I am a wedding planner based in Carmel/Monterey and recently worked with Church of the Wayfarer to…read morehost a wedding for 150 guests at the church after our original plan for the wedding ceremony was rained out. From my very first conversation with Allison at the church I was so impressed. Not only is the church lovely but everyone we worked with was kind, patient, accepting and just genuinely loving and supportive of my couple having to make a tough call to move their wedding from the original outdoor location they envisioned to a new location. Pastor Karla worked with the couple to customize a beautiful and thoughtful ceremony and honestly the whole thing was amazing. I am so thankful for their help and support and was really impressed by the caring and welcoming people in the church!

Terrible church... I went to a wedding here and the "minister" was trying to control everything and…read moreseemed full of anger. Made it very hard for the people getting married on what is supposed to be the best day of someone's life. Please go else where to get married. I wish I could give this star's but this is not a Christian environment.

I guess for some reason I was thinking and hoping to be in a mainline Presbyterian church like…read morePCUSA or PCA or something. But to my surprise I was not, and this is an ECO Church, which is really quite different. You can see it and hear it. The main minister is not robed in clerical robe or vestment neither is the Associate. It is very free feeling, almost as if I am in a non-denominational or Baptist church in a sense. I would not know this would be Presbyterian as I know it in the mainline sense. I come from a traditional high church Presbyterian PCUSA background with links to the Church of Scotland. I can see its Reformed in belief but has other influences. For me when looking for a Presbyterian church when out of town, I need something more structured, traditional and liturgical and Presbyterian. I can tell they are great people that love God and all, no doubt. I am sure a great home and place of visitation for many. I enjoyed hearing the service. Not sure this would be a place I would come to. I think I would stick more to another PCUSA or even UMC church either in Monterey or Carmel. That said, I do believe this most certainly can be a place for someone that would like more of a non-denominational or community style of worship and preaching.

We decided to hold mom's second memorial service here. Peg and Lily did an amazing job making sure…read morebrother, dad and I were comfortable. They recommended a florist who did a gorgeous white rose bouquet, and they also helped us with the program. Peg held her ground at the entrance and made sure everyone got a program and was properly greeted. Although mom only went here for a little bit, they made us feel so welcome and if we had been a part of the Church for years. The church itself is stunning. They have two Flat screen TVs and an LCD projector, full wiring-- it is one of the most high tech churches I have entered. What caught my eyes were the window panes. The glass shone and sparkled as the bells rung... I briefly got lost in a moment. The pastor here lived in Brazil for quite some time. He as well as the church speaks to the international relationships developed amongst several countries. Who knew a little church in Carmel would have connections in Asia, Africa and all over Central America. They also from what I hear have a strong youth group. Being of non faith I am always anxious when it comes to doing these types of services... I was put to ease. The member also put together a nice reception after the service. I highly recommend this place for a wedding or a service. Thank you all for being a part of our healing process.

If you, like me, are looking for a place where you can enjoy and participate in all the positive…read moreaspects of a traditional church (community, inspirational sermons, opportunities to help and support the people & causes that need help and support) without the negative ones (requisite blind faith in a particular deity and divisive/exclusionary/problematic dogma), then consider UUCMP. You'll fit right in with our diverse, spirited, wonderful, beautiful, witty, loving, and caring congregation!

I found this community on Yelp 11 years ago when I moved here and I'm really glad I did. I have…read moremade friends and the people at this church are my "peeps." It's a welcoming, liberal group of people and the church is in a beautiful wooded setting. Social justice and inclusivity are important to this congregation. Many people are not religious. Buddhists, Jews, atheists, Christians, etc. congregate here. If you're looking for a progressive, spiritual community or liberal minded friends, this is the place to come.

So grateful to been able to attend Sunday Mass. Basilica is so beautiful and it has so much…read morehistory and also they have free museum and a small shop. Sunday mass is full but the have lots of extra chairs in the back outside the church. Parking could be crowded so get there early.

I have been visiting the California missions throughout my life. Usually it is a positive…read moreexperience. However, I recently revisited the Carmel Basilica on a Sunday, and like other visitors I was totally put off by the commercialization of this particular church/historical monument. There are a few security guards who stand out front and a ticket booth positioned in a way that you cannot enter the church without paying first. The mission is not open everyday which is odd since it is such a beloved place visited by people around the world. The price of admission is 15.00 per person, five dollars higher per person than other missions which are also open everyday. This is quite pricey. If you arrive during mass you may not enter to look around until after mass! It seems really against the whole concept of all are welcome. Lighting one candle is 5.00! Usually it is just a donation or a dollar or two. The parking lot is small and congested. Personally, I enjoyed San Juan Bautista, which is close to Monterey and Carmel, much better. Friendlier, less expensive and open to all everyday! The setting is beautiful as well, surrounded by fields and beautiful gardens. I highly recommend history buffs stop by San Juan Bautista and other smaller missions.

Love this church! Here are the top 5 reasons I love it: 5…read more Amazing program for high school kids 4. People of all generations coming together to make a difference 3. A worship service that is fun and educational 2. People learning to love their neighbors 1. Hanging out with positive people who love God

We felt at home three years ago when we decided to evaluate churches. We were immediately welcomed…read moreand have been involved ever since. While we don't consider ourselves church people, we found home at CPC. Truly authentic people here who sincerely care and are trying to make a difference- we are growing in our faith here and feel loved.

I married in All Saints and though I did not grow up in the Bay Area, I immediately knew that I…read morewanted to have the wedding in this church. All Saints has the warmest Reverends you could hope for. My husband and I attended 5 meetings with Rev. Daniel Green and absolutely loved him. I also worked with Diane Ellis, the church's wedding planner, who knew exactly what I wanted and is the sweetest soul I have met in a long time. Diane set up the ceremony to a tee, suggested beautiful touches, such as a unity candle, and poetry and scripture readings by our mothers. Rev. Green was cool with my husband suggesting a twist on the commentary, and Diane was totally open to my using 2 bagpipers instead of the church organist. Additionally, All Saints has a GORGEOUS garden and stained glass windows on the inside. This was the best wedding day I could have hoped for, as well as a reminder as to why I joined the Episcopal church in the first place!

What a delightful church and congregation! We attended and were welcomed by almost everyone there…read more We enjoyed the coffee hour afterwards. The sermon was amazing as well! We'll definitely be back.

This mission is one of my favorites in the state. Whether you're Catholic or not, I highly suggest…read morevisiting this gorgeous historic landmark. From the meticulously restored church to the lush gardens and open plaza, there's so much to see and enjoy here. One thing to note is that the gift shop can be very crowded. There's not a lot of space in there to begin with and it can be hard to shop if there are a lot of visitors. Plus, the gift shop is also the entrance to the paid museum. If you have some time to spare, I suggest going through the museum to see some pretty cool historic artifacts. There's also an old garden shed in front of the church that has been converted into a small museum space with a room where a documentary plays. I don't think you have to pay to access this part of the property. Parking can be an issue so be prepared to circle the neighborhood for parking if the front and back lots are full.

I had this on my "must see" list while in Carmel and was excited to visit but was disappointed…read more Though I respect the history and the church we were out of there in 20 minutes. There really is nothing much to see. There is a miniscule "museum" with a few tiny displays, a small cemetery with no information/explanation etc. At $9.50 it was to much to charge for admission. I did find it cute though to see the kids in class while we were there (during the week) This is still an active Parish.

I could not have dreamed of a more perfect officiant for our wedding! We had an intimate wedding of…read more25 guests at Folktale Winery in Carmel Valley. Every step of the way, Fr. Francis Duda was patient, warm-hearted, and very accommodating with us. We discussed our wedding at length together over a coffee. He took the time to get to know us and our story as a couple. After our meeting, he promptly followed up with an email of several versions of potential ceremonies for us to review. The day of our rehearsal, he was well-prepared and thoroughly walked us through the whole ceremony. The day of our wedding, Fr. Duda was a pillar of strength and the utmost professional. He had such a calming presence and with poise and humor, guided us through the whole ceremony. We cannot thank him enough for making our wedding so special!

Rev. Duda was such an amazing officiant and we are so glad that we got the chance to work with him…read more He made the process very seamless and easier to understand for us. He was accommodating to our wants and needs for the specifics of our ceremony. The ceremony went perfectly and Rev. Duda even added in a beautiful homily of his own. It was a joy to work with Rev. Duda and he helped make our wedding night that much more special. Would highly recommend!