I love going here!!…read more It's a great church with loving and truly caring leadership and volunteer team. The church goers here are from all walks of life. It's not your ordinary church and I do agree with Brandy on a few things however the most important aspect of Christianity is to love like Christ loved us. I love the fact that the church dose not play politics, in fact it's refreshing to me. If your looking for a strike and flavorless church this is not the one for you. You will need to put in what you want out of the church. This church is self is open and very welcoming. These a coffee and tea bar. If it's your 1st time let them know and you get a drink on the church. You also will have your own parking spot. They also have an amazing child care/Sunday School. There's different rooms for different ages. My daughter LOVES it. It's very joyful to me when I ask my daughter what she learned today and she's mentioning the Bible and showing me what she made. The lady who runs the Sunday School is not messing a round one bit. I feel extremely safe dropping my child off. The teachers are amazing. HOH currently has 2 very knowledgeable, very talented and down to earth pastors. The church has a few different elders that are at the church but not very known unless you ask to speck to some one about faith or something else The teachings are easily relatable to any one person no matter what's going on in your life at that moment. The teachings can easy be applied into your daily life and make you feel good about your self facing Monday mornings and that week. The music is not boring old people music at all. The music is very upbeat and sounds more like a Christian rock band at times. I really LOVE the music, I'm sure we can thank the fact that both of the pastors are extremely musical inclined and are part of the band itself. The church has a great website that is updated regularly and you can watch weekly teachings and see what's new online you can also give you weekly tides online as well. HOH is filled with a very nice people that are willing to help you no matter who you are or what your facing but you need to take the 1st step and ask as the church is not pushy and is very relaxed. The services are: Saturdays-5pm (no during Summer months) Sunday- 9:30 & 11:00 am If you come by ask for me Mick I volunteer for first impressions team and Compassionate Care I would love to meet you and show you around and get you that free drink.

This church is way underappreciated. I can't believe if doesn't have 25 five star reviews by now!…read more My husband and I found this church community in early 2009 and were so happy to have a relaxed atmosphere, good teaching, fun music, and some technology in the service that isn't attention grabbing but gets the job done. People dress cool but not pretentiously, and if you walk in a little late there are still plenty of comfy chairs to go around and no one will make you feel bad for those ten extra minutes of sleep. I am inspired by the church vision -- "live fully, love deeply, give freely." That pretty much says it all to me in a world where people often live as if tethered to fear. Freedom!!! The pastoral team is intelligent and talented, but without over-intellectualizing a topic. I like Jed's real, conversational way of speaking and I always took a few points away from me on even the most hackneyed of themes. The team that does the programming and design for the publications and slides during the service are highly talented. Set design changed with the different teaching themes (why yes, they *did* suspend a bed from stage during the series on sex last year!) and I was always happy at the way Harbor unselfconsciously integrates the arts into their programming and services. I also appreciate that the church has a wide range of people, from young families to teenagers to more "experienced" folks.... and for a place as seemingly white-bread as Chelmsford, there's a bit more than the normal ethnic/cultural diversity as well. I can't remember why we had a bit of an issue when we first tried to attend; I think the mailing address listed on their website is different from the actual street address. They're located in the Chelmsford Mills across Princeton Street from Bainbridge's Restaurant. There are always good signs pointing the way on Sunday mornings before the services (Sundays 9:30am, 11:00am). An extra hat-tip to Tom, this guy on staff who teaches a "Financial Peace University" course on Dave Ramsey's financial material. Cheesy name, but fantastic information. The class is 13 weeks long, 3 hour classes once a week and it's a big commitment but your life will be totally different after taking it. I think they typically host this class once or twice a year. Big thanks to Harbor of Hope for being real, honest, and unafraid to talk about some uncomfortable things with aplomb.

Amazing service. Great youth! God bless this church. Keep pushing god and Jesus's name to different…read moregenerations, Congrats on 41 years!

Out of town and needed a place to worship and be thankful. Pastor brought it with a great message…read more Friendly atmosphere with a clear eye on security as well.

Breathtaking! The crucifix is a beautiful portrayal of the historical Jesus (as an indigenous…read moreIsraeli). All recited components of the Mass are clearly displayed in light at the front of the altar -- helpful to worshippers who may not have fully memorized the Mass. Beautiful music plays a key role in the service and the sermons are insightful and educational. The overall atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

I'm a lifelong Catholic, baptized at 4 days old. After the revelations of the sex abuse and coverup…read moreby church leaders, I was disgusted and stopped going to Mass. I have no interest in going to Mass at a Boston Archdiocesan church. My husband and I tried The Paulist Center, which is run by the Paulist Fathers and not the Archdiocese, about fifteen years ago. We found The Paulist Center to be a vibrant, welcoming community that has a strong focus on social justice, LGBTQ+ issues, and elevating the role of women in the church. If you're a Catholic who hasn't been to church in a while and you miss it, try The Paulist Center. Members come from all over Greater Boston. It's worth the drive or T ride into town.

Love this Church. I often come for the Sunday night mass at 8pm led by Father Peter. He is spot…read moreon with his homily's and speaks from the heart. Almost each time I come I am moved to tears. The Church itself is gothic style with large stone pillars (which obscure the view from some pew seats), and has an openness that doesn't take away from the warmth of the environment. Parishioners range in age from young to old, and there seems to be a large college-aged community. The location is also great, although parking can get tricky and the meter-maids will not hesitate to tow you from a residential spot, even though you are at Church ;)

7:00 am and 11:00 am daily mass, conveniently located near Fenway Park in the Back Bay part of…read moreBoston. This is the national headquarters of my favorite holy order in the Catholic Church, The Oblates of the Virgin Mary (OMV). They have a strong devotion to the exposition of the Holy Eucharist. For those of you that don't know what that means it's when literally a communion wafer is enshrined in something called a monstrance and it is set on the alter and the faithful adore it with song, prayer, or mostly just silence and reverence. Perpetual adoration takes place here, I believe, meaning the Host is always exposed (except during the sacrifice of the mass). For people into Ignatian Catholic meditation it's a great place to do your daily holy hour. Since I'm from California this place looks like Sleeping Beauty's Castle but I'm sure even to someone used to beautiful old buildings this structure is exceptional. The seminary where the Oblates get their remarkable devout formation is next door so this place should be on your list of "must sees" for Boston if you are a Catholic, or interested in what makes Catholics tick.

When we moved from Boston, we assumed we would have to visit several churches to find a home. First…read moreParish was our first stop and we have been there ever since. Rev. Kelly Weisman Asproooth-Jackson is young, intellectually probing, socially minded, and deeply caring. He is also a wonderful writer and speaker; your favorite college professor times two. The music is very good with a fine choir and a highly accomplished organist and choir director, Robert Littlefield. Children are encouraged to participate and often included in the musical programming. The RE Director, Deb Sweet, has all the kids come down front each week for an interactive story before heading off to Sunday school. The services are very inclusive. The youth programs are excellent. There are many ways to actively serve the community such as the Tuesday night suppers for the hungry and Family Promise for those in need of temporary housing while looking for work. The congregations is welcoming and there are lots of children--always a sign of a healthy congregation. The spiritual focus is open-minded and questioning rather than dogmatic: Unitarianism at its finest. Lots of "formers": Catholics, Jews, Congregationalists--lots of people seem to find a home here. Standing on the Side of Love is not just a slogan here; it's a way of life. All in all a great place to become a member of a community.

I really like the pastor here, but I needed a little more sing-a-long and less classical music in…read morethe repertoire. I will probably come back if I don't find another "home" church.

If you're looking for a warm, welcoming, and biblically grounded church, this is truly a special…read moreplace. From the moment you walk through the doors, you're greeted with genuine kindness and a sense of community that makes you feel right at home. The teaching is clear, faithful to Scripture, and deeply encouraging. You can tell the leadership truly cares about shepherding the congregation and helping people grow in their faith. I highly recommend giving this church a visit. It's a place where truth is taught, faith is strengthened, and community truly matters.

Carlisle Congregational Church is located in Carlisle, MA. The church is multi generational, is…read moreBible believing, is Bible teaching, welcoming, growing, friendly, and caring. People of all ages are welcome. Pastor Joel Schofield is welcoming, friendly and a wonderful teacher / preacher. I would recommend this church to anyone and everyone.

Since we are spending the weekend with family, we decided to stop in at this church for Sunday…read moreMass. We decided to attend the noon Mass, and we are happy that we made the decision to go. The church itself is beautiful and the priest was phenomenal. Being guests at this parish we didn't feel out of place, and the priest made a point to welcome all guests to Mass. Overall, we enjoyed the celebration and will continue to attend Mass at this church when visiting family in the area.

Alright, I'm going with twilight zone status on this place. The priest was awkward and funny and…read morehis voice was a villain from a cartoon. His other buddies up there were also voices from the same cartoon. They offer a communal cup for people to drink out of after communion, awkward. I witnessed a good amount of people getting meningitis today.. umm. It's a good community church though and good location for the area.

Resurrection Lutheran Church is a beautiful old church in a great location in Dudley Square across…read morefrom the library & just 2 blocks from Dudley Station. The people are lovely, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-racial, & this Lutheran denomination is completely welcoming, nonjudgmental.& very friendly. It is a wonderful community & a fine place to be uplifted & renewed on a Sunday morning at 10 AM. Come one, come all!