Great church! Love volunteering here and the Sunday services are wonderful. Great worship song…read moreselection!

I will be the first to review this terrific church. As someone who has had both positive and…read morenegative church experiences I think it's nice to know what to expect when you try out a new place. First, if you want to hear good truth and down to earth preaching this is the place. Scott Hodge's messages are helpful for your everyday life. He is honest and direct and doesn't avoid difficulr issues. The music is good but a little too modern for my taste, since we are usually late we miss much of the music anyway. We don't have kids but the play area for kids is beautiful. The coffee bar is nice to have available. They have Saturday evening services which we enjoy attending as we are not morning people. My only complaint would be the lack of small groups, I would like to be involved in a small group or bible study year round, they have some groups that last a few months. They also offer their sermons on their website or in cd form. When we are busy or sleep in and miss service we appreciate having multiple ways to hear the message. I highly recommend the Orchard. After several bad experiences, I now look forward to church each week.

The main campus is located in Bolcum Road, St Charles / South Elgin area. In this campus, they…read morelive stream church services to other satellite churches, like the Aurora IL campus. The reason why I like this church. They utilize biblical based teachings that can be applied to everyday life. They use the COMMA method to help people understand what was written 2,000 years ago can be applied today. C-context Who wrote the passage (author) and to whom it was written for & what was going on at that time O-Observations - repeating words and phrases to emphasize something M-Meditation - prayers M-Message Interpretation of passage A-Application How to apply in our daily life. Example: The teachings of "forgiveness" in our daily lives, in the Lord's Prayer, "Our Father", in Luke 11:4 People who do not learn to forgive from the heart are generally angry people, hurting others with crime, anger, etc. When we forgive others, the hatred and anger for others enables us to lead happier lives & experience inner peace. Seeking God's grace helps this to come true. This is in sharp contrast to the teachings of "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth".

From the owner: Services are held Sunday morning at 9:10 & 11:10am. Our KidsWorld Ministry is available during our…read moreweekend services; parents can drop off their children for a fun and Bible based teaching designed especially for them. Students can engage with other students before and after the message, as well as learn more about how to get involved in our Student Ministry during the week. Visit our Cup O' Joy Cafe for a cup of coffee and then head into our auditorium for an 80-minute service consisting of contemporary worship and Bible based teaching by our Senior Pastor Jim Nicodem, Teaching Pastor Clayton Keenon, or a guest teacher, via video from our St. Charles Campus. We hope you'll join us this Sunday for one of our services. We can't wait to meet you!

This is the most loving Church! It is very large, although you do not get lost! More people will…read morecome and welcome you and make you part of the family then any other Church. You become family when attending Calvary Church! The Church teaches straight out of the Bible, no less, no more! They do not make up rules and they teach you how to have a RELATIONSHIP with the Lord and not just have religion. I didn't really understand about the Holy Spirit. One evening, I will never be able to explain it, I was TRULY touched by the Holy Spirit at Calvary. I swear I have never felt more deeply in my heart everyday before that evening! I feel at home here and our Pastor makes everything in the Bible more understanding. Please come and visit, you will never want to go to a different Church!

After struggling with my faith for many years and dealing with guilt and mistrust of the Church, I…read moredecided to return to Calvary, the church I used to attend. It has changed immensely, with a new pastor. On the first Sunday I returned, Pastor Marty preached that, "one of his favorite sermons was Jonathan Edwards 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God'. You should all look it up." This barbaric 18th century sermon is one of the original fire and brimstone, you're all going to Hell sermons. Just what I didn't need while wrestling with intense guilt in my life. The next few Sunday's he regularly pressured and pan-handled about paying HIM 10% of your income (tithe to the local church). Infact, the whole season of Lent was to be dedicated to just this practice. After a few weeks of this, I was reminded of why I was disgusted with church and struggled with Christianity. Of course, I am never returning to that church. If ever there was someone to put in my life to help me deconvert to atheism, Pastor Marty Sloan would be that guy.

Wonderful Bible believing Non-denominational Christian Church that is dedicated to discipling…read morebelievers and reaching a lost/broken world with God's love! I invite anyone to check this church out first hand and/or any of the inspirational streamed services that reach hundreds from crossroadsconnect.net.

This church will forever be my home church. The pastor is a fun loving soul and you can see his…read moreburning love and passion for God and the church.

Great Church, friendly and welcoming congregation. Engaging pastor and a talented group of…read moremusicians.

Visited from out of town. Perfect message for my teen daughter and my young adult son and friends.read more

We were recently here for the Candlelight Concert series. The church is quaint and truthfully, any…read moreseat was perfect for watching and listening to this concert of Coldplay music. The acoustics were fantastic! The pews were comfortable, the sanctuary elegant, and there's plenty of parking!

Update to my original "review" of NECC. We have since joined the church and love it. We are right…read moreat home here!

I love this church. The pastor is funny and the people are very loving here. Highly recommendedread more

Very uplifting and actually genuine friendly parishioners and staff…read more Very enjoyable to attend. The singers and band really get you into the music with their songs.

Beautiful church! We have been going for over 2 years and call this our home church…read more The TLM (Latin) at 4:30 on Sundays is amazing.

During Communion at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, my daughter approached the priest, bowed…read moreand had one hand on top of the other to receive the Eucharist. Instead of offering guidance, he repeatedly told her to "do it properly," but never explained what he wanted her to change. He then began questioning her religion, asking whether she was Catholic or Christian. After she responded that she is Catholic, he said, "then do it properly" she was unsure what he wanted her to do differently, then he said again, "Are you sure you're Catholic?" Again she replied yes, I am Catholic. Shortly before this interaction, the priest had taken the Eucharist away from a young man who had said he was Christian. The priest began scolding him while the young man respectfully was nodding that he understood. The situation was uncomfortable to witness and felt unnecessarily harsh. It seemed like a missed opportunity for a compassionate conversation about the Catholic faith, especially since the young man was attending Mass and clearly showing interest. Although my daughter ultimately received Communion, the interaction was prolonged and uncomfortable. She was not given clear instruction only public questioning about her faith. My daughter approached respectfully and reverently. Being questioned in that way, in front of others, left her embarrassed and shaken. She was crying when we got home, which was especially heartbreaking because she was the one who had asked to go to Mass that day. Reverence for the Eucharist is important. However pastoral guidance should reflect clarity, dignity, and compassion. Interactions like this can leave a lasting impression on young people who are trying to grow in their faith. I hope this feedback encourages more compassionate and thoughtful handling of similar situations in the future.

After being raised in a small Bible church in Elmhurst, and then attending a large church for a…read morebunch of years, I felt lost and disconnected. I wasn't growing, and that's not a good place to be spiritually. I needed to get back to a smaller congregation and connected with others. Attending Compass feels like "home." They have a few other campuses, but this review is of their Wheaton campus. PASTOR/TEACHING: First off, Pastor Jeff Griffin is the BEST pastor I've ever had. Hands down. He's funny, and passionate and often uses props to help illustrate what he's teaching. He is also unassuming, humble and joyful. He doesn't wear a fancy suit and shoes, making you feel you're at a fashion show rather than church! He is just like you and me. He tells of his shortcomings and struggles as a Christian and so you can relate to him. Pastor Jeff also puts scripture verses up on the screens, and then breaks them down into chunks to really study the meaning. This is how I learn best - and I learn something EVERY single week at this church. Compass took over the old Wheaton Evangelical Free Church, and is still non-denominational, evangelical-free church with Biblically sound teaching. It's been updated a bit and feels a little more contemporary than the old church. But just as warm. I'm growing a lot at Compass, and so many of the sermons are very timely in my life right now - I know I am there for a reason. MINISTRIES/ACTIVITIES: They have a wonderful children's program, adult ministries, fun extra activities, a great worship (Nate is awesome!!! He needs to make an album! I also want to set him up with my sister lol), and some very kind, non-judgmental people in administration. They are truly a great representation of Christ. THEY CARE: One thing I have to share is how considerate this church is. I had written on a prayer card that I was having surgery, and after surgery they had "get well" flowers delivered to my home. I'd received nothing from good friends (cards, phone calls, etc.), but I did from my new church. Not long after that, my mother passed away. I briefly mentioned it an e-mail response to a woman who works at Compass. A few days later, I received a beautiful plant with flowers! These sentiments meant SO much to me. The trials I've been going through have been rough, and knowing the church is there for me if I need them means great deal. NIT: Just one tiny nit - and I'm really not complaining. I wish they had a consistent women's Bible study in the evenings. I get home from work at 6pm, and so it would be great to have a 6:30 study that met consistently throughout the year. I have a hard time connecting with other women otherwise. I know they have small groups for couples, and my husband and I are looking to join one. I need to connect more here and hoping to do so soon!

We love this church! Jeff's sermons are very memorable with the visual aids and anecdotes he adds…read more The music is great and worshipful.

Always come away with a practical lesson. Never left feeling sad or guilty! Pastor Jeff and his…read moreprops have an amazing way of sending one home uplifted.

I just experienced one of the most arrogant, I suppose you call him "pastor" I've ever witnessed…read more He wasn't teaching from the holy Bible. He was bragging about how great the grass is in his yard compared to other places in America. He was bragging about how the city of Chicago has abundant water while people who love God have to ration water in the Western United States. He falsely claimed that the Chicagoland area is the greatest place in the world, yet it still harbors so many abortion clinics, pornography centers, and countless evils. The church itself is more of a circus, filled with fog machine smoke, theatrical lighting, and all the fakery of a performance rather than service on to God. Along with all of his bragging and arrogance, he also asked people to give him $10 million. My stomach was literally sick from what I saw in this arrogant building housing people who are more interested in texting and looking on their Facebook then what this leader of this organization has to say. Gods people are starving. The lost need saved. But I don't think any of those two things matter to this church.