I have been fortunate to have attended CPC of Merced off and on for many years…read more There may be some confusion surrounding the feeding program, but one thing I can assure you of: amongst the dozen churches or so which I have attended over the years, none has been filled with more loving, kind, unselfish, generous people than CPC of Merced. I would invite those who are critical to come and attend a service with us. This is NOT a church which needs to be criticized for being inwardly focused.

Solid church made up of down to earth people! The modern worship service has quite a few young…read morefamilies! Solid Bible based preaching from the pulpit.

Last year I moved to Merced from LA and my search for a Holy Spirit filled church was my top…read morepriority. I first went to a couple of other churches in Merced and they were all great and I thank God we have so many great options in Merced for every believer in Christ. Ultimately Life Place Church was a good size church for me and most importantly I felt Holy Spirit move on my first visit. I knew right away this was a church that can help me fulfill my true purpose in Christ. If you are looking for a bold church that loves and wants to transform Merced then LPC is it!

It has been six months since I started to attend this church, after searching for some time I ended…read moreup walking into this Life Place Church a complete transparent and loving church. Just what Merced needs! To be bold and hear the truth about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is the most profound thing we can have in life spreading the gospel and leading people to heaven is key! Here you will find the Holy Spirit moving speaking, learning, walking, and being set free. The pastor truly cares for the people of Merced. They truly care for the youth and children and all who are willing to get helped. I highly recommend you give it a try and attend at least one time !

I am a Christian and I'm homeless 2 years ago it was 110° I was parked across the street at a park…read moreburning up having a heat stroke living in my car at the time with my husband of 38 years being a fellow Christian I saw that they had a water hose in front of the building I went on to the property I went to my father's house or they are the stewards I used the water hose to cool myself down and my little dog I wasn't there no longer than 5 minutes put it back where I found it and left I was halfway back to my car when a loud speaker went off said the police have been called I was in violation of being on their property I was embarrassed I was humiliated I ran to my car and I hid and the police showed up with him 5 minutes and they drove all around looking for me I suppose I was sickened all I could think about was jesus's words when they met him and he said get away from me I do not know you and they all said you know me Lord you know me I'm a good guy I prayed I did everything I supposed to around your church and he's going to say I was thirsty and you did not give me water and they will take me you never saw you and he's going to tell him so if you did not do this for one of your brothers or sisters you did not do it for me that's what I think of when I think of this church and it breaks my heart my husband and I have gone there many times for the free food that they give away problem with that being not once did they ever ask us to come to their church not once did they ask if we were need a prayer not once they ask if it knew the Lord Jesus Savior of our lives have you asked him to come into our heart never asked us if we needed a Bible never gave me a little pamphlet in the food they gave us let's talk about the food they give us we're homeless what are we going to do with rice and beans no way to cook it it's useless they give lots of food to those that they know lots of food no not so much have a big old tables full of desserts we think oh wow that's great and we're going to get something you know halfway decent have all this no we're lucky if you get two bites out of the littlest sometimes mildew sometimes hard as a rock who the slept over for those that are like us I suppose I'm ashamed of that church I have lost every single person in my life that love me my mother my father my sister grandparents three best friends my cousin they're all gone there's no one left to remember my memories but me my story my life is out of jobs do I curse God no do I blame God no do I love God with all my heart yes I do I believe in Jesus with all my heart is he my best friend you bet he is does this give me a bad look on all Christians of course not of course not Jesus tells us the path to heaven is very narrow and very few make it through the path to hell is wide and many cross through it is what it is they are as Paul speaks to in the book of Revelation to the churches that are wax cold that are not doing what they're supposed to be doing that is what this church reminds me of

I have attended off and on since about 1982. This is the…read morechurch I come back to. On top of the welcoming staff and volunteers the message from Pastor Dave is always true to God, understanding of human struggles, kind and loving. It is a large congregation which is my preference, but you don't feel invisible in the crowd. Life can be hard, Jesus is waiting for you to reach out and grasp his hand.

I recommend this church in almost every conversation I have with family, friends, strangers.. the…read moreworld. My husband and I started attending about a year ago or so. It has completely changed our lives.

We stumbled upon this church, well maybe not so, God must have directed us to this church, and for…read moregood reason! Our pastor Mike Hull is AMAZING. His messages are so powerful, and apply to my day to day life. I honestly feel like my life has turned around since I've gotten back to church. Since the first day I arrived, people greeted me, hugged me and welcomed me like I was family. There is a great mix of people that are welcoming, from all walks of life and shades of color. You do not feel out of place at this church no matter who you are! Last but not least, the choir!!! Is soooo amazing, I am joyed to be back at church and overjoyed to be a member of CLC for a few months now!

There's two main reasons why this church gets my vote …read more Firstly they are incredibly friendly in all the right ways . They are GLBTQ friendly . One of their elders is openly gay and also works as the church book-keeper. After the Orlando massacre,the church newsletter did a small article on each victim every week . They carry a good mix of political persuasions so you don't feel excluded if you are pro democratic or pro anything else (no points for guessing what I'm pro ), yet one never feels judged for one's beliefs ... only welcomed . The pastor preaches a message of inclusion rather than one of judgement . That's already a win in my book . Secondly they do a Wednesday night dinner for anyone who wants it . For 5 bucks they stuff you with salad , an entree , sides and a dessert . The menu is varied but on most occasions the pastor makes a mean , mean tri-tip , and never over cooks it (whew ... ). The youth (or activities?) pastor does down-home, Americana desserts to perfection, and everybody makes sure you are well fed . So, if like me, it's a Wednesday and the last thing you want to do is cook , and you only want to spend 10 bucks total , this is the place to be! No preaching , no exhortation to join the church; just join them at the table and break some bread with them . How bad can that be? Oh and btw dinners at 5.30 pm .

Horrible place now. I helped build the church 50 years ago. My mom gave so much money to that…read morechurch. I got married there and my kids got baptized but because I'm not technically a member I can't have my celebration of life there for my husband that died. I am sure the nasty lady answering phones hasn't been there as long as I had. Her response " oh I am sorry about your husband death, but you are not a member and can have it here". What she means is, I haven't given them any money. I Practice what you preach, so much for good will and being Christians. What a crock. Al Opdyke was the best!!!! I'll never set foot in there again.

OMG. I found my home church. From the minute I walked through the doors I was home. The nicest…read morepeople, they welcomed me with open arms. Invited me to be their guest at a wonderful luncheon on this Sunday one week before Easter. Thank you Jesus you know how homeless I have been without a place to call home. I am ecstatic . God is my salvation. Praise the Lord. My prayer has been answered in all ways imaginable. Thank you

Address is actually on M street in the Mercy Hospital chapel. Friendly English-speaking Orthodox…read moreChurch

This church community is very close and welcomes all with open arms it changed my life forever…read more Note it's located across from the old Merced theater 1714 MLK JR Way.

This church brought me closer to God than i had ever been before. The church is very welcoming…read more When i first came to the church i wasnt sure if we were going to be committed to it. i believed in God but i didn't know who he was. withing each service i attended i got to learn more about jesus and started to feel at home and peace with the church members. Before i was welcomed with opened arms i had felt like a nobody and felt like no one loved me i was yearning for many way to not be on this earth no more but God shown me this church. i was welcomed with so much love and opportunities,and surrounded by so much people that loved me and my family. The pastor and his wife are the most wonderfullest people along with their children. im so very greatful God sent me them. little do they know,they are the blessing i didn't know i needed in my life. So i thank God for continuing to waking me up every day and showing me the light and the way to new opportunities in life. i love this church and everyone who fullfills it. please come visit!

This is a great church to feel the presence of God. I've…read moreattended here for a few months and just fell in love with the people. Pastor Anthony is attentive and very personable.

Recently started attending and here's my honest opinion: this is a Pentecostal church and you can…read moreexpect a Pentecostal experience without the legalism that some times follows. This church focuses on loving Jesus and in that will come transformation. They preach unwavering Biblical truth from the Bible. They preach and show the grace and love of God. They believe the Bible is true from cover to cover and God not only loves you but you can have a deep relationship with him. If you are looking for more, this is a great church.