Even COVID this congregation makes every on feel welcome, provided great music, And wonderful…read moreatmosphere

I first came to Grace at the invitation of one of the clergy when my previous church closed. I love…read morethe diversity, the range of opportunities for involvement in church life, the compassion and support given to needy people in the community, and the fact that everyone was welcoming without being overwhelming. Grace quickly became my church home; I don't make it in every Sunday (total night owl here), but I never feel judged for that. If you're looking for a new faith community and you're Episcopalian or at least open to trying an Episcopal church, I highly recommend giving Grace a try. It may or may not be a good fit for you, but it's definitely worth checking it out.

A place of faith and kindness. Solid preaching and liturgy. The music is very good and the…read morecongregation is quite diverse by Portland Episcopal Church standards.

St. Andrews is one of the most open and welcoming parishes I have ever attended. People are…read morefriendly, the liturgy is inspiring and relates to my everyday needs, and I leave Mass feeling I am a part of God's Kingdom and inspired to improve my life and love of God and others. Tom O

There was no homily of the Gospel. Rederic of local politics was the homely so sad and heart…read morebreaking.. Not to mention, the Eucharist seemed like a place of fast food.

Truth, beauty, reverence, and community -- this parish offers all four in abundance. The liturgy is…read moresacred, the homilies are rooted in Scripture and Tradition, and the music lifts the soul. There's a strong sense of Christ's presence and a welcoming spirit that draws people in. Families are embraced, the sacraments are celebrated with care, and the focus is on holiness. Still, there is a charismatic bent -- expressive prayer and praise are part of the culture. For authentic Catholic worship and fellowship, this parish is highly recommended.

I want to preface this review by stating that I have never left a negative review of a place…read morebefore, but as I feel deeply disrespected, I feel the utmost inclination to spread awareness about my experience. I went to this church and the priest didn't give me the Holy Communion because I mistakenly held out my hands to receive it, as I have done for the multitude of masses I have attended previously at other Catholic churches. This was my first time having to kneel down and I was not aware that I was supposed to open my mouth and not hold out my hands to receive it. When I held out my hands, the priest gave me a dirty look, said "woah," and skipped over me. I earnestly believe that the Catholic church is supposed to be a place of no judgment, love, and acceptance. Why couldn't the priest simply correct me and tell me how to properly accept the communion rather than embarrassing me in front of the whole church, as this happens at the front? Seems extremely backwards, petty, and childish, and honestly a bit amusing to see this behavior from a priest. I have never had to deal with this type of behavior at a place that I am supposed to feel welcome, and I have been to Catholic churches all across the United States, Europe, East and Southeast Asia. Additionally, in a place like Portland I seek to feel welcome as a woman of color, and most evidently, this was not the place to go. I will be looking for another church that has an open minded, kind hearted priest. I wish best of luck to the priest and sincerely hope that he has the heart to change his ways, as marginalized individuals who love God and wish to feel at home want to be in a place where we feel loved and wanted.

Great representation of Jesus and Portland. The church community here is warm, welcoming, and…read moreaccepting.

Red Sea is a church that looks like Portland…read more Red Sea Community Church isn't your typical church. For starters, they're a ragtag bunch- white collar, blue collar, no collar all sharing the same pew. The people are warm and welcoming. When you first arrive to their St. John's location, you're greeted with coffee and smiles. Red Sea isn't pretentious in any way- the mood is casual and relaxed, and they give off the vibe that they truly value people's differences. This is a crowd that would be interesting to hang out with. It would be nice if the service allowed for more interaction. The pastor, Shaun Garman, is a soft-spoken guy who doesn't look like a preacher (in good way- tattoos, casual clothing) but knows his Bible and doesn't shy away from preaching offensive truths or struggling with hard-to-understand passages of scripture. He talks a lot about restoration and acceptance, and you can tell that the church is built on an openness that makes it okay for rich people to sit next to poor people. The worship is a mixed bag- Red Sea rotates through worship bands so you might get anything from rock to folk. Communion seems to be a regular part of the weekly service. They didn't exactly explain why they do what they do during the service, but they never did anything that might make you feel out of place. It really feels like a group of people who want to worship God and learn about the Bible together. There is child care in the basement of the church during services. The people who work there are really kind and actually pay attention to the kids. There are toys, games, crafts, and stories. The church is involved in several areas of community service, most notably the service of meals to anyone who is hungry or just needs some company. They really invest in the neighborhood (St. Johns) and seem to value making a difference locally. For more info, check out Red Sea Community Church's website: http://www.redseachurch.org/

Great place to be part of. Friendly people and great location. Has a Chinese language school in…read moreSunday afternoon.

Wow what a great church! My husband first came here years ago but for the last 2 years my children…read morehave participated in their free Vacation Bible School. And my kids say this is the favorite vacation bible school ever. This is probably because of the wonderful volunteers, from the Middle school to the high school to the college and the adult volunteers everybody was so kind and friendly and helpful. They also do water games on the last day. And they giveaway free fun prizes on the last day. Thank you Chinese Evangelical Church for being so welcoming to our family.

We have lived in Vernonia for about 3 yrs. now and have had the opportunity to visit and/or become…read moreacquainted with several churches in the area. One church we visited, the pastor was standing outside after services, shaking people's hands and thanking them for coming. The handshake was more of a shove to move on so he could get the hell outta there and get home. And, he and his crew were wearing shorts and flip flops. I felt totally out of place in "church clothes". We haven't returned. Another church we went to a few times is my husband's "native faith" as it were. I don't want to get into saying anything about this church as it would seem that I'm totally bashing them because I can't, right off, think of anything good about my experiences there. I also hate how they split the men from the women to go their separate ways for studies. That's just weird. Most churches teach with the family unit TOGETHER. And still another church that we visited was purely because our pre-teen acquainted herself with some folks in the neighborhood that attend that church. Yes, our neighbor is the pastor. Last Spring, we asked the pastor if we could rent/borrow/barter the use of his tiller for an 8 x 8 (tiny) garden that we were planning. His answer? "No, it was my dad's and I'd hate for it to get broken"....This being said the day after he finished tilling HIS large garden with it. That week, we started "tilling" the garden with SHOVEL and HOE! It was a backbreaking, tedious, job. It took us most of the day. Just as we were finishing up, a member from the church next door looks over the fence and says "Oh my! I wish I'd known you needed a tiller, I'd have brought you mine! Next time, let me know when you need it". Yea, after we picked our jaws up off the ground, we looked at one another and said "wooooooooooow, now THAT'S what a man of God looks and sounds like!" He didn't know us, he'd only seen us briefly as he'd go to church each sabbath day (his church being next door to our home). Our daughter had gone to his church several times but he never pressured us to join. Since that day, it's been the same experience with this man....totally unconditional friendliness. Not only that, a few weeks back, he came over to our home to inform us that his church took a vote and decided to sponsor our daughter at Summer Camp! And still, no "hey, why don't y'all join us for services next Saturday?!". It's pure, unconditional Godliness coming from this man. I think it'd be great if all area pastors, ministers, bishops, and brethren could spend a few minutes in the company of Mr. Seibert. You'll walk away knowing that you just spoke to one of God's own. No doubt about it.

I Love Greater Mt. Gillard Church and want to thank them for opening up to our Greater New Hope…read moreChurch family. You guys treated us like you wanted us to be part of you. 'Thank you for your Christian hospitality. r