Congregation Torat El's and our loss. Rabbi Schonbrun was the rabbi at our synagogue in Saratoga,…read moreCA and it was an awful day for our synagogue and congregants when he left. Rabbi Schonbrun was and remains a wonderful mentor to all our children. He is energetic, friendly, passionate and an inspiration to all in our family. The best Rabbi I have ever come across and consider myself lucky to be able to call him and his family, my families dear friend.

If you want to meet one of the most energetic, youthful, inspiring Rabbi's in the area, this is the…read moreplace to go. Rabbi Schonbrun makes it happen. The congregation is friendly and welcoming to all. A conservative synagogue that is able to maintain a daily morning and evening minyan. Egalitarian and open minded.

Great Bingo! Friendly and new equipment. Has the camera of the ball and the callers are good with…read moregood personality. They really know what they are doing and are super friendly! Concessions are good, hot dogs, hot pretzels and cakes . We won. Will definitely be going back

I've been a member here since 1984. A large church footprint, with a small church feel. The…read morecongregation here leads with their hearts, and puts everything into it. Currently they are a host site for volunteer villages, disaster assistance hostels for volunteers from around the country, who are restoring the bayshore after superstorm Sandy. Recently the church has expended serious funding in modernizing the bathrooms, kitchen, and wifi to be a better host. In October the showers should be finished. For the previous 12 years they helped poor, elderly and disabled fix up their yards and homes through the Mission Matawan program. The Matawan community food pantry is one of the many joint ventures the church participates in with other area houses of worship. The youth groups go on annual mission trips when not enjoying fun and fellowship, both in small groups and through their new volleyball court. The community is served by the many outside groups that meet or operate out of the church, including AA, scouts, choirs, drama groups. They share their facility with the Church of the Jersey Shore, which uses the chapel and some of the rooms. Voted best house of worship in 2014. REALLY not sure how that was derived for the local paper (who worships everywhere and then endorses a place?)

I have been a friend of the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan (FPC Matawan) for over thirty…read moreyears. It is a welcoming congregation that enjoys multiple choirs, a diverse congregation and a beautiful building. The congregation is active in local mission to victims of Superstorm Sandy on the nearby Raritan Bay, but it also supports missionaries in Central America with the Heifer Project and a peacemaking program in Northern Ireland. My daughter went through the church's Sunday school program and my spouse is teaching now. I enjoy church workdays and mission speakers. The Arcadian Chorale and Spotlight Players meet and perform there. There is plenty of parking and a coffee hour with lots of goodies after services on Sundays. The church building was constructed in the late 1950's after a Christmas eve fire took the former structure on Main Street in 1955. The Mount Pleasant Church preceded the one on Main Street and its cemetery can be seen in nearby Freneau. The British burned down an earlier sanctuary during the Revolution after the pastor fought at the Battle of Monmouth. I love the local history and the artifacts of the earlier church buildings which can still be seen at the church. The current minister was active at the synod level before moving to Matawan and is quite the resource.

I've been attending this church for a few months now and I love it. I am born and raised catholic…read moreand never understood the word very well until I began coming to Faith Fellowship which is now Epic Church International. As another person that reviewed said, each time I attend service I leave feeling as though that message was for me that week and I needed to hear it. Pastor John and Pastor Ilenna are both great people, Most of you emphasize on the tithing, but also going to catholic church they emphasize the same as well. What I can say is yes it is spoke about before we start service and it is not forced nor is it over emphasized, It is the same as it would be in a catholic church and also what I can say is unlike the catholic church, I do not get a slew of envelopes mailed to my home or tickets that I'm told I should sell sent to my home as well. I feel 100% comfortable and welcomed each and every time I walk into the church, everyone is warm and friendly. I love the music and the happiness it brings me and everyone else attending, it brightens my Sunday mornings up and makes me happy to attend. I honestly can say I enjoy being there and learning more and more.

A Message to Church Leadership** First, I would like to…read morethank Pastor John and Illena for the work they have done and the ways they have helped me grow through an incredibly difficult season of my life. The *Trained by the Finisher* ministry was instrumental in helping me survive, heal, and begin to rebuild my life. I am a survivor, and my children are survivors, too. My family came to Epic seeking community, support, and a place where we could grow in faith. I wanted my children to feel connected and supported. My daughter, who had become quiet and withdrawn, began to come alive again through volunteering at the church. Seeing that change in her meant more to me than I can adequately express. My son has his challenges, and I understand that. I am not asking anyone to pretend otherwise. However, he is also a victim, and our family deserves compassion, understanding, and respect. Unfortunately, my experiences with some of the men in the church have left me feeling judged and shamed rather than supported. Yesterday, I apologized. Today, I am reconsidering that apology. Survivors need to be able to speak about their experiences without being made to feel responsible for the discomfort of others. Silence does not protect victims; it only makes it easier for their pain to go unacknowledged. I deserve respect. I deserve to walk into a church and be treated with the same dignity, kindness, and consideration as any other woman, regardless of my marital status or family circumstances. I have two children with two different fathers, and I will not carry shame for the life I have lived or the gifts God has entrusted to me. My circumstances do not diminish my worth, my faith, or my right to belong in a Christian community. I have found another church home, but I felt it was important to share this experience before moving forward. Experiences like mine help explain why people who are new to the faith sometimes struggle to remain in church communities. They also help explain why people leave. I know this pain personally. When I became pregnant at a young age, I needed guidance, compassion, and support. Instead, I ultimately found myself in an abusive marriage rather than the healthy and supportive relationship I had hoped for. Church should be a place where people can seek healing, find community, and grow in their faith without fear of judgment or humiliation. While I am grateful for the individuals who genuinely helped me, I believe there is an important opportunity for church leadership to address how members treat others, particularly those who may be navigating trauma, difficult family circumstances, or seasons of vulnerability. I sincerely encourage leadership to take a closer look at the culture within the congregation and establish a stronger expectation of compassion, accountability, and Christlike treatment of others. The way members treat people matters. It can either draw people closer to God or contribute to the very wounds they came to church hoping to heal. Thank you for taking the time to consider my experience. I AM WRITING THIS BECAUSE SURVIVORS NEED TO TELL! IF A MAN WONT GIVE YOU RESPECT PUT YOUR FOOT ON HIS NECK! Joshua 10:24 Christian Standard Bible 24 When they had brought the kings to him, Joshua summoned all the men of Israel and said to the military commanders who had accompanied him, "Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings." So the commanders came forward and put their feet on their necks. https://womenaware.net/ Respectfully, Rasidne` Reeves

This is an amazing body of believers. So happy to be a part of the body of Christ serving my…read moreneighbors here. Matt's messages are inspiring. Join us! I look forward to serving you. Be sure to fill out a connect card so we can reach out to you. We will also pray for you if you include a prayer request. Be blessed at Park Church! Great children's ministry also.

Park Church is full of love and peace and welcomes everyone with open arms. Every single time my…read morefamily attends, we all learn about the most important things in life - love God with all your heart, mind and soul and your neighbor as yourself. Park Church is truly an awesome group of believers that strive to share the good news and teach about Jesus.

I was so fortunate to grow up and raise my children in this church community. A truly beautiful…read moreCatholic community. The church and building have expanded through the years to accommodate its members. There are so many ministries to be part of. Myself I taught CCD for many years, which was very rewarding. Being a Eucharist minister to serve the community and service the sick at Bayshore Community Hospital has been a gift.

St Catherine's is a beautiful church. It's vibrant and colorful and the organ playing is peaceful…read more It was hard to follow along with the music in the program because it sounded like people were singing different parts. Maybe need a stronger mic to lead the congregation. The mass was very traditional. I attended for my little cousin's first communion which was a beautiful service. The lesson to the kids was very on point and a funny story was told about the priest's first communion which was heart warming. If you like old school traditional mass this is a good place to try. Be prepared as it is a large church with a tiny parking lot.