We helped at the food bank two weeks ago. Our experience was amazing and the overall program was…read morewell organized. We will return again to help.

I might be a bit bias, but Sunset Ministry is a great place to grow as a Christian. It all begins…read morewith Pastor Gerry Mann. If you know him, you won't ever forget him. Personable, caring, fun, larger than life God filled leader. The folks that go are fairly relaxed and friendly. We unlike a typical group of church going people. Dress in your Sunday best and you might be the only one. Also, we have all ages attend and all races, and economical situations ( we would never pry into that ). Worship is contemporary Christian. Occassionally, I slip in some Modern Gospel ( Israel Houghton, Donnie McClurkin ). Everyone has a good time in worship. There are Bible studies, Home Groups, youth and children's stuff, sports ministries, 3rd week free lunches, and lots more. Stop by one Sunday at 10 am.

City Church has been been a home for me since my first visit to SF and then immediately once I…read moremoved to SF 20 months ago. They are so intentional about inclusion of ALL people regardless of your background. They have such a diverse pastoral staff, and each of them get a chance to speak throughout the year. I absolutely love the Community Groups here and the fair they have each season to provide each person with every option of CG that could be a good fit for them. I've had the chance to sit down with the Head Pastor, Pastor Fred, multiple times and he has such a genuinely caring and loving heart for all people. He has a great vision for the church and is intentional about getting to know every person who comes through the doors every Sunday. Furthermore, their partnership with City Hope, is an obvious demonstration of their care for the city of San Francisco especially the most in-need and vulnerable members of our society. I've really come to love every Sunday morning here, and every Sunday I just feel home and can take a deep breath when I arrive. I'm thankful for the genuine community here which is so rare to find these days in churches especially in the big cities. Coming from DC, I was very involved in my last church there and my closest friends ended up being all people in my community and volunteer groups. City Church SF has been a tremendous place for me to challenge and endure in my faith, and I'm very thankful for it. As an openly gay man, I haven't found a church yet that so authentically welcomes and affirms who I am as a gay Christian, and I encourage any person regardless of where you are in your faith and life journey to give City Church SF a chance.

I posted previously about the lack of transparency and sketchy financials at City Church, and on a…read morewhim, I decided to check out if things were getting better, since a friend recently told me they were launching a big fundraising push to plug a potential $1.2M hole in their budget. Email is attached. I was really surprised that they could be running so large of a deficit because the Paycheck Protection Program should have been available to them to help plug any deficit that they could have had. So I went and pulled their annual financial report on their website for Sept 2020- Aug 2021 (https://citychurchsf.org/Give) and I was surprised that nothing was mentioned in the report about taking PPP money, given the deficit that they claimed to have. But then I checked the government databases, and saw that they actually were able to get $858,200 from the PPP in two tranches, one on April 9, 2020 for $429,100 (see https://www.federalpay.org/paycheck-protection-program/city-church-san-francisco-a-congregation-of-the-reformed-ch-san-francisco-ca) and the other for the same amount on April 9, 2021 (see https://www.federalpay.org/paycheck-protection-program/city-church-san-francisco-a-congregation-of-the-reformed-chu-san-francisco-ca) Given how much they got in PPP money, I find it hard to believe they could be on pace to run a $1.2M deficit, especially since most churches in the city have seen giving stay very constant during COVID. I find it even more problematic that City Church did not even disclose that they took PPP money in their $1.2M fundraising push, instead only disclosing that GIVING is on pace to be $1.2M below budget.

I was so nervous about going to church after not had been in a few years. The staff was welcoming…read more.The building was simple and beautiful. There is a sense of community in this place which is what i need.This is not your average baptist church which is nice . The pastor and his son message is purely on god and building that relationship with him. I'm glade i came to the service on the last sunday of the year. The spirit of god is all through that building 10/10 recommend.

"The grave is now a groove." This line from one of their songs sums up the Easter Sunday service…read morefriends invited me to attend. The format was songs, songs, and more songs (including churchified mixes of Sting, Bill Withers, Staple Singers, and Marvin LGBTQAS). Even the sermon was spoken word, and the layperson homily was beatnik. I saw at least 10 people on stage doing the music, but I heard afterward that "many more" crowd up there when they do gospel choir at least once a month. In lieu of missals or printouts was a projector screen with words for following along. All kinds of people were present: white, black, tan, copper, goldenrod, babies / toddlers, 20s-30s, parents, grandparents... the list goes on. Some looked like they stepped out of Wallpaper* or ReadyMade Magazine, some were UO / F21 / H&M (but not Am Appy), others were Talbots or just general churchy. I did see a snapback being worn, as well as a driver's cap. These diverse people were all feeling the worship via frequent clapping, putting up of hands, standing up, dancing, and / or hollering. There were 3 dunk-you-underwater baptisms during the service. One of the baptizees busted out the classic "two sets of footprints / one set of footprints" beach Jesus story before their dunking. An artist was set up just in front of the stage getting their Bob Ross live painting on throughout the service. Out in the hallway was a makeshift photo station (why?) for before or after service. They needed props though. There were also cupcakes and I believe varieties of marshmallow peeps to coincide with "come and peep", where you learn more about current church initiatives. What a good morning. I'm thankful for my friends. Happy Easter!

Post-pandemic, our family was looking for a church where our children could experience the joy of a…read morefaith-based community. After visiting several churches in SF, St. Mary's was an obvious choice. The church offers a 9 AM "children's service," which is slightly shorter and features a children's choir, children's homily, and Sunday school combo (+ nursery for younger kids). It's unique in that it's great for kids but also rises to an adult-level with amazing music and moments for contemplation. After several weeks, our kids asked to be in the choir - which I cannot say enough about. They have made so many great friends and love the weekly rehearsals. In a city filled with choices for after school activities, this one checks so many boxes - reading practice, music basics and appreciation, community, stage presence and more. We've also made so many great friends here. Truly a special gem.

St. Mary's is a loving and inclusive church with great music and wonderful clergy. The…read moreparishioners are friendly and support each other as well as newcomers. There are programs for everyone. There is a nursery, and Sunday School, as well as choirs for children, youth and adults. During the week there is bible study and other offerings for study and prayer.

This is the Catholic parish I call my "home" although I am not living in the neighborhood. But it…read morehas become my spiritual home. It is something as unusual as a LGBT friendly and accepting parish. The greeting words from Fr Steve on the church's website are true: "You will find the good people of our parish old, young, married, gay, lesbian, transgender, affluent, homeless, blue-collar, converts, cradle Catholics, radical, traditional, questioning, fervent. What you're least likely to find here is complacency or indifference." As a newcomer to the city a year ago, I immediately felt welcomed. People in the pews showed an interest in you and made you feel a part of the church. Over the year, I have learned to love the liturgies, the choir, the singers, and the homilies. The masses on Sunday mornings always make me feel blessed afterwards. And after that, the 8th sacrament is approaching: the brunch! For more about the parish, read Donal Godfrey's book: "Gays and Grays", published 2007.

I absolutely love this church. They feed the poor of The City every week, they provide daily mass…read morewith some of the most friendly people, and they have one of the sweetest and kindest Parrish priests, ever. This is an inclusive, affirming Catholic church that makes you feel like you have really gone into the House of the Lord and into His presence. I have been going to church my whole life, and this one is definitely one of the more loving congregations. However, hospitality does not follow up with those not attending. Phone calls to the home bound are important. It may be they are understaffed. They have missed opportunities for outreach that could increase non-seasonal attendance. Just because money is pouring in does not mean needs are being met. We cannot assume things. We parish for our lack of knowledge. It's important for people to speak up in a good way and be absolutely honest with each other. Magnanimous means we address each other with two positives to each negative. This can only be done when staffed with volunteer coordinators who run phone ministries. But, this is the number one problem in most churches. We all make assumptions, based on limited information and being overly busy. As my aunt used to say before she left this earth, "you have to put yourself out there. and you never bow down to anything but God's truth. That truth is feeding the poor; visiting the sick, shut ins, and weak faithful and unfaithful; and addressing evil with goodness while speaking truth to injustice. All this I see done in the Catholic Church. Hospitality to strangers just might be the stranger next to you in a pew for over 40 years because you are both too shy to say "hello." And when people need each other's time, their is a reason for it. There is no shame in our game. Only forgiveness. God is the God of second, third, and fourth chances. Once we had a homeless man come into a church that stunk to high heaven. Why someone did not approach him and ask him to shower I will never know. This is a public safety issue. Offer food, explain that he cannot smell himself but everyone else can and then ask him if he stays we have to protect the health of everyone. Bacteria is dangerous to the very young and very old. A care package and shower can help. Those who could sit through that smell without vomiting are living saints. MHRP is a no "guilt trip" Parrish. We say it like we see it in love. If we are wrong, we correct it. Spiritual vision is one thing, what we do and how we treat others with that vision is another. We can have all gifts and powers, but if we don't have the loving kindness and compassion, we need to rethink the material we cloth ourselves in.

This church is welcoming, inclusive, musical. There are children, teens, parents, grandparents,…read moresingles, couples - and they are all engaged and they care about each other. The senior minister is a gifted woman, and different people with different insights preach on many Sundays. The music is always good, always high quality. It is rewarding to sing in the choir. You can attend church in person or online. Recordings of Sunday services are available every week. There are also online Taize worship services (contemplative, with chants and silence) on first and third Wednesday evenings. In an era when many have left church, this is one that people are joining.

My new Sunday tradition…read more I love how welcoming and diverse the community here is and I also love how this place allows you to just be you. People are friendly and kind here - but if you prefer to slip out right after the service - that is perfectly fine too. I always leave feeling lighter and more energized. Trust.

Golden Gate Presbyterian Church has been my home church for my whole life. This is a great place to…read morepraise God and listen to sermons from four different pastors. I still keep in touch with all my friends from this church. I'm thankful for this church during this Christmas season. GOD IS GOOD! ALL THE TIME! :)

Sunset Church really help me grow my faith in God. I have made many friends and the food is so good.read more

Jared, who recommended me to this church, is an awesome Christian. I came to attend earlier…read morebecause of a conflicting schedule but I'll be back next weekend. I met Lucy here, who is absolutely wonderful. She took the time to listen to my rap song lol! Recommend this church wholeheartedly. Family and friends environment. God bless this Church!