this church is beautiful inside, an the granite walls give natural acoustics, where I was told it…read moreis used for recording and the choir is five star. I live next town over and will return the pastor and congregation are kind and think a lot of this church. Awhile back , in the paper written was the history of this church and St. Michael's in England. What a history lesson and a wonderful sermon. from Gail V. Adams , Colebrook, Ct gail394

"Modern love, walks beside me Modern love, walks on by…read moreModern love, gets me to the church on time" (David Bowie) No, I'm not a St. Michael's member, but I was there Saturday afternoon for a concert. A family friend used to sing with the Simsbury Light Opera Company and she performed here today in a Modern Vintage Opera Holiday Concert as one quadrant of a quartet - mezzo-soprano, tenor, bass, and pianist. The acoustics in the church were fantastic. We heard every note on the piano loud and clear and distinct, and the three talented voices carried magnificently -- from the delicate mezzo-soprano notes to the booming tenor to the window rattling bass. This gorgeous church was built in 1919 and has amazing stained glass and ornate wood trim everywhere. I particularly liked the arched exposed roof trusses over the sanctuary.

Lourdes is a beautiful area. When you enter, you drive through a short grove with trees and fields…read morebeyond. It's a two way road but a little tight so proceeded being aware of what may be coming. There is a parking lot on your left, and shrine structures including the gift shop on your right. Jesus is at the front, and missing a finger. The gift shop also hosts their tag sale in the spring, and has the Prime House sale in December. You can drive further up the hill to the top, which has a meeting house possibly available for rent.

Beautiful area- very peaceful. We celebrated mass outside in grotto. I wish I lived nearby so that…read moreI could do this everyday. We even had our well-mannered Cavalier with us!

A really great community of people. They always say "no matter who you are or where you're from,…read moreyou are welcome here," and they walk the talk. Thoughtful, respectful, positive feeling no matter who you are. Young and hipster? Same-sex couple? Older couple/single? Young family? You'll find them all, and they all blend together, support each other, and do great things in the community. After searching for a church to attend, I went to a number of them locally - some felt sad, others stodgy, some like they were in another era, and others felt pretty dead. I can see why this place is different - it's tradition blended with modern thought, with a bent toward kindness/compassion towards others, your community, etc... They have a great "coffee hour" they do after the church service that takes place on the green (or indoors during winter), where people just talk, have coffee and snacks and "catch up" or get to know new people. If you're in the market to find a great church community, and don't want a place that feels like it's dying...give it a shot.

Pastor Cheryl Anderson is the reason we attend holiday services at this church. She's wonderful,…read moreworldly, and brilliant.

Amazing to see so many changes since we started coming 16 years ago. We've grown from a family of…read morethree to a four. Calvary has been rebranded to 180 life. Pastor Josh has taken the reins from Pastor Bill and soon a new building. In all this growing our church has remained a biblically focused as well as community oriented place of worship where I get to see new faces almost every week.

180 Life Church are you using Malachi 3:10 to bolster your 90-day Tithe Challenge like the…read moreprosperity churches do? Disappointing as I was researching churches in my area to join. Are you truly asking folks to challenge God to pour blessings on them with a false guarantee to return 100% of the money if they are not fully satisfied with the result. It says all this on your website, but I am grateful to have been able to discern my path forward and away from false teachings. Quote from your site, "If you commit to tithing for the next 90 days and are faithful to that commitment, we are confident that God will bless you-so confident, that if at the end of the 90 days, you regret giving, we will refund 100% of your tithe. How's that for a challenge? What do you say-are you in? Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it." - Malachi 1:10" You even sighted the wrong verse it is Malachi 3:10

This is a House of God and ALL the people are welcome. What I love most about Elevate Life Church…read moreis how welcoming and loving the church makes you feel. Come as you are and you will experience God's love, grace, transformation and spiritual growth. The worship session is uplifting and powerful, the preaching is authentic and Truthful. Let me just say, REVIVAL is happening as lives are being transformed, many people are getting to know Christ, accepting Him as Lord and Savior, getting baptized and growing stronger spiritually in a community filled with God's love. I have been coming to Elevate since November 2024. Whether you are just visiting or looking for a church, join us and experience ALL these and many more.

Since I went to Elevate church because of a special friend from the bus company I work for took me…read morethere. I felt like home! I love this church and I miss it a lot!! I have not gone for a little while and I need it more then ever in my life!! I highly recommend this church to anyone if you give God a chance He will guide you to the right direction like God did for my life.

Father Tucker keeps us all coming back as he is a real person with deep faith. And a part of our…read moreCommunity who keeps us all connected and positive.