Beautiful chapel with a warm and welcoming community. The church members and preachers truly make…read morethis place of worship lovely and inviting

I visited the church twice and was not welcomed by anyone. They claim to be inclusive but it felt…read morelike the church members were uninterested in newcomers.

I am not a member of Plymouth so I can't comment much on the regular Sunday services. But if you…read morework downtown, are open to the Christian perspective, Plymouth's Wednesday Noon Jazz worship service provides a wonderful mid-week oasis of peace and contemplation. The service starts at noon with and finishes up at 12:45 so it's easy to fit into a lunch hour. Music is by the Plymouth Trio, featuring Murl Allen Sanders on piano, Phil Sparks on bass and Susan Pascal on vibrophone - doing jazz arrangement of hymns (some of which are really interesting!) and other music. There is a scripture reading, a prayer, and mediation (short sermon) along with the music -- which focuses on a central theme. The Plymouth sanctuary is beautiful (with nice padded pews) - and because the service is more lightly attended they is always plenty of room. If you are looking for a solitary experience it's easy to slip in and sit in the back. They do special services around major Christian holidays which are beautiful.

TL;DR: Sideris Church is a welcoming, Bible-centered community where newcomers feel genuinely…read moreconnected and empowered to grow in their faith. From the moment I stepped into Sideris Church, I felt seen and welcomed. A member noticed I was new and took the time to introduce me to others who shared similar backgrounds, making the start of my journey there feel natural and genuine. People here remember your name and make it a point to reach out, creating a sense of belonging that isn't just surface-level. As a newcomer, I appreciated how the church offers a range of ways to connect--whether that means joining a group, volunteering, or simply enjoying meaningful conversations / lunch after the service. At Sideris, the sermons stay true to the Word of God, delivering messages grounded in biblical teaching. There's a deliberate focus on not just understanding scripture but on actively living it out, making it easy to translate faith into everyday life. It's refreshing to be in a place where the Bible isn't just preached but practiced, with an emphasis on how we can apply God's teachings in our own lives. Another highlight of Sideris is its diversity. The congregation includes people from all backgrounds, professions, and interests, making it a truly dynamic community. There's always an opportunity to get involved, but it's up to you to take that first step and say "yes." Even something as simple as a four-minute conversation with a stranger has been key in helping me build friendships and find my place in Seattle. Sideris has crafted a space where community is both accessible and intentional, turning Sunday mornings into a genuine time of connection.

I hate leaving a bad review for a church but feel it is important to share. This church is full of…read morecliques and social groups. It seems like a welcoming environment at first until you realize how close these cliques are and hard it is to actually be welcomed equally in them. The leadership style is one that is do what I say and do not question it. If you do not agree with something they do (move to a new building and time) the pastors answer to the congregation is pray about it until you accept it. Recently a very sexist post was sent out where it implied a women should serve a man while watching tv in a bikini and the response when it was brought out was they did not even notice what the image was they posted on social media and in church newsletters. They are constantly asking for money as the church lost external funding support and even with the very small church size they have two pastors on staff and close friends employed. It is very disappointing seeing how this church uses money for salaries and how much everyone involved in the church is really just part of a very close clique of friends. Be careful if you consider this church- I fully believe it is all about income for the leadership and hanging out with their friends. The pastor has also asked regular attendees to RSVP yes to Facebook events even if they 100% know they can't attend to generate more buzz and hopefully get others to attend- how is a request like this for others to intentionally lie and mislead others to attend a church event ever OK? - well it's the culture of Sideris. Although I appreciate the pastors reply keep in mind attendees were also send specific instructions on to search for the church on google and how long to spend on the site to increase the keyword results- this is search engine manipulation yet the pastor asks his church to do this- including false RSVPs on Facebook and a don't question my decision environment but give me more money tactics..... You have been warned.

Very welcoming, family friendly and all-Inclusive. Upbeat, moving and timely messages. Greetings to…read morenewcomers are heartfelt. I've laughed and cried in the same service. The space and its history is pretty incredible to start with which makes me really happy that this spiritual community has found its permanent home in Ballard making this place as good as it gets, hence the five stars. I can't always make it every Sunday but I have definitely found my primary spiritual home. The message, the music and the food afterwards is a winning combination. I'll keep coming back for second and third helping for sure. Well done Amazing Grace Spiritual Center.

This church is welcoming, diverse, and truly ecumenical/multi-faith. It's refreshing and…read moreenlightening to always be learning from various spiritual traditions, rather than being told what to believe or how to live. Pastor Eric always has something thought-provoking, inspirational, original, and hilarious to share, and the other speakers I've heard there have been stellar as well. The music is contemporary and you never quite know what to expect, including a stellar gospel choir that sings on occasion. Now that the church is in it's new Ballard home, all kinds of groups, classes, and community involvement is ramping up. My only complaint is that I wish the church was closer to where I live!

These folks were so kind to us when we were having a tough Sunday and dropped into worship.read more

Oh! I didn't know it…read morewas Lutheran until I read this. I have been there a couple times, to work for the polls and to attend rummage sales. I was impressed with the people who run the sales and the style of the church. They sell coffee to benefit a poverty community. The rummage sale was to help 2 students go do work in others countries. I am impressed by their solemn friendly invite to the community.

I start coming to this church with my aunt for the Sunday service eighteen years ago. it has been…read morea while since i come back here, coming here today brought me back to my childhood memories, every summer we use to go to the summer camp with this church at camp Okila on Orcas Island. it was one of the most fun and rewarding time of my life. Tonight, the candle light service was beautiful.

People there were very welcoming & helpful. Sunday School teachers were kind & loving. The kids had…read morea wonderful time. Pastor Hinman's sermon was very thought-provoking.

This was a terrific experience. I was excited to worship with this mission start that was a joint…read moreventure with the Episcopal church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). The end result is, what I believe, an example of how people can serve a need contextually without losing substance. I suppose coming from a lay person, that should be taken with a grain of salt. But, I've been to mission starts that are awkward, full of random drum solos followed by the blood and body (communion) being randomly passed out and then literally thrown back down on the table. No lie. Moving on... COTA has a coffee hour before the service where people mingle and have some great coffee (each cup is brewed by hand) or chai (a secret recipe of a member) along with treats -- they have a suggested donation if you're able. ....Oh, the coffee and tea alone was worth the trip.... If you want some great drinks at 4:30 pm on Sundays, head down that way- totally worth it even if you don't stay for worship. COTA is housed in an arts facility so there aren't pews involved. Instead, they have folding chairs that aren't uncomfortable as I anticipated. If you have a sensitive bum, there are some couches in the back. The whole service had various members participating, it was a well curated event. Although they didn't have bulletins, I didn't feel lost or overwhelmed since people around me were watching and participating. I could follow their lead. During a time called 'open space' we ventured around the room and outside to participate in various activities that were focused Pentecost. Since there were so many options, some activities/prayers/readings hit home. I enjoyed this time to explore the space (I added pictures to the review) and to once again prepare myself for worship. Since I like to talk about customer service, I'll say that we were greeted and directed as soon as we walked in for coffee hour and by several people in various church capacities once we went upstairs for worship. Great service, great people, working together. It was not only a relaxed experience, but one I hope to repeat very soon.

This place has been a spiritual home for me for a long time. Truly a place where people can come as…read morethey are and receive what they need: grace, welcome, community, inspiration, God.

I don't see this as a business but yes I recommend this church! It's full of beautiful loving…read morepeople!

Church + the occasional popcorn? Count me in. My wife and I started coming to ENC this year and we…read morelove it. We first came because we live right in the apartments outside the theater, but are now regular attenders because it feels like home. It's a great community of people and Pastor Perry is an amazing pastor and leader. He talks about very relatable and current topics, touching on things we all struggle with in today's world with words of encouragement and emphasizing who God is and His love for all. ENC has churches around the globe, but they maintain an intimate and family-like setting. It is so inspiring to also see the good they are doing around the world - including the women's shelter that they built in Nepal.