If I could give this place more stars I would! The institute is such a good place to make friends, have fun, and come closer to God. There are so many activities and Ive just loved being able to go here!

Very nice people! Very welcoming and fun place to be!

The Gainesville Institute of Religion is great! Ive found so many great friends here, and Ive been spiritually edified and lifted through our Sunday church services and Institute religion classes. I have definitely grown my testimony and faith in Jesus Christ through the Institute. Highly recommend that anyone - whether Mormon, Christian, or from whatever background - comes here!

A few weeks ago I was in Walmart--one off Hwy 441--in Gainesville. I saw a woman dressed as a Muslim lady. She had one child in her cart and was talking to a man I believe to be her husband. He had two children in his cart. I was overwhelmed with a desire to apologize to them for the insane actions and words of Trump and his administration. I interrupted their conversation to give them a heartfelt apology and to tell them they were welcome here and we needed their talents. Then I scooted away---I use a scooter in Walmart due to difficulty walking Walmart. The lady had a hearing difficulty so the husband was explaining what I said as I left. A few minutes later I heard the later coming up behind me calling out to me. I turned around and this lovely lady was all smiles as she hugged me and said Thank you. I am so sorry I did not get her name. I would like to be able to communicate with them . If that couple reads this or if anyone knows them (I know I am asking for a miracle, but I believe in miracles) please respond to this note with how I can get in touch with you. Again, my apology, however insufficient it is, to the Muslims who have been subjected to the rantings and actions of Trump and his followers.