I have attended Vida Abundante, a Spanish, charismatic church in Miami Gardens, for over 25 years…read moreoff and on. In that time, I have moved in and out of the area several times and regardless of the time that has passed, when I return, I am greeted with the same love and consistency I have grown so fond of. The Pastors, Roberto and Mirta Colloca are the real deal when it comes to teaching you the Bible alongside demonstrating that they truly care about their members. The worship and music time in Vida Abundante is second to none--filled with vitality, passion and life. The people that attend here are a mix of ages and backgrounds, yet consistently all humble, kind and joyful. It is a pleasure to attend here time and time again. If you are looking for a church in the Hialeah/Miami Lakes/Miami Gardens area, this should be a stop on your list. Note that the services are all in Spanish and services start at 11am on Sunday mornings.

What a historical gem sat in the heart of Brickell, located near the sea and standing majestic in…read moreits own right amongst all the sleek modern high rise architecture. Here is some information regarding this place. Prior to the First Presbyterian Church, the lot at 609 Brickell Avenue was the location of the home for Edna Rickmers. First Presbyterian purchased the lot at 609 Brickell Avenue in 1948. The church was built and opened in 1949. Andre and Edna Rickmers bought the lot at 609 Brickell Avenue from Mary Brickell shortly after arriving in Miami. The couple arrived to Miami in 1905, a year after they got married in Pittsburgh. Edna was from Pittsburgh and her husband was a ship builder from Germany. He was listed as retired in the 1908 Miami City Directory. The couple was listed at 1805 Brickell (later changed to 609 Brickell), as early as 1908. It is likely they built the home in the cover photograph between 1905 and 1907. Andre and Edna were very active in real estate in the growing Miami area. The couple owned a fair amount of property in today's Omni neighborhood. They also owned the land where the Olympia Theater resides. It was actually Edna Rickmers that gave the building the name "Olympia Theater and Office Building" in 1926. However, Andre was not alive to see the building of the Olympia. It isn't clear the year he died, but Edna Rickmers was listed as a widow by the 1918 Miami City Directory. The home at 609 Brickell Avenue was set toward the back of part of the lot. It was very common for homes on the east side of Brickell Avenue to be located closer to the bay and a distance from Brickell Avenue. The home was razed in 1948 to make room for the church. Following the sale of the property to the church, Edna Rickmers moved a few blocks south to a mansion located at 1927 Brickell Avenue. She lived in this mansion until her death in February of 1956

The First Presbyterian Church of Miami is the city's oldest organized congregation. Early in 1896,…read moreThe Reverend Henry Keigwin, synodical missionary representing the Presbyterian Church U.S.A., reached Ft. Dallas (now Miami), a very small community not yet incorporated. April 1, 1896, three months after he began holding services in a rough board restaurant, the First Presbyterian Church of Miami was organized. Services were held first in a tent donated by Memorial Church of St. Augustine. Within a year this was replaced by a "Pavilion" with a floor, doors and a shingle roof. Both were shared with the Baptists and the Methodists. In 1898, Henry M. Flagler, pioneer builder and developer of Florida, took a personal interest in the siting and the construction of the first church building. On the corner of S.E. Flagler and Third Avenue, it was completed in 1900. Its congregation, swollen in the winter by tourists, was made up mainly of families drawn to the area to build and operate Mr. Flagler's Royal Palm Hotel and his FEC Railroad. In the 1926 hurricane the steeple of this building was destroyed and never replaced. The rapid growth of Miami and the needs of a growing church led, in 1947, to leasing of the downtown property for 99 years and relocating the church to 609 Brickell Avenue, a central location across the river on an avenue of beautiful homes and with ample parking. This sanctuary was finished in 1949. Additions in 1954 and 1964 completed the building as you see it today. The Flagler Memorial Chapel is a replica of the Flagler Street structure and the pews, pulpit, stained glass windows and fixtures are from the original church.

Friendly people, great worship, excellent teaching and vibrant in the community. Highly recommend.read more

After having visited several churches in Southwest Dade, including a membership at Christ Journey…read morefor close to two years, we came upon South Kendall Community Church. This is a small church that has a true community feel. The pastor Felix Fernandez is inspiring, well-versed biblically, and engaging. The praise and worship is led by a charismatic young man and a team of singers and musicians who perform well and provide a great start and end to the service. The worship center is new, having been built less than three years ago. Parking is ample and each Sunday the service has a children's focused component, followed by an educational children's class that does more than babysit, they educate The young Christians of tomorrow. This really is a great place to worship and one of the most biblically-based churches we have found over many years of Christianity. Services are Sunday at 10:00 AM and there are other activities throughout the week. Come give them a try you'll be glad you did.

St. Michael is not my parish but my family and I were invited to attend the Divine Mercy Sunday…read moremass which is celebrated after Easter Sunday. The mass was hosted by the Servants (Sisters) of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary and it was wonderful and filled with love for God and for one another. The church itself is quite large and holds a good capacity of people which led for plenty of social distancing while we were there (one pew row yes - one pew row no). The church's altar has its religious images and you'll also see other images inside the church but the church itself is not very ornate. It's simplicity allows you to set your eyes on the altar and the priest celebrating the mass. During our visit, the priests celebrating the mass did it bilingually but that's because it was a special mass celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday and they had relics of St. Faustina and St. John Paul II. All the church ushers adhere to social distancing when they're guiding you to your seat. The church offers plenty of parking so that's also a bonus. But the biggest bonus is that the church also has an outside grotto honoring the Virgin of Fatima. This serene place allows you to meditate, gather your thoughts or pray the Rosary..it's absolutely wonderful and worth spending time in it..! My family had a wonderful experience at this church and we've considered visiting again to celebrate the regular mass.

My family and I have been attending ST MICHAEL since we arrived in US back in 1999. This Parrish…read morehas been host of our family weddings, baptisms, first communions, confirmations, funeral mass. Never have we doubted the presence of God in this temple. The clergy carry on their duties with humility and good sense of humor. The welcoming faithful community that attracts this church is heartwarming. Ministers leaders are devoted Catholics and God blessed brothers and sisters. The doors are opened to ALL, come join us . Manny Blessings

This is a very small but very pretty church. Everyone that goes here knows each other. The church…read moreis a small little house that was turned into a church and its painted blue and white. The virgin of Regla is very pretty here and the atmosphere is very peaceful.

This is a beautiful Orthodox Christian church. The priest and the people are friendly and…read morewelcoming. Services are mostly in Spanish, but almost everyone is bilingual. Check the website for services and special events.

Uno de los mejores lugares donde compartir la fe en comunidad y aprender de la prédica fiel de La…read morePalabra de Dios... One of the best places to share faith in community and learn from the faithful preaching of The Word of God...

Beautiful Christmas Day Mass, spoiled by a row of uneducated young people talking through the whole…read moremass, looking at their cell, and a very old couple whose cell kept ringing and they didn't how to turn the cell off. Lol! The priest gave a very heartfelt homily and service. The Altar was simple,festively decorated with Poinsettia, Ferns, Pine Cones. The Nativity is on the other side of the Altar. The Choir headed by a lady with a very nice voice sang the Mass and also Christmas Carols. The best was their rendition of the Little Drummer Boy. It was a comforting way to celebrate Christmas Day.

This is a beautiful and very comfortable Catholic Church, with masses in both English and Spanish…read more They offer first communion, confirmation and wedding preparation classes. To receive any of the first two sacraments here you need to do at least two years of those classes. Call for more information. They have two chapels, the big and the small one. The best part is that they have a space where I drop of my used clothes so they can deliver to the people in need. Esta es una hermosa y muy cómoda Iglesia Católica, con misas en inglés y español. Ofrecen clases de preparación para la primera comunión, la confirmación y boda. Para recibir cualquiera de los dos primeros sacramentos aquí necesitas hacer al menos dos años de esas clases. Llama para más información. Tienen dos capillas, la grande y la pequeña. La mejor parte es que tienen un espacio donde recogen ropa usada para entregar a las personas necesitadas.

I was driving past and noticed this place, so I pulled over. What a nice peaceful area. There is…read morea meditation garden here, which is very pleasant and shaded with a very pleasant pathway that shows you white statues as you follow the windy path that tells you the story of the resurrection of Christ. I am not especially religious, but I found it quite thought provoking and calming during these difficult times.. worthy of a stop for sure.

I went to St. Thomas this past Saturday for my cousins' first communion and was awestruck by the…read morebeauty of this cathedral. First of all it's tucked away from the bustle of South Miami in a quiet residential street. The church lot itself is large and shares space with their elementary school and church social hall. The cathedral itself is beautiful on the inside with a large inner room and great acoustics. Lighting is dim enough where it's great for quiet contemplation , and there's a skylight over the priest's podium giving it a pretty spiritual symbology. Their crucifix is original in that Christ has his arms open towards the people. In general, there's a calm vibe to this place and certainly one of the more beautiful Catholic churches I've been too!