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Grace Cathedral

4.5 (316 reviews)
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Denise C.

Very nice emerging renewal of grace cathedral ..speaker event this Sunday morning with Rebecca solnit ..nice programs ..

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Annabelle R.

This is a spectacular landmark in SF, featuring amazing architecture and ornate details throughout that are simply mesmerizing. It's so much more than a church, and has a history worth learning about. I've only been here once, for Aura, an interesting light and sound show which I experienced this past weekend. But my bf has done musical performances here in the past, so he's no stranger to all of the beauty this place has to offer. I was awestruck by the interior of this cathedral. It was breathtaking, stained glass art, a majestic organ, stone labyrinth as an element of reflection, Saint Francis sculpture, even Jacob's ladder (the illuminated art piece more accurately called "Jacob's Dream: A Luminous Path"). The Grace Cathedral is certainly a unique and beautiful venue and event space, and of course, one of the loveliest churches I've ever encountered. The parking situation during events is not the easiest, but we took uber so we didn't have to deal with that.

Iris H.

This is a beautiful venue for orchestra and concerts. I attended a Six Station Trio and was in love with the location that's taken places. This is definitely one of the more beautiful venue I have been. I LOVE the stained glass windows as the light shines in. There is also technical light system as the music plays and changes color depending on the mood. It creates a different atmosphere as musicians perform. I was in awe the whole two hours enjoying both the interior of the cathedral and the performance.

Sunil R.

Grace Cathedral is a stunning piece of architecture and history in the city. I highly recommend a stop if you have not already been there.

Jason V.

Per the attached pictures, you think you're getting one thing but you're actually getting another. I attended the sound bath event. That was fine.. I liked the vibe, music, and the experience. The venue is a problem. As nice as the cathedral is, and as fun as the acoustics are, I have a big issue with the ticketing scheme. The $30 tickets get you pew seats. You sit in a pew, and during the performance you can stare ahead at musicians and the altar area and the beautiful stained glass windows. The lying down tickets.. and the Premier Lying Down tickets at $80, are burdened by the LED ceiling lights that are bright and piercing. You lay on the ground and your eyeballs are burned by the blue lights. And through your eyelids when your eyes are closed. It's not relaxing. They surely know this. They still charge more than 2X for the pleasure. On their site, they recommend bringing a yoga mat and blanket, they don't mention the need for sleeping masks or eye coverings. Others in the lying down area started departing almost immediately when the show started. Some turned on their stomach or sides. I personally think it's problematic that they don't address the bright lights directly, before people upsell themselves for the "Premier" experience.

I luv visiting historic churches in California and abroad. I'm glad I made the time to visit Grace Cathedral. The architecture is beyond AMAZING. It reminds me of the churches in Europe. The space is vast and the ceilings are exceedingly high! I'm always fascinated by stained glass, these were no exception. The church door details are extraordinary. Onsite are a few Ansel Adams photographs and one David LaChapelle piece.

peggy c.

Yoga on the Labyrinth, Sound Bath, Tai Chi, and Chair Yoga in the Grace Cathedral is a great experience. You may want to try to get the 3-month special access pass. The @Sixstationtrio has performed 'Ghibli' and 'Final Fantasy' music events at the Cathedral. What a great magical awesome trio!! Look forward seeing the again.

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Deena D.

We went to the Aura show at the Grace Cathedral and it was spectacular! The Cathedral itself is awe inspiring and just so grand. It famously sits atop a hill and we arrived just as the sun was setting which created the most beautiful scene. The light show inside the cathedral was truly amazing and my friend and I both were blown away. I recommend visiting the cathedral and the Aura show if you get the chance!

Riley M.

A beautiful and peaceful place with stunning architecture and stained glass. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, perfect for reflection or a quiet visit. Sometimes it gets a bit crowded with tourists, but it's definitely worth seeing if you're in the area.

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Lynn F.

I was here to witness the Pride mass, & what a show! I guess that's not a proper definition of a religious service, but I'm not Christian or religious so I had no idea what was going on. It didn't matter tonight, we were treated to a procession of dancers, Sister of Perpetual Indulgence, men in leather, men in rainbow skirts, yeah, the men were stepping out. Gotta say, it was a shiny evening of happiness, great gospel music by Glide chorus, including a guest sermon by Marvin K. White, the Minister of Celebration at Gilde Memorial Church. It was a great experience to be around so many happy, colorful people celebrating diversity & inclusion in the church. Times are changing for the better here, take that Florida. The festivities, er, mass ended In confetti & rainbow cake.

Ellen B.

I have often walked by this Cathedral and admired its beauty but never went inside. I got the chance to walk in in June because I got tickets to an opera show that took place there. The church looked so amazing inside from the high ceilings to the paintings on the wall. The acoustics were really good there as well, I hope others   really appreciated the church putting a rainbow on its steps and walls in June, it felt really heartwarming.

Helen L.

The light show is unusual and kind of sacred. 7/11 to 7/14/24. 25 laser beam from Fairmont hotel into the stain glass of the church. Church is pitch black, but the light shines through. Very cool. The guitarist was playing. Event is from 8 pm to 11:30 pm.

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Ask the Community - Grace Cathedral

Are you charging for people to attend Christmas mass ? I saw a reviewer say you charge $12?

All services at Grace Cathedral are always free! Additionally admission is free if you are visiting for meditation or prayer. The $12 admission fee is for sightseeing!

What time is the Mass on Sunday?

Hi Tom, We have Sunday services at 8:30 am, 11 am, and 6 pm. You can learn more here: https://gracecathedral.org/service-times/

I’m planning to attend midnight mass, is it heated?

It's heated, but this is a very big cathedral so I wouldn't describe it as "toasty warm," so.. come dressed in layers.

Is this a Catholic Church?

Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal Church, according to their website.

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A beautiful cathedral with so much artwork with an interior lit from light shining through the stained glass.

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Epic Church San Francisco - Sunday Morning Worship Service

Epic Church San Francisco

4.6(29 reviews)
1.3 miMission Bay

Great pastoral service very in and out. just wish they had more seating. Definitely going back…read moreroutinely

If you want to attend a church to affirm your choices unchallenged, with staff lacking courage to…read moretalk about important issues facing Christians today, EPIC Church SF is your home. If, however, you want a truly caring and bold church leadership unafraid to counsel on the most important issues facing Christians, I'm afraid this isn't what you're looking for. I didn't notice it right away, but over time I grew increasingly weary of the radical leftist politicization and business-oriented approach of Epic's church staff, particularly of lead pastor, Ben Pilgreen. I wrote a thoughtful and detailed PRIVATE letter 3 weeks ago, to which I received no response. In it, I outlined why the deafening silence about the widespread celebration by people in the US of the most public assassination in a generation was extremely problematic; why silence on the Christian genocide in parts of Africa was a miss; why their repeated Marxist takes on the politics of our day was against Christian doctrine (the Bible is rife with political leaders like David, Solomon, Paul, James, etc - while we should render unto Cesar what is Cesar's, the Judeo-Christian tradition is the foundation of Western Civilization. We cannot, as Christians, put our heads in the sand about the increasingly anti-Christian geopolitical climate within which we find ourselves). The lack of any response to my letter is why I decided to take my complaint PUBLIC; I gave ample time for a private response to demonstrate a caring approach to church members like myself and the dozen or so others who walked out in disgust on September 14th (the Sunday after Charlie Kirk's assassination) - not to mention the many others who likely had a similar reaction though remained silent. The staff (particularly lead pastor, Ben Pilgreen) often talks about its biggest tech-founder backers and recent press about its rapid growth. Epic is run more like a business, with a focus on bigger donations and new numbers, than like an actual church demonstrating real concern for Christians. Sure, the first few months will feel good - the kumbaya songs and therapist-like self-affirming feel-good approach - but at the end of the day, we have to contend with scripture and understanding Christian morality. This church will initially make you feel good with the amazing production value of its songs and welcoming community, but as you dig a little deeper into what's being said, and as your commitment to leading a Christian life grows (especially as we grapple with how scripture translates into the 21st century), you will not find the bold leadership needed to take that on in this community. I will not be returning and I would advise friends to find another congregation. Five former members and I have since started a home church, honoring Christianity's earliest church leaders and ourselves, as we seek greater closeness to Christ.

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Epic Church San Francisco - Our production team streams online gathering each Sunday for those who aren't able to attend a service in-person.

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Our production team streams online gathering each Sunday for those who aren't able to attend a service in-person.

Reality SF - Indoor

Reality SF

4.2(34 reviews)
2.8 miMission

Very welcoming, especially for people who want to explore Christianity and learn moreread more

I feel a strong urge, perhaps nudged by the Spirit, to share my experience with Reality SF,…read moreespecially in light of recent events where Christian pastors in DC were arrested for advocating for Palestine, after being gaslit by Reality SF and its leaders that I was the only person in their entire three thousand people congregation that supported the humanity and dignity of Palestinians. My story with Reality SF is a long one, spanning over 12 years of attendance, from their early days in the Swedish American Music Hall, transitioning to Everett Middle School, and finally to their current residence in a lavish $15 million building. My relationship with the church has been complex, characterized by its lack of welcomeness, but the strong and insightful teachings, attracted me to stay and call it home. Despite never voicing my concerns publicly--unlike the 200 congregants who once left in protest against the leadership--I remained silent and mostly defended the church, until the church's (lack of) response to the Gaza genocide pushed me to the brink, when they have commented on Ukraine and social issues in the past. Reality SF's portrayal of the genocide as a mere 'war' and their silence on the human rights abuses inflicted upon Palestinians led me to question the church as an institution, my faith, and to question God's character and even existence. My efforts to discuss these issues, including some encouragement for my faith, were initially met with a wall of silence. Persistently, I sought to make my voice heard, only to be confronted with defensiveness and outright dismissal. The most disheartening part of my quest for dialogue was trying to engage with Dave Lomas, the head pastor, who, as I learned, 'doesn't do emails' and proved to as difficult to meet with as the Pope. This barrier to communication only compounded my frustrations, leading me to take a hiatus from the church. Yet, in a twist that felt laden with divine intervention, after weeks of abstaining from church services, a sequence of undeniable signs led me back to Reality SF one Sunday morning. Carrying a glimmer of hope that the day's sermon might finally address the suffering in Palestine, I was met with disappointment as a guest speaker took the podium, leaving my expectations unmet. In an extraordinary turn of events, as I was about to leave, disheartened, I spotted Dave Lomas by the exit. In over 600 Sundays, I had never seen him greeting congregants. Unlike the kissing babies and shaking hands type of pastor, I've always respected him in his introversion, which I thought fueled his insightful sermons and considered him a guiding figure in my spiritual journey. This encounter, whether by divine arrangement or sheer coincidence, gave me the courage to approach him and share my concerns directly. While I prefer not to divulge the specifics of our 1:1 conversation, it was dishearteningly marked by significant ignorance and a lack of the compassion and justice Jesus preached. This interaction left me more lost than ever, questioning the foundations of my faith and the leaders who are supposed to embody Christ's teachings. In my quest for clarity, I turned to what my generation does for anything--social media. It was there, that I found the accounts that Dave follows on Instagram--conservative influencers, luxury golf resorts, and luxury watchmakers (think Richard Mille, not even Rolex). This revelation served as a poignant lesson: God often uses the imperfect among us to serve His purpose. I was wrong for putting Dave on a pedestal for his teachings. This reflection brought me to a deeper inquiry: Why had God, through a series of undeniable signs, guided me back to Reality SF that particular Sunday, to a moment of face-to-face encounter with Dave? Initially, it seemed Dave, as the pastor, might have thought he had a divine message for me--"you don't have to agree with everything your church believes" and he encourage me to stay, or, he pointed to the door (it literally was as we were right by the exit). However, upon reflection, perhaps the message was to Dave - to have a more compassionate heart, one that embraces all of God's creation, including Arabs (Muslims and Christians). I hope this somehow gets to him (he's a foodie so I have a better shot of getting to him than by email) and my worldly message is: read works by Ilan Pappe or Richard Becker.

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CornerstoneSF - I love this church!

CornerstoneSF

4.2(90 reviews)
2.1 miMission

Cornerstone is a one of a kind church. The messages always seem to hold a very relevant lesson…read moreregardless of who is speaking. The seating can be a little cramped, it's in an older building, but it's still comfy. A big highlight of this church is it's performances (Spring musical, Christmas Eve candlelight, the comedy improv night etc.). Worth a sunday visit and staying around after and before service. The java is killer. Bagels, toast, donuts, and really delicious coffee. And if you're not into that type of food then there's plenty of local restaurants as well. This is a great spot to go to for very lively worship on sunday mornings. Saturday nights are excellent too! Just check it out, the pastoral staff is very wholesome and welcoming.

I had a deeply disturbing experience with this church, and I feel a responsibility to share it so…read moreothers can make an informed decision. During my time there, I trusted members with personal information. Over time, I came to believe that this information was discussed behind my back in ways that felt disrespectful and damaging. Instead of direct communication, there seemed to be judgment and private conversations about me, including my financial situation, which felt intrusive and shaming rather than supportive. What concerned me most, however, were statements and situations that felt threatening and deeply unsettling. There were comments about taking control over people's lives and even statements that came across as threats involving my family. At one point, I experienced a situation where a vehicle came near my home and I genuinely feared for my grandfather's safety based on what had been said to me. Whether others interpret that differently or not, it created a real sense of fear and crossed a line that no church should ever approach. This environment felt driven by fear, control, and intimidation rather than care, humility, and truth. I'm sharing this not out of spite, but out of concern for others. A healthy church should build people up, respect boundaries, and communicate directly--not operate in ways that make people feel unsafe or targeted. Please use discernment if you are considering getting involved here.

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Graffiti done by Cameron Moberg, Cornerstone Youth Pastor

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