New Life Fellowship Church - Elmhurst (NY)

5 /5 Ai Leen: Best church weve been to. I have been attending this church for 15 years. Nothing compares to a church where you feel the holy spirit within, a very insightful pastor and the most diverse (75 nations) church around.

2 /5 Felix Yu: Havent been to church for years because I think all churches are the same. They are run by human beings and human being always have their own agenda, and will try to push theirs onto you. This weekend at this church has proven this theory again. First time coming here to try to find my way back to God and want to find my way back to some churches to be surrounded by loving Christians, but it reminds me why I stay away from church in the first place. The guy tried to casually push his agenda onto you and thinking it would not be noticed. Dude, keep your political agenda to yourself and just preach whats in the bible.

1 /5 Max Kris: We truly wanted to find a place of peace and inspiration after a difficult week, but unfortunately, our experience here left us feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. The service was led by Minister Sharon and the entire plus hour service was focused wholly on her personal stories of racial injustice and political commentary. While we understand the need to speak truth and share lived experiences, the message included repeated negative references to white people and political imagery like the Berlin Wall and civil rights protests. My husband and I came hoping to feel uplifted and spiritually connected, but instead felt alienated by what came across as a one-sided, divisive message. We looked around and realized we were among the only white people present, which only heightened our discomfort as the sermon continued. We are not political people and were not expecting to be part of a space that seemed to promote a strong racial and political agenda. It felt more like a lecture than a service. We believe in unity, healing, and mutual respect, and we were truly hoping to find that here. Sadly, we did not. We won’t be coming again.

5 /5 Stephanie E: This was my first time coming to this church. I came with my son, as soon as I step foot into the church I felt comfortable. As soon as I walked in where the sermon took place the music had such a presence. I felt as if I was being hugged by Jesus spirit and it brought me to tears. My son loved the music and was just taking all the energy in. It felt great as a first experience to be welcomed in such a way. Pastor Rich, began the sermon with an ice breaker to build community within the members introducing oneself to another member and a member named Russell introduced himself and explained a little about the church and about the Sunday school for kids. He later introduced me to the teacher Ms Brenda so I can go and take a look at the Sunday school. I loved that everyone treated my son and I with much kindness. I’m glad I made the decision to come visit this church. I will definitely be returning next Sunday.

5 /5 Tom Henry: A church built around emotional health, spiritual growth, and life in fellowship. Connected to CDC community development program which supports the homeless, the underprivileged, and those in need of basic health needs. The leaderships run a great ship. Can’t wait for services to allow congregants to return!