Calvary Chapel Concord

We enjoyed the service. Everyone was really nice & friendly, introducing themselves and making small talk.
They were located in a business park /​warehouse area in Concord. Tons of parking was available.
The song service was well organized & rehearsed, so no big bloopers were made. (One of my pet peeves because it’s so distracting and embarrassing when someone is off tune, out of sync, or clearly didn’t practice enough!) Not the case here.
They had a clean & updated nursery room for babies, age newborn to 3 years old, where ladies were available to watch them during service (I chose to stay in the nursery with my little one). They also had a small room with two-​way glass window so you can see /​listen to the sermon while nursing or holding a noisy baby. Some older children, depending on age, can go to Sunday school.
The following is for people who want to know what else to expect:
–The worship style was contemporary, yet quiet, as in the audience doesn’t participate much. Lots of whispery voices & silent worship.
–There were probably 100 people in attendance, and it wasn’t cramped or completely full. About 95% were Caucasian. I saw one Black woman, one Asian woman, and a few I couldn’t quite place (Latino/​American Indian??)
–The average member was over 45 years old, although there were a few (maybe 10) outliers /​younger adults (not counting kids). There were also a few children in attendance with their parents or grandparents.
–The preaching style was more like teaching, and he wasn’t repeating himself over & over. Organized, clear, concise, and not too long winded.

What I’ve appreciated about ALL Calvary Chapels is the casual setting — not «churchy» or «religious»…I like the expository teaching style on Sundays. (going through the bible, line-​by-​line, sort of like a bible study)… I have been to many many CC’s in my travels and they all have a unique feeling to them. What is consistent about all CC’s is the bible-​based teaching and the informal, yet God-​honoring worship. The unique quality of the Concord CC worship is that it’s simple, mostly acoustic guitar, with drums, bass, and a little harmonica thrown in for whimsy… Not to mention the high-​quality of the musicianship and the voices that Pastor Joe and the praise team bring to the party… Pastor Joe’s messages are insightful and instructive, not patronizing – but exhorting and encouraging. There is so much more to this little gaggle of Christians than one would expect to find in a little warehouse north of Buchanan field in humble Concord, CA… recommended!

This is a very small community. If you enjoy worshipping in a quiet, small community setting you will love it here. Services are held in a warehouse setting in Northern Concord. Everyone is very welcoming and they actually make it a point to welcome you when you arrive. They have various children’s programs during their Wednesday 7pm bible studies. They also put on community events such as their Christmas dinner which this year will be held on December 13. They also had something for the kids on Halloween. The pastor is very knowledable about the bible and is able to quote freely during his sermons with astounding accuracy. The messages are profound and he sprinkles in his own funny real-​life stories to help drive home the messages. I enjoy my worship experiences at Calvary Chapel and intend to keep attending for some time to come. Particularly if I am able to find a Monday-​Friday job which will permit me to attend on Sundays as well.