Okay, first off, I'm not a Christian. And second off, I am really not religious (except when the…read moreplane takes off or I have a lottery ticket). So take this review with that in mind. The other half IS a member of this church so that is my connection. Thus I have attended some services here and there. And when the choir is performing during the service, it is, if you will pardon the expression, "a religious experience." It is just beautiful, from a secular point of view. At moments like these, I can see why people are moved to believe in something far grander than themselves. And I do enjoy the splendor and seriousness of the Mass. It is a palimpsest through which one can see the history and traditions over the centuries (minus all the past atrocities of course). I have attended services at my mother's church. And the dancing, singing, flag waving and amateur band do not move me in any way except to tickle my sarcastic nerve. I have met Father Paul on several occasions and he is an intelligent, well-spoken and empathetic man. The people I have met at the church are decent, friendly and giving people. They make food and care packages for the homeless on Kapahulu. They participate in marches for human rights. They do outreach. They are Christians in the best sense. These are NOT the kind of people who cut you off on the freeway, but still think they are good Christians because they have a "HE-greater-than-I" sticker on their window. I have the feeling that no matter who you are, you will feel welcome at St. Mark's.

Church has a small parking lot between it and Bo's Restaurant (mauka side of church). Not a large…read moreparish, but it can accommodate more than 200 visitors. The choir sings most Sundays at the high mass at 11am. (Rosary is said at 10:30 by those wishing to attend). Of course, the parishioners are friendly, Mass is usually followed by a coffee hour, sometimes with a presentation. (There is also a shorter, low mass celebrated Sundays at 8:00am, prior to the 11:00 high mass). All are welcome at St. Mark's.

Very nice people and the pastor is a very good teacher. Music ministry is wonderful!read more

This is a church where you will be welcomed for who you are, learn to read and apply and love the…read moreWord of God. We are a small fellowship with mighty hearts for God and each other. Pastor and fellowship are approachable, honest, kind, gracious, comfortable, funny, etc...as time is taken to meet and get to know one another.

Fathers Day service was Amazing. I'm in Hawaii visiting for a week & decided to visit Sunday…read moreservice. Music was soul moving. And Sermon was a GREAT message about Loving EVERYONE. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. I'm leaving here with a happy heart. Thank you so much Kailua Community Church

This church is a rare commodity these days. The pastor really knows his stuff. He is a true…read morestudent of the Bible and teaches in a manner which is both engaging and convicting at the same time. Children are a major priority: They stay in church for worship time, then Pastor Perry has them go on stage for a children's sermon which mirrors what he intends to teach to the adults. They are then off to Sunday School to be taught about God's love for them. One thing that struck me on the first time I attended and since is that the pastor knows each child by name. The church also has a very active AWANA club and has an annual "Vacation Bible School" during the Summer. The youth group is a solid bunch of kids who are truly seeking the Lord's face through the assistance of the youth pastor, Pete Keizer. They meet once a week for in-depth study of the Bible as well as games and worship. They serve the community with food distribution to the needy people of Nanakuli as well as serving at the River of Life homeless shelter downtown. The music ministry is phenomenal, and the Worship Pastor, Josh Nordgren, continually encourages the musicians to improve in their musicianship and to grow in their faith. He plays a mix of modern praise songs with at least one very familiar hymn thrown in to the mix. The people in this church exemplify what is meant by "Christ Follower". They show love toward one another as well as to strangers. They spontaneously pray for one other when the need arises. They have active community outreach programs and sponsor missionaries from the church all over the world. They even created a in-house sponsorship program much like "Compassion International" to support AIDS orphans at an orphanage in Uganda. Their motto is "A family for You", and I have found that that is the perfect motto for this church. Give them a try.

Pastor gives a great sermon and the members will offer to pray for you if you desire. People are…read morevery friendly. Give it a try!

I've been part of Bluewater Mission for about ten years, and it's truly transformed my life. I…read morefirst connected with some amazing, authentic, and quirky people who I later found out all went to the same church -- so I invited myself to check it out! From the start, I was struck by the kindness, creativity, and genuine atmosphere. Worship is expressive and Spirit-led, with music, dance, painting, and people ministering to each other -- a beautiful mix of faith and freedom that welcomed me in right away. Bluewater is family- and pet-friendly, with kids, dogs, artists, musicians, families, and people of all walks of life all sharing space. Their ministries are extensive -- from kids' programming and justice outreach to ohana (small) groups, inner healing (sozo), prophetic art and word, leadership training, and more. They're deeply connected to the local and global community, often partner with YWAM and hold an annual retreat, Christmas concert, and numerous other faith-filled events. Pastors Jordan and Sonya Seng lead with depth, creativity, and practical wisdom. Messages are always timely, story-rich, and thought-provoking. The church emphasizes hearing from God in real time and living out faith actively. Everyone is encouraged to participate, serve, and grow. I now minister as a prophetic artist and was baptized here six months after arriving. Bluewater has supported and challenged me every step of the way. I've found purpose, healing, lifelong friendships, and a way of life that reflects God's love and creativity.

I've been coming to New Hope Aloha Pauole since it started back in 2013. It is located at Aliamanu…read moreMiddle School cafeteria. Services are at 8am and 10am and last between an hour to hour and a half. What makes this church different from any church you've been to are the people. Pastor Dom and his staff are great! Most churches are concerned with numbers of people attending service or how many got saved. Not NH Aloha Pauole, they are about relationships. Their mission statement is "we are committed to loving God and advancing His kingdom by loving people to a place of freedom". The members of this church are concerned about people...loving them with this revolutionary teaching from Beth Barone called Pure Love. Its basic teaching is you are loved by God for who you are, not for what you do. We are not judged by our performance and valued as God loves us. With this understanding, we strive to love others the way God loves us. Come check it out...you won't be disappointed!

Review a church? Why not? WWJD? Yelp!…read more I spent a lot of my high school Friday nights here so I could have bible study sessions. We didn't just do that; we also ate together, played volleyball or basketball, talked story, and just hung out! Aunty Helen and Uncle Norman run Friday night sessions here. They're very kind and loving people. Aunty helen is a woman that is very caring and you can't help but love. Uncle Norman loves to tell his stories and can go on and on. Their children are on the mainland so they take other kids off their parents' hands for the night. Talk about true love! During the summer we would have volleyball tournaments with other churches. They would shuttle us there and back home. I'm sure you could you can stop in and they would welcome you home on any Friday night. We occasionally stop in just to say hello. You can learn about God and eat some good home cooking. Drop off your kid there, have free babysitting, and no one would know lol.

I came here to Hawai'i Nei in February 1999. I met my sweetheart the first Sunday off the boat…read more She and her family had been going to this church since the mid-1960s. I felt immediately welcomed as if I were a local. Now that we're married, I feel as if I were coming to this church since the mid-1960s! This is a church that is very focused on Christ's love for us and how we can deepen our relationship with Him.

I started coming to this church off and on in 2011. Then finally made this church my home church in…read more2012. Great pastor (pastor Ken) who preaches from The Bible. They have an awesome praise and worship team who sings the worship songs I love. The people are friendly and nice. Very convenient area in the heart of salt lake. Next to aliamanu middle school. Across from soons kalbi at the salt lake shopping center. They have a nursery and children's church. I love this church!!

A little confusing to find at first, due to the fact that on Sunday mornings they do not use their…read morechurch building on their property. Island Family meets at Aliamanu Schools. This is an adjacent property down the hill from the 3375 address. Music was awsome! Super upbeat. Great worship team. Lots of involvement by many people. Communion time was uplifting. Sermon was right on the mark, verse by verse style with good illustations and insights. Most important was the large children's ministry focus for both services. Would repeat and recommend for all, especially families. I noticed lots of local and military families in attendence.

This was such a wonderful experience seeing The Christmas Story here. I've never been to First…read moreAssembly of God church. I always pass by it and see something's happening over there. Each holiday, they're sharing with the community. Easter, July, Halloween goodies. When I got the invite via event bright, I wanted to attend. When my husband and I pulled up. We. Priced that 1st Assembly of God is a huge church. Gave me the mega church vibe. As we walked up the long steps stairway, the landscape was beautiful. There were members waiting to greet us as we arrived. As we entered, there was plenty of seating. I was able to fine seats in the second row with a great view. The Christmas story was about the birth of Jesus told through song, dance while connecting to various cultures. The concert was well done, very powerful meaning. I was impressed in the entire performance.

I don't attend this church, I do attend another Christian church in Pearl City, but I live right…read morenext to this church. I can always hear all the activities going on, especially during this holiday season! I was so excited to find out that they had a Christmas light display going on every night from 630-830pm all they way til Christmas! My son is only 9 months old, and the way the weather has been so crazy lately, I was super sceptical about going to the Honolulu City Lights with him. This made it so easy and convenient for a family with a young child. It wasn't too busy where we couldn't get pictures taken, and I was thankful to have a fun and safe environment to take him to experience these things for his first Christmas. There was also a choo choo train that he was able to ride, and one of the attendants were so helpful in keeping him sitting upright the entire time (he kept sliding because of his pants)so he was able to enjoy the ride! Although I do have my own amazing home church, I wouldn't mind stopping in for a service every now and then because this one seems really great too!