3 /5 Nicole: This church is fine to go to here and there, but most of the time you are watching the pastor on a screen. It’s extremely impersonal, which is the opposite of what a church should be as its intended to be rooted in live community.
I also want to mention that they closed during a snow day, which is totally valid they didn’t want to have an in person service. What bothered me was that the pastor decided not to preach.. so you’re telling me that as a pastor, the snow is blocking your ability to video tape yourself for a new sermon? Everyone was encouraged to “catch up” on previous sermons that week. I find this really really weird for a pastor to not provide a sermon just because of the church being closed physically. It doesn’t have to be all formal, but come on. I feel like for a church this big, it’s crazy you didn’t have a single pastor capable of preaching online that day..
Personally, I want to be at a church where the pastors have so much conviction and desire to share the message they worked on that week, and it is not limited due to weather or the absence of technical aesthetics.
I feel like this church cares a lot about it’s look. The investment in the tech alone is extensive, which is fine, but once again, as a church, I think I’d prefer a church that still prioritizes sermons above aesthetics.
This church is just missing a genuine feel. It’s close by and convenient, but convenience isn’t enough to keep coming back where there is a lack of authenticity and connection. I will say as a single woman, I am typically not greeted at the door. It’s a 50/50 chance the greeters will not say anything to me, and I’m used to it, but isn’t that sad? Everyone regardless of sex,race, age should feel welcome when stepping into a place of God. I do not feel the love here and that’s my own opinion regarding my own experience.
If you are just looking for a place to go to church and be done, this may suit your needs. But if you are looking for community & a genuine connection with others, I think there are better options.