2 years ago Rabbi Kaplan retired and a new Rabbi came to our little Synagogue and she literally…read moresplit the community in two. People who had spent most of their lives in the Shul, turned away. That Rabbi, was not rehired when her contract came due. Instead, we went with an interim Rabbi who will be with us for two years and try to help heal the community and search for a permanent Rabbi who will be a perfect fit. So far, she had brought energy, wisdom, direction and a renewed sense of Jewish spirit to us. I love the work she is doing and I will be sad when she leaves but I know she will help us choose a good permanent Rabbi. If you are in town in the autumn, when we have the Jewish Food Fair, stop by. It is a huge event and everyone is welcome. So right now....5 stars. Great rabbi, great congregants and a great experience!

An egalitarian very positive environment. From Orthodox to Reconstructionist, all are welcome…read more Holistic perspectives.

This really isn't a review. But…read more.. Um... What? I thought when we were there that i was the only jew in Mattoon. Apparently some have moved in. There goes the neighborhood. Now there are going to be kosher chinese restaurants and hebrew schools popping up everywhere. Looks like i wont be as special when we go visit from now on. Unless this is more of a center for people who support the idea of jewish people, rather than a place for jewish people. Maybe it is like a museum. Like when you go to an aquarium in Ohio or something. Maybe it is just hypothetical, like should jewish people live here, here is the building that would host their center... I doubt we will ever know. It keeps the mystery alive as long as i don't research it. Okay, rant over.

You won't find a fancy praise team, fancy building or a pretentious cafe/ bookstore to make…read moremerchandise out of your faith. What you will find here is the Word and Love of God. The congregation is small in number but mighty in love, kindness and a desire for the truth. The pastor is truly anointed to preach the good news and proclaim freedom for the captives. He is very loving, articulate, knowledgeable and insightful. I don't know if there is such a thing as a perfect congregation because we can all do better, but there definitely is such thing as a very good congregation and you will find it at Park Ave SDA.

I have been a memeber since 2004. I was welcome in by a group of loveing and carring people. The…read morelove of God is living in this church. It don't matter who you are how you dress we will not comdem you for it. So come be a part of out little church with a heart full of Love.

I love this church. There is a very friendly family oriented atmosphere here. The Pastor, Timothy…read moreFerrill is very knowledgeable and preaches the uncompromising word of God.

It's funny how reactions to an honest post then completely deters to dishonest posts. This church…read morepractices ostracizing members who left. You become an outcast and members won't talk to you or are encouraged to not talk to you. Aren't we who are truly Christians all family of God's. Whew I thought so but obviously this church doesn't think so. So sad