Pastor Ron Zappia delivers Gods word every week with such passion it keeps you wanting to come back…read morefor more! I have never learned so much as I have since I have since I have started going to this church when it first started in a high school auditorium. My kids went there to their junior high and high school programs and it was my daughter who got started going to this church. If you are in the area and looking for a church you need to come to Harvest in Naperville because God is at work there! This post is so overdue keep up the great work Ron!

Highpoint church is the best and most loving church in the area…read more I've been attending Highpoint for over 25 years we have wonderful worship, Biblical Bible teaching , children's ministry english , Russian, Spanish and Korean services

Beautiful church! We have been going for over 2 years and call this our home church…read more The TLM (Latin) at 4:30 on Sundays is amazing.

During Communion at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, my daughter approached the priest, bowed…read moreand had one hand on top of the other to receive the Eucharist. Instead of offering guidance, he repeatedly told her to "do it properly," but never explained what he wanted her to change. He then began questioning her religion, asking whether she was Catholic or Christian. After she responded that she is Catholic, he said, "then do it properly" she was unsure what he wanted her to do differently, then he said again, "Are you sure you're Catholic?" Again she replied yes, I am Catholic. Shortly before this interaction, the priest had taken the Eucharist away from a young man who had said he was Christian. The priest began scolding him while the young man respectfully was nodding that he understood. The situation was uncomfortable to witness and felt unnecessarily harsh. It seemed like a missed opportunity for a compassionate conversation about the Catholic faith, especially since the young man was attending Mass and clearly showing interest. Although my daughter ultimately received Communion, the interaction was prolonged and uncomfortable. She was not given clear instruction only public questioning about her faith. My daughter approached respectfully and reverently. Being questioned in that way, in front of others, left her embarrassed and shaken. She was crying when we got home, which was especially heartbreaking because she was the one who had asked to go to Mass that day. Reverence for the Eucharist is important. However pastoral guidance should reflect clarity, dignity, and compassion. Interactions like this can leave a lasting impression on young people who are trying to grow in their faith. I hope this feedback encourages more compassionate and thoughtful handling of similar situations in the future.

I've been a member here since 1999 and during that time I have grown spiritually in ways I never…read moredreamed possible. I am so thankful for spiritual leadership of Pastor Miller and Rev. Lana. They set the tone for the entire congregation. DuPage overflows with a genuine warmth that is extended to each and every person we come in contact with. As our motto says: "Small enough to care, Large enough to share". DuPage AME has little something for everyone; from the young to the not-so-young.

I've been a member for 7 years and am just so thankful for the spiritual guidance provided by the…read moreministerial staff, the warmth and friendship provided by all congregation members, and the opportunities available through the various auxillaries (ministries). I probably visited about 30 churches in the Naperville area before coming to this one, and although I don't fit the "African" of "African Methodist Episcopal," they accepted me with open arms and have helped me mature in my faith walk. Our motto speaks truth - "Large enough to share, small enough to care." This is definitely a must-visit for those looking for a church home or anyone just looking for a great church to visit!

I've been attending CCOB since I was born. This church is a wonderful one to grow up in... the…read moreavailability of children's groups, middle school programs, high school programs, college age and adult programs is fantastic! Plus with the options of both Contemporary and Traditional services, there's truly something for everyone. While the church itself is big, it will quickly seem small with the warmth and friendly atmosphere the community provides. Oh, and don't forget the live-streaming in case you're out of town on weekends, it's so great to never miss a beat. Highly recommend!

Of all the Christian churches I've been to this was certainly one of them. :-) The contemporary…read moremusic was radio worthy - the voices, the harmony, the guitars, piano, drums and violin playing. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. We were invited by some friends to join them for the 5pm service on Saturday. (They like the guy who was preaching). We got to the church before them so we walked around. It is certainly a place where you can get involved if you want. They have programs for all kinds of activities and groups. The church is modern, upbeat, and dare I say 'hip'? If you're looking for a group of people wearing their Sunday best and a gray-haired organist playing 8 verses of Amazing Grace, you're at the wrong church (which was pointed out to us by an old timer who was using the excuse his back hurt to leave so he could hang outside while his wife attended the service.) The minister we came to see did deliver a good sermon. It had enthusiasm, passion, sincerity and humor. It wasn't laced with a lot of bible quotes or hellfire. It was delivered to teach, inspire and encourage. If I was looking for a Christian church, this would certainly be one I'd consider.

St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most welcoming catholic communities in the Joliet Archdiocese…read more I was amazed at how diverse the community is and the Music Ministry led by Frank Sauter is out of this world. Fr. Herb, Fr. Pat, and all the Deacons are so kind and always give quality spiritual advice. Definitely check their website and attend a mass service.

Terrible memorial service. Father Pat was rude and controlling. I was so disheartened. My heart was…read moreso sad that he was not pleasant. we were asked to wear masks to my moms service although the door states it is not necessary if fully vaccinated. He felt the need to stop my moms service 3 times to discipline and give dirty looks because there were maybe 2 people who walked in late without a mask. They were standing in the back. I was humiliated. The signs should have stated masks were mandatory. He also was not pleasant and did not stay to say a word to me after the service. I should not have donated the $150.00 to this church for being so hurt and humiliated by this man. words Can't discribe how I will forever remember her funeral service. This was not pleasant at all.

Since I am new to this church, going on 2 months now. The pastors here are very delightful and…read morePastor Mont is a great entertainer. I enjoy this church because it seems like everyone goes there is like family and have been going there for years! I will continue it I keep going to this church!

I have been attending this church for a little over a year (after attending a more traditional…read morechurch for 20 years) and feel the need to respond to the two negative reviews here. The protesters that the one gentleman referenced are a small pro-life group that has been making the rounds around the schools (they are at Downers Grove North a lot) and some other churches. I don't know why they came to CCCH as we actively support a pro-life center. Yes, there is a security team at this church as a precaution, especially to protect our pastors and their families. (Ours has been threatened twice in the past by unstable individuals.) Our members, greeters, and security staff do try to be kind and welcoming; hence the greetings. We also get excited and happy to be there so that may overflow into how we interact with visitors. The church is non-denominations and not a "one of a kind sect." Our pastors network and work with other non-denominal churches in the area. The church teaches biblical Christianity. I have no idea where the diversity criticisms are coming from. As someone pursuing my second graduate level degree, I can assure all that educated individuals are welcome here. As a woman, I can tell you that I have in no way ever been treated as less than. All are welcome here. I have no idea what the issue is with the First Steps class. It just a basic group class for new attendees to learn what the church is about and if they might want to join. Pastor Matthew has been nothing but welcoming and kind whenever I have been around him (I attend a small group he leads and have worked on projects with him.) He does a great job of modeling the Christian life. I have never felt pressured for money. I understand that CCCH is not a good church fit for everyone, but I love this place and feel like my husband, children, and I are loved and discipled here. I have found my new church family. I am sorry these two gentlemen were unhappy with CCCH, but their reviews in no way express any experience I have had there ever.

I visited this church last weekend and left with so many questions about what they're really up to,…read moreit's unsettling. The moment I entered the compound from the parking lot, I was welcomed by a gentleman wearing an earpiece and directed into the auditorium-style "worship space." Inside, more aggressively cheerful greetings by various folks, including more earpiece-wearers (one of whom carried a visible gun on his waistband and never strayed too far from the side of the pastor who led the day with a Jim Jones-level of dynamic magnetism). When I asked about what kind of church I'd stepped into, the answer was consistently "Christian." This sect is a one of a kind - not affiliated with a larger group like Baptists or Catholics (whose formal worship style and centuries of tradition "pastor Matthew" took a few swipes at during his video-and-light-show-supported talk). The 70 minute "experience we shared together" was extremely well produced and market researched. Showy sets and lights, a soft-rock band playing inoffensive clap-along-and-raise-your-hands songs, and constant stimulation by TV screens showing social-media-ready clips of cheerful, diverse people robotically encouraging you to "get connected" (including via a class that's ominously called "First Steps with Matthew" ... have you learned nothing from the sex scandals of the Catholic Church he mocks)? The diversity is limited to the treacle-filled videos, though. Aside from the single African American woman they put front and center on "the platform" as part of the "praise team," the assembled flock of about three hundred was the white bread, middle-aged type you'd expect at a suburban chamber of commerce meeting. Apparently women have recently been given permission to do some heavily scripted speaking roles in the service, but gays, Democrats, or college educated folks aren't really welcomed here unless they answer pastor Matthew's final end-of-service call to turn away from their sinful lives to join him. Cutting through the (really impressively produced) spectacle, the message of the day was a pretty kindergarden level of Christianity. You sin, but God loves you anyway. A lot. And so does pastor Matthew. Get connected with him and his people. And give money. A lot. That smoke machine isn't cheap, you know.

The church is beautiful, the mass is done well. The employees are great. The Director of Music is…read moregreat, and Fr Radek is great. The only complaint that I have is that Fr Gabriel, the pastor, is very impersonal. He is snobbish and rude; qualities that are unfitting for a priest. The rest of the employees are humble, and very pleasant to talk to.

The World According to Noelle Allergic Girl's Guide to Life…read more After our family's Wigilia (traditional Polish Supper served on Christmas Eve) we attended evening mass at St. Joan of Arc Church. Lisle is a beautiful suburb with a pretty downtown similar to that of Los Gatos, California. There was a mixture of snow and rain coming down as we arrived, The parking lot was packed. Upon entering one will note the rather large baptismal fount. The inside of this church is rather large and spacious. They have large wooden pews and a large alter area. The mass was said by several priests. The priest who said the homily was very thoughtful and meaningful. We thoroughly enjoyed attending mass here at St. Joan of Arc Church.