I am not a Muslim, but yesterday found myself near here and something compelled me to stop by. I…read moremyself am a new parishioner of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. I can only say one thing, sometime yesterday I got this overwhelming feeling to just reach out, and happened to come to the door and was greeted by a man, who welcomed me and sat down with me as we introduced ourselves. I had no idea the purpose of what initially brought me there but sitting down with Solomon, getting to know him and speaking about ourselves, I was in the company of a good man in the presence of God. Community, love, respect, a few things we as a country have to get back to, getting to know your neighbors, and it starts by reaching out. It's beautiful knowing that a lot of interfaith events are happening to bring the community together, but it all starts as individuals. I will say this, I was blessed to meet and be welcomed by a great man yesterday, and I am proud to be a resident in the community of such loving and welcoming people. I look forward to working together, learning together and just making our community a better place by educating the rest of the community to have open minds and hearts. Thank you for a simple and amazing experience, God bless my brothers and sisters.

A peaceful and welcoming place for all Muslims. The atmosphere is serene, and the community is warm…read moreand inclusive. The facilities are well-maintained, and the imam's sermons are always insightful. A great place to connect with fellow Muslims and strengthen your faith.

This is a small Mosque in a strip mall by Chipotle. It was established in 1998 by Imam Syed. It's…read moreopen for Friday Prayer. It's less than 10 min from I-15 on Poway Rd. So, if you are passing by or visiting Poway area on a Friday, it's a convenient Mosque to sop for Friday Prayer. Jumu'ah: 1:15 PM 5 times Jamaat: Not sure Wud u Area: Yes Sister's Prayer Area: Yes Parking: Yes Food sell after Jumu'ah: No, but volunteers bring lunch on Fridays Sunday Islamic School: Yes Mosque Store: No

Kedar Maharaj did an incredible job before and during our wedding and we cannot recommend him more…read morehighly. He has a wonderful mix of a traditional and modern approach that we, our families, and all of our guests loved. To start, he was highly organized and professional. We had video calls and text discussions to ensure all of the rituals were well planned in terms of flow and necessary items were prepared. In addition to the wedding ceremony, he led janoi and choora ceremonies which he did a tremendous job on. We loved how well he explained the meanings behind all of the rituals to us as well as our guests, which made the wedding ceremony, janoi, and choora rituals more engaging and spiritual with the added context. He was also so personable and friendly and we consider ourselves blessed that he was our priest for such an auspicious occasion.

Kedar Maharaj is one of the newer priests at Shri Mandir and he led our wedding ceremony last week…read moreat the BAPs Temple Chino Hills. Leading up the wedding, he answered all our questions over calls and texts to ensure we were all aligned and prepared for the ceremony. He even suggested a zoom call with myself, my husband, and both our Moms a few weeks before the wedding to talk through the whole ceremony to ensure there were no surprises on the day and we brought all the necessary items for the ceremony. During the ceremony, he did a great job explaining the meaning behind the different rituals and making the experience inclusive for all out guests. Many of our guests commented on how much they appreciated his approach and would love to have him lead their family members' future weddings, baby shower ceremonies, etc. Overall, I appreciated his attention to detail and his modern approach. We look forward to building a stronger relationship with Kedar Maharaj for future events.

Lunch served til 3 pm. Impressive watching them grind up the many ingredients to season each papaya…read moresalad order. Doc and hubs ate chicken skewers, and iced Thai coffee with their papaya salad. I opted for boat noodles(soup dish) choosing beef instead of pork. The lady also added these whitish round delicious items into my bowl I'm guessing was perhaps fish cake. Still full from breakfast I ate maybe 1/3 of it. Hoitobo(glutton) you know who alias Pugsley finished the rest of it. Very Unique experience. Doc said next week they are having a special food event. Two of the gentlemen were very welcoming and very friendly.

First time visiting the Thai Buddhist Temple in Escondido…read more Parking: -Situated in a residential neighborhood, you can easily find street parking. There were also some parking stalls at the temple itself Food: -They serve food and drinks here on Sundays. I came a little after noon. Unlike some other Thai temples I've been to in the past that served food, this one had no lines which I appreciated. -today when I visited they had two different types of noodle soups, papaya salad, bbq chicken, Thai tea and coffee, as well as things like fried fish. -you can pay with items via cash. They have menus around the temple with how much things cost. You order at the various stations and place your money in the wooden donation box. -they have a self serve condiments section with spices and vinegar. There are also utensils that you help yourself to. -when you are done, you discard any leftovers you have by the sink. Pros: -lots of regulars come here so it's nice to see the strong community. Some of the regulars were really friendly and introduced themselves to me and introduced me to others -they have outdoor seating so you can enjoy your food Cons: -none

I've been a few times and they are so welcoming. I love Pastor Assad and I love the feeling of a…read morehomie church .

We moved to Escondido from across the country. Being 2200 miles away from family, friends, our…read morechurch, our community and starting life over was an adventure to say the least. We were deeply involved with our church in the Midwest, multiple ministries, growth groups and outreaches. We had grown very close with our church family. Leaving that church community was hard. We were determined to find a church community in town that we would feel comfortable in, could get involved, grow spiritually, learn the word and hopefully meet new friends that we could eventually call our church family here in California. Now there are many churches in Escondido and the surrounding areas and we tried a lot of them. Some were good, some weren't, some were big and some were small but we just couldn't find the one that fit just right. Several of our friends were attending the Orchard and had invited us to join them and give this church a try. Meh..... what's one more to tick off in what felt like our endless list? One service and we were home. No joke. Assad teaches the Bible, his sermons are to the point and relatable. I love that they have a handout each week with updates and fill in the blanks for following along with sermon notes. They really make it easy for you to go home and continue your study throughout the week. The people are so friendly too! Assad and his wife Summer are so welcoming, all of the volunteers are outgoing without being pushy. Jan has a gift for remembering your name even after meeting you just once so you will automatically feel like part of the family on your second visit. The church has multiple growth groups/Life groups so if you'd like to be connected that way there are plenty of options. There are children's classes and a youth group. Multiple ministries and outreaches you can be involved in. Don't worry though, you can take your time and get comfortable, no one will harass you! If you are looking for a community of people who love the Lord, believe in the Bible and preach from it, who think you are valuable, generally care for you and not see you as just a seat filler then this place just might be the perfect fit for you.

It's not a business / it's a Sikh temple ( Gurdwara) all faiths are welcome…read more Nice peaceful place Sit down & meditate Busy on Sunday afternoons

Peaceful and helps connect with the divine. Sunday and Wednesday evening Diwans here for keertan…read moreand langar.

My young family and I are loving this synagogue. We joined this year following the death of my…read moremother and for my daughter to start Hebrew school. Our littlest will likely start in the preschool next year. It's a very warm, friendly, diverse, and educational place. The rabbi is warm and so knowledgeable, and available to congregants. The program for kids is sweet and fun! I am loving this new community and feel so grateful we live so close.

I intend to move back to the Cardiff area and wanted to find a great reform synagogue to be apart…read moreof. I had the pleasure of visiting with cantor Billy Tiep (he took classes with my chazzan and dear family friend, Nathan Lam, at Stephen Wise and his best friend, Jackie Mendelson, who lives in NY.) Billy was so warm, kind, welcoming, and overall an über mensch. It was truly a pleasure to get to know him. I also love the fact that the synagogue has many programs for those of all ages. There are also many activities organized by the temple outside of services- classes, tikkun projects, etc. There's also a preschool on the property (always a plus)! Billy was truly a great conversationalist, informative, and very helpful... I admire his passion for cantorial arts, Judaism, and tradition. I got a little sneak peak of what he's planning for Purim, and let me tell ya, it's going to be exciting!!!! Overall, I love cantor Billy's his vision (yeah, yeah... i can kvell over the guy all day), and I can see myself raising a Jewish family at this shul. Thank you for the warm welcome, Temple Solel. I look forward to coming back! I also had a short chat Rabbi Wright! Apparently his best friend is a rabbi at my synagogue *ohhh, the jewish geography*.... such a sweet, sweet man. Birds of a feather truly flock together.

This church is small but so warm and welcoming. The pastor and his family are truly amazing! It's a…read morewonderful church.