I have been going to this church for about a year now. I am not a member yet, but I am very…read morecomfortable worshiping in this house of God. I have had very bad experiences with churches in the past. They were either too stuffy, awkward, or not accepting of new members. The Gathering was perfect for me. It was warm and inviting, but not too "in my face". They let me slowly warm up to them and they accepted me in with open arms. Matt is the most animated Pastor I have ever met, I look forward to shaking his hand on my way out. He is passionate about what he does and what be believes in. I could go on and on, but I will end with this...try stopping in for an evening worship. I did, and I haven't looked back since. :)

This has been my church for several years! A great place to belong, grow and serve! When we say all…read moreare welcome, we earnestly mean it.

We have attended this excellent church for about five years now. First, let me give you the…read morebasics. The church has about 1500 attendees spread across five Sunday services at two locations (there is one service at a site in Chesterfield). As of this writing, there are four Sunday services at the Clayton location, at 8:15, 9:45, 11:15, and 5:00. At any service you will hear (and sing) old and new music, however the 8:15 and 9:45 services are most traditional, with mostly hymns sung to an organ. The other two services feature guitars, piano, violin, etc., and sing modern songs more often. The 11:15 service is significantly more liturgical that the 5:00 service, and maybe even more than the other morning services. This church is definitely focused first and foremost on teaching. Sermons are exegetical and usually about half an hour long (and can be listened to on the church website, centralpres.com. They also have a sermon archive stretching back into the 1980's now!) The current senior pastor is a former professor of New Testament studies at Covenant Seminary and is the author of several books, and host of some video series' as well. During most of the year, the church does a big meal and classes on Wednesday nights. There is also Sunday School, of course. The other great strength of the church is in music. Concerts are regularly performed by the choir or other musicians in the church, and attendance for the Christmas concert literally overflows the pews. The church is a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church denomination, which means that it is theologically reformed and relatively conservative. I know that word means different things to different people, so I'm always hesitant to use it - but if you want to know more, check out the denomination website at epc.org.

I think David's review (below) is very helpful. If you are looking for a church with a great Bible…read moreteacher, wonderful opportunities to serve alongside other believers and a way to get plugged in almost every day (From community groups, to Symphony concerts, to Mothers morning outs...) there is truly something for everyone. If you are interested and have questions about the church or the beliefs-- or if you want to check it out... please private message me! I would be happy to help you get plugged in.

Love this church. Has changed my own along with my entire family's life. I would recommend this…read moreextremely friendly enviornment to anyone no matter race, ethnicity, culture or religious background.

This was my first visit. It's a very unique set up because they have service is in the Tivoli…read moretheater. They have two services and I went to the 10:15 . I was greeted by the smell of coffee but not so much by a greater . As a first time visitor it would have been nice to have someone there to tell you where to go. So, i just followed the others and found my way to the theater where service was. The congregation is young and diverse, the music is good and the lesson was on spot. Pros: great service and unique location Cons : parking in the loop is always terrible They do communion, offering, and prayer all at once so there is a thrall if people lining up to get to the front. I was in the back and it takes over 10 min it's a bit confusing . I definitely plan to return and try the 9 am service -maybe less chaos

I've found a true community here--one that genuinely feels like family. The church is biblically…read morebased, with teachings that stay rooted in Scripture and encourage us to grow closer to God. Being part of a group that values spiritual growth and supports each other along the way has been a blessing. If you're looking for a place to deepen your faith and connect with others on the journey, this is it!

MiddleTree has been such a great place to call home. The pastor, staff, and volunteers go above and…read morebeyond to make everyone feel welcome. I can't recommend it enough!

Beautiful church, vibrant parish, and gift Pastor, Msgr. Hanneke!…read moreBlessed to have our son's wedding there and it was beautiful!!

I was looking for a place to go to the word of God. I am Latina and my skin color is brown and in…read morethis church everyone was white. I'm not judging, at the end of the mass I have tattoos and piercings and I forget to take them off but I know that the church should not judge you and at the end of the mass the priest was very disrespectful telling me there is no culture mmm. The truth must follow its rules and not judge, Catholics do not judge but this place does not follow rules, it should confess before judging, thank you.

Great location, beautiful sanctuary, great people with open minds and generous spirits. We have…read morefound a home there.

A progressive and inclusive church. As the UCC saying goes, "wherever you are on life's journey,…read moreyou are welcome here" and that is true here. We have been members for about 15 years and their inclusiveness, sense of family and children's programming are what initially drew us. What has kept us has been the friends we have made there and our mission to learn and do god's work.

This church has been the most positive church experience of my life. We were welcomed with open…read morearms and invited to their after mass get together on our first visit. During mass, the 'peace be with you' is not the typical awkward shaking of hands, but rather a 5 minute or more warm exchange where every able member walks around, hugging, greeting and speaking with all of the other members. My husband and I, raised Catholics, were desperately looking for a positive church to be married in. Our experiences had previously always been negative. We knew halfway into our first mass here that this was the place we wanted to be a part of and be wed in. The pastor here, Pastor Jeff, is sincerely friendly and has a good sense of humor. This is truly a community, and I feel privileged to be a part of it. Worship is Sundays at 10:00 AM.

This is our home church, so you could say I'm biased. But it's our home church for a reason!…read moreWorship is beautiful, and the community is warm and welcoming. The people here care about living their faith, and actively seek ways to share themselves and their resources with the community. It is also a community that takes education seriously, and looks for ways to challenge youth and adults to grow in faith. The church participates in several ministries for the homeless in STL, supports local public schools, provides space for several not for profits, offers community gardening plots for the neighborhood, and maintains an active partnership with a village in Nicaragua- with members traveling between the communities regularly for fellowship and mission.

If you're looking for a church of end-time crazies, this isn't the one. But if you're looking for a…read morechurch that's warm, intergenerational, centered on the good news of what Jesus did for us and committed to the renewal of St. Louis, you might want to check it out.

Memorial Pres is a Bible-teaching, welcoming church. I attend there a couple of times a year for…read morefamily events. I'm not fond of their style of worship, but that is a matter of taste. I'm sure it's not a perfect church, but I have never seen anything but what churches are supposed to be.