I'm not a regular yelper... but I had to yelp this church. The first day we attended, it felt like…read morehome. We were not church going people but had talked about it for years. The pastors are amazing and the staff are so welcoming. Pastor Caleb and Rachel have made this church one of best places to worship in Marin County. Finally the worship team are top notch musicians... http://newlifenovato.com

Wonderful worship! Great Preaching! Presence of GOD - 100%!…read moreI loved it, and I will be coming there more. I do have another church I go to a lot but this one will be definitely my 2nd choice. My friends go here all the time. I went with them and It was very warm and friendly. Pastor's family is very nice and it was a pleasure to meet them. This church was here for a long time as my friends told me. So that means a lot. A lot of churches dont survive a decade. Strongly recommend this church!

I've grown up attending this quiet unassuming church at the end of Sleepy Hollow. The church was…read moreupdated over the years, and seating configurations improved. There was a small parking lot including a handicap spot installed at the upper church level for easy access. It's had new windows put in and there's a Justice Garden in full bloom that helps feed the hungry. They even have a farm stand at the corner of Hidden Valley Rd and Butterfield Rd. Sat am 9-11am in the middle of summer! Who doesn't want a beautiful ripe tomato! Over the years ministers have come and gone but I have to say, Pastor Bev has been an exceptionally bright light leading the memorial service we had for my mother. Her kindness and uplifting demeanor was very welcomed. We were guided through the memorial service steps and found this most comforting in our time of grief. She even made house calls to my bedridden mother at the end of her life. This was so appreciated and my father bonded with Pastor Bev over her caring approach to soothing my mother. She continues to visit our home now that my father is not able to regularly attend church services and they have lovely chats on our back deck. This is the sort of thing you hear about in small communities and we're very fortunate to live here to experience this touching and compassionate gesture. There's a wonderfully talented choir of singers accompanied by musicians that offer beautiful arrangements before, during and after the Sunday service. The Sunday School kids all have some time with Pastor Bev before they're excused to go downstairs that's often both hilarious and heartwarming. She's incredibly engaging and you can tell how passionate she is when interacting with the young members of the church. Overall, since this is the church I've always known almost my entire 54 years of life, it's about time I reviewed it! But the five stars goes to Pastor Bev!

I had a decidedly mixed experience at this church when I and my two young sons attended for several…read moreyears. On the one hand, the ethics are socially liberal which aligns with my reading of the Gospels. Also, the church welcomes people of any denomination as well as non-Christians and agnostics, important because my partner and our children absolutely don't identify as Christian. On the other hand, in an odd series of events I learned that the pastor had shared information I gave her in confidentiality, and also that what she shared was quite inaccurate. Apparently, she wrote me in an email, she reported to church leadership that I believed my children were superior to the others in the church and was determined to keep them separate. When I tried to correct this misunderstanding with the pastor I found myself -- and my two children -- suddenly and completely pushed out of the community. My children were no longer welcome to attend worship as they had, I myself was censured and forbidden from church activities unless I stopped "asking for help" and "making people feel sorry for me." And the leadership actually contacted my husband and asked him to help "reign me in." As a result, I've lost my husband's support for bringing my children to any sort of church. He's quite disillusioned. And I'm rather broken-hearted. The take-home message is that this church is wonderful and open right up to the moment that it isn't, and honestly the odds are you'll have a fine experience yourself.

Light House Christian Church is a family friendly congregation with inspiring messages taken from…read moreScripture. 10:15 am Sunday. You will be blessed. To

I have been to many churches, and over time, some of them self-destructed. Eventually, I tried…read moreLight House Christian Church in Novato. The music is good, and the sermons are great. Today's sermon was on forgiveness. it was a wonderful sermon that anyone could apply to his/her life. Pastor Gerardo incorporates scripture into his sermons with humility and grace. He prepares handouts with the scriptures he's covering so people can follow along during the service. Every Sunday after church we have a free lunch which allows us to get to know each other better. I invited a friend to church, and after trying at least 5 other churches in Marin, she liked Light House the best.

As a former wedding & events photographer, I am constantly amazed at the beauty of this campus -…read morefor weddings, events, nature, flora, activities, music. As a member of 10 years now, I find the campus calm, serene and beautiful. As a Unity participant, I am so happy I finally found a spiritual community that accepts me, inspires me, and welcomes me each and every time I'm there! Whether you are seeking a spiritual home, a romantic wedding event site, a uniquely spacious venue for your event or business, you'd be hard pressed to find one better! Full live streaming and sound tech capabilities are available for your event. Check them out for your business. Come on Sundays @ 10am for an uplifting and heartfelt experience!! Prepare to be surprised!

An exceptional spiritual community. An assembly of friendly people who receive guidance through…read moremodern New Thought "practical Christianity". Many former Catholics, Protestant, Jews find a robust spiritual community here.

This review is for a wedding consultation I had with Shirley…read more Communication: I called and left a message and Shirley called me back. Over the phone she got my name, fiance's name, tentative wedding date, what I was looking for in a wedding, where I was from, and my address. She even directed me to her church's wedding website and her blog. Efficiency: Once my fiance, mother, sister and I arrived at the church, Shirley greeted us and immediately began to engage us and show us the facility. She brought us inside the sanctuary, explained the rules/regulations, showed us photo books of past weddings, and got a feel for what we wanted. Space: The church is beautiful on the outside. However, parking is a nightmare. Per Shirley, wedding guests would park in a lot and guests would have to be shuttled the church. The hills are also steep; older guests or guests in need of assistance would struggle with this venue. The reception hall is downstairs and is very small. This venue is for you if a. You a small church wedding b. You plan to host your reception somewhere else

I first came to SPC on Christmas Eve of 2019. What a true gift it was to have found this lovely…read moreplace of worship, and friendship! I can honestly say that I have felt nothing but welcomed by this congregation since the first time I stepped through the beautiful wooden doors. If you are looking for a place to spend (and brighten) your Sunday mornings, I highly recommend Sausalito Presbyterian Church!

My first visit there no one greeted me warmly. And the pastor pridemore was not yet the pastor but…read moremade his presence felt. Ethan introduced to him i was met with an unfriendly and cold greeting. My impression was that he was aiming to succeed the current pastor (which happened soon) and treated anyone, visitors or member as a potential threat to his objective to take over the church leadership. Bad start. I left my handbag there and I went back to pick it up. When a woman member handed to me I could tell it was opened and searched. I had prescription pain medicine to deal with horrible nerve spasms that occur in my vertebrae more and then. She let me know that she found it and became instantly judgmental and critical as if I was some addict. I was deeply offended by the hostility she display and vile criticism she hurled at me -- a decent Christian with seminary training and wide experience in the church on many levels. Afterwards, i never heard from them again and needless to say, I never had an desire to return to this place, especially with Pridemore who lived up to his surname in personality. Very unfortunate. I suggest Martin Covenant or New Life for a genuine loving church true to Jesus.

Not too big and not too small, the congregation is also a wide group of young and young at heart…read morewith multicultural backgrounds and ethnicity. If you get there on time, there is usually a space or two available for parking. Live band. The sermons are bible-based and succinct. From start (when praise worship begins) to finish (benediction) is roughly 1.5 hrs. They also have several small groups available throughout the week and weekend for those who want to review the sermons with other church members.

St. Francis is a warm welcoming place to come to worship or to find a quiet place to pray and…read morereflect. There's even an outdoor chapel called St. Clare's where services are sometimes held and where people can stop by any time to pray or meditate. This is where the Blessing of the Animals takes place every October. We have a wonderful priest named Vanessa Glass who held a service in St Clare's for my dog who died last year. In the tradition of st Francis, we care about animals and make donations to the Humane Society. Come and join us!

This is why I am in Marin…read more In spirit, anyway. It's just across the Golden Gate Bridge, a 15-minute drive. On Sundays at 10:00 am the celebration is usually at the Corte Madera Recreation Center, on Tamalpais Drive just west of Highway 101. During the week, classes are held around 6:30 pm in the learning center at 199 Greenfield Avenue, in San Rafael. That's just off 4th Street right before the San Anselmo border. I'm learning to ride Golden Gate Transit, to check out cars from City CarShare, and to ask for rides from my colleagues. On weekends My Lady will either check out a City CarShare car or rent a car from Enterprise or Alamo. Why do we do this? Because there is a wonderful atmosphere in Marin County. People are peaceful here. The air is fresh and the sky is blue. The sun is warm, and there are plenty of sun dresses, shorts, and bicycles. The services at GGCSL are well worth attending, too. The music is fresh, the minister, Rev. Karyl, is inspiring, and the congregation is welcoming. The theme is offering "practical spiritual tools to transform your life and help make the world a better place." It's a great contrast to the cold and fog of the Richmond District, that's for sure.

It's been 17 years since I walked through the doors of Golden Gate Center for Spiritual Living and…read moreit's always felt like home. I have been a practitioner here for 10 years and it has been so rewarding. If one is looking for a place to feel comfortable and at ease please come on Sunday at 10 am. You will always find something in the talk that pertains to just what you need at that time. It does for me.