I am so glad I decided to venture out and visit a church while out of town! Twin Lakes is amazing…read more I loved that not only did they have a lot of parking but there were clearly marked signs of where to go. I was welcomed when I walked in and people looked excited to be there. It's a large church so there were a lot of seating options but it did fill up right as the service I went to started at 9. Worship was so good! Everyone was passionate. It was just the right amount to prepare your heart and then they dove into the Word. They are a Bible teaching church which I love. They stuck to the Word then taught how it applied in today's world. It was convicting with love. After service I looked around and they offer tons of resources and groups for people. I loved their bookstore area. The gal that checked me out even gave me a first time gift. Way to make me feel special and included. I visit this area somewhat regularly and look forward to returning!

Absolutely a wonderful place of worship and sense of community. The pastors are exceptional…read more Facilities are exceptional. Coffee shop is a bonus. I highly recommend this church.

I was invited to The Coastlands in 1994 by one of my best childhood friends... it was a time when I…read morewas making many bad decisions in my life, was addicted to drugs, and was headed no where in my life. I knew "a little bit" about church and God from my childhood, but honestly didn't know what to expect when I arrived for the first time. What I found was a sincere bunch of people that were not exclusive or pious.. and they welcomed me and helped me feel comfortable to explore what God was all about... I ended up receiving Jesus in my life that January and enjoyed many years of friendships, fun, and learning about Who God is... and who I am in God during that time. I look back with the fondest memories of that season of my life prior to moving away to Seattle and still have many close friends who lead and attend this congregation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sincerely, Chris Antonelli Licensed Foursquare Pastor Http://www.bistrostyle.com | Http://www.bistronights.com Twitter: @Twochris1

We went here for Easter my husband works with one of their worship pastors so we decided to go…read morecheck out our friends church. First let me say how beautiful the area is as well as the building itself. Everyone we came into contact with was super sweet and reached out to introduce themselves as well as get to know you. I absolutely loved the worship experience and Pastor Todd's Easter message was awesome and very inspiring. I like that he taught sound Biblical Principals but also added in real life struggles that we as followers deal with. He didn't sugar coat it and it was relevant and left you thinking long after the sermon. My family and I can't wait to attend another service here!

I LOVE this church! Not only is it very close to my home but EVERYONE - the pastors, the worship…read moreteam, the members are ALL so nice. The church is small enough so a person feels like they are part of a extended and loving family and everyone is so supportive of each other. And even when you can't make it there in person - because of work, etc. the service is always recorded so you can watch anytime at home. I HIGHLY recommend :)

We are looking for a new church home since our move over the hill from San Jose to Aptos. We have…read morenow tried 4 different churches and my husband and I agree that Aptos Christian is clearly a church we will attend again. Upon arriving, we were greeted by several people and introduced to several more. When the service began, we felt the music was worshipful and enthusiastic. The sermon included relevant key verses as well as multi-media aspects. The service was a good length and finished with a cheerful send-off. While moving toward the door we were, again, greeted by many of the members. The pastor even invited us to chat, have coffee or lunch (in the coming week) if we had any questions about the church. We will, DEFINITELY, return to Aptos Christian.

Beautiful and welcoming church, I'm a parishioner of Holy Cross, but enjoyed Resurrection's 6pm…read moreMass. Hope it comes back soon.

I have to admit, I was skeptical to go back here recently. My first experience here was terrible…read more My best friend and I went to a Sunday morning mass here back in 2009 or 2010 when our families were camping at Seacliff State Beach. We wanted to go to mass, but were unprepared since we hadn't planned to, so we only had "beach clothes," shorts and t-shirts. I felt bad, but was always told not to let anything keep you in the way of you and Jesus. After all, John the Baptist wore rags and other great Biblical figures never had nice clothes. And the church is just half a mile from the beach, so I figured they would be more relaxed and understanding. However, when we went we felt completely uncomfortable. Everyone was really dressed up and gave us dirty looks in our shorts and t-shirts. They had greeters, but nobody even greeted us or talked to us. Everyone seemed to know everyone, but not a single person talked to us or made us feel welcome. I've been to many masses at many Catholic churches all over the country and that was honestly the most unwelcome I have EVER felt in a church. Recently, when my family was staying on Seacliff Beach again I decided to give it a second shot since I wanted a Sunday mass. This time, I made sure to wear long pants and went by myself. This time, was a lot better. I was greeted and talked to several times. The priest was great and the whole church seemed like it had a nice parish community. There were a lot of high schoolers involved in the mass, which was great and the homily was very down-to-earth. Totally different experience. The people still seemed a little stuck up and exclusive, obviously everyone knows everybody, and being by myself I definitely felt like an outsider. But there were several older ladies who were really sweet and talked to me, which made it better. Overall, from my two experiences here, Resurrection is a beautiful church in a beautiful location. The parishioners could definitely work on being more welcoming and inclusive. After all, the church is GOD'S HOUSE for ALL PEOPLE, regardless of how they're dressed or how they look. Maybe next time I'm in Aptos on a Sunday, I will try again and hopefully this will have changed.

Are you looking for a powerful church of God, united under one banner of Christ, and full of the…read morepower of the Holy Spirit? This is the place! A place for His people of all ages and walks of life; a place to get set free from the darkness; a place to learn to live free in the Father's freedom; a place to empower you to set others free! The Holy Spirit led us here more than a year ago, and we have never been the same! Freedomhouse is our family!

What a great church. Warm welcoming people, strong presence of God, powerful teaching, and vibrant…read morecommunity. This truly is a living church. I am so blessed to be a part of it. The pastors and leaders are strong and wise shepards with incredible faith.

I want to go to Church I am feeling like people are telling me what to do I would like god to help…read moreme I know That Congregational Church of Soquel is a great Church to go to in the area I need to go sometime to talk to god

My husband & I reached out to Pastor Anthony Fatta of the Aptos United Methodist Church to marry us…read moreafter visiting the church multiple times. As a gay couple it was very difficult finding a clergy person to marry us and Pastor Anthony was so kind about it. He married us in San Juan Bautista and did a good job. We were also able to rent the church property for our rehearsal dinner the night prior which worked wonderfully for what we needed it for. The weather was beautiful and the church grounds were able to fit about 50 guests outside comfortably. We loved it and our guests loved it too. There were so many beautiful views and the church staff was so kind and generous to us. We did minimal decor because the church and views speak for themselves. We would highly recommend this church for an intimate wedding or rehearsal dinner. Disclaimer: This venue does not allow alcohol on the premises so we did a sparkling apple cider toast.

First time visitor and felt distinctly unwelcome. I wish I could have felt the welcoming family…read morespirit others mentioned here. :(

Wonderful church and fellowship, community centered, all ages. Delicious pancakes and lots of love.read more

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this church! From the moment I stepped on this church's campus, I knew I had found…read morethe place I'd spend every Sunday! The teaching is great and the messages are always real, authentic and bible based!! Everyone I've interacted with has been so pleasant and the worship is GREAT! And ummm, free pancakes EVERY SUNDAY?!? Yes please! This is a real church with real people who just want to love on you and share God's word! Come as you are Special thanks to Pastor Joe, Krystal and Tama for helping me get plugged in so smoothly and seamlessly!

Beautiful church campus. All spaces on one-level with no steps--fully wheelchair accessible. Nice…read moreand welcoming community of people. They emphasize music during the church services. Traditional episcopal style of worship with a good choir. Substantial (Gold Rush era) pipe organ. Coffee usually offered after 8:00am and 10:30am Sunday eucharist (10:30am with amplified sound.) Sample sermons available on their website.

I really enjoy the sermons every few weeks that i can attend…read more Very open minded and welcoming. I enjoy sitting back quietly and receiving a positive message to try to live my life by.

To the reviewer who obviously has never been to a UU fellowship/church before, you'd be surprised…read morehow well an exploration of all religions can work. We need this kind of cooperation and worldinesz now more than ever in this nationalist-leaning country. I go to this fellowship. It's a beautiful place inside and out. We talk about religions, issues and philosophies from all around the world. The speakers, Reverend Russ and music (piano, solo musicians and choir) do a beautiful job bringing Sundays to life. They have a free meditation group on Tuesdays, a preschool and youth program, a book club, and independent religious study groups. As a secular, I would definitely check it out if you're in town or are looking for an open forum for talk and belief. (Also they have an amazing lunch after each service. This ain't your Sunday box of donuts)