I'm leaving this review based on my firsthand experience during a church trip and my interactions…read morewith the pastor, his wife, and the group's leadership. Before the trip, my girlfriend and I were told that we would be allowed to stay together in a tent. However, later during the trip, that arrangement changed. The pastor said he didn't want us staying in the tent because he was concerned about what might happen between my girlfriend and me. This was especially strange to me because there were four of us staying in the tent. He also made a comment implying that having other people in the tent would not have stopped him personally. Honestly, I found that comment disgusting and extremely inappropriate. Hearing a pastor make a comment like that, especially in that context, made me very uncomfortable and changed the way I viewed him as a leader. We were also threatened with being kicked out and were told we might have to get on a speedboat in complete darkness around midnight. The pastor's wife told us that the situation was becoming too dangerous and that they did not want to send their leaders out to deal with it. The way this was communicated felt extremely dismissive and hostile rather than caring about our safety. The situation became even worse when the pastor yelled at my girlfriend for around an hour and made her cry. During the argument, he called her a fake Christian. I eventually told him that he needed to apologize to her. Instead, he told me that I needed to apologize for him because he was too busy to do it himself. I found that extremely disrespectful, especially considering that he was the person who had caused the situation in the first place. The following day, the pastor's wife pulled my girlfriend aside and told her that she needed to break up with me. She called me a terrible person and a loser and told my girlfriend that she was setting herself up for failure because I was raised not Christian. I found it deeply inappropriate for church leadership to involve themselves in our relationship and attempt to influence my girlfriend into breaking up with me. There were also things I witnessed that made me uncomfortable with the way the group approached religion and fear. At one gathering, a young person was having a panic attack after speaking in front of a crowd while dealing with the loss of their parents. The pastor brought up the devil during the situation and encouraged people to reaffirm their faith because of what had happened. Given that the person was already going through a difficult and emotional moment, I felt that the situation could have been handled with more compassion and sensitivity. At another meetup, the pastor said that girls are not as close to God and that they have to speak through their man. That was another statement that I found deeply concerning and disrespectful. Overall, my experience was not one of feeling welcomed, supported, or spiritually encouraged. I experienced what felt like intimidation, public pressure, personal attacks, interference in relationships, and leadership using fear to influence people. I also left with concerns about the group being heavily focused on money, although I recognize that this is my personal impression rather than something I can prove. I'm not writing this review because I disagree with Christianity or because I expect everyone to share my beliefs. I'm writing it because of how I personally experienced the behavior of the leadership. People deserve to be treated with respect, especially when they are vulnerable or upset. Based on my experience, I would strongly encourage anyone considering getting involved with this church to pay close attention to how the leadership treats people who disagree with them or question their decisions.

I visited this church on and off about a year. The pastor and congregation reminds me of a baptist…read morechurch I went to. I enjoy the cool events the church puts on. It's a big church but the congergation is baptist style. I know people who didn't like and people who do. God directed me to attend another church. If you want fun activities and fellowship this is the church.

I attend St. Mary church in downtown Albany and highly recommend our parish for sensible, authentic…read moreteachings and a real Christ connection. Jesus Christ is our rock and our Savior. Come get to know Him at our next Mass. The church phone number is 541.926.1449, and all are welcome to inquire.

Beautiful church. We have been to their Christmas Bazaar for about 4 years now. I am always…read moreamazed by the building and the beautiful interior.

Mother's Day felt extra special this year at Hope Church. I decided to take my mom there because we…read moreboth believe in God, and I just knew they were going to do something meaningful for the day. From the moment we walked in, we were genuinely impressed. The lighting was beautiful, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, and the stage setup looked absolutely amazing. Everything felt polished, peaceful, and thoughtfully done. Out front they had free coffee, water, and different tea options to make yourself feel right at home. They even had an espresso bar with treats if you wanted to go a little further with it. The entire place was incredibly clean, even the bathrooms were impressive. The outside of the church looked great too, and the whole experience just felt organized and inviting. The worship experience was incredible. The live band sounded awesome, the intro was powerful, and the way they honored mothers during the service really brought everything home emotionally. Sharing that experience with my mom made it even more meaningful. It honestly felt less like just attending church and more like taking my mom to a beautiful live event filled with positivity, love, and faith. One thing that stood out to me was how casual and easygoing everything felt. There was no pressure, no awkwardness, just friendly people and an easy walk in vibe. You could definitely feel the spirit moving through the place. The staff and volunteers were kind, welcoming, and genuinely happy to have people there. It also seems like they are heavily involved in outreach and missionary work throughout the community. They hand out pamphlets with all kinds of groups, events, and opportunities to get involved, and it really feels like an active church that wants to make a difference. Five stars all day long. If you are looking for a welcoming church experience that feels uplifting, modern, family friendly, and full of heart, definitely check them out.

they just wont quit asking for money every sunday 5-6 times i get asked for money to support some…read morecause if they get ur info they just wont stop with the mailings, have asked several time to be removed from their mailings now i get 2 of everything just shows they only care about getting more money how about spending that money on something becides asking for more money

Very beautiful and roomy on the inside. The atmosphere is very spiritual and inspiring...Glad this…read morewill be my Catholic Church.

From the outside, St. Mary's is a bleak looking church (tho John V's photos are quite…read morebrilliant&artistic) It looks like an auditorium or a gym, not a sacred place of worship. Most of the "art" inside is equally "inspiring." Other than the bas-reliefs of Joseph&Mary with the Child Jesus, and the ascended Christ looming over the altar, it's a blah church in the round. Architecturally&artistically, not that great. In other aspects, it shines, like its neighboring Adoration Chapel, and services like the St. Vincent de Paul food bank. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer&participate in serving the community. While the church is meh&the worship is alright, it's the community that matters.

Bible based teaching of the Gospels and wonderful sermons that are filled with hope and relevant to…read morelife in the world we live in today. Prayer is an important element of our beliefs and the best women's Bible study group meets here each Monday at 10:30 AM. If you are looking for a church family to fill that special need in you and your family, you are welcome here. We operate a food pantry, a Monday morning Drop Inn Center with free breakfast starting at 9:00 AM and the best VBS (vacation Bible school) in Lebanon. Join us Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM. Hope to see you there soon !

Love our church! People are friendly and real! We are taught straight from the Bible about Faith,…read moreHope and Love! Our next series is on Hope! I have found that people really care here! Prayer is every Tuesday night from 6pm-7pm. I love the Foodbank on Friday's from 3:30pm-5:30pm. They have free clothes too! They even have help for dental needs as well as some assistance at our front office on other days. If you are looking for an all around good church, come and check us out on Sunday's at 10am! Hope to see you there! Oh yea! Holy Spirit weekend is coming up on October 17th!

Great staff! Great people... The preachers speak the Truth day in a day out. That Truth is the same…read moreWord that is talked about in John1:1-18...

First visit (9-14-25). One and done! Super short 30 minute service included 4 minutes of actual…read morescripture and service. The other 26 minutes was an intro about a new hire, a video about the new hire, a live chat about the new hire, then a re-cap of last week's plan for next year, which will focus on just three decipples and some other staff meeting-like info. I left the moment the closing worship began. Oddest church service I've ever attended. Not recommending. Moving on in search of a church that is scripture based. Not sure what the high ratings are for.

Traditional Baptist, men wore suit & tie, women wore dresses. Sermon was straight from the Bible,…read moretalked about a prophecy that was fulfilled in the new testament, but we were reading back from old testment. The people there are very friendly and welcoming, I was on my way out and were greeted by couple women, who introduced me to their pastor. Realized they're all family. It's a family church affiliated with the Harvest Church in Medford, OR. Anyways, I recommend checking them out! I arrived late so i missed the music.