I attended this church for several months and recently decided to step back. The congregation is…read morefriendly, and the atmosphere is generally welcoming. Pastor Anderson is great! His sermons promote inclusivity with a level of biblical sophistication and articulation that can be applied to the modern world we live in. He and the rest of the pastors are kind and demonstrate so much class. However , I noticed a recurring issue that affected my worship experience. Toward the end of service--particularly during the benediction prayer--there is often a noticeable lack of decorum. Many congregants rush to leave early in an attempt to beat parking lot traffic, which is sometimes unavoidable regardless. This creates a distracting and irreverent environment during what should be one of the most sacred moments of the service. On one occasion, someone even bumped into me during prayer without saying excuse me while I still had my eyes closed. That moment made me feel that the reverence due to God and the closing prayer was not being honored. As someone who values old-school worship etiquette and the sanctity of the Word, this culture of rushing out during prayer was deeply disappointing. I believe the church could benefit from encouraging congregants to remain still until the benediction is fully concluded. If someone doesn't leave beforehand, they should respectfully wait until service is truly over. I hope to see the culture evolve so that the beauty and sacredness of worship can be fully preserved. I may return at some point but I'm found another church to go to for now.

An excellent church home! If you are looking for a non-denominational church and a positive…read moreenvironment to take any family member, look no further! I love the environment, the Biblical references for further studies, and the overall acceptance aesthetics.

Great place to worship. Lots of young people ages 18-35 years old. The community there is friendly…read morebut not overbearing. The messages are awesome and relevant. The worship experience (and music) is amazing! If you're planning to visit...go! If you're not, you should.

Love my church and love my campus! Union has not only strengthened my walk with God but also…read morebrought community to my life that was very much needed. If you're looking for a healthy, fun and loving church, look no further!

Very biblical, amazing teaching and church. The diversity in the church is also super cool…read more Also, love that their elders and teachers are men, as this is biblical and unfortunately, rare to find nowadays. Check it out if you're looking for a home church!

I was hopeful this would be a church I could call home. I went there for several weeks and loved it…read morethen attended their Beliefs class and found out that within their organization is a hierarchy that consists of a board "Elders" that is male only. Woman are not allowed to serve in that role. it was extremely hurtful to find that out.

I have not been to this church in a long while because of lack of transportation but it truly is…read morefull of people who are seek to know God and be Christ like. Full of a diverse people although mostly Asian so very serious about all they do for The Lord and education and their children

I became a part of this church this year, I have been coming for about 6 months now. and I plan on…read morecoming for as long as I can. The atmosphere is light and feels welcoming. I attend with my 3 yr old and he looks forward to tagging along every Sunday. wonderful church.

We have been attending this church for almost 8 years. The congregation has been so supportive and…read morewelcoming to us and new people. All are welcome

Join us on any Sunday morning and feel God's warm embrace through our gifted pastor and caring…read morecongregation as we open our hearts, minds, and voices to the word of the Lord. With intergenerational programs geared toward young and old alike, you will find a spiritual home here based on love and inclusivity as Jesus taught. (Note: services have moved online during the pandemic, with a link on our website.). Some of the prior Yelp reviews are not being shown, but they are still accurate. Also, the church recently completed a major building renovation to replace outdated systems, improve accessibility, and expand our space.

St John Baptist Church is a friendly church located in Columbia. I recently visited their morning…read moreservice and was very impressed. The music and sermons were all very well done, and the interior of the church is very bright and inviting. They are also great with time management. The service went as follows, Song (everyone), responsive reading, announcements, song (choir), welcoming visitors, offertory prayer, offering, song (choir), announcements, sermon, invitation to discipleship, song (choir), alter call, song (choir). Some how, they were able to fit all of this into 8:00am to 9:00am! Plus, they actually started at 8:05 to allow for stragglers. The Church performs its offerings by passing baskets through the pews while the choir sings. They handout tithe envelopes at the entrance with the programs, and encourage those that are donating change or who don't have anything to donate, to just use the envelope so no one will feel uncomfortable. The only small issue I had with the service was the welcoming of visitors. They did a friendly welcoming, which is nice, but after they ask you to stand up, they then ask everyone around you to stand up and "greet you warmly," which can be a bit much for people that like to keep to themselves. Overall, its a great church, and I look forward to returning.

From the owner: St John Baptist Church in Columbia believes that God is infinitely creative, which is why we…read moreexpress our faith in infinitely creative ways. We're Spirit-led without being weird, and mission-minded without diluting the message of Jesus. We're not scared of the culture we live in nor are we seduced by it. Our approach to church isn't traditional, but our commitment to Jesus shapes everything we believe, say, and do.

This place is excellent! Starting with relatable/practical, gospel centered sermons that stand on…read morethe truth of scripture, doesn't shy away from hard topics, and addresses the latter with grace and truth. My children love the kids environment, they have groups and hangout events that help make a big church feel small and are partnered with various organizations in the community and church planting worldwide. This place has become my home and I have personally seen God move in and transform the lives of hundreds of people. Only "negative" I will say, parking can be tough if you plug in the direct address. Best parking is to take exit 7 off route 100 (Dorsey MARC train parking lot). This is their main/preferred parking so you don't have to walk so far.

Great people! I have a few friends that go to this church too. Seats are nice. People are friendly.read more

People don't realize this, but the venerable Saint John Neumann was one of the first pastors at…read morethis church, decades before he was canonized by Pope Paul VI. Putting that aside, everyone was really friendly and the homily was very inspiring without compromising Catholic tradition. The seats and aisles are a bit narrow, but that should be expected for a church that was built in the 19th Century. I will come back again with my wife.

I absolutely adore this church and parish. Good people, excellent church, and exceptional priest…read more I've been coming here since the 1990s. I appreciate that it is a traditional Catholic Church that incorporates some of today's church practices. They are blessed to have an excellent organist to accompany the Mass, and they refrain from having contemporary music.

Has a great senior pastor who focuses on the Word of God and puts your emotions to the side and…read moreguides you closer to Christ. You can even find a group of people for yourself to fit in and feel like your part of the community.

I was there about a month ago. I had a terrible experience, they were not nice to foreigners nobody…read morehelped me. I would not recommend this to anybody .

I love this church ! One of or the best church in the area. It's definitely a warm presence when…read moreyou come in. Everyone is warm and welcoming. Service is really 1hr 20mins. Pastor B is awesome. He can preach his head off. He's a people person & very genuine guy. I recommend the church to everyone!

From the owner: Transformation Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian church that exists to connect…read morelives to the transforming power and love of Jesus Christ.