Moved back to the area and Wayside Church is better than ever…read more It is a warm Community and inviting. Confessions in the back of the Church. I had a bad knee and was difficult to stand when two women in line in front of me got me a chair. Fr. Gilbert is hands on! Owen and the Deacon friendly and helpful.

Great priests and community there. We have met old some friends there and made new friends.read more

The pastor here did a homily yesterday equating feminism to materialism. If I wasn't with my…read moreboyfriend's family celebrating "early Christmas" I would've gotten right up and walked out then. After the mass, my bf's brother said it correctly "Wow, that guy really rains down the fury.... It's like a spiritual c**shot to the face." Clearly, we aren't a good target audience for that particular pastor, but if you like your religion harsh, filled with generalized (and pretty incorrectly understood) stereotypes, discriminatory and overly-conservative, this guy's for you! If god exists, I'm sure I have a lightning bolt with my name written all over it for a 1 star review of a Catholic church, but I'm willing to risk that bet.

I live about 7 miles away from St Joe's but still go to this church. It is welcoming, open to all…read moreand spiritually sound. I pass one Catholic Church to come to St Joes, but when you know in your heart that when walk in for services, you know you are home.

About the church, it is as welcoming and inviting a parish as you are ever going to find. The…read morepriest, Father Joe, is a wonderful, funny, down-to-earth man. His homilies, like those of the deacons, are warm, thoughtful, and reflective. There are numerous ministries to explore and a very active community overall. With a beautiful, modern facility and a kind congregation, what more could you want?

23 years ago I came to St Mary of Vernon church because it was close to my home and the…read moreparishioners were so welcoming. I have stayed a parishioner all these years because it has helped me become a better person by reinforcing on a weekly basis the message of good and God. I have also found that with over 60 clubs over the years I have been able to apply my beliefs with the churches PADS ministry for the homeless, the Men's Club(helping create a sense of community with their annual fish fries, baseball games, etc), with Lake County United(addressing issues with affordable housing and mental illness), the gardening ministry(who does not see God's beauty in nature) and in my small bible study/reading group. If you are looking to become a better version of yourself, I encourage you to visit St Mary of Vernon's church and visit with some of their groups:). Remember, you and I are the church and we get out of the church what you put into it. Our faith starts with each of us

Wonderful church. The church is truly a family. A midsized congregation who all love and support…read moreeach other. The preaching by Pastor Lee Eclov is founded in Scripture as he takes you through God's word verse by verse. They are associated with the Evangelical Free Church of America. They have many students from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School who attend, and add a unique feel to the church. The church has all age groups, however, and a wonderful God-honoring spirit exists here.

I am a Jewish Believer in Yeshua (Jesus) the Jewish Messiah and I have been a believer since 1987…read more I have been to many churches, Jewish Synagogues, Messianic Jewish Synagogues and I must say Village Church of Lincolnshire is the most warm, loving, mature and genuine church I have ever attended. My wife and I experienced this from the minute we walked in the door. This church has all ages in attendance and they are serious believers but yet they know how to have fun as well. The Pastors have great senses of humor and make us laugh often. I encourage everyone who reads this review to give this congregation a visit. They are a blessing!!! Real people, with real issues, just looking to be there for one another. They get out of the "holy" huddle often and actually go into the community to do the work of G-d. So many congregations are so inward, but NOT this group. Hope to see you soon!!!

First off, I think it's a bit strange to review a church online but after seeing such poor reviews…read morefor my church I felt compelled. I have been attending St. Mary's parish for about 7 years now and pass about 3 different Catholic churches on my way to mass. I go OUT OF MY WAY to go to St. Mary's. The parish is diverse and welcoming. There are all kinds of people who attend this church. You can feel comfortable coming in with jeans and a t-shirt or coming in with a suit and tie. No one cares about what you're wearing or even if you're late. They are just happy you made it in to worship. The music is very nice and they have a professional choir director. She incorporates lots of different levels of talent into the services. I have never been a part of the choir, but feel that this would be a non-judgemental place. On Sunday nights they have a pianist who has a great voice. In the past 7 years, I have gotten to know the priests and some of the staff members. I did the marriage prep course and the RCIA program here. At one point, I didn't get warm fuzzies from someone in the office but they were certainly professional (and I had a strange request). They did a wonderful job for both the marriage prep and the RCIA program. I mean, they knock themselves out to make sure that you have a good experience. Another thing about St. Mary's that I appreciate is that they have never been the kind of parish to pressure you into giving more. They are respectful and are stable with their finances. There was once a drive to redo the windows and it was done with grace. I enjoyed seeing the stained glass windows repaired. I don't have any comments for the school, but I know several families whose children have gone there and had a positive experience. The children went on to attend top-notch schools. If I had to describe St. Mary's in one word, it would be "welcoming." We have made so many friends here and they supported us during hard times and joined in on the celebration of happy times. I would strongly recommend you give this church a chance. Feel free to say hi to me when you do.

I found a home at St. Mary's Parish. The priests are not there to entertain but rather to bring us…read morethe word of God.

Great atmosphere! I have known the lead pastor Ed for quite some time and have been amazed at his…read moreleadership and upbeat personality and outlook at life since the beginning of Quest Church. The church's involvement in the community, especially for a newer church, I believe goes above and beyond the norm. Speaking of the norm, this church does not have the traditional approach from most churches ( suits, sit and listen quiet manner, very structure), and this is what set this church apart. Instead of feeling like you need to fit in to the church this church accepts you as you are and welcomes you with open arms. I really appreciated the openness of friendship and togetherness that this church has to offer. If you are looking for a church I highly recommend checking out Quest.

At lot of churches use the phrase "church home", but in practice the actual experience is sometimes…read moreonly a little more personal than having Chicago O'Hare International Airport as your "home airport". Quest Church is a growing group of neighborly people, led by Pastor Ed Taylor, who humbly calls himself the "Lead Quester". It's easy to feel at home at Quest, where we accept each other as we are, but we are dedicated to help each other grow in lives of love and service of God and people, and becoming "better" followers of Jesus. On a practical note, Quest's main Sunday gathering is at 3:30 in the afternoon. Yes, that's a little unusual, but for those who work on Sunday morning, or have to get kids to soccer games, or have other commitments that prevent you from going to church at the "traditional" hours, Quest might be just the thing.

Long Grove Community Church is a nondenominational bible based church. I highly recommend that…read moreanyone come and take in a service on Sundays at 9:30 am. I assure you will leave inspired.

For those searching or for the long time believer, this is a wonderful church. Both live streamed…read moreservices and in person services are available. VBS, local service opportunities, vibrant youth group, and children's ministry are available. It's been a crazy year... try something new... theLGCC.com.

My last review was done for the Church that was called Faith Church. My review reflected the church…read morethat I had been a member of. My believes alined with there's and the bible. I can't speak on Fierce Church as I have never attend there. I do not know the paster or his wife, or the other leaders of the church. I will say after moving many times one thing that I do notice is you can tell a lot form a church by there website and there social media. Seeing an active Mens and Women's is very important next is a good kids ministry , and a college ministry as well. There are lot of church that forget that group and that is when a lot of young adults need the extra college group that can help as they transition into adulthood and are balancing school, work, and keeping a relationship with Christ. Titles are also very import as the bible speaks on this and as Christians we need to hold churches accountable and speak the truth in love and kindness. I have seen that on there leadership page that they have women listed as pastors, "A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet" (1 Timothy 2:11-12). I have seen women that are in charge of kids/Teens use the name director or ministry leader instead of a pastor. As I have said I can not speak on there sermons as I have not attend with the New Pastor but just seeing this issue on the leadership I am not one to jump to visit this new church.

I have been attending Torch of Faith since July 2012 (back in the days when Torch was at the Regal…read moreCinema). Prior to attending this church, I've tried other churches and just never felt connected. The very first service I went I felt welcomed and Pastor Carter's message was spot on with what I needed to hear. Since then, I have given my life to Christ, been baptized and have made real friends, friends that have helped me go through life's trials. I wish I could scream from the rooftops how much I love this church and how it has helped me discover who Jesus is. If you're looking for a church that will accept you for who are are, have sermons that you can understand and apply it to every day life AND has an amazing place for kids to go, I encourage you to try Torch of Faith.