It was a great sermon today and we had a special light bulb moment. For the people that have been…read morebaptized in the last year, they came up a took a light bulb and plugged it in the wall fixture and it turned on. Which signifies how their lives have been changed since they ask God in to their lives. It was so touching to see, I could not hold back my tears. I serve as an usher at the 11:30am service, stop by and say HI.

What an amazing place to grow in Christ and community. This is the most open and loving church I…read morehave ever been to. I Love My Home !!

The service is in alignment with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The worship was spiritually filled…read more The people were kind and gracious.

Hey Saddleback campus is really really nice. The people here Saddleback volunteers ministry are…read morevery strong and supportive here very impressed, they're having a block party right now it's a very multicultural Saddleback Church campus!

People say this church is fluffy, but I think the pastor is just really adept at calling people out…read morewithout being condemning. You leave feeling happy and empowered and not condemned or in trouble. Some people want their religion to feel condemning haha. The season I'm in makes me grateful to have a church that is beautiful and lovely. Rooted was EXCELLENT and I've done a million Bible studies. I did it online too and it was great. Been coming here for over 2 years now!! Just wish they did more corporate prayer - like before the message started.

Just a review on my most recent experience, not leaning towards bad review, nor really good…read more Not family friendly My family and I went to the 1130 service but a week ago as we're walking in one of the helpers/volunteers handed my 3 1/2 year-old son a toy car. Of course, my son took it. This is it important a little bit later on in the story. I'll make it short and quick. I one moment of the service. My son was making a little too much noise with that toy car and because his brother had left to go use the restroom immediately calm down and that was the end of it About 10 seconds later. Another volunteer comes up to me telling me that we'll just be the last of his hand from mind you. He's already sitting down my lap , Completely quiet you which I just tell her. Yes as you can see. He's calm. Then she says well I've been at the very Front and I've already heard him multiple times. At this point, I can't help get defensive because no you have not. I don't know who you've heard but no you have not. My son hasn't made no more noise than someone yawning or putting their coffee cup down. I'll let it be known that can't be true. This was his first noise out and it was completely put out in literally 15 seconds. Which mind you you guys were the one who keep him a toy at the beginning of the Service I felt extremely comfortable after this and extremely unwelcome. How are you guys going to argue over normal human noises? In fact, I would've been argue that many adults there are making louder noises than my son, when and part of the fact you guys were the one who handed him a toy. I don't know What You Were Expecting and to come up to Me telling me that you've been hearing him over 20 feet away. It's just completely a lie and I'm not gonna except that coming from anyone anywhere. Needless to say, I will never be coming back, and I can not te that. This is probably just a bad experience with a specific volunteer. Not the whole church itself. However, it just being one of the first times. This is the impression that I have, and I know, there's a better fir elsewhere that actually welcomes everybody of all ages and not just tries to keep a certain image up I was almost forgetting, just to put the cherry on top. I left the service early because of how uncomfortable I felt. I felt as if my son couldn't sneeze without her. Trying to find any reason to kick us out of the area. And when I did leave literally the front door guy shakes his head at Me. I am just appalled with this behavior. Literally do Better

We were married here in September 2019 and Pastor Paul Capetz delivered a beautiful and memorable…read morewedding ceremony. Nancy Remley, Christ Church wedding coordinator, did an amazing job in bringing together all the details for our special day. After our wedding, we decided to become members. We really love Pastor Paul's sermons and the authentic, loving, kind and caring parishioners. If you are looking for a welcoming church- look no further- this is it!!

Was here last Sat for a friends wedding. Cute church here on Balboa. Beautiful inside and actually…read moremuch bigger than it looks. Very nice!

We love this church!!! It is very inclusive and Rev Cindy is the best, she is spiritual and fun!…read more You will enjoy the service and afterwards there is a delicious brunch served by the chef. This where you can talk and meet all the other parishioners and guests. It is an amazing and wonderful Sunday morning. Services begin at 10am. Pets are welcome too.

Baptized here 35 years ago. What an incredible transformation over the years. Great to come back a…read morecouple decades later after moving back to the area and reconnect with the church. Outreach is amazing, everything is top notch quality. St. James does nothing cheap and always delivers the highest quality food, services, care, decor, flowers, etc.

Ok vibes here with free treats & some other cool things. Welcome could time better once you enter…read morewith good greeting. Some groups offered all year. Good to have some follow up after service but not much available during the week I feel.

WOW! I love this church! I love being apart of a community that makes every person that walks…read morethrough the door feel welcome and valued. Not only are the people amazing, but also the messages. I love how the messages are always Christ-centered and rooted in the Word. I recommend attending for so many amazing reasons!

I'm still at ROCKHARBOR and would recommend this community for anyone looking for a church home…read more Worship has continued to lead me into an encounter with God. The rotating teaching team has continued to point me to Jesus. Since my original post my family has grown to include a 2 year old son and the Family Ministry program at this church has been amazing, including not only the leaders, but the many faithful volunteers who care for my son each weekend. We also bring him into the closing worship set and he now sings some of the songs on his own around our home throughout the week. Also, the church had a website redesign since my last post so you can find the updated website here: https://rockharbor.org/ Exploring Christianity? Consider ALPHA (free dinners included): https://rockharbor.org/alpha/ Wanna visit? Here are the worship gathering times, as well as a video of what to expect: https://rockharbor.org/visit/ Meet the ROCKHARBOR staff at our free "Intro Dinner": https://rockharbor.org/connect/ Seriously Dating or Engaged? Prepare for a healthy marriage: https://rockharbor.org/families/healthy-marriages/ Learn about our resources to develop spiritually healthy families: https://rockharbor.org/families/ Learn about our Mission work beyond the walls of ROCKHARBOR: https://rockharbor.org/missions/

Disabled volunteers are fired 2025-2026. This is about one. She has been attending church here for…read moreover 10 years. She loves Jesus and became a more passionate young lady 5 years ago when she was asked if she would like to volunteer at evening Sunday services. Kind, genuine people see that. 5 staff members harassed her, then fired her, plus gave her a cruel label. She has a physical and cognitive disability. She cannot drive so has always taken Lyft there and back and she lives much farther away. She has many friends there, some who have stopped going to RHC because of the harassment she endured before they told her to not come to Sunday night services. But this IS otherwise an amazing, welcoming church with pastors who are deep, reflective, engaging, compassionate and are full of God's grace and love. She has learned a valuable lesson and moved on to churches who welcome her volunteering and attending. My review is only for those staff members who discriminate explicitly the disabled adults volunteering.

To reviewer Cat S…read more It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know how easily available they answer their phone and handle every single phone call with empathy. Offering tickets to all events they have going on to the neighborhood. Those busses are used to help facilitate kids from 5-10 years of age. I live in the area and attend the church. There is plenty enough spots available even with the busses parked there. Let's all be civil, and kind before tarnishing someone credibility all for 2 buses used for kids. A little walk never hurt nobody. Please learn to enjoy the little things in life and look at the glass half full. You have a blessed day! Amazing church that offers to pay for summer camp and teach kids to be grateful and kind and full of joy in life. "Loving the neighbor"

What a beautiful Church. Amazing choir. And the Pastor was excellent…read more I will definitely go back soon. Godly atmosphere.

While on vacation we choose to attend Mass at this church. It was small and very inviting. The…read morestained glass windows are beautiful. The priest didn't share his name but he did share a beautiful sermon. And the Mass was said with such reverence.

OLMC is one of my, and my family's, favorite churches. The location is amazing (steps from the…read morebeach) and there is a welcoming parish-community at each Mass. I appreciate that you can wear a sundress or jeans and a cute t-shirt (or jeans/shorts and a Reyn Spooner for the guys). Another favorite part: the music. It is truly uplifting and beautiful. I hope you enjoy Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, too!

A beautiful church with a lovely chapel that holds the Tabernacle. Modern design done well. Father…read moreChristopher is a kind soul that loves Jesus.

It's wonderful to hear the word of God in a church where you always feel welcome.The mass is very…read morebeautiful & the priests & everyone who helps are very devout people, you enjoy the mass with all the families