also a very diverse church in terms of age and race. Roslindale and West Roxbury are some of the most culturally diverse areas in the state, and the church mirrors that very well. There are also a lot of young families in the church, and the pastors are also heads of young families as well. In the fall and spring, college students also frequent the church (like myself), so there's something for everyone. There is also a good amount of more 'seasoned' people in the church. The fact that everyone in the church is still connected to each other despite the diversity is proof of how much God is working in this church. I'm happy that I'm apart of it!

People who love Jesus -- that's what this place is all about. My family and I were looking for a…read morenew church about 2 years ago when we first visited. From the warm door greeting, to the helpful children's ministry staff who made my son feel comfortable and excited about children's church, we felt at home right away. CRC has a diverse community whose praise and worship time flows seamlessly from Christian Rock to Gospel to Traditional Hymns. With its medium sized population, I find it easy to serve on a number of different volunteer teams without any pressure. I definitely recommend CRC to those looking for a new church home or just exploring Christianity for the first time.

Beautiful traditional pre-Vatican II church. We attended…read morethe Latin mass which lasted almost 2 hours, but you wouldn't know it while you was there. It was very beautiful. I am new to the Latin mass and would love to keep attending, but because I don't speak Latin I only feel like I'm attending Mass so much. In my humble opinion, it would be nice if the readings were done in English. But they were not. In my humble opinion, it would also be nice if the consecration was read out loud instead of silence. (Even if read out loud in Latin)

God willing, someday every Mass will be a Latin Mass, and every parish will be as reverent as MIL…read more That said, this parish's compliance with the extreme and insane Covid "mitigation" measures was very disappointing. The pastor knew that masks were pointless and wrote a pastor's note in 2020 to this effect. But the City of Newton was calling the parish to threaten fines and closure if masks were not enforced. So Fr Higgins, admittedly in a difficult position, unfortunately did enforce the mandate, writing in the parish bulletin that anyone not willing to wear a mask should stay out of the church, and enforced the ridiculous, arbitrary Covid capacity limits. The willingness of the despicable Archdiocese of Boston to jump on board with the Covid lunacy was shameful but ultimately consistent with years of chronic betrayal. Far more jarring to the soul was that even the Latin Mass parish was willing to obey what seems to be the only absolute in the RCAB, ie, that appeasing Democrat politicians trumps Truth and the pastoral care of the faithful.

Wonderful church and excellent Spanish mass. Love it. I went to ask for my brother-in-law to be…read moreincluded in the intentions of Sunday's Mass and State for the English Mass and also the Spanish Mass. The Spanish Mass has a new priest and I love to approach of getting close to the people by coming down from the altar during his sermon and speaking to us directly.

I like this church. They have an active community of young adults and adults, though I would like…read moreto see more involvement with graduate Boston College students (I'm a grad student at BC). They recently had a beer tasting after the Sunday 5:30 mass, which is excellent. They also have things like spaghetti dinners and theology on tap etc. They have a new deacon that is spearheading reaching out to boston college and community of st. ignatius. I think he's doing very well! I haven't attended the 11am mass, but I've gone many times to the 5:30pm mass. At this mass, the priests and deacons give good sermons, and people attending mass respond and are friendly. They open with greeting people and end with a good song. The music is very good -- they have about a 10 person choir and guitar,piano,harmonica etc. They sometimes have a choir leader with a guitar that looks like a spanish parlour guitar -- the music he leads/sings is really great. By far, after trying so many zombie-Catholic churches in the Boston area -- with people that aren't friendly and don't speak responses in church and priests that are "difficult to appreciate" as my refined southern mother says -- this church is one of the best if you're looking for catholic and community.

The Parish of the Good Shepherd is a welcoming Anglican community church, with a commitment to…read moreLiturgy and bible-centered preaching. It has a strong and growing Sunday school based on innovative principles of teaching young and older children. The outreach program is wide-ranging and widely supported.

We were looking for a 'high' Episcopal church in Newton, and this neighborhood parish in the…read morevillage of Waban is a gem.

Literally best church ever. This church actually helps people when they need it most. Pastor is…read morevery kind and is always thinking about the people who frequent her church.

From the owner: We are a progressive Christian community, discerning what it means to follow Jesus in the 21st…read morecentury. Love, acceptance, and room to explore are central to our practice.