Great church services, not too big, coffee bar, some friendly people, lots of activities to get…read moreinvolved in.

We went three times and no one even said hello to us. This church is very cliquey and unless you…read moreknow someone there already they are just too busy to bother with you. The worship is ok but is more like a performance than going before the throne. The teaching was basic without much depth. It's a big church to get lost in. I'm sure there are some wonderful people there but it would take quite awhile to find them and we are just ready to jump in somewhere and be about our Father's business.

Senior Pastor: Reverend Dr. Mark E. Whitlock, Jr…read more  I participated as a vendor during this year's 'Small Business Sunday' event at Reid Temple AME. During set up, the vendors were invited to attend service and communion in-person in the Main Sanctuary or virtually (via speakers/TV monitors in the Fellowship Hall) before the event started. The service was insightful and lasted about 1.5 hours. I'll definitely be tuning in online (options: website, Facebook or YouTube) and will consider attending in-person service at some point. __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish

The unadulterated word of God is preached here! Pastor Mark and Reverend Mia are wonderful and…read moreloving people.

I had a great worship experience to Zion this morning. This was my first time attending one of…read moretheir worship services. The dress is very casual. Services are a 8am, 9:30am and 11am. I felt a little rushed and wanted more time. Zion is modern; they leverages technology - web casts, announcement videos, etc. Praise and worship music is contemporary. Pastor Keith Battle delivered a powerful bible-based message. I found him relatable with a solid teaching style. I left with a page full of notes.

To me, it was church-lite…read more As far as worship services go, this one is A-ok. I could tell they were not trying to say "Jesus" or "God" or read directly from God's Inerrant Word too much because they weren't trying to scare off anyone who is unchurched and might be converted. Quite frankly, as a born-and-raised Methodist, I was slightly put-off by this 'loosey-goosey' church service. They never read the scripture lesson. It wasn't even listed on the bulletin, although some scripture references were flashed on the jumbo-tron during the 'message' (which was given by Pastor Marshall, a really young, hip fellow who appeared on stage after a long darkness, and just started talking about stress). They never had a responsive reading ***of the Bible***. They didn't play any standard-bearer religious music that lets you know you are in a hallowed place, the Lord's holy temple v(like the _Gloria Patri_ or the _Doxology_). For all I knew, I was at a concert. Especially with the Robin Thicke/Justin Timberlake look-alike fellow onstage belting out quasi inspirational ballads. But they did take up an offering. :-) But that is what I get and must accept during my summer of visiting around services. Church lite. Ha ha. We'll see what I get next Sunday.

Worship was beautiful and the service itself was uplifting. However, I was deeply disappointed to…read moresee church volunteers wearing MAGA hats both inside and outside the building. A place of worship should feel welcoming and focused on faith--not politics. Sadly, this made me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome, and I won't be returning.

Truly a church that represents come as you are. Growing up in black United Methodist church, I was…read morealways curious to find my own place in the world. I love my foundation, but was always open to explore other options for me. The first time I ever went to CCF was almost a decade ago for a quinceanera and I thought that was awesome for them to be this diverse. I started to come on Sundays and have gone off and on (between college and moving away for grad school) for years. There's a 9:00 and 11:00 service, but I often attend 9:00. We're out by 10:20ish so I still have my whole Sunday (which is the polar opposite of my upbringing). I've seen the church go through renovations and remember when we had service in the gym. This church has something for everyone and brought out a side of me I didn't know I had. From home study groups to addiction ministry to coffee ministry to quiet rooms to special needs services. Their childrens/teen/young adult ministries are active and this church has a strong generational future. I am even a missionary and attended the trip to the Navajo Nation twice. CCF changed my life forever and I hope to see you at our church after you read this. When I can't make it one Sunday, we have an APP and live stream 11:00 services online. I even pay my tithes and offerings through the app- a big plus for this millennial.

Children and Teen programs keep youth excited about Church. This is not the boring "Sunday School"…read moreyou attended as a kid!

From the owner: At Mid Atlantic Community Church our heartbeat is a place where "Friends Become Family." MACC is…read morededicated to being a friendly place where the love of God is experienced by all. If you are searching for a church home, stop by one Sunday for a visit. You will find contemporary worship, God inspired messages and our Kid's Clubhouse. We are committed to helping you find a place in the family of God. I invite you to walk through our doors and fellowship with us.

We are a non-denominational, international and intercultural church where God's love is infectious,…read moreprayer is fervent, praise and worship is heavenly. Our desire is to make and impact in people from every nation, tribe and tongue. Come as you are and receive the love that only comes from God. Join Us: 5617, 54th Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20737 Meeting times: Sundays: First service 8:30 am Sunday School 10:00 am Second Service 10:30am River of Life Latino 5:00pm (Every first Sunday of the month we have our Joint Thanksgiving bilingual service and it is at 10:00am) Tuesdays: Digging deep Bible Study 7pm Wednesday (Miercoles): Oracion y enseñanza 7pm Thursday: Faith clinic 7pm Saturday (Sabado): Clinica de la Fe 7pm Operation P.U.S.H. Last 3 days of every month. 3 nights of of prayer, healing, deliverance & miracles

I give this church venue a zero the hope hall. They didn't leave any toilet paper out before the…read morewedding started. I had to look for it on my own.They also turned off the elevator knowing I had disability people invited to my wedding I had to wait almost two hours for someone to come back to turn on the elevator and unfortunately, those that I invited that had a disability left because of this issue. there is also a lot of holes and marks on the walls.They also don't give you your deposit back they send you pictures claiming that the mess that was "left" is yours when it's not.They sent me a picture with confetti outside when I never used confetti at my wedding.After my wedding I made sure everything was picked up and cleaned unfortunately they don't give a deposit back they stay with the deposit. They will always claim that you left it dirty or left something thrown. If I can give this review a zero I would this venue is not recommendable.Also Beth is really bad at communicating I kept sending her messages and she kept leaving me on read until I had to call her.

Firmly devoted to being the hands of Christ in the community, Grace Baptist offers a healthy and…read moresupportive environment for individuals to find healing and grace. Bible-centered teaching transforms the scriptures into messages that encourage growth and identification of one's self through Gods eyes. You are valued. You are loved. You belong. Groups offered: small group Bible Studies, Awanas for children, Youth groups for middle and high school, Divorce Care for adults, children, and teens, Single and Parenting, Addiction recovery, abuse recovery, GriefShare (see attached photo for complete list) Disclaimer/Clarification: do not interpret this to mean you will not find people who think differently than you. You will find a congregation of imperfect people who are striving to know and extend the love of God in the best way that they can.

I went to City Praise Family Ministries to see a play the Friday before Easter, and I was honestly…read moresurprised by the size of the space. As someone who does not go to church often, and when I did it was usually a smaller church, mega churches always catch me off guard. The building itself is very beautiful, modern, and feels relatively new. The people were very kind and welcoming, which made the experience comfortable from the moment we arrived. The play was engaging and the actors were amazing. During intermission, they sold snacks for about one to two dollars, and if you were a guest of one of the actors or actresses, you were able to get additional bites, which was a nice touch. They also had small gifts as well! Overall, it was a perfect Friday night before Easter. At the end, the bishop and pastor came on stage and transitioned into an altar call. This is the part of the experience that can feel different depending on the person. After the initial call, not everyone responds right away, and the pastor continues to wait and encourage people to come forward, sometimes repeating the call multiple times. As more people began to go down, it extended the moment further. For some visitors, including myself and others around me, it felt a bit prolonged, especially after a three hour play. We were ready to leave but also wanted to stay for the closing prayer, so the length of the altar call made it a little difficult to sit through. I understand that this is an important and meaningful part of the service, particularly around Easter, and the pastor is following their calling. Even so, the overall atmosphere was very passionate and welcoming, and I imagine the sermons there are very impactful.

The service is a bit long. Much time is spent praising the first lady than the kingdom of God.read more

Okay, I don't go to church any more. Weddings or funerals only. I haven't lost my faith in God,…read morejust I lost my faith in religion, which is conducted by man, not God. Enough of my views of church. Now, I discovered a 3rd reason. My childhood Boy Scout troop still is going on strong, over 30 years later. I came back to see how they were doing. Of course no one is still around from my days, but it was nice to see that the spirit is alive and well. I'll come back to see if I can help out at times.

I've been a member of CCPC since 1974. Every year I'm amazed and in awe of the people of CCPC…read more They are friendly, giving and loving! The church gives to the community through the Community Pantry. They build water treatment facilities in Honduras (and they bring back wonderful coffee to share). They house the homeless during the winter when it's frigid. They build homes in West Virginia through Habitat for Humanity. They take care of children by providing them with a wonderful Christmas. CCPC takes care of the community as well as the spiritual needs of it's people!