The people that go to church here quickly became our family!! Attend church and join a small group…read moreand watch your life fill with people who love you. This is a place where you can come as you are

Awesome church with friendly and "like home" atmosphere…read more Healthy teaching from pastor Nick.

This is my home church, and from the moment i sat in my first service I knew this is where I wanted…read moreto attend after moving to Sarasota. The services are real, relevant, and relatable. Pastor Steve is a great example of how to lead a growing church. I am thankful to serve here and call this body of believers family.

Going to this church has changed my life! The people and pastors are some of the kindest people…read moreI've ever known. Pastor Cindy is always available at anytime for one to one attention of your spiritual needs. In the past I never went to church unless someone dragged me to go. Before I came here I thought church people were fake and judgmental. I have never felt pressured. Here all are welcome with open arms and these people are real! We all have a past but it doesn't matter here. I feel safe here. This is a truly Christian church that loves God.

This is a great church with fantastic music. Also, there's always a funny joke to start the…read moreservice and a relevant message that is both challenging and convicting.

We love the Redeemer. The priests and parishioners are very welcoming and friendly, the choir is…read moreamazing, and the church is beautiful. I love worshiping here and feel so blessed to have found this church. Our daughter enjoys children's chapel and the Sunday school classes. Great church for families.

This is the finest, most faithful, most committed and diverse community of Christians I've ever…read moreparticipated in. From the multiple opportunities for worship and Christian service, to the social and artistic get togethers, this is the complete package. It challenges you at ever level to grow your faith, and make a renewed commitment to God and your fellow man

I'm visiting for a few weeks from up north and went with friends to Bayside. I LOVED it and will…read moredefinitely be attending for the length of time I'm down here. The music was wonderful as was the sermon by Pastor Murphy. Can't wait to go back next week!

They are NOT prejudice against any person for any reason. They do a professional job on doing your…read moretaxes. I always try to bring treats, cannot be a taker without doing a very small "Thank You" Amen, Awomen ‼

First Pres is a truly outstanding Church. I found my way to them in 2011. They immediately…read moregreeted me with warmth and kindness. Because of how supportive they are, I eventually joined and became much more involved. It is hard to express how many wonderful people are a part of this congregation. I've made a lot of friends through First Pres who will likely be a part of my life for as long as it lasts. They offer something for everyone. There are typically 3 services each Sunday including a chapel service at 8:15, a "New Song" service at 9:00 and a traditional service at 11:00. They also have an affiliated Pre-school for families with young children. I can wholeheartedly recommend giving them a try. If you are new to the area or are seeking a new place to worship, First Presbyterian should be at the top of your list of candidates. Hope to see you there.

From the owner: First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota, FL is a vibrant congregation of the PC(USA). We desire to…read morebe a leading, faithful, witnessing, diverse, and growing community of God's people.

They actually teach the whole Bible. Worship that honors the…read moreLord, not the band. Very down-to-earth community. Not a fashion show. The "real deal"

As David Platt said regarding 'what to look for when looking for a church'…read more "First and foremost look for a church that believes the Bible and proclaims the Gospel. Start there and then look for a church you can trust the leaders of that church to lead according to God's Word...on three different levels....1) Where you can be cared for like family, and you can care for others like family. 2) Where you can grow in Christ and help others grow in Christ, and 3) where you can lock arms together making disciples on mission in the world. So a church that is believing the Bible, is proclaiming the Gospel, being led according to God's Word, cares for one another like family, grows together in Christ, and makes disciples of all the nations together in the world. " - David Platt This has been my family for many years, and I love it. It is DEFINITELY not perfect (no church is), but God is good and faithful and I love learning more about Him. I'm very thankful to be apart of it. If you are looking for a church family, we'd love for you to visit! If you are not a Christian and you are just curious, please come see. Visitors are always welcomed. :) If you unfamiliar with what "the Gospel" is, it simply means "Good News". To know what the good news though, you have to start with the Bad news. The Bad News is - No one deserves heaven or can earn it, because we can't meet God's standard of perfection "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," Romans 3:23. [check out Exodus 20 the Ten Commandments - "For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it." James 2:10 NIV - perfect God asks for perfect obedience, but no one can do that 100%. The word "sin" is an archery term that means "missing the mark "] , The debt we owe for breaking an eternal perfect God's standard is eternal death in hell, but GOOD NEWS! Jesus paid our debt! "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 NIV, Eternal life is a free gift, but like all gifts, it HAS to be accepted or it isn't yours. And you can't pay or work for a gift - a gift is free. "If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved." Romans 10:9-10 NIV. "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13 NIV "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus," Romans 8:1 NIV "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God-- NOT by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:8-10 NIV I'm praying for you, whoever is reading this, that God will lead you to Himself and a relationship with Him. If you need a place to start, I definitely recommend reading the book of John in the Bible to learn more.

Absolutely! Chip is a fantastic teacher of the word. Relevant and historically accurate. Worship…read moreis contemporary and the members are approachable and inviting. They represent Christ well! Well done!

Absolutely love Grace Community Church and Dr. Chip's services. Seeing the church grow from a small…read morebusiness plaza to where it is now has been amazing. I love that Grace keeps the main thing, the main thing, Jesus! There is also a focus on being unintentional neighbors that reflect Christ. A wonderful way to connect with our community and those outside the church, sharing the gospel and serving others.

We visited recently and though everyone was very welcoming and friendly, wonderful people and a…read moregreat environment; there was no worship in the worship music. The band was great, but the music was not about praising and worshiping Jesus. The message was not about the Gospel and Good News, which is the revelation of Jesus Christ our savior. There were references to "god" and a greater power- but not the Power of the Almighty who Loves us personally. This is not a place to find a Savior, a God who can change your life and your eternity. It might be welcoming and friendly, but it does not present Biblical Truth, and the Saving Grace of God. Beware.

Community is in the name for a reason. This church is not a place that judges and beats you down…read morewith a bible trying to make you fear an afterlife of hell. This is a place that helps you heal, uses the bible to share insight on modern challenges and goes above and beyond to help the community. The focus is on Christ and serving others. All who walk through the door will be loved for who they are and not how much they donate. The worship band is extremely talented. The Christmas and Easter services are worthy of being on television every year and there are many events throughout the year that are free for families. Professional nursery and services for the little ones, youth ministry for the older ones. Skip the long wait at the local restaurants for a Sunday morning meal because they have a coffee/breakfast bar that has great food and coffee with some healthy options at very affordable prices. They do oil changes for FREE to anyone who needs one on the last Saturday of every month. Finding the right church is a very personal opinion. Wars have been started over religion since the beginning of time. This church has PHD pastors who have studied at major, accredited universities. They are doing the best that they know how to and can. If your beliefs line up with their message, you have found a welcoming home. If they don't, they will wish you peace on your journey. They don't pass judgement and they don't pass an offering plate.

This church is home to some pretty amazing God-centered people. Right from the moment you walk in…read morethe door, you receive smiles and handshakes from people that eager to welcome you into the family. They have delicious coffee and snacks to browse through before service starts. But, when the service starts, that's when the real magic happens. The room is filled with glorious contemporary worship music that is filled with the praises of the people of this church. The sermon was spectacular with lessons that anyone can learn from. I will be sure to go back.