The Rock gives us the Bible for today's world. They're not afraid to talk about the hard truths…read morehappening - which is what we, anyway, appreciate. If you are easily offended or looking for traditional boring readings and scripture - this is not the place for you. They keep it real, entertaining, fun and relatable. Pastor Rick Fry is awesome. The kids program top notch - kids look forward to going. My kids went to youth group every Wednesday, they are 23 and 27 now and they just told us that they learned more from their Wednesday youth pastors than anyone else, because they can relate and know what today's kids are up against. The music...second to none. I'm Catholic, my husband is Christian, we have one girl that's going the catholic route, but loves the Rock, our other daughter is going the Christian route - Catholic masses are too boring for her too and doesn't feed her soul. They also have Women's Groups, Men's Group, Vacation Bible Study for kids in the summer - EPIC; retreats of all sorts and you can't make it in person...zoom in on You-Tube! A+ from The Bates Family

A Message That Missed the Heart of Jesus…read more I attended hoping to be pointed to Christ, but the sermon felt heavy with judgment rather than hope. I believe the pastor loves the Lord, but the tone left many of us feeling more condemned than invited. Scripture gives us this beautiful promise: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1). And Jesus Himself taught us to love our neighbor as ourselves (Mark 12:31)--not to shame them, but to draw them close. If you heard this message and felt discouraged, please know this: God's love for you is not based on your performance. He runs toward the prodigal, welcomes the weary, and never turns away a broken heart. You are safe in His hands. I share this with genuine love for this church and its leaders. My hope is that future sermons will reflect more of Christ's compassion and less of human harshness. We are all growing, and grace covers us all.

Danville Congregational Church is a place of peace, offering a community of support and compassion…read more We believe that every person is a child of God, and every person matters. We are a progressive, Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ in Danville, attracting visitors and members from across the San Ramon Valley and beyond. We are a diverse community, with a rich mix of young and old; single and partnered; gay and straight; republican and democrat; believer-since-birth and spiritual-but-not-religious. We are an active people, with many ways to get involved for children, youth, and adults, including faith formation, music, and fellowship. We seek to reach out with hope and healing in our local community and beyond. We express our passion and compassion for our friends and neighbors through prayer, presence, financial support, food and supplies, and hands-on-work and service. If you're wondering what to do next, we invite you to come and worship with us on a Sunday. Sit in our pews and experience the warmth of a welcoming community, the vibrant music, the meaningful preaching, and the wide variety of activities. If it feels like the right place for you, or if you have questions and want to learn more, don't hesitate to be in touch. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.

When looking for a church in 1999 I found this safe, loving congregation. Through the past two…read moredecades, we seen change in leadership, found strength in times of personal and national tragedy, sadly said good byes to dear friends who have passed or moved away. This church family continues to thrive through the word of God, our commitment to community involvement, as we strive to be loving and welcoming...demonstrating extravagant welcome and love to all. Please join us...come as you are and feel at home.

Great Christmas message today - accompanied by angelic Christmas Carols…read more It was a back to the basics and very universal for all. I like the most fundamental messages the best. Sometimes its easy to get carried away in the details and miss the point. "I loved the message... I really know a friend who needs to hear that." Pastor Scott mentioned he hears this so often... "So And So really needs to hear this." The whole thing about universal messages are that they are for you and for me and for So And So... and for EVERYBODY. Angelic Christmas Carols this year I think with the help of an affiliate church. Very special and beautiful - as beautiful as the message if you fully understand it. No, no... this year if you were present your not just going to remember the loud, festive and colorful outfit the pastor wore but also the simple but powerful message. For the Valley for the world is the motto. I like that very much. Often its so easy to get hung up with "for myself, for my family." Its a great and constant reminder. I believe Christmas Day and Christmas Eve is a great time to visit this church. There are so many dates and times that something will be sure and fit your schedule.

Went there Sunday…read more Five cameras. Fog machines. Stage lighting. A full production setup. Really makes you think of the first-century church. I'm sure Paul was constantly writing, "Brothers and sisters, the gospel is good, but have we considered more fog and a fifth camera angle?" Christianity somehow made it from people gathering in homes with basically nothing... people who sold their belongs to help each other... to needing the production value of a minor awards show to convince everyone something meaningful is happening. The message used to be the attraction. Christianity survived 2,000 years just to become a gimmick with excellent audiovisual equipment.

Praise Jesus is all I have to say! My boyfriend and close…read morefriends and I have been looking for a new church home for a while! After praying about it, God answered our prayers and we found Rolling Hills Church with the help of their great reviews on yelp! So the gang and I went to Rolling Hills on Sunday morning at 10:30 and we were instantly greeted by kind people. As in GENUINELY kind people who had real smiles! We were thrilled! Everyone was so kind and the church had wonderful refreshments and beverages to enjoy. The building is gorgeous! It's got a beautiful southern feel to it and its surrounded by beautiful woodsy scenery. I can't get over how wonderful and kind the people and staff were. They were so fun to talk to and they really made us feel at home. The service itself was wonderful in fact it was the best part ever! Paster Dave really follows the Bible's teachings which was exactly what we were looking for and seeking! Paster Dave was incredible and right on point with eveything. You can tell that there is no false presence or high-and-mighty-vibes from him. He is a humble and refreshingly genuine man who walks with God. His message was so encouraging and educational and my loved ones and I were so happy we found our new home. We left with huge goofy smiles on our faces because we were so excited! We will be joining the life groups as well on weekdays and we are looking foreward to attending on a regular basis! Check it out you won't be disappointed you will be thrilled like us! Thank God for the wonderful church Rolling Hills! God bless, Samantha

We love this Church! It feels like a big friendly family but not so huge to have that mega church…read morefeel. The pastor is direct, straightforward and authentic, and such a nice, normal guy. My husband and I appreciate that he doesn't use any affectation or fake emotion to get his point across. There are lots of fun community events for families. Our kids have recently graduated from Sunday School to joining us in the chapel and both have been wonderful experiences for them. They are loving the Youth Group! It's non denominational, Christ centered, non political and feels homey. Good band too. 10:30 am Sundays

I have been to this church both times and really enjoyed myself . Clint and Michael are beautiful…read morepeople and doing great things for the community and I'm so glad Clint reached out to me . Music is uplifting always .

I'm so blessed to have found Eastown Church. The very first day I walked in two years ago, everyone…read morewas so friendly and welcoming. That wasn't just on day one - they continued to remember my name, get to know me and helped me get involved with fun activities and small groups. Pastors Clint and Michaell always bring an amazing message that is APPLICABLE. That's not always easy to find! Plus they are so welcoming and do their best to truly get to know everyone. If you're new to the area, looking for a new church or just simply looking for a community during this pandemic, you should definitely come by Eastown!

New Life Church has been such a blessing to my family. We have been attending for 2 years now and…read morewe LOVE it. Every week I'm uplifted through worship and challenged and encouraged through the teaching from Pastor Doug. The icing on the cake is what New Life does for the whole family. I have a 2 boys (2 and newborn) and I can't tell if the kids team loves my kids more or my boys love the kids team more. I also hear they have a great student ministry... Can't recommend New Life enough.

I can't say enough great things about New Life Church. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted…read morewith genuine warmth and a sense of community that's hard to find. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, whether you've been going to church your whole life or you're just checking it out for the first time. The teaching is engaging, practical, and rooted in truth--you can tell there's a real desire to help people grow in their faith and apply it to everyday life. The worship is uplifting and creates a meaningful space to connect with God. One of the things that stands out most is how intentional the church is about relationships. There are great opportunities to get connected, and it truly feels like a place where people care about each other beyond just Sunday mornings. If you're looking for a church that is authentic, encouraging, and focused on helping people take their next step, New Life Church is an amazing place to be. Highly recommend!

My husband and I have been welcomed with open arms into this authentic community. We have been so…read moreblessed by the friendliness, inclusivity, and humor of our new spiritual family.

Creekside Community Church has been one of the best decisions of my life. I love the community of…read morepeople there, the worship, and the teaching. It would be hard to ever move out of the area as this church would be the hardest thing to leave behind!

I'm not a super religious person, but I went to this church this morning to attend a piano recital…read more The first reaction I had was, oh wow, what a beautiful and gorgeous church with an ample amount of space and seating for the attendees, and I especially really loved the high ceilings with plenty of windows allowing the natural sunlight to penetrate into the room. There was also something about the place that really allowed air to circulate making the air constantly move that it felt like it has an AC on! I'm not even kidding. The seats were extremely comfortable since they were all cushioned, and they were clean. This room was connected to a hallway that led to the restrooms, which were really clean and nice as well. I was definitely impressed with how nice this place was kept.

I'm with Steve below - in spirit. Went for a recital and not only is the inside space thoughtful…read moreand lovely, but I fell in love with the gardens and spent an hour after the recital just walking around enjoying it. Whoever the gardener is, is a magician.. Mostly native plants left to be themselves- not geometric shapes, thank God and on my next visit I will do the Labryinth. What impressed me about the entire space is that someone or some group of people here care a whole lot. If they give the same care to the congregation that they give to everyone else, it must be a joy to be there. I may have to take my Buddhist self there one day.

Saint Timothy's Episcopal Church has quite a reformation in the last 5 years. This parish has…read morealways had a global view of God's work in the world. Today the members wrestle with not only those problems and challenges in one's individual life and how to apply the teachings of Jesus in life today but also those issues of social injustice and environment. The Episcopal church helps members learn about how God loves all people and to see God's love in the eyes of others. The teachings of this faith expression are based upon scripture, tradition, and reason. Faith requires actions in the world and benevolent actions also create Faith. The church has Liturgically based services and scripture readings follow selections from the revised common lectionary. Liturgy is viewed as a corporate acting out of Faith with others. The main 10:00AM Sunday service includes a full choir with a mix of both contemporary and traditional music. The 8:30AM Sunday service is very traditional Episcopal and quite contemplative with just a organ music at the opening processional and gospel. On Wednesday morning there is a 10:30AM service with no music. The smallness of the Wednesday service produces an intimate setting and there is no sermon per se but an open discussion of the following Sunday readings. Sermons on Sunday frequently present projected art work, and contemporary sayings to support explanation of the daily scripture. This helps make scripture become relevant to daily life. An example might be, "Sin. Is not where people are weak and struggling but when they're strong and not trying. For Jesus, sin is a failure to bother to love." By Jim Keenan. The parish participates in many outreach activities by both hands on events and fundraising. Youth are encouraged to go on a mission trip to impoverished areas of the county and experience life in another community. Small groups are a developing area where parish members can get together and invite others outside of the parish to enjoy comradely In things like hiking, bocce, writing, etc. There is a bible study group following the Wednesday service. During the year special study activities in both small groups and larger groups are available. If you are thinking exploring your spiritual side try Saint Timothy's. Also you can contact me and I will help you as much as I can to introduce you to Saint Timothy's.

The congregation at Church of the Valley is warm, friendly, and truly welcoming. The church is…read morewonderfully diverse and embraces everyone with open arms. After each Sunday service, people tend to stick around to catch up, share conversations, and enjoy some light refreshments -- it's a great way to connect. If you're tired of feeling like just another face in the crowd and are looking for a place to build genuine community, I highly recommend visiting on a Sunday at 11 AM. Beyond Sunday services, the church actively serves the San Ramon area by providing food boxes to those in need and supporting various charitable organizations. It's a place where faith, fellowship, and community outreach come together in a meaningful way. It is Bible based and Jesus focused.

Amazing Church! Grateful to be a part of what God is doing. A church grounded in the word with a…read morethriving ministry Amazing place for young people like me to get into scripture. From youth group on Wednesdays at 7pm to College & Young Adult nights on Sundays at 7pm, Church of The Valley has a special place for you! Check out the youth ministry page on Instagram: @wakecov