There are good people to be found at any church. And in almost any crowd for that matter. I will…read moreput it that way. I went here for quite some time and was pretty involved. I will just say as soon as I left it seemed I didn't make much of a dint after all, as most people here stopped replying to me who I considered friends. Not that we fell out of touch. I mean actually just stopped communicating with me because I moved away and apparently I wasn't super important to them after all. I won't be more specific than that. What I will say is consider what kind of crowds the sermons draw at any church. That will be the fruit. If they are very social-media friendly for example, the attendants will reflect that. Since I am not keen on being a Christian influencer or gaining followers, I guess it was inevitable it would be time to leave at some point. Just my experience. Some churches are there for you to grow out of eventually and that is OK too, everyone starts their walk somewhere. But I do not see a whole lot of actual paper Bibles in the audience to put it shortly.

I absolutely LOVEEE this community. The pastor is great! He is very enthusiastic with his messages…read moreof the day!

After visiting Harvest for over a year, I decided to join because of the heart and integrity…read moreconsistently demonstrated by its leadership. Their commitment to teaching the Word of God in its fullness, their desire to see believers grow spiritually, and their dedication to cultivating an atmosphere where the presence of God is genuinely experienced were all significant factors in my decision. I'm truly grateful to call Harvest my church home and deeply appreciative of Pastor Jon Smith and Dr. Elizabeth Garcia-Smith for their mentorship and exemplary leadership, as well as the entire pastoral team and staff. They shepherd and serve the people of God with excellence. If you're looking for a thriving, Spirit‑filled church with a life‑giving community, I highly recommend Harvest Church.

We had been searching for a church exactly like this, one that is truly Holy Spirit led, diverse,…read morewelcoming, and filled with genuine love for people. When I found Harvest Church and met Pastor John and Pastor Elizabeth, I immediately felt welcomed. They are some of the most humble, loving, kind, and authentic people I have ever met. The other pastors are also kind and welcoming. They have a wonderful staff at Harvest. I've attended churches in the Sacramento area for many years, including one I attended for over 11 years, and never once did I feel as welcomed and embraced as I did at Harvest Church. What really stood out to me is how much this church pours into the community. From grief counseling, marriage classes, care giver support classes to mission trip opportunities, you can truly see their heart for serving others and giving back. I believe that is exactly what a church should do, not only receive, but also help, support, and love the community around them. I highly recommend Harvest Church to anyone looking for a place to worship, grow spiritually, and genuinely feel at home. I'm so thankful that my family found this beautiful church so close to our home.

This church has been criticized for being political, but I think they're courageous in faith.read more

Service times: Sundays at 8am, 9am, and 10:45am…read more Parking is free and there's plenty available within the complex. They also offer free coffee, decaf, tea, and water. Inside the building, there's a café selling pastries and specialty coffee with comfortable seating areas. Restrooms were clean, bright, and spacious with plenty of stalls. The women's restroom also includes a nursing/changing room for mothers and babies. The worship center itself has very high ceilings and feels bright, airy, clean, and well air-conditioned without being overly cold. The church appears to have a very organized and fully functional volunteer team including worship, musicians, ushers, kids ministry, and even a rotating sign language interpretation team for both worship and sermon. Worship music is modern contemporary Christian music (Elevation Worship, etc.). A nice touch was that after each song, they displayed the song title and credited the artist on screen. They provide printed sermon notes, which helps the congregation stay engaged and take notes during teaching. On the back side are weekly Life Group discussion questions and prayer note sections for the upcoming week. At the end of service, there is a prayer team (around 10 people at the front) available for anyone wanting personal prayer. This week they also launched church merchandise: hats for $20 and t-shirts for $16. The sermon itself was Bible-based and taught in depth. Their Life Groups include categories for adults, marriage & family, men, women, and elders. A couple areas for improvement: - I didn't notice any traffic coordinators in the parking lot. - The OHP/lyrics coordinator missed several song lyric transitions during worship, which made it harder for some people unfamiliar with the songs to continue singing along smoothly. Overall, the church felt welcoming, organized, and focused on both worship and biblical teaching.

Hermosa amo como Dios los Usa en todo alabanza predicas me encantaron vitals in dia y Gozarme con…read moreustedes los amo en el señor llegaré un dia vivo a dos hora de ahi en San Jose California

The absolute kindest people you'll ever meet! I've been blessed to attend the Christmas concert at…read moreThe Rock Church in the past and again this year. The ministry's commit to the worship through intentionality, kindness and service is literally unmatched. The same (people) experience we had before was the same..I don't know how they do it! An added, unexpected treat was meeting the pastor immediately following the concert. The church was at capacity..not one empty seat in the house yet despite being part of the concert, he greeted members and visitors alike.

I served under Pastor Justin for approximately 16 years, first at Grace Bible Church in Fair Oaks…read moreand later at Redeemer Bible Church. Because of the length of time I spent there, I believe I have a meaningful perspective on my experience with the church's leadership. Throughout those years, I repeatedly experienced Justin as harsh, dismissive, and lacking the humility and compassion that I personally believe Scripture calls pastors to demonstrate. While others may have had different experiences, this was consistently mine over many years. During my marriage, I repeatedly reached out to Justin, his wife Katelyn, and the elders seeking help regarding serious concerns within my home. I brought these concerns to church leadership on numerous occasions, hoping for biblical guidance, protection, and accountability. Instead, I felt my concerns were minimized or dismissed. One conversation has stayed with me. During a meeting with Justin and other elders, Justin stated words to the effect of, "If I punched my wife in the face ten years ago, that doesn't make me an abuser," and that if I brought my concerns before a judge, the judge would likely see my husband as "a good man with good character." Hearing those statements while seeking help was deeply discouraging. As I continued raising concerns, I felt increasing pressure to stop discussing what I believed was abuse and to reconcile by bringing my husband back into the home. During that same period, I understood that the church was providing financial assistance to my husband for over a year while my children and I were struggling financially. I also became aware that after receiving financial assistance from the church, he purchased a $300 tattoo. That was very difficult for me to understand. I also raised concerns about my husband's conduct and judgment that I believed church leadership should carefully evaluate before continuing to recommend him for ministry opportunities. From my perspective, those concerns were not taken seriously. Eventually, after continuing to advocate for myself and my children, I was placed under church discipline and my membership was removed. The process left me feeling isolated rather than cared for, and I felt discouraged from maintaining relationships within the church community. Because of my experience, I would encourage anyone in an abusive or destructive marriage to carefully consider whether this church is equipped to provide the kind of support and protection they may need. I also felt there was very little support or discipleship available for women navigating these situations. I was left feeling isolated and carrying that burden largely on my own. Every situation is different, but my experience was that preserving the marriage was prioritized over fully hearing and addressing my concerns. For those in abusive marriages who are looking for a biblical perspective, I found the book Abused, Abandoned and Divorced by Steve Swartz to be a valuable resource that helped me process issues I did not feel were adequately addressed during my time at this church. I recognize that others may have had positive experiences here. This review reflects only my own experience after serving under this leadership for sixteen years.

I left Elk Grove Bible Church late 2020, prior to their merge with River Ridge Church, now known as…read moreRedeemer (RBC). Although much of the congregation embodies warmth and desire Christlikeness, some of the counseling team and specific pastors fail to acknowledge and take responsibility for the harm caused. There is a severe lack of support for women, specifically those who have experienced mistreatment within marriage. Though the elders believe they are upholding the sufficiency of scripture, women have felt unheard, disbelieved and further harmed in their "care". Furthermore, we have been disheartened in advocating for structural change and accountability in the counseling provided, as of recent. Counselor's may become certified through ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors), but not all are. I highly recommend asking questions regarding topics of abuse and what they believe to be scriptural "grounds for divorce". It would be beneficial to have this in writing to reference, for your protection. The understanding of modern fields of science, such as psychology (cognitive/personality disorders and neurodivergence) and relational abuse/trauma are discredited and mishandled. Women have suffered health issues from being pressured to remain and return to destructive marriages, without proper support. Guilt, fear and shame are used and disguised as a "call to obedience" and allegiance to God. As a member, you may face church discipline or excommunication if directives are not followed. The way I was treated made me distrustful of church leadership, the exercise of power, authority and Biblical control. If you think you may be experiencing abuse (even if not physical), please seek help from a trained & licensed therapist who specializes in trauma.

My family and I love LifePointe. The staff and congregation are incredible people. There is always…read morean upbeat, positive attitude pointing to the joy we have walking alongside Jesus in our lives. The sermons offer a great balance between Biblical teaching, practical application, and a bit of humor. They are always encouraging, pointing the believer into a fuller life with Christ. The kids program is what initially made me continue coming back. They're engaging and the kids genuinely learn about the Bible. My boys enjoy the format - they're always playing games, moving, and participating rather than just listening. They've made so many great friends. On a Sunday morning, come as you are. People generally wear casual clothing with some dressed up more than others. Everyone is very laid back and welcoming. They are just happy that you're there.

I've only been going to LifePointe for about 6 months now, but I love it. It felt very welcoming…read moreand comfortable coming in the first day - people smile and greet you. It feels nice to be in the same room with positive energy and praying together with the same purpose. I'm glad I went and will continue to come here.

Every year the Friday before or a Friday sometime in October, Sun Grove Church puts on a fall…read morefestival for kids and their adults and it's a really nice, safe, festive, and fun little celebration so that it's all positive and none of the scary. There are lots of creative and silly carnival games and they give out candies at every booth and kids have a ton of fun. There are also several rides and bouncy houses so that older kids can have fun on the rides and the little ones can jump their energy away in the bounce house. Overall, we appreciate that this church's community outreach. Thanks Sun Grove!!

I have attended 9 years and with life's changes, this church continues to be rooted in Christ,…read morecommunity and serving! The people are authentic, kind and all want to help people grow in their relationship with the Lord.

My wife, family and moved to Sacramento in 1995. We became members in August of the same year. We…read morehad no church home. Pastor & Sister Goudeaux extended to us love and acceptance. They and the membership of CCC have stood with us during and after the passing of my parents in 1984 and 2003. I have not ever regretted making the decision to be part of the Calvary Christian Center family.

I was very skeptical of this church but after consistently going I got a lot out of it in the long…read morerun. Not every message will reach you every time. And the Rev can get really stuck on certain issues that don't interest you that can go on for a month. But be persistent and you will eventually hear something meant for you. There are a lot of volunteer opportunities open in this church and I would recommend getting involved and getting to know people in the church. They have great men's and women's groups and I am impressed with the success of their overcomer's program helping men and women stay off drugs. This is a good church to donate to because the do a lot for the community. The Rev is enthusiastic about his position and you can watch on TV if you can't make it to church.

I have been attending Grace Church for under a year. I have been looking for a church where I felt…read morecomfortable and at home. I started attending Celebrate recovery at Grace one year ago. I found the program to be very helpful to deal with hurts, hang ups and habits. The leadership of this program is outstanding. Based on the leadership or CR I decided to give the church a try. Immediately I was greeted by people who were so welcoming, introduced themselves asked about me. I knew during the first service that this is where I belong. They offer classes, bible studies, retreats. This church makes it easy to get plugged in and I have never experienced this before. The pastor is very knowledgeable about the Bible, intelligent, welcoming and he makes a point of meeting newcomers and visitors. I have learned so much in church because he breaks down the information, makes it understandable and relatable. Grace church is a God Serving, God loving family. Sunday service is at 10:00 am. If you are looking for a church I would highly recommend Grace Church. (Corner of Waterman road and Dino dr. Next to Mel's Dogs)

If you've been around very many churches you know they have a lot in common. They all have a…read morepreacher; some are great, some not so much, but it is a very subjective thing. They all have music; some are amazing, some not so much, again a very subjective thing. All of them have people; and this is where Grace shines. We've been to numerous churches over the past 50+ years, but, until we came to Grace Church about 3 years ago, we never have found a church so warm and welcoming as Grace. If you are looking for a place where you can find the warmth of the love of the Body of Christ, check us out.

As always, attending any service, Mass or event here at Good Shepherd is a soul-fulfilling…read moreexperience. Inclusive. Diverse. Teaching. Agape love and acceptance. ADA friendly, accessible and mobility devices friendly with easy to navigate indoors and outdoors.

Feeling out of place in church is a horrible feeling. I…read moremoved to Elk Grove in 2025 and found a church close to where my daughter and I live. We decided to attend the 5:00 p.m. Mass. We arrived early so we could choose our seats. I suffer from anxiety, so I prefer to sit where I feel comfortable and know I can easily step out if I need to. Right before Mass began, a tall white man who appeared to be helping with the service approached us and simply said, "Move." There was no "please" or polite explanation. Then another man said, "We are five," as if expecting us to move immediately, again without asking politely. I didn't appreciate being spoken to so rudely. I understand that people may need seats together, but arriving late does not entitle anyone to expect others to move for their convenience--especially without basic courtesy. That experience made me feel unwelcome, and unfortunately, I never returned to that church. To the tall gentleman who assisted at the 5:00 p.m. Mass (if you are still serving there): please remember that kindness and respect matter. A simple "please" and a courteous explanation can make all the difference. You never know what someone else may be going through, and a little compassion can help ensure everyone feels welcome in God's house