Ansha Sholum is like a beautiful flower that is growing out of a cement sidewalk. It is in one the…read moregrittiest neighborhoods in Lawrence, yet is not "just OK" inside. It looks and feels like a museum, like you have stepped back in time, or maybe outside of time entirely. It feels very peaceful. It's a very small, cozy congregation of older believers, more like a gathering of aunts and uncles than a typical congregation experience.

This is a great place to go if you are interested in the close, warm relationship that comes from a…read moresmall congregation. It is perfect for unaffiliated adults who are NOT looking for a synagogue with a school, or who are empty nesters. All are welcome, everyone participates, and (bonus) there is a very low almost nonexistent membership. Nervous about the location? It's considerably safer than it looks, gets an unnecessarily bad rap. If you are interested in an experience that feels like a chavurah that happens to have a building, this is the place!

Over the past few decades, in some locations, Jewish communities declined. Yet some places offer…read morenew life to the community. Chabad of the Nashoba Valley is one many Chabad outreach centers that reaches out to Jews of all backgrounds and observance levels. It is a small, haimish Chabad outreach center, which double as the community synagogue. They provide Orthodox Jewish prayer services on Shabbat (Friday night and morning) and holidays. Out here in the burbs its great to find a meaningful shul for Jewish people to come to. They have community Passover Seders, and services for the Yamim Nora'im (High Holy Days, Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur) Also a Kids'n Krafts hands-on Jewish educational program for kids 4 to 9. Chabad has a point of view, like any group worth respecting does. It's an open-hearted Orthodoxy that meets Jews where they are, offering pathways to a meaningful Jewish life. They're not missionaries; rather, they inspire Jews to become educated about their own heritage, and to take a step up the ladder of observance, from wherever they are. The Shabbat service could use more Shlomo Carelebach-type melodies and harmonies. But that's true of nearly all synagogues nowadays. It also could use a few more brief readings in English, which helps keeps people involved if they don't know the format. This is a place very much worth coming to, and a worthy addition to the Jewish community of the Meerimack Valley/Metrowest area, If you're looking for a synagogue where a larger percent of the services are in English, and/or which is helpful to intermarried couples looking to raise their kids Jewish, nearby is Congregation Shalom (Reform) in Chelmsford, or a bit further north, Temple Beth Abraham (Conservative), in Nashua NH.

Genesis Woburn: An amazing place to worship and praise. An abundance of fellowship and friendship…read more Pastor Michael is energetic and always seems to relate the daily sermon to present day life experiences. Associate Pastor Jason is wonderful and speaks with passion. The live worship music is current and there is a revolving group within which offers a different sound weekly. One glorious standout is pastor Michael's son Tristan, who is self taught on guitar and bass. He has so much joy when he plays and it shows. 8:30am, 10:00am & 11:30am

The warmest community with a live band and easy to understand services. Keeps the Bible simple for…read moreeveryone while making you think. Would not only recommend going but also super easy to volunteer here too and build friendships.

I've been attending this church for three years now, and from the moment I walked through the…read moredoors, I felt like I had found a second family. The warm and welcoming atmosphere is truly special--everyone makes you feel right at home. The pastor is exceptional at capturing your attention, delivering messages that are not only engaging but also deeply rooted in the word of God. His ability to both entertain and enlighten is a rare gift that keeps you connected throughout the service. One of the best parts of this church is the variety of groups you can get involved in. I'm part of the soccer group, and it's been an absolute blast. The people are wonderful, and it really feels like a family both during and after church. The connections I've made here have been invaluable, and I've learned so much through the sermons, growing closer to God in the process. If you're considering whether or not to attend, I wholeheartedly invite you to join us. I hope you'll find a group that resonates with you, and I wish you a blessed day. Thank you for reading!

IFC CHANGED MY LIFE! Inspirational, motivational, real and alive! IFC is about LIFE, LOVE, HEALING,…read moreCOMPASSION, HELPING OTHERS -- and most of all, knowing GOD and His LOVE. Outstanding upbeat music, relevant empowering messages, fun kids programs, wonderful people from all backgrounds that are like family. This place will change your life - it changed mine!

Saint Joseph Melkite Catholic Church welcome all the prayers …read more The church was established back in 1902 . Mass is in English/ Arabic Serves catholic community , Lebanese, Syrian, Jordanian and others. I like the mass in this church , it is very spiritual and traditional.

A great church. With loving kind worshippers. Pastor Kurt is…read moreamazing a preacher with soul.

I've been a member since November 2002. HP is a non judmental Bible believing Christian church…read morewhom acknowledges ourselves as saved sinners endeavoring to become more like Christ.

This is a wonderful community and we've had a great experience here after moving to the area two…read moreyears ago. The parish is very welcoming and has a diverse age range which is nice for us. The annual Woburn Greek Festival and Gyrofest are great opportunities to engage with the people and culture here.

My first review of 2016! Happy that it's a church! Annunciation church is a beautiful community in…read moreWoburn. Beautiful worship space, gorgeous church hall and top notch facilities. The new priest, Fr. Demetre is awesome. Friendly, spiritual, kind and warm- a great pastor to lead this community!

The best church in Amesbury, Father Patrick, Deacon Chuck, and the whole community is amazing,…read moreeveryone is welcome here and Jesus Christ is King

As a Catholic who also happens to be a new neighbor of this church, I thought I would walk my dogs…read morethrough the grounds on a beautiful day while I checked out the church. I was approached by a priest, who's name I don't know, who scolded me for being on "private property" with a dog, and then continued to scold me as I expressed my surprise to his scoldings. I've never encountered such an unwelcoming and abrasive priest. He skipped all pleasantries when he approached me, and became even more upset with me when I assured him that not only did my dog not "crap" (his words) but that if they did I would always pick it up. Very surprised and disturbed by this encounter, I don't recommend this parish and will plan to stick to my former one instead.