Citygate Church Forest Park — Attraction in Forest Park

Don’t bother going here with your family during a holiday production. Came up from Clearwater to see the show with our family just to be told we couldn’t sit in the empty seats next to our family by the people in the next row back. This place if half empty. Why can’t we sit with our family? Makes no sense. Then whomever the woman was that posed as an usher was hostile toward us because we attempted to sit in the empty unmarked row in front of our family we are visiting. This isn’t how I’m used to church being. This isn’t fellowship. We have a habit of fellowship, inclusiveness and kindness toward everyone that visits our church. I’m sorry but this isn’t church, this is entitlement. Can’t wait to get back to my home church after this experience. I pray that Lord God heals this fractured community that calls themselves a church. I wish I could post a picture because we’ve been here for half an hour now and the place is still...

It seems that most of the congregation do not like white or hispanic people. I attended there for 6mos and dealt with racism on multiple occasions. We gave the church a chance for months and while the preaching was great each time, it was difficult to get past the obvious disregard for kindness, acceptance and love for all. I know church is where hurt people go but after seeing the same groups of people throughout the congregstion refuse to allow others of different races a seat in their row when they need a sit last minute, week after week, it can be hard to watch and experience. I hope the church gets delivered from the demonic spirit of racism, we will look for a church where the church as whole...

The overall ambiance was pleasant, albeit slightly overwhelming for my preferences. As a person born in the 1960s, I am accustomed to a more intimate, family-oriented church setting. I brought my two nieces and nephew with me, and while there were separate areas for them to attend, I was disappointed that it resembled a daycare rather than a place for spiritual growth and Bible learning. Nevertheless, I recognize that the true church lies within one's heart, and regardless of location, my faith and spiritual connection...