The Grove Community Church

"Great Church!! The LORD is always present. Thank you all for what you do."

"A great church with great hospitality. Members are so nice and welcoming. Impressive and inspirational"

"The first time I attended this church Christmas 2018. In 2020 I started attending the men’s Bible study along with a few other classes that were offered. I felt I had been building great relationships with pastors and with the “brothers” in the mens Bible study. I came to a realization this church seems to look down on those who have divorced or at least this how I felt I was treated. One pastor whom I won’t give a name at this time but can traded phone numbers with me, said he wanted to get to know me better. Said he would call me but every time I ran into him in person it was one excuse after another. I asked the “brothers” at the mens Bible to study to share my number with another pastor, I wanted to ask him a question. I never heard back from that pastor. I stepped away from the “brothers” at mens Bible study and not one person has bothered to check in with me. I know phones work both ways but I was curious who truly cared. I quit attending in October 2022. I don’t trust easily and I felt I could trust individuals at this church. Once I shared a little bit of who I am I felt ostracized. I remember a sermon on divorce last year and the pastor made it seem as if a divorced individual is less than someone who is not divorced. I understand it is frowned upon and not liked by our Lord, but situations dictate. After speaking with others that I met that have walked away from this church I know I’m not the only one to feel unwelcome due to a sin. The judgement, the promises, and lack of care from the individuals is why I walked away from this church. If you decide to attend and be active with this church be very wary who you open up to about your personal life. You will be judged. Also, I found most of the individuals who work with the children in the Sunday school setting are amazing. Due to this and the love my children had for the children’s study was hard for us to walk away to find another church."

"Very welcoming Church that is active in bettering the Riverside community. Housing for homeless, great family friendly events and a friendly congregation that shares positive scripture for Christians. Was baptized there and appreciate the fellowship of the place of worship. God is good."