We are so grateful for this church. The people here are so friendly, and genuinely want to know you…read moreand know your story. We have been attending here for over 3 years, and I can say that my family and I have found our people here. I have been able to grow in my faith with meaningful messages and intentional community. They are really family friendly. We have two kiddos (4 & 8) and they love going to kids church, where they have age appropriate teachings and get to connect with friends. You can also keep your kids in the service (some folks do!) if you or they are more comfortable with that. They have free coffee & donuts every week so if you're running late don't worry about grabbing coffee before you leave. If you're looking for a welcoming and family friendly church, this is the one!!

My family and I have been coming here for a year now and love it! Service is always great and…read moreengaging, and my daughter loves the kids' church. Personally, I love that the kids' church has a curriculum to it where the little ones can get involved and begin learning about Jesus. It's way more than just a place for kids to hang around during service. They get involved in the message and learn how to apply scripture to every day. Adult service is amazing. Pastors Dan and Abigail do an amazing job teaching. They have a real passion for what they do, and it shows in whatever that week's message is. 10 stars if I could. 10am on Sundays at the Centre. Coffee's always on. Come on down, grab a cup, and stay awhile. You'll be glad you did.

If you are looking for a church where you can truly come as you are, you've found it. We started…read moreattending about a year ago and right from the start, we felt "at home". The philosophy of this church and the way in which they embrace everyone who enters is just really neat to see. We came from a huge church, searching for a closer group of folks to do life with and we found it. The teachings are relevant, biblical and man, do they sometimes really hit home. The music is great as well. Led Zeppelin, Mumford and Sons, The Avett Brothers, The National, classic hymns and more.... you really can't go wrong with the genres of music they incorporate into the services. I would love to see people let loose a little bit more but that's my own personal issue and relationship with music - don't judge. The children's church is great and the kids always leave with a verse and a cute project. They have made friends and don't pitch a fit when it's time to go - can I get an Amen?! They have volleyball teams, a wine event to benefit a great ministry, support local schools, do trivia nights and so much more. I highly recommend visiting and if you need a friend to go with, send me a "hey girl, hey"!

Awesome people, messages are relative to every day life. Grace & mercy abound. Rockin music, no…read morejudgement, come as you are!!

I have attended Grace Evangelical for many years and have served in multiple roles. Grace is a…read moregreat church for families with a strong Christian Education department, engaged youth group and an active Awana program serving kids from 3-4 years old through high school. Non-denominational, our Pastors preach from the Bible. Our music is varied with both hymns and contemporary Christian songs. We are an Elder led church with a leadership that supports the Pastoral staff but also holds them accountable. Perfect? No, we are a community of regular people striving to serve God and others in all we do. Check us out, you'll be blessed!

I have been attending this church for over 50 years, and it is a church that preaches the Bible…read more Don't know what Lou G.'s beef is with our church, but our church does not have anything to do with politics. Why does a man who lives in Highland Park give this church a low rating? Has he ever even been in our church? I don't care what Mike Pence adheres to or anything about Trump. What does that have to do with Grace Evangelical Church of Elgin, IL?

Pastor Jeff Bucknam delivered one of the best Easter sermons I've ever heard today!…read more Harvest Bible Chapel is not perfect (and no church is) and it has had a challenging past (not unlike most churches), but where it is at today is aligned with the purpose it began with... biblically centered teaching. Watch some of the sermons online and you'll see what we experience live... line by line teaching of the Bible. Pastor Jeff specifically includes relatable personal stories and while he's humble, he does not refrain from challenging the congregation and offing an unapologetic view of scripture. We are working on getting connected into a small group and would eventually like to serve, and one of the things that could be better is the connection center at the end of services. I know the team is short on volunteers, but I have had the chance to meet a few people. We also feel comfortable here because there is a little more diversity than some of the other churches in the area. There are also a ton of programs for children, both during service and throughout the year, like summer camps and youth ministries. Choosing a church is very personal and sometimes, larger congregations get a bad rap. I think that HBC is on the upswing, so stop by and check it out for yourself!

Pastor doesn't even want to be there! Keeps telling us how much better it was in New Zealand. Also…read morein the last few years they've sold our camp and our main campus and school.

We first visited Discovery Church, Elgin, IL in August of 2019. The people there are very friendly…read moreand welcoming. The church is in a former brewery, but it works! The church has containers of free ear plugs for people who don't enjoy loud, enthusiastic worship music. The words for the worship songs are on screens at the front of the church to make it easy for people to sing along. The Pastor (Dan Alarcon) is very warm, spiritually mature, and funny. His messages are clear and easy to understand. Pastor Dan, or "P.D." as some people call him, uses video clips and other visual aids to keep the audience interested and following along during the sermons. My husband and I continue to attend and to appreciate this church and the people who attend it. Of course, since the COVID-19 crisis hit Illinois, Discovery Church has followed all of the Governor's recommendations. The church has recently begun meeting again on Sundays, but are seating individuals, couples, and family groups six feet apart from one another. My husband and I heartily recommend this church to anyone searching for spiritual guidance, friendship, and human connections. The church offers mid-week classes and groups. There's something for everyone at Discovery Church (DC)!

This is our first time attending this church. We were invited as guest by our good friends who…read morementored and married us many moons ago. There is street parking and a free parking lot. As you walk in, the church has a modern Christian feel. The church space was a former brewery and restaurant, but you wouldn't have guessed, they made it work. They are very friendly and welcomes new guest with a smile! They offered free coffee and water and it looks like you can also bring your own beverage into the service area. The music can be a bit loud but they also provide free ear plugs as needed in the front entrance. The service area is two floors. The 2nd floor is open so you can see the stage when you are looking down. The singers and live music was pretty good. They even had the words of the songs on the 3 jumbo screens so you can sing along as loud as your heart desires! They have a pastor who spoke with heart and you can relate to the message, funny guy. They even had video clips, props that keeps you engaged that you will laugh and shed some tears during the service. No judgement here everyone seems to be open and friendly. They even have people if you wish for a personal prayer after service if you need it. Overall, it was a good experience. Want to connect with God and be part of an Elgin Christian church? Then make the time to check it out and connect with them. We'd come back here again for service when we're in the area.

Great Biblical teaching.!! When we first visited this Church we immediately felt welcomed. Many…read morepeople came up to greet us. While trying to find a new home church ,we had visited many different church's .People did not greet us or make us feel welcome. We are grateful to God for leading us to New Life Elgin community Church.

I enjoyed coming here! People were really nice and inviting. They had refreshments after church…read more It's a beautiful church. They have statues where you can light real candles for $3 below them. Other places have those electronic ones which makes it seem cheap and unholy. They have English mass at 9 and 11:30 am. There's a Spanish mass at 1 pm. The parking is about a block away at their school. There's also parking behind the church.

The minute I walk through the door I fell the serenity & peaceful comfort of the church. I have…read morebeen going to St Mary's for over 20 years.

I've been attending church here for the last (almost) 13 years. The messages have always been…read moregreat. The staff has always been loving. And opportunities to serve/volunteer are endless. This is definitely a church where one can get planted into and flourish.

Amazing Pastors, amazing choir, amazing people, absolutely amazing teaching !!! The teaching and…read moretreatment of people is according to the Bible : love, understanding, empathy. I felt at home as soon as I attended the first time !!

Gods people, all kinds of people, gather here to encounter HIM! And take HIM out to the whole world!read more

Love this church and it's people. Always seeking His presence. Very warm and welcoming.read more

I've been attending Christ Community Church around 18 years now. Everyone is welcomed. The people…read moreat Christ Community are amazing. From the Pastors to all the others. They follow the Bible and we have fun too ! The music is wonderful.

Christ Community Church receives substantial financial contributions from its congregation. Enough…read moreto install a $40 million prayer path, send millions overseas and millions to adopt other churches. However, during major crises affecting members in its own backyard, the response consists of verbal expressions of "walking alongside you," without desperately needed material assistance. In every service, Christ Community Church dedicates a specific prayer to encourage giving directly to the church. Yet they do not help their very own members. Members=wallets. Additionally, the pastors frequently express support for globalism and anti-white rhetoric, which contrasts with biblical passages such as the Tower of Babel account (Genesis 11), where God disperses humanity and confounds languages. The Great Commission instructs believers to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19), emphasizing outreach across distinct peoples rather than the merging of nations into a single entity or the erosion of national boundaries to facilitate a unified global system. Christ Community is a seeker-church. Discipleship does not go deep. In fact, Pastor Clayton Keenon believes the Garden of Eden existed alongside preexisting civilizations. This interpretation breaks the doctrine of original sin and the gospel itself. This man has no business leading anyone, let alone the thousands that attend Christ Community campuses. This undermines the authority of Scripture and opens the door to further compromises. Perhaps this heresy is why Christ Community's doesn't have a pulpit, but rather a stage. If you're looking for an entertainment church, this is the place. If you're looking to grow in biblical truth and knowledge, look elsewhere.