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Euge l.
San Francisco,
CA
94127
euge l. writes: dont know why, but this first 100th post thing had me all trippin. ive been thinking long and hard about what to write about for this oh so monumentually unimportant post. i came up with great ideas, but lost them after sobering up on the sidewalks…
Mission Bay Community Church
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill
1040 Mariposa St
Suite 100
San Francisco,
CA
94107
jessica t. writes: My mom used to be a Presbyterian minister, so every Sunday - no matter what antics we'd been up to the night before - we had to be up early, dressed and ready to sit our butts down on hard wooden pews.
My mom (though now retired and jet-setting around…
Grace Cathedral
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
1100 California St.
San Francisco,
CA
94108
Keane L. writes: I'll never understand the unquestioning conviction people hold about something as vast as God. It's not that I don't believe in God, rather I don't presume an understanding of its thoughts and intentions. If an entity could craft something as…
Glide Memorial United Methodist Church
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
330 Ellis Street
San Francisco,
CA
94102
Peter M. writes: My ex-wife and I used to go to Glide a lot cause its a great fit for someone who believes in magic (her) and someone who doesn't believe in god (me). I actually worked at Glide in the Health Clinic for a couple of years so my life was all things…
Glad Tidings Church
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA
1280 Webster Street
San Francisco,
CA
94115
LaNiesha P. writes: Have you ever gone to a church and at the very moment you walk in you think is it too late to turn around?everyone is staring at you. Not staring in a good way, but in a way that makes you feel like you just walked into the highschool cafeteria and…
Saint Ignatius Church
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA
650 Parker Ave
San Francisco,
CA
94118
Vanessa G. writes: This is the kind of church that makes me proud to be Catholic. It's gorgeous! Catholics don't skimp on the decorations. Money is no object. A little gilding here, a little flowers there, a little stain glass here, a little statue there, a little…
St Dominic's Catholic Church - Dominican Friars
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights
2390 Bush St
San Francisco,
CA
94115
mokirobinson m. writes: When I moved into the neighborhood they sent a little "welcome" card. I felt that was very thoughtful considering I'm a heathen.
Also, the flock are very considerate drivers when exiting Sunday mass. Woot.
Saints Peter and Paul Church
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill
666 Filbert Street
San Francisco,
CA
94133
Peter M. writes: This church would feel so much more complete if Mary would show up.
St Patrick's Church
Neighborhood: SOMA
756 Mission Street
San Francisco,
CA
94103
PM P. writes: ALL ARE WELCOME
Saint Patrick's Church on Mission Street in San Francisco CA has always been A Place of Sanctuary.
When the hustle and bustle of the modern metropolitan lifestyle puts you at your wits end, you can come here to talk to the friendly…
Bohemian Club
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
624 Taylor St
San Francisco,
CA
94102
Sally K. writes: Guys I have been inside the Bohemian Club for an extensive period of time. How does that make you feel?
First Unitarian Universalist Church & Center
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA
1187 Franklin St
San Francisco,
CA
94109
matt m. writes: First and foremost, any church that has a musician cover Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock" during offertory is OK in my book!
Last night, as the sandman slowly shut my eyes for a slumber, I had an overwhelming urge to attend church this morning. As far as…
Noe Valley Ministry
Neighborhood: Noe Valley
1021 Sanchez St
San Francisco,
CA
94114
Gourmet G. writes: This landmark building is home to a progressive Presbyterian church that plays host to a wide variety of meetings and activities for its congregation and the neighboring community. Among them are such self-help groups as AA, NA, and OA, classes in…
Passover
San Francisco,
CA
94117
Wendy K. writes: The Story of Passover: A Post-Modern Adaptation
Once upon a time, the jews all lived in Egypt. Not the Egypt of Hosni Mubarak and OPEC, but the Ancient Egypt of Old, three thousand years ago during the time of the Pharaohs. The ancient jews were…
Swedenborgian Church
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights
2107 Lyon Street
San Francisco,
CA
94115
Megan O. writes: We live right next door to the Swedenborgian Church.
This means that, yes, God is our next door neighbor. We happen to be Catholic, but its cool. I figure the Pope probably speaks some Swedish...right?
I've never had to walk over to borrow a cup of…
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
5000 Sir Frances Drake Blvd
Woodacre,
CA
94973
mama J. writes: **I take issue with SRMC being labeled a "religious organization."**
Let's just say that I'm not a very good yogi. In my own defense, my recent stint at SRMC was my first attempt at meditation. And it's a lot harder than it looks, both physically as…
Glide Memorial Church - Family, Youth, and Childcare Center
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
434 Ellis St
San Francisco,
CA
94102
Nancy K. writes: After seeing this amazing church and their centers on Burt Wolf Travels, I was compelled to call the center, what a great service they provide! Thank you Lillian for all of your help and time.
This is the Janice Mirikitani-GLIDE Family, Youth and…
Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parish
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area
2700 Dwight Way
Berkeley,
CA
94704
Kathleen M. writes: So the altar looks like someone shot a cannonball through it. So the cross looks like a junior high school student made it out of clay. There are many other reasons this is the best Catholic church I've ever been to.
1) The priests are Paulists and…
Trinity Episcopal Church
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights
1668 Bush St
San Francisco,
CA
94109
Joe C. writes: I'm an atheist, but a lot of people prefer to call themselves "agnostic." Ladies - stay away from agnostic men. Those guys have turned fear of commitment into a religion!
Trinity is an absolutely beautiful church, by the way.
Saint Agnes Church
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury
1025 Masonic Avenue
San Francisco,
CA
94117
Steph P. writes: To atone for my sins of late, I thought I might do some good and Yelp for the Big Guy. I was raised Catholic, currently consider myself Agnostic at best, and primarily go to church every few months or so for three very selfish reasons:
1) Crisis…
Graduate Theological Union
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area
2400 Ridge Rd
Berkeley,
CA
94709
Bruce R. writes: Let me put it like this, if the Graduate Theological Union played the Chicago Association of Theological Schools in Football the GTU would so kick their butts, with the love of God, of course ;-)
Oh wait a minute, we would have to leave the library…
St Kevin's Church
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights
704 Cortland Avenue
San Francisco,
CA
94110
Lenea M. writes: This church is very close to my hart. My sister and brother and myself were all baptized here. My mother and sister got married here.
Congregation Emanu-El
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond
2 Lake Street
San Francisco,
CA
94118
Elsa T. writes: We joined last year since we had a baby.
Then we planned our religious wedding ceremony and wedding party there.
Here are a few comments:
- We are a mixed faith couple and feel warmly welcomed (unlike at Beth Shalom)
- It is a stunningly beautiful place,…
St Anne of the Sunset Church
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset
850 Judah Street
San Francisco,
CA
94122
megan w. writes: Big, beautiful, resplendent and PINK. Would be the drag queen of churches, if it weren't a Catholic church. And yet they do embrace diversity: they offer masses in Chinese, Arabic, and possibly some other languages I can't understand. It makes St.…
Community Baptist Church
15 S Humboldt St
San Mateo,
CA
94401
JaM W. writes: They have 4 different services on Sunday to serve the community: Cantonese, Mandarin, English and Spanish. So much love here, a great place to grow!
St. John Coltrane Church
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA
1286 Fillmore Street
San Francisco,
CA
94102
Kevin K. writes: Truly an inspiring and amazing experience is to be had beginning at noon every Sunday. However, keep in mind that the church now operates out of a storefront at 1286 Fillmore Street. I have to admit, with a bit of shame, that I've never made it…
City Church of San Francisco
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
San Francisco,
CA
94102
hen a. writes: free parking directly across the street in the parking structure....9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services every sunday....nursery for the family with young children.....
ethnically diverse church in the bay area for the christian faith....soothing words for…
Metropolitan Community Church
150 Eureka Street
San Francisco,
CA
94114
Gourmet G. writes: Where gay men go on Sunday morning to repent for Saturday night.
Transfiguration Episcopal Church
3900 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo,
CA
94403
Mary B. writes: This is a church community that's open-minded, somewhat liberal-leaning (though diversity of opinion is considered a strength here), and very welcoming. There are three services on Sundays, including a 9:30 "Family Service" for all ages (very…
St. Felicitas Church
1662 Manor Blvd
San Leandro,
CA
94579
Christine T. writes: It's not the prettiest church, but Fr. Wayne delivers a great homily! When I actually go to church, I go here even though it's 30 minutes away.
St. Brigid Church
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
Van Ness and Broadway
San Francisco,
CA
94109
aspasia s. writes: i rated saint ignatius the best in church architecture in the city .. i forgot about this ... yes, St Brigid is such a city GEM! ...
Though, SI is still best for St Brigid has been closed or is in the process of being, i think, right?
my son was…
St Augustine's Catholic Church
3700 Callan Blvd
South San Francisco,
CA
94080
Aura J. writes: I've been a parishioner since the days of Fr. Keane. St. Augees is like my 2nd home. Even when I moved away to college, I always felt welcome during those breaks back home. I've had my reconciliation, First communion, confirmation and wedding…
St John's Presbyterian Church
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond
25 Lake Street
San Francisco,
CA
94118
Bruce R. writes: Writing as a colleague and fellow Presbyterian Pastor (
http://www.missionbayc...) I THINK I am supposed to give it a 5 ;-)
Still . . . I don't worship there, but know that both Pastors, John Anderson and Theresa Chow are SOLID SOLID SOLID. No church…
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension
Neighborhood: Lower Hills
4700 Lincoln Ave
Oakland,
CA
94602
Sammy S. writes: Does any one else border on obsessive compulsive when they forget something?
Like wondering if you remembered to turn off your flat iron after leaving the house?
Or checking that you have your keys by reaching into your purse about a million times,…
St Mark's Lutheran Church
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA
1111 O'Farrell St
San Francisco,
CA
94109
Ken M. writes: I'll just say it, often times it's difficult being a Christian and living in San Francisco. For a city that promotes tolerance and an "open mind", I frequently feel isolated and judged by others.
With this being said, I love this City and for the…
Unity Church of San Francisco
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights
2222 Bush St
San Francisco,
CA
94115
Sean O. writes: My partner and I have been going through a spiritual growth thing and found this church online. I have never been a church-going except in college was I was paid to be a soloist at the local Lutheran Church. That said, I was interested in what the…
Cornerstone Church
Neighborhood: Mission
3459 17th St
San Francisco,
CA
94110
Berna .. writes: This is quite possibly the coolest church I've been to in California. I was brought up in a Methodist Church, and I used to dread the long, boring sermons (I was a kid, come on.) on Sundays...this is the opposite of what people tend to think of…
First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area
2407 Dana Street
Berkeley,
CA
94704
Jennifer M. writes: First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley is a university church right in the heart of Berkeley, California, two blocks from the University of California (
www.berkeley.edu).
Senior Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Mark Labberton. married us in this church almost ten…
San Francisco Theological Seminary
105 Seminary Road
San Anselmo,
CA
94960
Bruce R. writes: Because I am SURE there are folks looking for graduate theological education opportunities here on Yelp, I thought I would toss in this school. After all, this is where all the cool Presbyterians are going . . . . um like when was the last time…
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights
2515 Fillmore Street
San Francisco,
CA
94115
Bruce R. writes: Solid pastor, Laird Stewart. High church in style and they do it well. Probably politically and theologically left of middle, but in a church this size there is probably a little of everything.
Holy Innocents Episcopal Church
Neighborhood: Mission
455 Fair Oaks St
San Francisco,
CA
94110
Jennifer C. writes: A sweet, very progressive Episcopal Church. While the Episcopal Church is splitting and fighting over gay bishops, HI has moved onto other things. This very progressive church has a large queer congregation that mix seamlessly with the straight…
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