LIGHT Members' Reviews of Churches Around Woodbury 

First Presbyterian Church of Burbank
Pastor: Ross A Purdy
Denomination: Presbyterian
Size: About 300-500

521 East Olive Avenue
(818) 842-5103

 Services:  Sunday morning service: 10:15am, sanctuary
College Group: 7pm, upstairs in only occupied room

 Review By: Megan Boyer

Questions/carpool call: (714) 496-6412

Attending since: November 2001

Rating: I give it a definite 5!

 Comments:

"If you like a relatively small church full of friendly people and smiling faces you should come join me in a visit to First. Ross is an excellent pastor and the congregation is extremely welcoming and friendly. I have really grown spiritually in this church and have been constantly welcomed to join in at many events. Sunday mornings they also have a number of bible studies; I'm currently attending Boundaries, which has taught me a lot.

 I also heartily recommend attending the college group here, especially if you often find Sunday mornings dull. I currently attend regularly with Jennifer Cowel, it is a great time to hang out and meet other Christians of your age group! The group is small with just about 10 college students from the Burbank area, we worship, pray, play games, and praise God with our lives!

 Join us for a visit sometime!"

 4/9/2002

Westminster Presbyterian Church
Pastor: Paul Clairville
Denomination: Presbyterian
Size: About 130 per service

542 N. Buena Vista Street
(818) 842-5264
http://www.westpresburbank.org/

Services:
9 AM Traditional Service
10:30 AM Contemporary Service

 Review By: Ross Blocher
Questions/carpool call: (818) 980-6167 or email: thplatypus@hotmail.com

Attending since: September 2001

Rating: 5/5

 Comments:

“This is definitely the church for people who like small congregations where one gets to know everyone and must become involved!  The pastor, Paul Clairville, will probably spot you the first time you come in and welcome you personally.  He is a man of great faith and great reason.  He will not beat around any bushes when it comes to the tough issues, though he never considers himself above reproach.  Pastor Clairville, along with everyone else at Westminster, has a great sense of humor and no one ever leaves the building without “a hug or a handshake.”  Though there is an active youth group for high-school age students, this church is oriented for people who are used to a traditional service.  I say traditional because there are songs sung and then a sermon given, but the music is very contemporary and lively (as are the sermons), especially in the later 10:30 AM service.

 I am now a member of Westminster, along with my wife Cara, and there is a nursery provided for our son Andrew.  We’ve already made some great friends and we feel like members of a family.  I highly recommend this church!”

 - April 9, 2002