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    Attended the most amazing, spiritually awakening service.  I cried the entire time.  God has truly blessed my life.
    Soo Jin K.

    "Circles of Truth" When life is good, we often take glory for it, as if we're responsible for it. The human mind, the human ego can be so powerful, that we think we're in charge of our own destiny. We're not, it's all god. The gifts you might have, the talents, the smarts, the grace...it all came from god. Our pride gets in the way and until we completely humble ourselves and truly ask god to help us in our darkest/weakest moments and truly guide us, and really open our hearts and souls to him, only then, will true blessings be bestowed upon us. "For god opposes the proud and only gives grace to the humble."-- 1 Peter 5: 5-6 Why do you think people raise their hands to god when they sing, it's not only to praise him, but to allow grace in. If you think about it we're just ants to him, idiots running around thinking we're so gosh darn important, and in 50-60 years, no one will remember us. Crazy right, so there's two options. You can either live your life however the heck you want to (that's your choice), or you can have faith that every step, every breath, was given to you for a purpose. You living right now is to serve a purpose! Whatcha gonna do with it? That was the message today and it brought me to tears. I cried the entire time because I can't believe how much god has blessed little ole' me. It's weird, I could feel all my parents' prayers, my aunt's prayers, and everyone else in my life that prayed for me before I came out to New York. I could feel all their love hovering over me, protecting me and giving me the strength that I need everyday, to navigate through this thing called, "life." I could feel the spirit working within me and reaching deep within my soul. I was so moved that I was swaying back and forth while singing. The music took over me. There's something extra special at this church, be it the amazing 280 person choir that literally blows your mind and ear or the love and joy people have at this church is like no other. The no-fuss, no-muss, everyone is welcome, doesn't matter what race, gender, social-economic background, you are...if you want to be heard, healed, touched, saved, loved, whatever, this is the place. Brooklyn Tabernacle is enormous and although it has an award-winning choir (won the Dove Awards 5 times and the Grammy Awards 6 times!) and the church is internationally known, one would think, "Gosh, I feel so alone, I don't know anyone." Nope, quite the opposite. The people are so warm and welcoming. I told them this was my first time and that I had heard so many amazing things about this church. By the end of service, I talked to and hugged so many random people. People I would never cross paths with in my "normal life,"-- people who later blessed me, people who truly loved me through the eyes of God. It was powerful. Even if you're not a believer...I would highly recommend coming here. Take a couple hours out of your Sunday afternoon and just witness what happens. But, soon, you'll want a piece of what everyone has...which is unconditional love, forgiveness and grace from God. No human flesh can ever compete with that.

    Canineya M.

    Been coming to this house of worship for the past 4 years after a friend of mine invited me to Sunday service. I've been coming here ever since and absolutely love attending. The church is very popular in Brooklyn and the Sunday services are always crowded so get there early.

    Audrey K.

    It feels strange to write a review about a church... But here we go. BK Tab is magical. I know it's a mega church with thousands and thousands of people in the congregation, but more than that - the Holy Spirit is there. There is an air to the place that will probably leave you in tears, and a real power. Pastor Cymbala, his wife, the choir, Pastor Dilina, etc - they have a voice that can speak straight to you, through you even when you're sitting on the balcony at the edge of the Tabernacle. Aside from that (you know, God) - it's an experience. I go every Sunday, though not a member of the church (cause their member classes are at silly times, Thursday mid-day, Tuesday AM... I can never make it to any). The praise, oh the praise - they are so talented but seemingly so regular. It will move you to your feet. Everyone should experience a service at BK Tab, it really is an experience worth having, whether or not you are religious.

    Amen!!
    Tosha K.

    Praise the Lord!! Church service here was so nice today. I LOVE the choir they can really sing. The service was awesome too. The greeters and ushers are so sweet and helpful. As a first time visitor I received a CD from the pastor as my welcome gift! The Spirit was in the place.

    Catherine W.

    Brooklyn Tabernacle is known for it's Emmy Award Winning Choir, as well as a calendar of concerts with international artists like Cee Cee Winan. Today (30 May 2010) I was fortunate enough to rock up to check out the calendar, only to discover queues and queues of people down and around the block .... waiting to hear Cee Cee Winan no less. Needless to say, I took my place at the end of the line, and like hundreds of others found myself squeezed into the overflow across the road. I first heard Cee Cee Winan twenty years ago in Sydney, Australia. I was impressed, not only with her voice, but her generous spirit. Twenty years later, her larger than life performance at Brooklyn Tabernacle was flawless. Cee Cee's irrepressible presence and spontaneous patter is engaging. She oozes cool! Time hasn't diminished Cee Cee's voice. Like a fine wine, Cee Cee's notes are all there, her range flexible and physical stamina comanding. Gospel Music is a strong influence for me, which brings me back to Brooklyn Tabernacle when I'm in New York. If you're looking for free and meaningful music, check in with the Brooklyn Tabernacle http://www.brooklyntabernacle.org

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    This is a remarkable choir and the songs they sing are so inspirational. I recommend listening to the

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    Amazing music ministry and solid teaching. The Spirit is palatably present in this building. To God be the glory.

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    The community at this great church and Pastor Cymbala have been a great blessing and encouragement in my walk of faith!!!

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    Church Of Park Slope

    5.0(1 review)
    1.4 miPark Slope, Gowanus

    I really can't express what this church has meant to me. There are so many churches in NYC, and…read moreafter a long search, I settled on this one as my home church for the following reasons: 1.) There is a true community here. It's a small enough church so that the members know each other really well, and there are many opportunities to connect throughout the week: small groups, Bible studies, service opportunities, and a lot of hanging out. The church owns a small coffee shop that makes an amazing hang out/meet up place during the week. As a New Yorker who lives far from family, there is a level of support here that is indispensable. 2.) Lots of young families. While I do not have kids, it's wonderful to be in a place where there are so many young families supporting one another and sharing the gospel message inter-generationally. The church does a lot to support the kids in the community as well, including free family events, a weekly storytime, Sunday school, parenting support groups, and more. 3.) Sunday services focused on the basics. There is a strong message of God's love of us and our love of others. The sermons focus on the heart of the NT witness each week and are put into action in a community context. This church does a lot to serve the poor and stand with the oppressed, and does not shy away from difficult, relevant issues. There are many activists here. Many, many friendly people who are eager to make new friends and connect. It is not an awkward place to visit for the first time, which made coming here really comfortable in the beginning. 4.) Safe, non-judgmental context to discuss and share. This is a non-denominational evangelical church, but one that is more ecumenical than most. A diversity of Christian thought is represented here, and honest conversations are encouraged.

    From the owner: Our community loves to eat and drink together, play together, experience and create art together,…read moreand become family. We are committed to helping each other struggle through real life and real faith in New York City where these are difficult. We are committed to helping each other and our neighbors get to know the real Jesus and allow Him to influence the way we live and work and love.

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    Christian Cultural Center

    4.4(23 reviews)
    5.0 miEast New York

    I love my Church Ive been a member since 2000 and attened…read morethe Linden church. The prayer line monday to friday will pray for you. Ar 6am. Go to the websute and type in your prayer request. It is a large Church but My Pastors are annointed. Continued blessings.. i can not wait to see what God has in store for us there!!! For the young man or woman that says no one has reached out to his ill mom.

    soo my mom and i used to go together when they were on linden and the Sunday school for kids..once…read morethey moved to the new location she dove deeper into the church against my judgement. she's volunteered for close 10 years.. My mom continued to go even tho I am judgemental about organized religion and the money it makes and the fact that they don't care about their members, only the money .. my mom has been diagnosed with parkinsons for close to 3 or 4 years.. she used to volunteer and work for free for all 3 services to dedicate herself to her church. which i didn't agree with. since she has been sick I'm the only one that takes care of her along with her health aide. I HAVE YET TO SEE ONE PERSON SHOW UP, ONE PERSON CALL TO SAY WE PRAYING FOR YOU .. I k now she would love to go but feels embarrassed and the organization that she spent soooo much time AND money supporting with her dedication to dropped like she wasn't nothing.. make your own decisions but if it were you or your mother how would you feel? I have even seen her wanting to watch a Sunday service since they left her for dead .. 0 stars should always be an option.. these mega churches are just that mega ... mega billshit, mega snoke and mirrors, mega false sense of community cause when they get sick... No where to be found.. you know what funny I don't know if my mom told them about her illness but you would think if someone put that time and energy in to YOUR organization and all of a sudden they stop showing up, I'd hope someone would reach out but NOPE!!

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    Trinity Grace Church

    5.0(4 reviews)
    1.3 miPark Slope, Gowanus

    This is the most welcoming church I've attended. The people here are some of the kindest and most…read morethoughtful I've met and I really appreciate that they meet people where they are. If you are newer to faith, someone unsure of what they believe, grappling with doubts or a long time believer, you will be met with kindness and support. They are also very active in the community offering practical support to those in need. I highly recommend TGC to anyone curious about faith or looking to be part of a church community.

    I've been at Trinity Grace Church Park Slope for a month now and I really look forwards to arriving…read morefor Sunday service and being part of this church body. The congregation fills up the school auditorium where we meet for service and people are from a range of ages and socio-economic groups. There are a LOT of young families. I just graduated from college and moved to the neighborhood finding community was really important to me - I emailed and sought out small group meetings and prayer meetings. I've been able to meet a handful of people from church through that. Even during the 3 minute fellowship time we have during Sunday service, I've gotten to meet people, exchange emails, get advice for my career path, etc! The past few sermons have been really insightful for me and also practically relevant to my life as a young person in new york. I've come to TGC at a kind of time of transition as they are going to offer two service times on Sundays soon. They are also supporting a new church in Crown Heights. This church feels like it genuinely cares about the neighborhood. Im glad Ive found TGC, to be a part of, and to support me as a young person seeking faith in NYC.

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    St Augustine Roman Catholic Church

    4.7(10 reviews)
    1.0 miPark Slope

    Since i wrote about my experiences at St. Augustine, i have been reading other reviews, and realize…read morei was unfair. I was there in 2007 and years before. At first I was enthralled with it all, just like the recent reviewers were. But my reviews are about the St. Augustine church that stood by itself, not joined with another. The St. Augustine's that - to me - was a vibrant, active church on its own. I left and did not keep up with the changes i guess it went through in joining (?) with St. Francis. I TRIED to be an ACTIVE, REGULAR member of ST. AUGUSTINE. First as a choir member, and often sang as soloist for weddings and funerals. I was trained for this since high school at the Brooklyn Conservatory School of Music (3yrs.), and have a degree in music from one of the major music conservatories in Manhattan. Well, so maybe i was too trained. I truly felt i had something i could contribute. That's ok. I understood. So i tried attending the senior group, (maybe 8 members?), and seeing a need, i cooked for them for a while. Full trays of dinners for their lunches (egg plant parm.and the like.). That went well until the Business Manager started sending down family members, and staff to partake. (I am not stingy, ...but ???? how much can one give. ??) My trying to give to the senior group ended when they asked me to lead a Christmas sing-a-long. I supplied the printed words to the songs, but found this wonderfully diverse group unhappy. (too much classical, not enough Spanish, etc) The ONLY group that did not complain were the few from Haiti. I truly loved the people crom Haiti...- these wonderfully SOPHISTICATED, and CULTURED members, who loved the water colors i brought for all, and were delighted i brought copies of standard opera arias at various times. They seemed to be familiar with them, they sang along, wanted to learn and participate. Never, ever complained. I found them gracious, loving, and Christian. I had to leave the senior group, though. Too much dissatisfaction from the other two groups. Over a number of years, i kept wondering if they realized i was just a volunteer? my final and most strenuous effort to give back to the church/religion/institution i was born into was work in the library gift shop upstairs.it had been disorganized, with half opened boxes of shipments of items strewn around. Three lay women would give an hour or two every Sunday to be there. They seemed to want to be there to give "spiritual guidance", or something.. The church said it needed money, i tried to give of myself and gave at least 6 hours a day, 6 days a week to make it a practical, working library and place where people could get rosaries, statues, holy cards every day i would bring the Business Manager an envelope with a little money . often bought things with my own money giving it to the church. After well over a year, of what i felt was a success, the criticism came.Older church goers demanded i buy more expensive items. But these same people never bought anything to contribute. They said they wanted a more high class place. The original three wanted to meet there for tea, and socialize. Befoore they pushed me out, there were people up and down those stairs all the time, buying little things, - candles of their choice of color, and saint, to place before the crucifix downstairs. St augustine picture postcards were actually being sold. Where js all this now. Empty. A museum. !ovely, beautiful church that should have continued to thrive with life. I saw the council, the Business Manager, the comminity look for what they could take. Not what they could give. I LOVE st. Augustune. But i had to walk away. Not only from the parish, but from it all.

    Caring priest, beautiful singers, a mass at 9am and a mass…read moreat 12pm Confessions Saturday at 4pm followed by a mass 5pm

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