conversation: User (cjdabeast): "Basically the title. A few years ago I did community service at a church once a week for several months. Now, I know there are some things that you shouldn't use as references (Friends, family members, ect.) but, assuming I ask them (The church) if It's okay and they agree, would that still fall under something you shouldn't normally use as a reference?"
  Self: "I wouldn't use "The church", since if somebody tries to call the church's number and verify that you worked there, they're going to get a secretary who likely does not know you and won't be able to answer any questions about your volunteer work there. Ask somebody who was the authority when you were volunteering, perhaps the pastor, and ask if you can use him as a reference and get a number he can be reached."
  fizzmore (fizzmore): "That very much depends on the size of the church."
  