Grace Church Of Avondale

This is my first ever review of a church. I consider myself spiritual rather than religious (dogmatic) and pray/​meditate on my own. That being said, Grace doesn’t feel like or resemble any of the churches I’ve ever known. Which is a remarkable and refreshing thing! As a youth I was curious and went with all of my friends to their churches to see who the people were and see how they connected with God. It didn’t often feel filled with passion or love.
Present day I have a friend who loves it there. So I asked my friend what I should wear and she said, «whatever is comfortable. I’m wearing jeans but people come in shorts and flip flops. Everyone is welcome as they are.» I’ve never been to a church like that. Hmmm.
So I arrived and was warmly welcomed, especially as a first timer. I mentioned I was waiting for my friend. «Do you mind if I ask who it is? Oh! She’s the sweetest person ever. What a beautiful spirit!»
My friend arrived and we sat down. It was a time of song (courtesy of a full band of passionate, spiritual musicians), joy, thankfulness and love. Roger, the Pastor, shared a message that felt like it was meant for me.
It is truly a place filled with the Spirit of God and the Compassion and Love of Christ. I’ll be back.