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    St Thomas Aquinas Parish

    5.0 (2 reviews)

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    Very cozy parish with a tight congregation. Friendly to the old, young & people of all races & backgrounds.

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    Charles River Church

    Charles River Church

    5.0(10 reviews)
    0.9 miWest Roxbury

    I started going to this church my freshman year of College, and I was immediately taken aback by…read morehow relational and caring this church was. People always makes an effort to connect with one another in a meaningful, loving way. There doctrine is extremely Gospel-centered, and they teach whole books of the Bible in order, not shying away from difficult topics. Although this church isn't very big, there is more than enough people to feel like a church family! The worship is also very good. They have a full band (drums, electric, acoustic, bass, keys, viola). The most important piece of worship is there song choice, they're very good corporate worship songs that remind us of what the Gospel truly is. There's a lot of value in their worship, and I really appreciate that. This is also a very diverse church in terms of age and race. Roslindale and West Roxbury are some of the most culturally diverse areas in the state, and the church mirrors that very well. There are also a lot of young families in the church, and the pastors are also heads of young families as well. In the fall and spring, college students also frequent the church (like myself), so there's something for everyone. There is also a good amount of more 'seasoned' people in the church. The fact that everyone in the church is still connected to each other despite the diversity is proof of how much God is working in this church. I'm happy that I'm apart of it!

    People who love Jesus -- that's what this place is all about. My family and I were looking for a…read morenew church about 2 years ago when we first visited. From the warm door greeting, to the helpful children's ministry staff who made my son feel comfortable and excited about children's church, we felt at home right away. CRC has a diverse community whose praise and worship time flows seamlessly from Christian Rock to Gospel to Traditional Hymns. With its medium sized population, I find it easy to serve on a number of different volunteer teams without any pressure. I definitely recommend CRC to those looking for a new church home or just exploring Christianity for the first time.

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    River of Life Church - rolcboston.org

    River of Life Church

    4.5(4 reviews)
    0.9 miJamaica Plain

    This has been our church for several years. I cannot believe these two reviews were based solely on…read morethe condition of the sidewalk in the winter 4-5 years ago, a broken water pipe the City of Boston was responsible for and cleared up. What about a current review based on actually ATTENDING a 10 AM service on Sunday, from someone who actually went INSIDE the place? lol I'm a transplant to Boston and I loved this church from the first time I attended several years ago. It's an old building, not very fancy inside (although there are some beautiful stained glass windows) but it is mainly about the people. I have found a welcoming community and enjoyed the sermons. My husband used to only attend church on Easter and Christmas but he now attends regularly because of the pastor, Tom Griffith (great guy). Tom is currently holding a series of discussions welcoming all to come and respectfully discuss SEX. C'mon, how many pastors do that?! I am just happy we found a church my whole family likes. They have a wonderful Sunday school program for children and a nurturing nursery for infants. I really hope this review gets posted, I see 14 others have not. Yelp please be fair and show another side of this place beside a formerly slippery sidewalk. Many thanks :)

    Awesome Place! The Holy Spirit I'd truly at work here! Every Sunday I'm challenged to let go of my…read moreselfish ideologies and embrace Gods leading. I would recommend to anyone looking for a family church to connect you most certainly will feel loved.

    St Theresa's

    St Theresa's

    5.0(2 reviews)
    2.9 miWest Roxbury

    Located at the corner of St. Theresa's Avenue and Center Street, St. T's is about as West Roxbury…read moreas West Roxbury gets...for all the right reasons. It's not glitzy, its services don't offer a lot of flash or production values and and the place sometimes seems stuck 30 years ago. Maybe that's not a bad thing, and here's why... This is a parish and parish community that care deeply for each other. From the school, to the programs it sponsors for youths, families and its older members, St. Theresa's works to bring people together in a loving Christian way. The great thing is that its activities don't occur on a sporadic, occasional basis - they're happening all the time. Charity and love for one's neighbor is the rule, not the exception. At any time a visitor may see children learning about the Gospel in school as kids from a Scout troop put together a service project a few doors down from where a parish men's group is contacting a list of social service providers for a troubled family while other parishoners are working on a clothing drive for a homeless shelter in Boston. Meanwhile, in the midst of Masses, weddings, and funerals, the parish priests are constantly counseling people with a wide range of needs and visiting the sick and elderly. In an ideal Catholic community the parish is a vibrant hub of social and charitable activities and St. Theresa's is very much that in seemingly infinite ways. Probably the best test of a parish is how strongly the surrounding community shares its values. In their daily lives the people of the parish are an accurate reflection of the parish itself. Caring for each other, publicly or quietly, taking care of their neighbors, carrying out the message of Christ in their daily lives...people from St. Theresa's don't see that as remarkable, it's just the way things should be done. With a relatively small staff of priests serving a large community St. Theresa's offers a pretty straightforward, no-frills schedule of Masses. There are a couple of vigil Masses on Saturday, followed by four on Sunday, the last at noon. Consider yourself very lucky if you attend a Mass conducted by Rev. Raymond Helmick. A Jesuit, he is a deeply thoughtful preacher always with a fascinating insights into the Gospel. Some three decades ago St. Theresa's looked and sounded a lot busier than today. There were more Masses, higher attendance at services, more priests staffing the church, and many more social and activities for youths. Today it's a lot smaller, with fewer activities, lower attendance, and about two fewer priests than before. Though smaller it is still a place where people care for each other's spiritual and human needs. Like it was 30 plus years ago it is still a dominant part of the community and although smaller in size it is still a caring, loving parish.

    I cannot say enough great things about this school. They have an amazing focus on academics but…read morealso enrich children in other areas with extra curricular activities that include dance, basketball, lego and book clubs, and more. I can't imagine my children would receive a more well rounded education elsewhere. The community surrounding the school is just as great. We have made lifelong friends with other families. An extremely high number of children test into exam schools no problem and attend high schools that include Latin, Latin Academy, and Roxbury Latin.

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