The Roanoke Valley Church is more than a place, building or group of people who like to meet and…read moretalk a couple times a week, sing in worship, go on service projects or exchange pleasantries. We work to share our homes and hearts and be a family. We have been brought together to reflect the love God has for us to the world around us. We don't pretend to be perfect and have everything together but strive to be all things to all men and women and let God's word and grace lead and be the standard in each area of life.

I'd say this church initially caught my interest because of it's "mission" focus on saving the lost…read moreworld. I had never had a mission for my life before. But my family has stayed because of the connection and the commitment the disciples here have for each other. I truly believe this is what God intended church to be.

Pure, Christ centered worship and teaching. Solid. Excellent discipling. A wonderful place to grow…read morein love and knowledge of God in fellowship with other believers. No fancy programs. Definitely a praying church. COME AND SEE!

I was raised fundamentalist, but I'm at home here because it is totally scripture based. There is…read morea spiritual home here waiting for anyone.

The first time I entered this Church I became mesmerized at its magnificent beauty and captivating…read moresite. I felt the greatness and love of God within me. No wonder it didn't take long for it to be granted the special designation of Basilica by Pope Francis in September of 2023. After being ranked 4th among Yelp's Top 50 Most Prolific Elites of 2025, a distinction recognizing my consistent community engagement and high-quality contributions, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants, businesses, and establishments, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to go back and write follow-up reviews on those places that impressed me the most during 2025, and The the now Basilica of Saint Andrew, located in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example of one of them. Going back to this Church after the great honor received from Yelp, made me recall the first time that I visited here. I invite you, after reading this review, to go back and read my first one, and view my photographs accompanying it, because it's one of which I am most proud of, and an experience that I will never forget and forever cherish. Today, I decided to start celebrating Easter Sunday, by attending their early morning Easter Mass at 7:00am. Since the first time I had visited this Church, God has blessed me immensely. I no longer had to walk there, but this time I drove there in my pearl white Lexus, and parked it in a convenient parking space close to its side door entrance, to avoid walking up the many steps of the front door. Besides this, I liked coming in the side door because there were always friendly members of the congregation there to give you a warm greeting and welcome you in the spirit of Christ. Once inside I stood in front of the alter and bowed my head giving thanks to God because on this day we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion, symbolizing victory over death, forgiveness of sins, and the promise of eternal life. I went on and sat on the seventh pew which had some open space and was close enough to the altar for me to appreciate the service better. The sound of the organ on the second floor and the singing of the choir joined by the congregation as a whole gave the service a special class and brought you closer to the presence of God. During the service the priest walked around and sprinkled holy water onto the people attending this Special Easter Mass. Among other things, we listened to the scriptures being read and to the priest's sermon, sang along with the choir, resisted the prayers of the Mass, gave each other the sign of peace, and received the Holy Eucharist in Holy Communion which was the highlight of the Mass. It was a wonderful experience, and even though the Basilica was a beautiful architectural work of art, it was the presence of God in the alter, and the Church which is comprised of the members of the congregation, which made this experience such a magnificent and spiritual one.

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I'm so glad that we found Elevation Church. We love being a part of something that is bringing hope…read moreto our city and impacting our own family in a significant way. The worship, preaching, and community is unparalleled.

Great experience here, anyone looking to be filled with The holy spirit and feel like family should…read morevisit. You won't regret it!

you feel loved like you are home, it really is come as you…read moreare worship is a time of freedom and joy and release you will be challenged to get to know your God and what a very good God He is!

I liked it better back in days.KIND of judgemental why many I know born roanoke va long life here.I…read morehave church shopped.IF churches want to help roanoke all surrounding towns BE CHRISTIANS SAVE SOULS THEY have got to welcome all creeds AS WHO THEY ARE NO MATTER HOW THEY LOOK.THATS THE JESUS WAY I KNOW

I love the community and commitment to Biblical teaching here! Great worship, solid teaching,…read morewelcoming family of believers.

I was check online for a online church when I make my church. I was checking the name Calvary…read moreBaptist Church and I found I long list and I found this church at Roanoke. I really enjoy the sermon. One day I call to call how I enjoy her sermon and found out she now my other friend down in Richmond Tabernacle Baptist Church was in the same class. Also My other good friend Jim at First Baptist at Richmond. It a good church and it help the needle. Great location. also they started the entire service online. If your in Roanoke check them out.

I grew up in this church and left it for a while in my 20's when I was uncomfortable with the…read moreSouthern Baptist Conference, although was never uncomfortable with Calvary. We are now affiliated with the American Baptists and have a woman in the pulpit. There is never any attempt to decide your politics for you since Baptists, as originally intended, are responsible for seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit and interpreting the scriptures for themselves! Calvary has always held to the original Baptist traditions like this. People of different backgrounds, political persuasions, etc are all welcome...as it should be. You do not have to buy into someone else's doctrine. We just believe in Jesus as Savior and in the Holy Trinity. We love God and see the Golden Rule as the supreme commandment! No matter who you are, you are welcome. God loves all his children. If you love music, you will find another reason to love Calvary! Please visit us sometime!

This church has been a huge blessing in my life and the life of my family. I was raised in church…read morebut after a lot of drama I left my families church and started looking for a church of my own. The first Sunday me and my then boyfriend, who is now my husband, were both in tears during the sermon because, although we had been in church for a long time, felt like it was the first time in so long that we had really heard the good news of the gospel. We kept going and Pastor Martin shepherded us along as we dealt with a lot of confusion and hurt. Week after week we heard The gospel and although we no longer live in VA, and are apart of another great church, Pastor Martin is still, in me and my husbands opinion, the best preacher we have ever heard. If you are looking for faithful exposition of God's Word and a church family who will love you in word and deed, I would highly commend this church to you.