I have attended Church of the Open Door for 34 years.Relevant messages,great music and an awesome…read moreyouth ministry.

From the owner: We are a community of people who Love God with everything we have, Love People with a love that…read morecomes from Jesus and who want to Live Surrendered to all that God has planned for us as individuals and as a church. There is so much we could tell you about Open Door, but the most important thing for you to know is you are welcome here! Just come as you are! We have 4 church campuses in Lorain County and 1 campus in the Dominican Republic.

In this building, the presence of Jesus and the Lord is of utmost importance. They hold the highest…read moresignificance.

Not a steeple with pew setup. This church is very informal, casual, and provides instant…read morefamiliarity. The website suggests a coffee house type setup and it truly does. Come as you are, find a seat at a table, sit down, and be apart of something great and good.

Came here for a worship/dance recital. It's a predominantly a black member church (I was the only…read moreIndian woman there) not that that is a bad thing but it made me feel like I stood out. The service was enlightening and engaging but the way they do their tithes and offerings made me feel absolutely pushed. I don't usually give much when I visit other churches and by being pushed to give "as much as I can" and having to go up to the baskets instead of pew collecting made it feel it was more "bullying" than anything so I didn't give anything. The dances that they do are predominantly African and urban. I enjoyed that. It was an entertaining, intriguing and interesting experience but I don't think I'll be back til they get more diverse Also the ladies room has massive toilet seats, being a vertically challenged woman (a little adult person) I had to jump to use it.

No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you're welcome here. The UCC is a church…read moreof firsts. First churches in the 'new world' (yeah.... we're that old), first ordained woman, African American, gay. Christianity truly IS all about loving your neighbor. Jesus said it. We live it. (And yes.... as pastor there, I'm a little biased!)

You know you're yelping too much when you yelp church. I don't know how you can give the house of…read moreGod a low rating....

St. Jude's is a wonderful Parish and community. Our family loves Father Kosem and the warmth he…read morebrings to the church and services. Everyone we have met at St. Jude's has been friendly and inclusive in making our family feel a part of the St. Jude's family and community.

Peace Community Church (PCC) is an amazing church. I attended it back when it was still called…read more"First Baptist Church". It is very small and yet very diverse, being populated by people from all walks of life who come together to worship and to engage in the various programs that this church runs. This church is absolutely centered around the teachings of Jesus Christ as put forth in the four gospels. It is always radical: not in a watered-down, politically-correct sort of way, but in a real-world, real-results sort of way. I cannot recall any sermons that did not make me question my values in some deep sort of way. At the same time, this church is not dogmatic: questioning and thinking is always encouraged. This church is a place to learn and grow; the people here are not concerned with identifying yourself with one particular religion or denomination but rather just want to help people come to know and understand the teachings of Jesus and how they can be relevant to our lives and our world. The service and liturgy is a blend between progressive and traditional...creeds are avoided and the service is very open-minded, but traditional hymns are sung and the service and teachings are not watered-down or made politically correct as in many "liberal" churches. I think this is one of those few churches that cannot be labeled as "liberal" or "conservative", even though it is far from moderate. PCC has rich music which changes greatly from year to year. Mary Hammond, the one pastor, plays piano every-other service. A number of Oberlin students volunteer their various musical talents, and there is a very small but engaging choir. The people and the community here are the most amazing part of this church. People here are friendly and welcoming, and their friendliness is deep and sincere. They not only talk to you but actually want to get to know you. People here won't ask you to be someone you're not and won't judge you based on preconceived notions of who you are or who you should be. From the moment I set foot in here, I have always felt that I could be myself and be completely honest in this church, and I very rarely feel this in churches, especially ones I am new to or visiting. I am very grateful that this church was my first exposure to a real church community. Sadly, I have found that it is the exception, rather than the norm, among Protestant churches in America. I would recommend this church especially to people who find that they have become frustrated with churches. In particular, the people in this community are aware with both the problems of the dogmatic attitudes in conservative churches and the wishy-washy attitudes in liberal churches...they have somehow found a way to address all these issues together and create a church that does what a church should do--helping people to learn and grow on their spiritual journey, and to understand the teachings of Jesus on a deep level, with direct relevance to their daily lives.