Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church

Not much to say. how can you go wrong with Church? Came here for a garduation. It was beautiful, bright and clean. Definitely would come back if ever felt the need or want to…

I have been very happy here. Yes perhaps there aren’t as many young folks as something close to a college, which means that I get more attention! But seriously I think this would be a welcoming place for anybody. From the first visit, people introduced themselves and wanted to know about me. It really is a community here, and a pretty easy one to integrate into at that. If you like a traditional setting (pews, hymns, the occasional older lady in a hat) but crave progressive values, an emphasis on social justice, and an environment where you feel supported in your spiritual life (however you may choose to define it) then this may be the place for you.
Pastor Jim Hopkins is a great preacher: thoughtful, humble, and guaranteed to come with a sermon that completely energizes my understandings of scripture and faith and compassionate living. The services, however, are definitely not dominated by one personality. Our associate pastors and interns, as well as members of the congregation and wider community, participate in the service and occasionally deliver the sermon themselves.
Bonus: There is a great «coffee hour» after the service for light nibbles and hearty conversation. My religious travels have taught me that Baptists always have the best desserts.