This is my first time ever visiting a Sikh Gurdwara, my wife and I were pretty lost but the place…read moreis quite straightforward. Upon arriving we removed our shoes at the shoe check, then washed our hands. Also, you need a head covering, they have them available in front of the temple as well. Also important to know is not to bring any alcohol, tobacco, or any other drugs. Upon entering there are hallways to the left and right with small empty rooms probably used for various things. Further forward there are two larger rooms. To the left is the main room with the altar and the holy book, The Guru Granth Sahib. There are people sitting there singing and meditating. Musicians are playing music in front to the left of the altar. The second large room to the right of the front entrance is the Langar, this is a very cool fact about Sikhism, every Gurdwata is also a soup kitchen. This is a very long standing tradition where emperors sit and eat alongside with peasants. Egalitarianism is a major tenant of this faith. It's much like a buffet, you get in line and volunteer servers fill your plate as you make your way along the serving tables. The food is vegetarian to accommodate as many people as possible. If you ever want to try real Punjabi food this is the place to do it. I also brought some cash with me to make a donation, while it was not necessary I really wanted to help support this place. I saw someone who had cash in his hand so I followed him and did what he did the best that I could. I followed him back into the main meditation room, placed the cash in front of the altar, did a bow and exited left. Of the five major religions in the world, this one is pretty cool. I have gone to school with growing up, and worked alongside many Sikhs in my life, while I'm sure every cultural group has it's share of baddies, I have never personally met one in my lifetime.

Love this church! The pastor is relatable and keeps people engaged in the message! My 7 year old…read moredaughter loves their Sunday school program too! We came from a giant church which was great but wanted a more family feel and a more caring pastor and we found it at New Vintage!

I took my son and his girlfriend last Sunday and they loved it. My son goes once and a while and…read morehis girlfriend hadn't been in a long time. Darren (the pastor) was funny with an applicable message. Both brought up the message over the next couple of days applying it to conversations we were having. Check it out for yourself. It's a safe place to explore faith.

I am a P.K. (Pastors Kid) and I've lived my life in churches. When I left my parents home I took my…read moreown path and not always the best one. When I met my husband and moved to Santa Rosa we tried to go to many churches but was so hard to find one that wouldn't skew the bible for their own agendas. We were about to give up.. Than we came to The Rock.. Pastor Ross is the absolute best Pastor I have had the honor of hearing in my adult life. My husband who was raised JW, became a Christian after 5months of going to The Rock and in his words he said "he lead me to the water.. I just had to drink" If you want to understand what the bible says, feel welcomed.. If you want to be surrounded by the most genuine people, where every pastor, deacon, every person in leadership you can see that God has called them.. This is the church for you..

I am a seeker, so I have no hard connection to this church or its denomination, but it was quite…read moredifficult for me as an outsider. I'll start with the positives: There are lots of groups here, the space, although small, is well used, and the music is absolutely amazing! All the congregates seemed so enthusiastic to be there, which really drew me in until the sermon. I also love that they offer ASL interpretations in their recorded sermons! All that being said, I found myself feeling intimidated by the amount of "fire and brimstone" preaching towards sinners and non-believers and was put off by the amount of political discussion by congregation members outside of the service that made me, an openly queer person, feel a bit unsafe and ready to get going as soon as I could. I'm so glad this place works for some people, but the lack of compassion for outsiders did not work for me.

If you are looking for a sense of belonging and inspiration in a community of progressive…read moreactivists, this is a great place. Joining this congregation has been transformational for me. I am not a religious person; what I believe in is community. I have gotten a stronger sense of community from this congregation than from anything else in my adult life. There are so many ways to participate, be of service, learn, and just have fun. Members are deeply caring and fascinating people. I feel so appreciated and valued for everything I contribute to the congregation. There is a strong child and youth program for families with children. Extremely LGBTQIA-friendly. It's a good size - about 230 members, so you can get to know a lot of people but not feel like just part of a crowd. Come for a visit any Sunday at 10:30 and see what you think. You'll be greeted warmly.

Friendly people. Most over 70. Went to join and found that most were atheists, even the pastor that…read morewas there. I was the only one who believed in prayer. I won't go to a Christian church, but I also don't want to go to a mostly atheist one. The Center for Spiritual Living is similarly mostly over 70 and very unfriendly. I give up. I'll just go in nature.

I LOVE saint Rose I'm attending Monday to Friday every body are friendly I'm recommending the…read morechurch

Keep looking and find another church. We visited for Easter mass, and observed the most uninspired,…read moreempty mass on the Holiest day of the year. We left feeling really weirded out and gross. If you don't believe me , go to a mass. It's like the priest was a robot who really forgot a long time ago why he became a priest. I understand it's super hard to be a priest, and I don't want to disrespect, but if it's time to let go of something you no longer feel, just let it go. Seems like a miserable place. No thanks

I would like to commend choir director Pam Zieminsky at St. Eugene's Cathedral, and The Marian…read moreSisters of Santa Rosa for the very beautiful music presented most recently at the Religious Education Congress Sept. 25, 2021. Here is a recording of "O Bone Jesu", a motet composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina in the very unbeautiful setting of Cardinal Newman High School Gym. (Kindly forgive the setting, it's the only building large enough to accomodate the annual congress!) https://youtu.be/P-EOZk_BUEk There is choral music on Sunday at the 10:30 Novus Ordo mass and the Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa sing the propers and hyms for the 1:30 Latin Mass. Thank you Pam and Sisters, you are truly a blessing to us!

Attended 9:00am mass at the church this am. Extremely disappointed ...the celebrant has an…read moreextremely thick East Indian accent making it virtually impossible to understand him....the homily and mass prayers were mumbled and left me unable to follow or engage. I felt like the mass was a waste of time and could not connect spiritually due to the distractions of the non understandable celebrant. This is the Cathedral of the diocese...one would think they would have a mass celebrant that speaks English clearly enough to be understood....I am certain this is not the first complaint regarding this issue. Will not return.

I continually receive mail from this group, apparently trying to recruit me. I have no interest in…read morebeing a part of this cult organization. I don't understand why they would continually spend postage on those that have no desire to be a part of their group! I'm very concerned how they obtained my name and address, as well as a another family member!

Great kind people volunteering their time to help others learn about the bible and what the future…read moreholds. Plus. They are not mind readers leave a note or a written sign in front of your door or tell them not to stop by or leave any magazines. By a caring person.

Amazing church that has something for everyone great kids and teen ministry. Has the largest…read moreCelebrate Recovery north of San Francisco.

I have gone to Redwood Covenant church for 15 yrs before they became Bayside Covenant Church. I…read morelove all the people that I've met there they make you part of a big family you feel the connection the Lord intended for this to be a way of life a gathering of spiritual peace, love and hope for a better tomorrow I just love the place. The effect is Great. I recomend Bayside to every family it fills the void sharing the gospel passing the word is quite neighborly Thank you God and Bayside for building a great community, Let Jesus into your life.

Resurrection Church is wonderful community, a very caring priest who sacrifice himself to ease the…read moreburden of others, his attitude is of humility and love. The people that carry out activities in the church are friendly and selfless. I feel loved and welcome in the parish. I thank God for being Catholic and pray for the humble and sweet priest pastor of Resurrection Catholic Church.

It came to my attention that Resurrection Catholic Church had received a very harsh review from a…read morewoman who attended a vigil Mass, one time. She had made observations about the Priest and parish that were quite frankly not true. First of all, the Priest. He is not celebrating himself. He is, "the real deal", and his parishioners love him dearly. Second, the Church is not dying. It is thriving! I have never seen such an active and alive parish. I have been going to Resurrection for a year and I love everything about this parish. Fr Aaron and the congregation are friendly, welcoming and loving. And the layout of the church is very convenient and accessible.

Thankful that a family I visited(from another State) a handful of years back invited me to 'their'…read morechurch! I ended up moving here and kept up with attending Services at SH but not much in the way of a deeper person to person connection that I had with my former church(of 23 years!). What I enjoy about this church are the many young families and opportunities for their children to know Jesus, as well as adult small gatherings to build relationships. I also appreciate the organization that takes place for a church this size. One more noticeable feature, all the opportunities I see to volunteer! Thank you for being so welcoming in so many ways! I hope to find where I fit and possibly learning from their 'Starbuk's' women, they make THE best hot drinks! Ta ta! From: a Kindergarten teacher :0)

Tis the season to gather in this charming sanctuary, beautifully adorned with twinkling lights and…read morefestive decor for a heartwarming Christmas program. The air is filled with the sweet scent of pine and the setting is the perfect backdrop for a beautiful Christmas program. Experience the wonder of the season through uplifting music, inspiring performances, and the warmth of the community. The church puts on a journey through Bethlehem -- which brings to life the spirit of the season. Each scene was lovingly crafted, bringing the story of Christmas to life. Staff: Kind and welcoming. Complimentary coffee as well.