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    St. Teresa of Avila Church - Simple, reverent interior invites one to sit and rest

    St. Teresa of Avila Church

    4.4(18 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    On our way down to Bodega Bay, we made a pit stop to St. Teresa of Avila Church. Made famous from…read moreAnsel Adam's photography, as well as a feature in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds", this old church is incredibly well maintained on the outside. We arrived around 11am on a Sunday, and was quite surprised that at how empty the place was. There was one other person parked there when we pulled up, but surprisingly there was no service in session. The church itself was closed and locked down, but we saw no signage anywhere to indicate that they were any factors (renovation, etc..) that might result in an extended closure. I guess service is either just really early in the morning, or not held regularly here. We walked to the back of the church where you'll see a marked grave for Ellen Orr. Turns out, she was a first cousin to Mrs. O'Farrell, wife of Jasper O'Farrell; of whom O'Farrell street in San Francisco was named after. A bit further down the path and around the corner you'll find Potter Schoolhouse, which was the setting for the schoolhouse scene in "The Birds". The school is now a private residence, and they no longer offer paid tours. There are two driveways up the steep but short hill leading to the church. One is for incoming traffic, and the other is for outgoing traffic. Sadly, the driveways are not marked so it's a bit too easy to go through the wrong one. There is also a restroom out back, but it is locked during non-service hours.

    Lovely, simple historical church perched on a hill that yields beautiful vistas of the contoured,…read morerolling farmland. I attended a 5pm Saturday mass that drew different participants from well-dressed women to local fisherman to bright young people, a good community. Even if you're not Catholic and even if you're not a believer, take time to check out this peaceful structure and sit a while.

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    Hessel Church - Pastor Steve leading worship.

    Hessel Church

    4.3(10 reviews)
    14.4 mi

    Hessel Church has been a game changer for me, and switching from the Mormon Church (yes, the Church…read moreof Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--let's just call them the "Mormons" for the sake of simplicity) has felt like escaping a reality show where the only prize was a lifetime supply of bland casseroles. I mean, at Hessel, it's like I've traded in my dreary church attire for a vibrant Hawaiian shirt--bright, colorful, and oh-so-comfortable! Let's start with the pastors. At the Mormon Church, I encountered some serious "stiff-upper-lip" syndrome, which made for sermons that were about as thrilling as watching paint dry. But at Hessel, we've got pastors who are practically stand-up comedians in clerical collars! Pastor Rick and pastor Ken has the knack for weaving in punchlines that leave the whole congregation in stitches. I remember one Sunday when he compared our spiritual journeys to a GPS recalculating when we miss a turn. He said, "No matter how lost you feel, God is always there yelling, 'Recalculating!' but He doesn't charge you extra for the U-turn!" I nearly fell out of my seat with laughter--and thankfully, it was a padded pew! And speaking of pews, the seating arrangement at Hessel is a delightful mix of comfort and camaraderie. No more stiff wooden benches that make you question your life choices as you try to maintain proper posture for an hour. At Hessel, it's like sitting in your favorite recliner while sipping a hot cocoa--except it's Sunday, and you're surrounded by fellow believers who actually want to engage with you. The pastor might even crack a joke about "holy recliners" during his sermon, and suddenly it's a church service and a comedy show rolled into one. Let's talk about the music! At the Mormon Church, "choir practice" often felt like a serious business meeting where everyone was afraid to hit a wrong note. At Hessel, we have a band that can only be described as a holy mashup of rock and roll and gospel soul. I've never been so tempted to join the choir until I realized I'd probably sound like a cat in a blender. But the beauty of Hessel is that everyone can join in--off-key singing is practically encouraged! During one particularly energetic worship song, Pastor Dave even announced, "If you're singing badly, just remember--God loves a joyful noise!" I took that as my personal theme for the service. Then there's the community! At the Mormon Church, community events sometimes felt like mandatory attendance at a family reunion where nobody talked to each other. But at Hessel Church, the congregation is like your quirky aunt and uncle who show up with the best stories and more laughter than you can handle. I remember my first Sunday at Hessel when a friendly couple invited me over for coffee after service. The conversation flowed so easily, I almost forgot how to drink without spilling my coffee everywhere! They shared stories that had me laughing so hard, I almost choked on my donut. The only choking happening here is on laughter--no judgment, just joy! In conclusion, if you're considering switching from the Mormon Church to Hessel Church, I can't recommend it enough! It's a place where laughter and faith go hand in hand, where the sermons are as engaging as a Netflix binge, and the community feels like family (the good kind--no awkward silences or long speeches about potato salad). Hessel Church has become my sanctuary of joy, laughter, and a whole lot of "recalculating" moments. So, thank you, Hessel Church, for showing me that faith doesn't have to be stuffy and solemn--it can be a riot! Five stars, and I'd give more if I could!

    Our home church! Started attending right after the fires in 2017. Loved the preaching. Then Covid…read morehit and I appreciated Hessel even more. They pivoted to online and live in a huge tent. When Covid subsided, they were bigger, more vibrant than ever. If you attended a few years ago, you will be so happily surprised by the changes. They have also gone out of their way to be more welcoming. Lots of improvements

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    Some of our pastors at a summer BBQ.

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