Palo Alto Vineyard Church

I've been a part of this church for over 9 years and people have become like family away from family. I love the transparency and how genuine the leaders are. Great place to walk in community with others and grow in your Christian life, independently of how long you have been doing it.

We visited this church for the first time since moving away from this area 25 years ago. We appreciated the emphasis on knowing Jesus and the worship music which was not overly hyped but was well done and nuanced which helped me to focus on Jesus. Only strange thing was a message in the current series which was centered on a movie, and though scripture was used throughout, it felt a bit strange.

A friendly, down to earth place to check out Jesus and find faith together. From the solid, draw-you-into-God's-presence worship to the practical and thought-provoking message to a finding a place to fit in whether you are young or old, there is so much offered in this community. Pastor Susan is as real and approachable as they come, very caring and easy to connect with. Want to serve the least? - whether it be meals to the homeless, connecting people in jail to God, or helping out on a short trip missions trip to an orphanage in Nicaragua? You can do it here. Need prayer? You may not meet a more dedicated group of people to stand alongside you and encourage you. Want community? So many ways to get plugged in whether through a small group that meets during the week or a family - orientated activity that may happen after church on Sundays. Come check it out!

Very welcoming and down-to-earth church that truly loves Jesus and seeks to love its neighbors well. There is a strong sense of community both in the Sunday services and in small groups and lots of opportunities to get involved and grow in faith, no matter where you are on your journey. Like other Vineyard churches, prayer is also a big focus and every week there is an opportunity to pray with others and hear from God- always very encouraging and uplifting.

Many "contemporary" churches copy the outer stylings of Vineyard music, but miss the basic heart. Palo Alto Vineyard Church works to equip everyone to listen to the Holy Spirit with humility, give and receive healing prayer, and serve the community. The pastors are caring and transparent, acknowledging that there is no cookie-cutter because everyone is different.