Churches & Places of Worship near Spring Valley, CA

“In response to a visitor who thinks church is a bit big for such a small congregation? We might be few, but we must leave big room for the Holy Spirit to fill the place, my dear. ♥️?”

“This is a wonderful, caring church. I went to this church for a year and a half when I would come visit my mom in Santee when she was very sick. When my mom passed away last month everyone was so compassionate and they helped me plan my mom's funeral, it was a beautiful Mass. Father Andre, Patti in the office, Kathy the funeral director and the women's guild who provided the lunch were all so amazing, I could feel God's love through them during this difficult time. This will definitely be my church home when I come to visit family in Santee.”

“Both my boys attend this school. The staff are so kind and welcoming. I've loved every teacher they have had so far. They have chapel every week and my kids sing the songs they learn, so precious! I would highly recommend this school”

“The nicest down to earth community church. Wonderful people who love the Lord. We were from out of town and just visiting but felt like we were part of the family. This photo is from mothers day where they had all the moms go up front and the kids brought gifts and the dads sang a song. Beautiful moment.”

“A relaxed alternative to the formal church. Pastor and staff warm and inviting. Judgment left to God. Whatever your past or current situation, all that matters is building a relationship.”

“最近洛杉磯遇到幾十年難得的奇景， 在很多地方都在上演著雪花緩緩飄落的美景，整個Facebook 都是大家手舞足蹈讚嘆的post, 上次在洛杉磯平地下雪應該是我十幾歲讀高中的時候，再見前庭後院白色一片已是快40 年後，到Downtown 有名的天后宮點蠟燭火， 添點油箱，在心中的信仰，是很重要的一帖良藥，也是支持我生活的的一道力量，祈求葵卯年平安順利， 富足安康！”

“After a couple times playing pickleball at Lindo Lake park in Lakeside, the good folks told me I could get free lessons at Red Shield, El Cajon. The place is new is clean! I remember it being built just a few years ago but didn't know it was a recreation center. Signing up was easy, and was promptly instructed to do practice drills. Within 15 minutes, I was playing doubles with other newbies. Then was told to go to the middle court to learn next level instructions. I learned a lot today from the three instructors and met friendly people too! Excited to keep advancing so I signed up for next Thursday's lesson.”

“Healthy scriptural foundation, relatable and practical preaching. Awesome culture and atmosphere. I love the ethnic mix. Annointed praise and worship, a place to come as you are, and be restored and loved”

“Coming from an ABUSIVE church TDWC has been a BREATH of fresh air. They have Godly standards and you feel God here. No false prophets like the church I went to called Rhema word ministries. After that experience I didn't know if I wanted to go to church again. Places like that makes you question God. I witnessed the pastor of Rhema word ministries have romantic relationships with his members which made me question pastor's but God brought me to TOTAL DELIVERANCE WORSHIP CENTER with an amazing married pastor and healthy wholesome teaching. I am healing from all the pain that Rhema word caused my husband and I and Total Deliverance Worship Center is the best place to be. The usher's are sweet and they greet you with love. Lady Benson is second to none. She is an example to all women. Pastor Benson is a brave, honorable, serious preacher who cares about the heart ,spirit, and soul of the people. If you don't want any mess but old school preaching, the move of God, love, healing, holiness come here you won't be disappointed!”

“Overall the congregation is warm, supportive and friendly. I think visitors get a good greeting and are welcomed well. There is good Jewish education from tots to senior adults and Rabbi Benj Fried is flexible and creative that I have experienced thus far, in terms of encouraging congregants to take leadership with different topics and ideas. His mind is sharp. He is very much a scholar and I can see him teaching at university one day.If you want to simply attend service you can. If you want to be involved and engaged you can. There is a lot of lifecycle support. They do an excellent job of supporting people when someone dies. From the moment of death through shiva and the entire year following, there is support in a number of ways. There are multiple groups using the site. The WRJ women's group is active - and even better now that there is weekly mahjong!Jewish holidays are well observed and there is ample space and time to learn the prayers and songs. Hebrew is taught. Interfaith couples are embraced and those who find that this is who they REALLY are, there is a conversion process that involves a long course and engagement. The Purim carnival, Artisan Fair, Sukkot, and high holy days observances - can I give a 10-star? Things are well organized, meaningful, educational, spiritual, welcoming.Rabbi Devorah Marcus, the senior rabbi, is very human and humane, warm, intelligent, good at pastoral care, a connector of people and very supportive of the LGBTQ+ community. The congregation is too. Rabbi Marcus has a lot to do! She could use another half of herself!Diversity, equity and inclusion is developing within the congregation. If you are a Jew of Color then you know Ashkenazi Jewish synagogues can be a harsh and unwelcoming place full of microaggressions where people tell you that you are not experiencing what you ARE experiencing. Ideally Black Jews and other Jews of Color are centered throughout a Jewish congregation and it is coming into full flower in TEESD. There was recently, for the first time, Saturday afternoon Kwanzaa shabbat that was attended by a few but enthusiastically received. Rabbi Benj Fried brilliantly tied together the cultural observance of Kwanzaa and the religious observance of Hanukkah with the Torah. When Kwanzaa shabbat moves into Friday night family shabbat with a packed social hall eating dinner together as part of it, that will reflect a movement away from the fringe to centering of Black/Jewish. The congregation participated in Juneteenth in 2023 in a very centering move. The congregation eagerly got behind that educational and social justice work. There are interfaith events for MLK Jr Day and a schedule of relevant films like "Shared Legacies". There is also a good sense of humor and Jewish values incorporated in the community as reflected through, for one example, conversation and insight about films like the Mel Brooks/Richard Pryor comedy "Blazing Saddles" and its use of satirical comedy to address and call out racism. The rabbi emeritus and his wife are beautiful souls who have reflected and been living examples of justice, peace and love, serving through civil rights action, and preaching and teaching about not only that but antisemitism and discrimination against LGBTQ+.Saturday morning Torah study is where you want to be if you want to delve deep into Torah. We often barely make it through two verses in an hour. But a good bagel with schmear and lox and some coffee helps energize your learning abilities.Board members are approachable and work hard to keep the congregation thriving.The admin to the senior rabbi reminds me of my horrible mean 4th grade math teacher, like something you see in a comedy movie. It won't change and could be offensive but it is moreso humorous. However the receptionist/front office person is cheerful, always friendly and helpful. The remainder of the staff are also professional, friendly people.Did I mention there often food and a lot of it? It lends to the warmth and the tradition.Be ready to go through security!”

“We went to Skyline today for the first time. It was a wonderful service, the music was beautiful and the sermon was right on point. We will be there again soon.Thank you Pastor Jeremy McGarity”