12/14/22 This past Sunday on 12/11/22 we (my wife and I)…read moretook a trip back to The Journey Church. I like how laid back they are on the dress code for Church. Dressing up to go to Sunday School/Church rubbed me the wrong way. If I wasn't comfortable in what I wore, my attention to church was nonexistent. This is when I was much younger. Still today I am glad to see Church goers wearing everyday clothing and not necessarily the monkey suit. Anyhow, after talking with the pastor for the second time, I find him very laid back and cool to talk to. In the back of my mind i wondered what could be today's lesson in church? Today's Lesson: The Storm Have you ever had a personal storm in your life? Well today's lesson. Started out with how weather people...no,...meteorologist decided to name storms after women. This was later changed to men an women's name. Some of the names of selected storms have a deeper meaning than others. The lesson in short was to keep hope in what you do, because without hope, you might be battling a storm physically, mentally or both for a long time. I don't go to Church very often, but this place gives off good vibes even if I still don't know many of the people there. My wife says the main reason for being there is God. Anything else is an added bonus. I am not as into the Lord as she is, but I will say this. The music, how I feel then I am there and the history of lessons learned keep me coming back for more. I find it fascinating how things I learned in school, specifically Western/Eastern Civilization and American History had bites and peices of things I am now hearing from The Bible. I am moving at a snail's pace come paired to my wife. Yet I don't believe there is a set speed for religion. If there is, my God will have to have patience. Still, I am on a Journey of self discovery. Who knows what I will discover next week.

This church is NOT all that it's meant out to be. I Went there twice. Then entered at the Young…read moreAdult group. Hung with a member for dinner. then she snitched on me. About something I still DON"T know anything about. Then one of the church leaders said I have pour boundaries and recommend that I have an escort to escort and be with me while "I'm there. at the same time. the leader that asked me for my case managers personal information. I then told her no. Then she asked if she could speak to my mom about counseling services that they provide. I was kicked out of the group on top if it all. This church is NOT supportive and Extremely hypocritical. the church is a FAKE. Don't let the leaders mislead and play you.They sure played me. plus mislead me as well. I will not even give this church a single star. The leader that did this to me was a British member... named Tamin. She is the damn reason why I have stated all this. Tamin go straight to hell.

I can't say enough good things about this church. It's such a great small, local community where…read moreyou genuinely feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. Pastor Jordan DeMerchant is truly incredible. He has a way of making every single person feel like they're his best friend. He's not only deeply knowledgeable, but also incredibly approachable, down-to-earth, and genuinely invested in the people around him. What really stands out is how involved he and his entire family are. You can tell this isn't just something they do - it's who they are. That level of care and authenticity carries throughout the whole church. Everyone is kind, supportive, and always willing to pray with you or step in to help however they can. The church also does an amazing job supporting its members through difficult times. There's a real sense of community here. People show up for each other in meaningful ways. Sunday services are consistently excellent. Pastor Jordan keeps things casual and engaging, while staying grounded in teaching Scripture and delivering practical, meaningful lessons from the Bible. And it definitely doesn't hurt that he's extremely funny. Jordan brings a lot of joy and energy to every message. If you're looking for a small local northern Virginia church where you'll feel known, supported, and spiritually encouraged, this is truly a special place. I am truly blessed to have found this church with my fiancé and we are so lucky to be apart of this strong community!

New Life Alexandria is more than a church it is a home , its a place where you can be your self and…read moregrow you relationship with God with like minded people, and having cookies and coffee every week doesn't hurt either!

Bonsoir Mesdames et Messieurs du monde de google,…read more je salue le monde entier qui est à la recherche d'une maison chrétienne solide église et est en train de lire ceci. Je salue tous dans le nom précieux, digne, chaleureux, sincère, d'amour, de soin et merveilleux de notre Seigneur et Sauveur Jésus-Christ. Donc, voici mon honnête sincère, sincère, chaleureuse et franchement honnête critique de Christian français. Cette église communautaire de mon expérience formelle de six mois est assez intéressante, contradictoire, froide, arrogante, orientée vers les affaires, se sent bien et manque de structure solide au sein du leadership. Permettez-moi d'expliquer au monde avec beaucoup de détails et laissez le monde décider s'ils veulent le prendre ou le laisser et de ce qui se passe là de l'intérieur, surtout avec le fait que je suis un peu dans une extension compliquée. Alors, permettez-moi de commencer par les positifs de cette église et c'est le message évangélique traditionnel du pasteur qui est solide et les groupes de vie sont surtout incroyables du ministère des hommes au ministère des célibataires plus âgés alors que je suis jeune homme célibataire. Cependant, il y a de petits problèmes avec l'église que je n'aime pas et avec qui je suis d'accord, tels que les gens étant très nosy et deux gentillesse face, jamais mains avec le bénévolat et manque de structure dans ce que, très froid et grossier dans leur approche des gens avec qui ils sont en désaccord et socialement maladroit intellectuel introverti. Ils sont pour la plupart de bons chrétiens jusqu'à ce que vous deveniez membre et essayez de faire du bénévolat et si vous leur apportez des idées créatives, ils vous écouteront attentivement mais froidement vous rejetteront dans leur ensemble et puis pire encore, comme une insulte pour vous racontera des histoires sur vous à d'autres derrière votre dos. Imaginez ça, wow ? Impossible, mais c'est comme ça que je me suis senti avec le leadership et en désaccord. Ironiquement, ils essaient de devenir modernes et de se débarrasser complètement des hymnes ou de se fondre dans une fusion bizarre qui ignore complètement le but des hymnes tous ensemble. Ils oublient l'âge de leur église et les nouvelles éclairent car elle a cinquante ans. Ça va seulement vieillir et jamais plus jeune. De plus, la politique de l'église est toujours au sujet du prochain grand projet et de la façon dont nous pouvons l'accomplir. Malheureusement, cette église m'a montré une photo de moi dans le miroir et je me suis sentie plus comme une Église sociale parce que tout le monde parle autour de la zone de café et des tonnes de groupes bibliques sociaux pendant la semaine. Tant de contradictions dans cette église, mais je manquerai quelques-unes des solides connexions que j'ai faites à cette église. Je crains que cette église essaie de devenir la prochaine grande église qu'elle n'a pas besoin de devenir et d'être comme le reste d'entre elles. En outre, leurs vues calvinistes réformées sont cool jusqu'à ce que le petit drame et l'épaule froide qui est venu du chef de culte dont le nom est Mme Monica Blecher, le conseil d'administration dans lequel il y a beaucoup, M. Tibetts, Mme Lisa et le gars de communication nommé M. Greg T. Ironiquement, alors que j'étais un peu malheureux avec l'église jusqu'au petit drame fou de toute l'équipe de direction. Ironiquement, le pasteur qui aime le jardinage et les anciens hymnes traditionnels de l'Évangile me lignent en quelque sorte une graine qui, je pense, venait du Seigneur, pour retourner à mon ancienne église de campagne dans l'ouest de la Virginie pour servir et grandir avec les gens là-bas jusqu'à ce que Christ m'appelle à la maison pour être avec lui pour toujours. C'est avec un monde de cœur lourd que je dis être prudent ce que vous voulez et faites attention à ce que vous appelez votre église maison car malheureusement, c'était presque mon église maison jusqu'à ce que tout cela soit tombé. Je crains que cette église ne marche assez étroitement vers l'église baptiste Cherydale, l'église biblique Immanuel et l'église biblique mccléenne qu'elle est un peu différente mais pas beaucoup. Aussi, une dernière chose si je voulais reccomer cette église au monde. Je dirais que c'est un sac mixte car je suis membre et je peux toujours assister de mon choix, ce qui est unique contrairement aux autres que j'ai été aussi. Cependant, le mauvais accueil froid et le manque de structure et la gestion de mauvaise communication forte de la direction qui m'ont forcé à aller de l'avant et regarder ailleurs tout en affaiblissant le monde de mon honnête honnête Chrétien français revue de cette église en effet. C'est triste de dire que cette direction de l'église m'a échoué, et il en est de même pour beaucoup d'autres dans de nombreuses églises similaires à celle-ci. Ils n'ont pas vu ma vision chrétienne future et mes forces dans le Seigneur avec mes faiblesses et me prennent comme je suis et l'utilisent

Love this church! Very welcoming, amazing band, friendly staff and always a wonderful sermon. They…read morereally help special needs kiddos too :-)

If you want to experience a bit of what heaven is sure to be like, this is the church for you…read more Diverse, loving, and authentic. Worship is a mix of contemporary and traditional. The message is delivered with wisdom, inspiration, and love. Sometimes you leave feeling convicted, but never condemned. The children's ministry is full of leaders who love and care for your children's relationship with Jesus. The amount of outreach this church does is insane. Not just their neighbors, but around the world. Small groups minister to families, elders, college age and teens. We always come back when we're in town.

I am really fond of this church. We have attended many many services the last few years and each…read moretime my family and I leave feeling wonderful and encouraged. We take part in a lot of their children's activists and appreciate all their volunteers dedication to making their programs so meaningful

This church is extremely welcoming and supportive. They have a food corner that distributes food to…read morethose in need every Tuesday afternoon.

I've lived right down the road from this church for 20yrs and have not attended. My reason for…read moregiving this church the 4 stars is because I enjoy hearing the bells that play. I especially enjoy hearing "amazing grace". So thank you to the church bell ringers or whatever they maybe known as.

Capital City Church is truly one of the most welcoming churches in the area. Located in Alexandria,…read moreVa (and online for folks not ready to meet in person), this church is perfect for families small and large. I am able to have my daughter at CapCity Kids where she can play and I can stay in church and actually have the ability to participate fully. It is a great place to meet new friends and grow spiritually. If you're looking for a church that is casual, filled with down-to-earth folks, and welcoming. As a young Christian, living in DC I was searching for a church home in the area for years and once I came to Capital City Church it just felt right. COME THROUGH

I love Capcity Church. I've been going there for almost 6 years now and the fellowship is amazing…read moreand I feel like I am fed with the word and encouraging messages. Even though I live in Maryland, I make the drive down to Alexandria because I couldn't imagine going anywhere else.

Immanuel Bible Church is devoted to teaching the Bible in every service, every class and every…read morespecial function. The pastoral staff ministered to my need for solid biblical teaching after my husband's death and now, as a member, it blesses me as I walk with the LORD Jesus and grow in Him as a member. I have found the people genuine and also devoted to growing in our LORD and Savior Jesus. If you want to know the truth about life and eternal salvation, I invite you to Immanuel.

As a father, a retired Marine, and most importantly a born-again Christian, I write this with a…read moreheavy heart. My daughter, who has known Christ's love since childhood, joined the campus ministry of Immanuel Bible Church at George Mason University with a sincere desire to grow in her faith. From the beginning, she found joy in the fellowship. A group of Christian students welcomed her warmly, studying Scripture with her, praying with her, and walking alongside her in faith. She often came home glowing, grateful to have found what felt like a spiritual home -- a place where she believed she was accepted as an imperfect but redeemed child of God. For months, she devoted herself to the group. She studied the Word diligently and shared how deeply she appreciated the kindness and encouragement of her peers. To her, they were not simply fellow believers; they were like family. As parents, we felt blessed, believing the ministry was living out Galatians 6:2 -- "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." But one night changed everything. During a testimony-sharing evening -- a moment meant for honesty and unity -- my daughter spoke gratefully of the love and acceptance she believed she had found. She shared how Christ's grace had carried her and how thankful she was for a group that embraced her despite her imperfections. In that moment, she also mentioned that she was transgender, something she assumed was already known or would at least be met with compassion. Her testimony was full of gratitude and faith. Yet instead of receiving Christlike love, she was met with rejection. The youth pastor told her she did not belong, that she should find another group, that she was not welcome there. The very people who had embraced her as a sister in Christ suddenly turned their backs on her. The heartbreak and irony of this are difficult to describe. The same church that preached love, grace, and redemption could not extend those virtues to someone earnestly seeking God. Where was the compassion of Jesus, who dined with outcasts and commanded His followers in John 13:34-35 to love one another as He loved them? Where was the spirit of Matthew 11:28 -- "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest"? What my daughter experienced was not love. It was rejection masked as righteousness -- the painful hypocrisy of preaching grace while practicing exclusion. Christ reached out to the people society deemed unworthy, loving them without conditions. His followers should do the same. Since that night, my daughter's once-bright faith has been shaken. I have watched her question not only the church's love but God's love. She has asked me through tears whether God still cares for her. The pain of that rejection drove her into darkness, leading to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. No child of God should ever be made to feel unworthy of fellowship, especially by those who claim to represent Christ. To the leaders of Immanuel Bible Church and your campus ministry, I speak not from anger but from grief and hope. I do not deny that your church may do much good. I believe many within your congregation sincerely desire to serve the Lord. But in this moment, the church failed to uphold Christ's command to love without condition. Matthew 25:40 reminds us: "Whatever you did for one of the least of these... you did for me." When you turned my daughter away, you turned away one of God's beloved children. My prayer is that your church -- and all churches -- would reflect on the heart of the Gospel: grace, mercy, compassion, and unconditional love. Do not discard those who do not fit the mold you expect. Be a refuge for the hurting, not a source of their pain. Christ's church is meant to be a hospital for the broken, a haven for the lost, a home for all who seek Him. I pray that no other young believer experiences what my daughter endured -- being told she is unworthy when Christ Himself has already called her worthy. In the end, God's grace is greater than human judgment. Psalm 34:18 promises, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." I hold tightly to that promise for my daughter, and I pray that the church will someday truly reflect the love Christ freely gives to all.

I'm overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation for my church Word of Life…read more From the moment I stepped into the building I could feel a sense of warmth and community. The atmosphere was filled with love, joy, and a spirit of togetherness that was truly uplifting. I am blessed to be a part of such a wonderful church family, and I look forward to many more Orthodox Easter celebrations and cherished moments in the future. #Blessed #Grateful #ChurchCommunity #MelkamFasika

I used to like the older more conservative side of this church, now it seems they are going woke…read moreand I guess their main ideal is to appeal to the younger and more liberal members! It's super dark inside and they have individual sittings instead of pulpits, the pastor at many times seems more like a comedian than what he really is!

I found my new church home! It only took two services for me to realize this is where I need to be…read more The praise and worship is moving, the word always seems to be on point, they have a mix of younger with the older and families, are actively involved in a global and community way, and have various groups and events for you to get involved in. I always feel warmly welcomed when I come, and the Pastors always make time to speak with members after service. Having 3 different services is a plus too, and I haven't had any issues finding parking on the street. There's free coffee and snake before and after service, and an overflow area outside the sanctuary for watching services as well. Next Saturday is their Do Good Global Meal Pack, where we'll be packing 275,000 to send to children in the Dominican Republic along with Kids Around the World.

This is one of my favorite churches! The messages hit home, the understanding of the Bible is well…read morerelayed, they're fun, catch and keep your attention and overall the service goes by so fast cause it's enjoyable. Grace does not 'pressure' you to be part of it and accepts as you are when you are part of it. Easy to find, friendly servers and good layout with screens. I genuinely look forward to Grace on Sundays!

Great church! First Baptist Church of Kingstowne is very welcoming, good people, and an excellent…read morepastor and staff. Engaged church body with a variety of ministries to get involved in.

This is a sound Bible preaching/teaching church, that firmly shares the message of salvation…read morethrough Jesus Christ in each sermon. The church family is very warm and friendly and there is a wide variety of activities for families, children, teens, and adults for everyone to get to know each other in a loving Christian atmosphere. I watched their services online at first, then decided to attend in person. I've been attending for two months and I couldn't feel more blessed. I'm thankful God led me to this church.