I moved to Phoenix 10 years ago and started visiting FCC, LOVED IT! They have a variety of service…read moretimes to meet anyone's needs. FCC is very friendly, but not overly sappy friendly, they are the Goldilocks of churches, just right! Pastor is the best pastor I have had,

It is truly an anointed house of God. Helped me through some hardship and led me back to the…read moretruth and the way through the word. Blessed

I love it is really nice and intimate the pastor I very approachable and the best bible center God…read morebless his church

Valley Church really feels like home! The sense of community here is STRONG! It is what was missing…read morein every other church I have been to in the valley. The pastor is awesome and very attentive and wants to get to know his church, and he has such great messages straight from the Bible. It's so awesome to see all that this church has accomplished in such a short time. The courses and connect groups really help you get to know others who love Jesus.

I've been looking for a spot to simply meditate in silence with others who share similar…read moreorientations and intentions for a few years. There's something about sharing that space with others that amplifies it's power (for me). I am globally familiar with Parmahansa Yogananda's teachings and resonate with what I know of them. As of the time of this review, the meditation hall is open for structured meditations Friday and Sunday evenings, and Sunday mornings. Website will have details. My first time on the grounds, I stopped by the welcome desk and was greeted by two friendly volunteers that shared information about both the founder and the Sunday morning process in general. They were warm and helpful, and I felt welcomed. There seems to be no distinct age, race, or gender that is predominant, though I have found fewer younger than older attendees. In the hall itself, there are two entrances facing west and one facing east which also serve as exits. I have found no particular designated route in or out. There is praying/singing/chanting at the beginning of the one hour Sunday morning meditation, and at the top of each hour for the extended evening meditations. Total time of silence in the one hour Sunday morning meditation is about 30 minutes. In my handful of visits, I have not felt like an outsider, or as if I was being judged or indoctrinated. I'm grateful to have found a silent safe haven of sorts in the middle of the city.

I attended their Sunday 10 AM lecture this morning. It was very welcoming and relaxing. I am…read morefamiliar with Yogananda's teachings. They gave me a welcome packet that had several free books and a schedule of the events. I enjoyed the meditation and the chanting. It was pretty much what I expected. There were a diverse group of ages and races there. Grounds were very well maintained and it would be nice to just go there to meditate and be outdoors. I would probably go there more often if it was closer to my house.

What a beautiful place. Went here for the Sunday 9am mass for lent. It was packed. The congregation…read moreis so diverse and included all ages, races, and genders. Just a neat group of people. The mass itself was nice. The priest who lead it was relatable and seemed kind. It wasn't the most intellectual mass but had a good lesson. The grounds itself were beautiful and I walked around for a bit. Parking at the underground lot next door. And they had donuts after mass in the downstairs basement.

On a recent visit to Phoenix, I found myself walking around downtown on a Saturday morning and…read morewandered into the beautiful gardens of St. Mary's Basilica. It was incredibly peaceful with the lush grasses, shady trees and water fountain. There are also lovely statues throughout the garden that represent different religious figures. Inside, the church is full of history and beautiful mission style architecture. The stained-glass windows are nice and the ceilings are tall which make for a neat environment when you want to meditate or reflect on life. There is a dedicated parking lot, but it appears to require a permit. I was staying at a nearby hotel, so I just walked. Take note that it's near the convention center, so during events you might be facing a bit of traffic. I did not attend a formal service, but felt very welcome and comfortable stopping by for a few minutes on my own.

Warm people, genuine worship, and challenging preaching. Finding a church where you feel wanted and…read morecared for is difficult, so we are glad we found New Valley.

After receiving a flyer in the mail we decided to stop by yesterday on our afternoon walk for their…read morefall fest. My daughter was very excited to see they had a bounce house like any other toddler her age. We waited for some of the children to take turns before we let our daughter run up to get in line. Unfortunately one of their members took it upon himself to not only yell at her but physically grab her to stop her from getting on. Which made her very upset to the point she started crying. We quickly got our daughter and left as fast as we could. My husband and I were both shocked at this man's behavior towards a TWO year old girl. This is unacceptable in any situation it is not okay to yell or put your hands on someone else's child. If he had a problem he could have easily voiced his concerns to us. Very disappointed. I would not recommend this church to anyone if this is the type of behavior they tolerate.

Redemption Arcadia Church is a wonderful gospel centered church who take their faith in Jesus…read moreChrist seriously, but not themselves. My family's and I have grown closer to God by thoughtful sermons, great praise music and fellowship with many other loving Christians. If you're seeking God, you'll find Him here, and grow in The Faith! God bless. David / Phoenix

Good church. I'll do the positives and then the things that stand out…read more 1. This is another one of the network of redemption churches there's Arcadia which is this one there's Tempe, Gilbert , North mountain, Gilbert, Tucson Peoria. This location is hermeneutically sound as they do line by line expository preaching, the Lord's supper, and exegesis of the text read. The Lord's supper is bread and wine and it's pieces of bread and a ball of wine you dip your bread in and then go back to your seat while you worship and wait for everybody to go back to their seats. The worship is contemporary, However it's not ethnically engaging there are large multitudes of people that are white American All over All the churches of redemption and extremely very very very few people of color. Redemption Church isn't for minorities. When Tyler Johnson who is now part of the missional training center and the human element directed these churches people of color felt safe I went last Sunday and I was the only African-American in the church I sat all the way in the back .. nobody greets you everybody keeps to themselves.

Solid Bible teaching, wonderful worship music, and so great to see all the college age kids…read moreattending.

It has been a very long time since I made the decision to go to Church without being nudged to do…read moreso by my parents. I was nervous going in, but the people could not have welcomed me any warmer than they did. If you are looking for a place to start or continue your journey, this could be the one for you.

This is an alive pentecostal church ministering to the hurting,the poor, the addicted and afflicted…read morein the inner city of Phoenix, AZ. In every visit I have experienced an enormous amount of love and acceptance absent in many sleeping churches of this time. They really prove that it is not how you start in life but how you finish that counts. If you come to the free (really, no donation asked for) breakfast at 9 am on Sunday morning, not only do you get a hearty meal but you get to meet the most wonderful Christians who have been rescued from all kinds of awful lives and are now the best people in the world. The worship is lively and loud but totally in the Spirit. Pastor Gus preaches the truth of the bible with no holds barred. Many come forward every service to accept Christ after the genuine gospel has been preached. There is a bus ministry for those who need transportation to the services and to the Wednesday bible classes. Just call the church. You can see most services in their entirety on the website or watch the TV program, There is an Answer on Cox 1013 on Sun. evenings and at other times. It also appears on the Church Channel. If you are called to minister in the inner city of Phoenix, this the place to be. That is why my wife and I are there.

Great service and great people. The Pastor is really about helping people . It's a light house in…read morethe desert.

Looking for a home church? City of Grace is clearly centered on Jesus and Biblical principles. The…read moreleadership is principled, intelligent, and are highly effective teachers. The community is authentic, friendly, and welcoming. Love this church.

Love this church so much! My husband and I have been attending for a while and love all the ways…read morethere are to get connected and to be in fellowship! The worship is amazing and the messages are both powerful and helpful for every day use!! Highly recommend!