I found this place driving by the airport. I would have never found it had I not driven past. It's…read morelike a hidden gem that wasn't even on Yelp yet. For the last 4 months I have tried to find a church. I tried over half a dozen churches many of which were recommended by co-workers or Yelp. The churches I went to were either too exclusive, predominately older in age, or not very warm and welcoming. However, this was a different church. The warm welcoming committee drew me in. Even though it was raining they all had smiles and were very excited that a newcomer (myself) had found their church. Upon walking in, the church lights were off with side purple and blue lights on. It was a medium size congregation (100+) which was predominately youth with young adults and families with small children. The perfect demographic for me. They had a live band play modern Christian praise and worship. Good topic focused message with supporting verses with a very passionate pastor. One con was that service is a bit long (2hours) starting at 11am. However, I was told today was a special long service. Overall, I wish I knew about this church 4 months ago. It's a great church passionate about Jesus. Has a great youth/Sunday school program with cell Groups (small groups) that meet weekly and do life together. Though I knew no one walking in, the people who welcomed me during the beginning of the service found me and introduced me to her cell group leader. That's when I knew this is my new church home.

I've been coming to this church for about 6 months and I feel like I've found the right place for…read moreme. I was immediately greeted and introduced to one of the church cell leaders. The sermons are great. People here are so friendly and excited for God and want to help those in our community.

A real church with a real pastor. One thing you will notice walking into this church is the amount…read moreof love and acceptance the people show each other. The pastor is very down to Earth and not one of those stand off types. If he doesn't say hi to you and give you a hug, you must be pretty good at hiding. I have been going to this church since I was a kid and the life at Hope Community is unmatched. I strongly recommend checking them out. Their worship rocks too!

You will feel welcome here. Hope is a family oriented church. Pastor Phil is a man who truly loves…read morethe Lord and a shepherd to the flock. His messages are biblically based with plenty of humor and real world experiences. Come and visit you can't go wrong here.

Been going to this church since January 11h 2026 last time I went too church was July 2008. in brea…read moreCalifornia I enjoy going to this church Pastor Tim is a Very Kind Man.

I have been attending this church for about 3 months. The people that I have encountered are…read morefriendly. I believe in God and if I believe in him then I believe in evil. All I will post here are these two scriptures. I know the difference from prayers from foul language. I am.not one to say how one should pray but I beleive the campus needs to be blessed of some sort by the highest levels to be. If anyone from the church reads this, they know what I mean. Psalm 41:7: "All who hate me whisper together against me; they plan to harm me." Psalm 101:5: "Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will destroy him; I will not tolerate the arrogant and proud."

If you are looking for a larger community of believers to feel at home with and worship with each…read moreSunday - then FCC Santa Maria is the place for you to get engaged in. There are plenty of small group options and classes to check out regularly. Three options for Sunday services (8:15, 9:30, and 11:00) and options for children's ministries on Sunday and other days throughout the week. People are very friendly, however, because it is a larger congregation (or if you are an introvert like me) you may have to get involved in a small group if you actually want to meet people on a more personal level. And if you are someone who wants to take it a step further and volunteer, they have many opportunities for church members to get involved. There is a very small bookstore and cafe on the campus which is a nice place to hang out before/after services with friends and have a little chat, or to sit and read your Bible. Their plaza always has information booths and there are people out by them before and after the services to answer any questions you may have about different goings-on and how to get involved. The other addition within the last year or so, I believe, is during the worship portions of the Sunday services there are elders available to pray for you. FCC's value of prayer is outstanding and I love it and feel cared for whenever I request prayer for myself or others. I would also like to add in my review that they have recently re-launched their website and I can see it being such a great tool since they record their sermons not just on audio but now video. The site has some glitches but I am sure that those will be ironed out shortly. (Can't wait for the app that is coming soon!) All in all, this is a great place to come and grow together in knowledge of Christ, fellowship with others, and to worship Him regularly. All of us imperfect people are welcome. :)

It is such a blessing to be a part of this church family! Everyone is welcome and welcomed here,…read morefrom the moment you even get out of your car sometimes. Pastor Jim Larrabee speaks from the Word of God and he doesn't elevate himself more than anyone else other than that he will be held to a higher accountability from God.

I have been coming to this church for years and have to say Pastor Bloom is just amazing…read more Rick Bloom is such a great man of God that speaks the truths of the Bible and doesn't apologize for those truths. He does it in a way that is easily understood to the congregation and light. He is funny and brings a lot of life lessons along with his sermons. I have to say... He, through God, has changed my life for the better in so many ways. The songs we sing in the beginning are up lifting and spiritual. The kids have a safe fun place to go to learn about Jesus and make new friends. There is a cry room/ nursing room for parents with children. The nursery is clean and safe for your babies and toddlers. They have a great system for check it that insures the right child goes to the right family.. this was very important to me to make sure my kids were safe above all. The bathrooms are always clean and stocked.

This church is so near and dear to my heart. The sermons are preached from the Bible and there are…read moreways for all ages to be involved. Pastor Loren Hicks is a great leader . If you are looking for a church to attend I couldn't recommend this one enough!

Love everyone here! Everyone is so welcoming and nice.. Bring your past and lay it down.. No…read morejudgement just peace and joy. Pastor Rob is fun, exciting and upbeat. The music is loud and up to date. There is something for everyone here. My kids beg to come for the kids church because it is interactive and fun.

From the owner: Life - some enjoy it and others hate it. In John 10:10 Jesus said "I have come that you might have…read morelife, and to the fullest." We simply believe that. Mission & Purpose: Our purpose is to know, worship and obey God according to the Scriptures. As a local church we will... - Be a real church, relevant for real life. - Through our lives, encourage each other in our daily walk with Christ. - Provide a safe place to develop life-long friends and family. - Develop maturity in the lives of believers in order to evangelize the world. Come worship with us and finally see the "big deal" about life... We have saved a seat just for you!

A.W. Tozer~ "The Word of God well understood and diligently obeyed is the shortest route to…read morespiritual perfection. Nothing less than a whole Bible can make a whole Christian." This quote from A.W. Tozer well describes Calvary Chapel Santa Maria. The entire Word of God is taught verse-by-verse. No passages are skipped over. Additionally, CCSM is committed to reaching the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19 was to 'make disciples and teach them all that He commanded.' Again, CCSM fulfills this mandate. Come hear the Gospel, and grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Calvary Chapel is an amazing church. I have attended this church for many years. First with Pastor…read morePaul Berry teaching his sermons on the word of God with great depth. We now get the pleasure of studying Gods word verse by verse with Pastor Conner Berry who does a great job helping us to understand the word of God & never skipping any verse. The worship is always so powerful & you can surely feel the Holy Spirit in the mist.

I liked it at this church. The pastor did talk quickly, but he also seemed sincere when I talked to…read morehim afterwards. I am most interested in kindness, secure (low ego fragility) teaching and a congregation who seems to want to grow in their relationship to Christ. I saw that here. Not that any congregation made up of humans is perfect, but it seemed like people were trying and made room for where I am at on my journey. The pastor put all his reference verses and talking points on the sermon notes that were printed out in the back for us "dead tree" enthusiasts, as well as online. So I was able to go back and check any questions I had afterward. He also was available to talk after the service and people were chatting him up. That is always a good sign that the teacher is aprochable. I didn't see or feel the malice or disrespect that some of the other reviews implied. I'm sure everyone's experience is different. The service featured contemporary worship, formal reading of the Word, Bible based teaching, self serve communion on the front and back tables, and a benediction with an offer to be prayed for immediately after. My new little family is still evaluating where we belong, but we felt welcome and safe here.

This church is amazing and they have an amazing sense of community. Been coming here with my family…read morefor 3 years. Finally found "my people"

My recent experience with St. Mary has been sad but appreciative. St. Mary is our family church and…read morewhen a family passes, this is where we have the funeral mass and a priest from the church comes to the Santa Maria Cemetary for the burial. Thank you. Working with the Deacon to organize the mass goes smoothly and our family needs are met. The music ministers are wonderful and very talented. Don't forget to check the rectory hours when you need to go into the office. They are closed for lunch. Mass is at noon so go in and get your business done before mass because they'll be at lunch when mass is over. I appreciate that having a mass said for a family member or friend is still only $10 and there are always several masses to choose from. The office staff is so friendly and helpful.

A welcoming community where the Spirit of Christ can be felt. You want to know where Jesus is? He's…read morehere, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity (John 6:51) in the midst of imperfect people that strive to surrender every day to become more Christ-like, because we become whom we love. Saint and sinner start the same, the just choose to serve a different master. Whom will you choose to serve? (James 4: 1-7)

I returned to Church in November, and South Valley was so welcoming and friendly! It's a small…read morechurch, with memorable faces and easy to make new friends. Pastor Scott is so friendly and personable, and his wife is present and just as involved as he is. He is so humble and open and speaks to us as we are having a one on one conversation. Everyone in this church is right there with you, walking along side you. The worship team is amazing, and singing as a congregation is heart warming and soul filling. There is a live stream if you can't make it in person, and is ASL friendly. There is also a "break out room" in case you need to step away, but don't want to miss out on the service. When you are at South Valley, God is with you and you feel the love so whole heartedly. I walk away every Sunday feeling full of God's love and grace.

Great church! Very caring pastor and leadership team! Very family friendly. Really felt like a part…read moreof the church. My family and I felt very included.