This is my 100th review, and It was a little over a year ago that I began Yelping to find different…read morefoods after spending most of my life chained to a computer and doing noting at home. I had no intent to do reviews or take photos at the time, but I slowly started to do them anyway, and the more I did the more fun it became. I then made Elite and I was thinking that I will do a super cool spot for my 100th review like La Chine, Le Bernardin, or Izakaya MEW, But along the way I realize Yelp had become more than just food, restaurants, shopping and the photos you take, but also the friends you make and how they can make a difference in your life. I am dedicating my 100th review of Abundant Grace Christian Church to Leo M. because as my Yelp friend has been able to touch me from 3000 miles away. Being part of a church is not really just about attending services, it's also belonging to a group of people who are living out their spiritual journeys together, a whole lot of individuals who not just who happen to be together on Sunday mornings but much more of a lifestyle for them. I, growing up Roman Catholic in the Bronx meant big stone churches with Priest and Nuns and a lot of formality on Sundays and Latin. So attending service in a smaller wood frame church without the confession box, stands of candles or a holy water fountain was different. Plus I must mention the last time I attended church other for a wedding or funeral, Clinton was President. I was welcome by everyone as I passed entering the church and picking a spot to sit, From the table on the sidewalk with books, to the welcomes in front and the people siting besides me, and some of them I recognized from town and they were all warm and friendly, The congregation is very diverse as is the town. I told them this was my first time, but this is a small congregation and they already knew that. I told them my reasons for coming to this church without going into the full details and that I was had come to pray for someone. They gave me a welcome bag with a DVD, a book by Oswald Chambers, information card and a few pamphlets. They laugh when I said I was grew up Roman Catholic and they said we all have even the pastor. The service is lead by the founding pastor, Steve Hannett an apostolic overseer. From the start there was music and singing with the pastor playing a synthesizer with a choir behind him and and two more backup signers, one with another synthesizer and a guitar. The pastor was singing and preaching the Lord and was still rocking it 30 minutes later when he started playing the salsa drums, of course we were all standing on feet some with arm in the air and some hugs were coming my way. After a brief discussion on current events and a planed outings, today's message given by the pastor centered on Genesis chapter 26, the famine and the lords covenant with Isaac. His teachings are clear, full of love, faith and hope and delivered with real excitement and with explanations that anyone could understand.This church is spirit filled due to the congregation's interaction with each other and we followed up with the singing of ' I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord'. I had many thoughts and images of my life and what I'm doing cross my mind during the service and wondering how my the next day would be and where my present path would lead me.

Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Wonderful Pastor…read morethat our grandchildren love to talk with! The church is dedicated to helping others. Very active in disaster relief.

I happen to love this church. It is beautiful and the people are very friendly. I have been coming…read moreto this church for nearly 39 years. It has a warm feeling all about it. The doors are wooden and open during service times to welcome everyone. The church has the basics like holy water, candles, and the twelve stations. The church is very pretty but not gaunt. The hi ceiling is majestic yet serene. When entering this church it is easy to become very relaxed. Not sure what else I could say about this, it's a church. When I was younger I used to serve coffee at bingo here

Book sale today lots of great choices. Proceeds to help the needy…read more All this is where I vote on a regular basis Nice church. Positive message. Street parking available on side streets. Do not park on union it's a main thoroughfare

Bravo! Virtual Worship Service is engaging, rich in music and message. Highly recommend. (and you…read moredon't have to get out of your pajamas!)

This church has been a big part of my life. I have been coming here ever since I was 3, and now I'm…read morean alter server. You can really feel Gods presence during the Eucharists. If your in the area or looking for a good church, then visit Sacred Heart on a Sunday!

The most warmest and welcoming church I have ever been to. The priests and deacon make you feel…read morelike you are a family member. The congregation is very friendly and warm too. I look foward to every Sunday. I highly recommend this church.

This is a small church and from the outside there is nothing special. I never expected the church…read moreto be so beautiful inside. The church has wooden floors, brick walls, beautiful glass murals and colored glass windows. It is old fashioned, but one would think this kind of interior and architectural design is very rare or impossible to achieve in modern days where material and work prices are so expensive. It was a pleasant surprise to come across such a beautiful church.

Wonderful church, wonderful Pastor! Our kids and grandkids…read morealways look forward to spending time with with Pastor Dennis.

Grace Episcopal Church is almost as beautiful as the people that attend regularly. You will be…read morewarmly welcomed into this small, but warm, group when you enter the gorgeous structure. Service is every Sunday at 10:00am and almost always is a Holy Eucharist. Stay for Coffee Hour after the service to get to know the parish better and enjoy free treats! A Wednesday Service is also at 10:00am, a favorite for the seniors, but everyone is welcome. Lunch is served afterwards for fun and fellowship. Visit the church website for more details - http://grace-rutherford.dioceseofnewark.org/

I love this place! From my first entrance in February, I was…read morein love with how the discussions take place, the warmth of the congregation, children's activities, as well as varieties of church events to take part in to grow as a God believer and lover. Their is s daycare as well, downstairs. I highly recommend this place to routinely worship and meet others!

From the owner: Riverside Community Church exists as a worship center where "together we serve the community, by…read morethe power of the Holy Spirit, ministering to families and individuals, the lost and the found for the glory of God."

Today is beginning of Advent. First Sunday of Advent . Father Ernest Rush tends to the flock…read more Beautiful little church with an enthusiastic congregation.