If you are looking for a place to learn about Judaism, worship, or join in Community functions all…read morein a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, Beth Shalom is for you. Rabbi Cantor Osnat Margalith and Hazzan Lance H Tapper work together to offer a Bet Kneisset where this all takes place. Come Join Us!

I recently attended a Selichot service at this temple and was so impressed. It was a beautiful…read moresanctuary and the service was wonderful. There was a lovely dessert bar set up with lots of homemade treats. But most importantly, to me, everyone welcomed my family very warmly.

What a beautiful church. From the beautiful people to the wonderful music. You can praise, pray,…read moreread the Word. It is such an amazing community. I dedicated my son here. Thank the Lord for this amazing congregation. They sure do lead everyone to Christ. Hallelujah. There Mid-Week Services are very fun and spontaneous. The Senior Pastor gives his all every sermon. He knows the Lord. We really like the events there. They have Young Adults, VBS, Men's Retreats, and Women's Bible Studies. I am barely scratching the surface. You will definitely not regret coming here.

It's a great church, that teaches the Bible and loves the Lord. I have been going there for years,…read morethe children's ministry is great, and the people care.

Pastor Wade is such an amazing teacher. He is laser focus on the Bible. I appreciate the overflow…read moreroom and children's servers. Feels like a humble growing church. My only negatives is that I wish people were more welcoming in terms of building relationships. Its hard finding community. Even when I was new I was the one coming up to people but I didn't see many people making an effort. But I feel like most churches nowadays are like this. Also the mothers ministry was disappointing. The bible study was mostly talking among one another for 2 hrs and a 5 minute devotional. They stopped meeting without explanation. I had to find this community elsewhere. Also everyone is is very stiff during worship and mostly sits down which is a negative for me because I love worship. Buttt this is still a good church despite my picky but valid notes.

This is where I regained my faith and continued to learn about the Bible.. I will always rave about…read morethis church

Great place for prayer, community and fellowship!. A dynamic and energetic Pastor leads us. Each…read moreliturgy is inspiring. Sunday Mass music is beautiful and compelling, tied to the theme of that day's scripture. There are multiple ways that one can participate from Eucharist adoration and morning prayer, Bible study, Youth ministry, Men and Women's Fellowship groups, to Good Samaritan Food Pantry. All are welcome in this place. Join us as we strive to live the Beatiudes. Be the Beatitudes!

This is one of the few churches that effortlessly inspire me. It's relatively small which is why I…read morefeel more of a special kind of oneness among church-goers. Parking is easy and always available. It's just two blocks away from where I live making it very convenient. Great news for late-comers: there are gentlemen who will find seats for you and usher you to them. Their choir is the best! There is a gentleman there who sings and looks like Josh Groban. He always smiles to everyone before he begins singing the responsorial psalm. There is also a soundproof room for parents who bring their children to mass. Sadly not everyone uses it. I wish they would because it's always very distracting when a child starts acting up during mass. I love this church!!!

I have been searching for a church for decades and I finally found Crossroads. As soon as you walk…read morein people are friendly, the church provides coffee, tea, and donuts at no cost. The church has round tables to encourage fellowship and discussions. Pastor Evan is down to earth, knowledgeable, and makes you feel welocme and appreciated from day one . He noticed that I was new, and took the time to speak to me and invite me to coffee to get to know me. This has never happened to me at any other church . I had coffee with the Pastor and he answered all my questions and heard my story . This church is now my church and I am so happy to have found a place where I can go and not feel out of place or awkward.

Quality church even on water provided inside. Service was simple yet interesting. Wish they can be…read moremore on time with fellowship. Easy to find parking here. Got nice quality of goods to hype up during service.

My wife and I recently moved to the area and decided to check out Saddleback Church - Brea for the…read morefirst time. We were pleasantly surprised by the ample parking at the community center, which is always a plus. From the moment we arrived, we were genuinely welcomed by everyone, including their kids, it truly felt like a warm and inviting atmosphere. We even received a very nice, clearly not cheap, first-timer's mug, which was a lovely touch. We also filled out a connection request to learn more, as we're still searching for our home church. The worship was great; the singers and band had fantastic energy, and the slides were awesome. I didn't know any of the songs, but my wife mentioned they were all modern, which explains why they were new to me. While at the connection table, we learned that typically, the message is delivered via screen or recording. However, on our visit, their lead campus pastor was preaching live, and it was a real treat! He was incredibly engaging and delivered a fantastic message. This brings me to the main reason for my 4-star rating: I'm a bit puzzled why their ideology seems to focus around a main pastor delivering messages via screen when they have such a talented campus pastor right there. While I understand some churches might do this if a pastor is away, it seems to be the norm here, almost like a "long-term sub" situation, as another reviewer put it. For me, while community is vital, I also want to feel connected to the pastor delivering the message, not just from a screen. Their whole service is also only about an hour long. It was particularly disheartening to hear the campus pastor say, "I went to school for this and I don't get to do this every week," and that he "won't speak again for a very long, long time." As someone who went to school for graphic design but ends up doing project management all day, that comment resonated deep in my soul. I truly hope he gets more opportunities to speak because he's genuinely great. The message itself, taught from the NIV, wasn't boring, but it felt quite "generic" or basic. While it's good for newer believers or those new to the faith, for someone like me who's been a Christian for a while, it didn't go very deep. I appreciate delving into the lore, the original Greek/Hebrew words, and understanding the historical context behind the authors' choices. I know this might put me in the minority, but it's just not my preferred style of teaching for personal growth in my walk with Christ. I'm not trying to bash the church at all. This "hybrid" model might be the perfect fit for many people seeking a strong community aspect, and it is on the smaller, more intimate side. The campus pastor even made sure to say hi and goodbye to everyone after the service, which was a really nice touch. I'm just trying to provide all the information for anyone considering visiting for the first time. Please don't let my review sway you from checking it out for yourself to see if it fits your needs. This is just my personal experience, and everyone's will be different. They are still a solid church, and their teachings are aligned with my beliefs, but for my personal spiritual growth, I don't think it's the place for me. God bless.

Are you looking for a church you can belong to?…read more Saddleback Brea is built on a foundation of love...love for Jesus, community, service, discipleship and evangelism. I started going to Saddleback Brea about a year ago and it has made my life so much better. I was struck by how warm and friendly the people were. They really do care! And, I have been here ever since. We are a church that supports each other and has the biggest heart for service, not only on Sundays but with our different ministries and community outreach. But, most of all, we have fun together! If you've haven't found a church to plug in and get connected to community, then Saddleback Brea may just be the place for you.

We were recently married at St. Paul and had an amazing time! The location has plenty of parking, a…read morefull kitchen, and a beautiful indoor and outdoor space options for receptions. The staff was knowledgable and were able to help us create a beautiful personalized ceremony. They gave recommendations for rentals and florals that made the planning process much easier & also provided tables for the reception. The outdoor reception space was beautiful with a small grassy area for cocktail hour, shade from the sun, and string lights for the evening. There were very large and comfortable spaces for the bridal party to get ready in & a kitchen area to prepare food and drinks. I highly recommend St. Paul for events!

St. Paul LC has a great faith community! Between the church service, additional educational…read moreclasses, youth programming, and friendly and fun people, this has been a wonderful place for my family and I to deepen our faith!

There are a lot of great programs and resources here for you and your kids, and that's what…read moreoriginally brought our family here. But this is not a consumer business, it's God's family. I can't evaluate the church as if its purpose was to provide goods and services, like other businesses on Yelp. We joined this church to worship and serve God, not for the church to serve us. However, my family has been blessed in our years at Southland, and I'm happy to share my impressions here. At Church of Southland you will experience God, and find out what you can do for His kingdom. In Sunday worship service (at 9 am or 11 am), you'll hear excellent Word-based sermons, and often hear testimonies from church members about how God is working in their lives. You'll enjoy a terrific praise band. You will see how our church is at work in the mission field. Your kids will be taught Bible lessons and worship songs. And it's not just on Sundays; you'll also be able to join extended praise and prayer service, and children's activities like AWANA, on Friday evenings as well. But ultimately, you do not come to this church just to sit and listen, but to join God in His work, and be transformed by the Holy Spirit. You'll be welcomed into ministries with groups of people in similar life stages. You will be invited to join a cell group and meet during the week for discussion and worship in a small group (usually 5-10 people) setting, where you can go deep into applying points from the pastor's message to your everyday life. You will have the opportunity to share what is going on in your life with a handful of other members, who support and encourage each other in confidential discussion and ministerial prayer. You will be approached to become involved in ministry yourself. You will be asked to serve. You will be challenged to give. You may even be asked to go on short- or long-term missions, either in the US or abroad. You will be presented with a wide range of opportunities to know God and deepen your relationship with Him, and serve Him at the church, in the community, and the world. And you'll experience fellowship and joy doing it!

Awesome worship plus preaching. Opposite getting connected as felt nobody cared though to take…read moreinitiative. Though, cool to have free food & drinks after. Family friendly overall plus got afternoon service.