I'm leaving this review based on my firsthand experience during a church trip and my interactions…read morewith the pastor, his wife, and the group's leadership. Before the trip, my girlfriend and I were told that we would be allowed to stay together in a tent. However, later during the trip, that arrangement changed. The pastor said he didn't want us staying in the tent because he was concerned about what might happen between my girlfriend and me. This was especially strange to me because there were four of us staying in the tent. He also made a comment implying that having other people in the tent would not have stopped him personally. Honestly, I found that comment disgusting and extremely inappropriate. Hearing a pastor make a comment like that, especially in that context, made me very uncomfortable and changed the way I viewed him as a leader. We were also threatened with being kicked out and were told we might have to get on a speedboat in complete darkness around midnight. The pastor's wife told us that the situation was becoming too dangerous and that they did not want to send their leaders out to deal with it. The way this was communicated felt extremely dismissive and hostile rather than caring about our safety. The situation became even worse when the pastor yelled at my girlfriend for around an hour and made her cry. During the argument, he called her a fake Christian. I eventually told him that he needed to apologize to her. Instead, he told me that I needed to apologize for him because he was too busy to do it himself. I found that extremely disrespectful, especially considering that he was the person who had caused the situation in the first place. The following day, the pastor's wife pulled my girlfriend aside and told her that she needed to break up with me. She called me a terrible person and a loser and told my girlfriend that she was setting herself up for failure because I was raised not Christian. I found it deeply inappropriate for church leadership to involve themselves in our relationship and attempt to influence my girlfriend into breaking up with me. There were also things I witnessed that made me uncomfortable with the way the group approached religion and fear. At one gathering, a young person was having a panic attack after speaking in front of a crowd while dealing with the loss of their parents. The pastor brought up the devil during the situation and encouraged people to reaffirm their faith because of what had happened. Given that the person was already going through a difficult and emotional moment, I felt that the situation could have been handled with more compassion and sensitivity. At another meetup, the pastor said that girls are not as close to God and that they have to speak through their man. That was another statement that I found deeply concerning and disrespectful. Overall, my experience was not one of feeling welcomed, supported, or spiritually encouraged. I experienced what felt like intimidation, public pressure, personal attacks, interference in relationships, and leadership using fear to influence people. I also left with concerns about the group being heavily focused on money, although I recognize that this is my personal impression rather than something I can prove. I'm not writing this review because I disagree with Christianity or because I expect everyone to share my beliefs. I'm writing it because of how I personally experienced the behavior of the leadership. People deserve to be treated with respect, especially when they are vulnerable or upset. Based on my experience, I would strongly encourage anyone considering getting involved with this church to pay close attention to how the leadership treats people who disagree with them or question their decisions.

I visited this church on and off about a year. The pastor and congregation reminds me of a baptist…read morechurch I went to. I enjoy the cool events the church puts on. It's a big church but the congergation is baptist style. I know people who didn't like and people who do. God directed me to attend another church. If you want fun activities and fellowship this is the church.

Valley Springs Church is a church that honestly has felt like family to us since we moved to…read moreCorvallis. My wife and I started coming last year, and the relationships that have been built here are so genuine. God taught us so many things through Valley Springs. Jesus and the Holy Spirit MOVE here, and it's something that we are just so undeserving to witness. Come visit us on Sundays or find out more information on our website! https://www.valleyspringschurch.com/

Great staff! Great people... The preachers speak the Truth day in a day out. That Truth is the same…read moreWord that is talked about in John1:1-18...

First visit (9-14-25). One and done! Super short 30 minute service included 4 minutes of actual…read morescripture and service. The other 26 minutes was an intro about a new hire, a video about the new hire, a live chat about the new hire, then a re-cap of last week's plan for next year, which will focus on just three decipples and some other staff meeting-like info. I left the moment the closing worship began. Oddest church service I've ever attended. Not recommending. Moving on in search of a church that is scripture based. Not sure what the high ratings are for.

Down to earth church with great sermons! People here are local to Corvallis and the most nicest…read morepeople I have ever met! If I were local to here and not visiting, this would be the home church for my family! Highly recommend this business!

Going through a bit of a rough patch. Pulled into their parking lot after seeing ZERO signage to…read morealert people that they're going to get offended should someone DARE try pulling into their EMPTY PARKING LOT, DRIVING TO THE BACK OF SAID LOT TO MINIMIZE TRAVELERS NOTICING A VEHICLE WITH A COMPANY NAME AND PHONE NUMBER ON EVERY SIDE PANEL. Along about midnight, some cave troll waddled up and asked if I had permission from the church to be stopped and sleeping. Asked why it was an issue for me to be sleeping in my truck, WAAAAAY out of sight for almost all motorists, and was told "because. You need to leave". Very Christian of you. I'm sure your god is awful proud knowing his humble servant is nothing more than a complete and utter failure to his teachings. Enjoy hell, you hypocrite.

Really felt welcomed as an out towner and heard both and encouraging and challenging message…read more The worship team sounded well practiced and their music choices were relevant to the message. We had a great church experience!!

Great pastor - very engaging and funny. Kind and loving church community, providing community…read moreoutreach and resources to the rest of the surrounding community - service orientated.

I love how accepting this group is. The collage ministry accepts you as you are and shows a lot of…read moregrave and forgiveness. The college pastor takes the time to talk to college students. What touched my heart was his love for collage students. The church has a awesome fire pit and grassy area. I can ride my bike and look at the sunrise.

I attended the 350 Corvallis Meeting Potluck hosted last night and was delighted to connect this…read moreamazing group of climate / social justice activists and enthusiasts. Members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation were also present and expressed their support of a culture of sustainability for all. I plan on attending Sunday Worship Service in 2019. Super Nice People. *****Five Stars*****

The pastor was too stern for me. She presents as a caring person but is not. I no longer attend…read morethis church.

Very beautiful and roomy on the inside. The atmosphere is very spiritual and inspiring...Glad this…read morewill be my Catholic Church.

From the outside, St. Mary's is a bleak looking church (tho John V's photos are quite…read morebrilliant&artistic) It looks like an auditorium or a gym, not a sacred place of worship. Most of the "art" inside is equally "inspiring." Other than the bas-reliefs of Joseph&Mary with the Child Jesus, and the ascended Christ looming over the altar, it's a blah church in the round. Architecturally&artistically, not that great. In other aspects, it shines, like its neighboring Adoration Chapel, and services like the St. Vincent de Paul food bank. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer&participate in serving the community. While the church is meh&the worship is alright, it's the community that matters.

I am one of the pastors at First Congregational UCC I am (obviously) not the most neutral of…read moreparties, but I will post here anyway and hope you will visit and agree with my thoughts. We are a theologically progressive congregation that worships in mostly (though not completely) traditional ways. We sing, pray, work, laugh, worship and grow together in community. We are deeply engaged in justice and peace work in the community and in the world, are a safe and welcoming place for GLBTQ Christians, are diverse in our ages, gifts, family structures, political beliefs, and through it all we gather together to be the body of Christ. I love the folks who worship here and love that some people have been here a long time and others are new to the church, new to the denomination, and even new to following that Jesus guy.