Fountain Street Church

Wonderful welcoming community in a gorgeous setting. This is a progressive church that is very involved in the community. The pastor is an interesting and engaging speaker and the music is beautiful. Very happy to have found it.

I visited for the first time last Sunday. The greeter was very welcoming and answered all my questions upon entry. The building is very beautiful inside and outside. The people are nice and the service was lovely.

I was invited to A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics at Fountain St Church and said I'd go despite having no idea what to really expect. It turned out to be one of the best events I've attended in a long time. The church itself is a historical treasure and absolutely beautiful. But lit by candlelight, it was stunning and hauntingly eerie. There's something enchanting about listening to Halloween inspired classical music in that setting. Personally, I would have been ecstatic to listen for another hour, at least. The musicians were engaging and gave a little trivia about each song. If they have it again next year, I'm definitely going!

Amazing atmosphere! the Quartet were amazing at their job and even funny too! the memories I gained from this experience are unique and meaningful. The staff were also very welcoming and friendly!

I can’t recommend this enough. We went to one specific for Coldplay and I knew many of their songs would lend well to an orchestra but I was still blown away. Amazing sound and playing, stunning setup and great venue. Can’t wait to go again!

I had the most amazing experience with our exchange student @ the Nutcracker Candlelight by Fever performance. From the venue to the amazing musicians, we could not have asked for a more moving experience.

Good date night, the candles were a nice touch to set the mood and ambience. Unfortunately, unless you get front row or balcony seats, you can’t see anything. We sat in the middle and just enjoyed the music. I would have given 3 stars but the price for the cheaper seats are still decent if you just sit back for the music. Pic taken for reference is by reaching up to full height. You can’t see anything sitting down where I was.

What a great place to enjoy beautiful music! The architecture and details are incredibly distracting in the best way possible :) Acoustics are surprisingly good for a masonry building with an interior space 4-5 stories high. Props to the quartet playing Vivaldi this night! Come for the music, stay for the architecture.

*This review is for Fountain St., Church as a venue* Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing Dimitri Martin who was performing at Fountain St., Church as part of laugh fest. I had purchased assigned seating, and we were located in the front right hand section of the audience. Our seats were good, although it should be noted that the balcony does cover part of the seated section here, and depending on the event could be an obstruction at times. Fortunately, it did not interfere with our event. Fountain Street church is a magnificent building. I appreciate it. Beautiful architecture and rich history. Parking can be a bit challenging, but there are plenty of parking garages within walking distance, if you are unable to find street parking.

Beautiful church in downtown GR. Saw the Western Michigan Gay Men's Chorus perform - they were excellent and the setting was the perfect background.

**This is a review of Fountain Street Church as a venue.** My family attended a performance of Benjamin Britten's "Noah's Flood," put on by Opera Grand Rapids at Fountain Street Church. The building itself is magnificent, with a particularly striking rose window, comfortable, luxury seating, and amazing acoustics. I was quite taken with the masterful staging and performance of this piece at FSC. We sat in the balcony and had an excellent view. Parking, ticketing, and seating were all effortless. We have friends who attend regular services here and after paying the church a visit, we are inspired to come take part in their "usual programming."

When I first moved to Grand Rapids in 1984, I was in search of a spiritual home. I was not a particular religious person, but I felt a need to connect to open-minded, liberal thinkers. I fell in love with FSC and everything it stands for. Compassion, social activism, tolerance, music, creativity, free thinking. It's a haven and an asset and so valuable to the tapestry of the Grand Rapids community. In addition, it is a physical work of art and such a joy to see. Beauty is everywhere.

One of the most important places in my life. Fountain Street Church is where I learned to think for myself about all things involving belief, faith, religion and spirituality -- and, consequently, about everything else! Thank you, Fountain Street -- especially Duncan Littlefair, Bruce Bode and David Rankin.

As a Catholic Church refugee, I was looking for a place where I could be spiritual without having to leave my past at the door. I found that at FSC and so much more. It is a great place and a great community of people. Definitely worth checking out if you are in a similar situation as me.

I attended Fountain Street during my childhood with my parents and, later, was married there. I cannot describe how much it has meant to me my entire life. Duncan Littlefair was such a unique and inspiring speaker, dramatic and insightful, never afraid to address relevant issues. Beverly Howerton and Chuck Bertsch were gifted and caring musicians and teachers. There is no more beautiful church in the world, and I have now seen quite a few: glorious stained glass windows, elegant but not pretentious. It has been a beacon of strength and commitment to do what is right every day.