A mega/large or any church can only be fully evaluated by attending various venues; if then? And…read moreonly if you engage with these venues on a person to person, eye to eye level; several different times. The Large Sanctuary venue is only one of the venues and is the least revealing of the heart of the matter. The most important venues for church revelation are the classes offered, the small groups that meet regularly for "real church" where needs can be met, specific prayer can happen, Sharings can be shared, etc. Also, what is the emphasis for outside the Building; i.e. outreach, local, and global? When evaluating anyone or anything, we see through a glass darkly and only when I am face to face with the Reality of a Church will I make a fair and more accurate evaluation. These points are what bring The Reality, the truth of the matter ?:(a.) Biblical Worldview? (b.) the People interaction with you and others c. Do I have something to give, not just take in this church setting (d). is this church a giving to others body of Believers? Remember the old saying " can you tell a book by just looking at the cover" ?

This is such a warm and positive church. You can feel the kindness in people and always leave…read morefeeling better than when you walked in. Fantastic pastor and uplifting music. Lovely snacks are available and very engaging with clergy.

Been attending here for years. Super modern church with amazingly friendly people. Pastor "Doc"…read moreCollings is such an awesome teacher. The worship music here is so uplifting. If you need a church to call home, this place should be high on your list!

From the owner: The mission of Christ Church is to attract people to the excellence of Jesus Christ, the joy of…read moreministry, the adventure of faith, and a lifestyle of generosity. Christ Church wants to help people become followers of Jesus Christ. Because . . . Jesus Christ is worthy of our trust and deserves our worship. He is everything God required and He is everything we could want. Serving Christ brings satisfaction and joy to life - in the church we get to do what we do best, and make friends and help others all at the same time. Following Christ is exciting - you realize that you matter to God and that what you do "counts" for something big.

This was a nice place to have a wedding and reception. The ceremony was meaningful, and I thought…read morethe officiant did a good job of balancing the seriousness of the commitment and provided some light-hearted comic relief. The reception food was delicious. From the cheese spread during cocktail hour (nice selection of crackers and cheeses) to the actual food (ham and roast beef were tasty) to the desserts (cupcakes!). All of it was solid. The only downside to the place is that there wasn't a ton of room to maneuver between the tables and chairs. Other than that, great venue!

I was married here in 2007 and had my reception in Helms Hall. I could not have asked for a more…read morebeautiful wedding! The food, the decor, and the ceremony were incredible!

I am reviewing this church as a wedding vendor:…read more This was a beautiful, gorgeous, historic church and perfect for us to say our marriage vows there. We attend another church, which some may call a mega-church because of the huge congregation. There is no altar, or aisle... it's more like a stage and an auditorium. While we love our church, we wanted something with a little more tradition. We wanted to stand where thousands of people have said their vows over the last 100 years. This was the perfect fit for us. Rev. Ron was wonderful. He didn't know us very well, but he made our ceremony very warm and personal. We had a packed church, and I imagine there weren't many dry eyes. The church assigns a coordinator, and we worked with Debby. She was helpful, organized and efficient. That hardly covers it- she was a professional and everything went smoothly. Every wedding ceremony needs a Debby- I didn't have to worry at all that things would go perfectly! The organist, Corbin, was really delightful. He worked with us to select our music and played beautifully on wedding day. That being said, this was a very expensive church. The total was around $1250- separate payments made to Reverend, the church, Debby, Corbin, and custodial. We aren't members, so I'm sure that's why. The church is also not very flexible on certain things like music, readings, decorations, or the exit. They don't allow rice, birdseed, petals, biodegradeable confetti... nothing that could be considered a slip hazard. The other cons would be that the church is in a part of Olmsted Falls that experiences high train traffic and the parking lot is small. If a train is coming through, traffic can back up pretty far. That being said, Debby made sure to warn us of this and told us to spread the word to our family and friends. Overall, this was a perfect choice for us. It's a lovely church and we are so proud to have become Mr. and Mrs. at Olmsted Community!

I attended Grace Church for an all-day Women's Christian retreat in early October 2024…read more I've visited Grace Church in Middleburg Heights many times in the past but I had never been to their Olmsted Falls campus neither did I know that they had another church campus until recently. The retreat at their Olmsted Falls campus was awesome. It was a God-filled time of listening to speakers, worshipping God through praise & worship music, having quiet tike to read and reflect (while writing our thoughts to questions in the booklet provided), and speaking/connecting with other women in breakout sessions. I really enjoyed one of the breakout sessions that we did which was a creative activity (painting). The catered lunch (sandwiches) was delicious and the mid-day snack of popcorn and candy was yummy. The continental breakfast was tasty - it consisted of muffins, tea/coffee, and fruits (different fruits in a cup such as grapes, cantaloupe, and strawberries). Daughters and Women out there, you are loved. And valued. I had such a wonderful time at this retreat that I can see myself returning to this retreat again next year. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 109/150 total reviews in 2024 - 758 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 11 October 2024

Wonderful church! I felt comfortable and impressed right away. These folks got it going on!read more

From the owner: We are a progressive community of faith within the United Church of Christ. We believe in actively…read moreserving each other and the local community.

I attended Friends Church for about 15 years, until I left to become Catholic. They are extremely…read morededicated and supportive staff, I think of them as family. I was surprised to see Diane's review and was reminded of Papa God saying, "as I have forgiven you, so you must imitate My Mercy and forgive all others. Unforgiveness is a great barrier to Grace. The heart that has prepared in this way will be an open vessel to receive My Grace." HolyLove.org message 7.21.21 They are good people at Friend's Church ask Papa God to help you, He will open doors you can't imagine, but you can't go through those doors with unforgiveness or bitterness in your heart. Blessings!

Let me tell you about Friends church. I have been here before over the years. I went to them for…read morehelp recently and worked with a Rich Bennett who helped me with some things but treated me with total disrespect and would not let me speak and lied to me about certain things. Then I talked with a Pastor Adam who is a complete hot head, who is a trial and jury all in one and insults you and brings you down when you speak to him. They referred me to this guy Doug Kuch work on my car because he was so great so I let him, who did not repair all the codes in my cars computer and now I have problems with my car that I did not have before he worked on it. Rich Bennett and Pastor Geoff will not hold this guy accountable for this guy making my car unsafe and putting me in harms way. I have serious health issues that I brought to Rich Bennett and Pastor Geoff and Pastor Adams attention and not once did they show any compassion towards me or ask if they could assist in any way. Pastor Geoff only care if you have MONEY! ! What a bunch of hippocrates. This is not Jesus way but the Devils way. What a complete let down that a church like this exists. Shame on all of them!