If you are looking for a new Church. Try the Orthodox Church of America. Here in Santa Rosa is one…read moreof the most beautiful Churches I have ever been too. St. Seraphim Orthodox Church. The Liturgy is in English. Most of the congregation are converts from Protestantism or Catholicism. Where they were not satisfied so their search brought them here. I have been all over the Country to many Churches and this one is a real gem. Don't miss out. Its an authentic Church in Christ filled with the Love of God and the Holy Spirit. "God became man so that man might become divine" The Orthodox Church teaches, that the transfiguration, death, resurrection and ascension of Christ are all what it truly means to be a Christian, that mankind is now seated on the very Throne of God Himself, and being in Christ means being seated there, too. The beauty of The Orthodox Church is that It is not a faith just for the "soul" or the "heart," but for the body. The Liturgy is like being in the presence of God him Self.

Protection of the Holy Virgin is a spectacular church off of the main drag in Santa Rosa…read more Currently, new frescoes are being written (since icons are written, not painted) within the dome. There are beautiful icons of the Trinity, angels, the elders at Optina Pustyn Monastery. It's an astounding panoply. The liturgy is mostly conducted in Russian (with the exception of the English homily). The newer church is named for St. Seraphim of Sarov, the Orthodox hermit who befriended bears and other woodland creatures in the Kursk wilderness. It's a pleasant spiritual refuge.

I've seen my fair share of churches, from the historical landmarks of the northeast to the super…read morecathedrals of the south. I am no architecture buff, but I often marvel at how different buildings look from region to region. With it's converted barn looking exterior, St James completely embodies that of a west coast church. It screams California with a capital C. Situated along Sonoma Parkway, St James is located a on large lot that encompasses several buildings. Lacking any prominent signage, this place is easy to miss for folks not paying attention. The parking lot is spacious as is the actual church itself. The inside of the church is nice, though the ventilation is a challenge during the summer. There are ceiling fans available, but they don't do much for the majority of the people not directly underneath it. Sound system is pretty solid, I think their choir could really take advantage of the acoustics. This place could serve really as a solid event space as well. Pews are wooden and very sturdy. They aren't the most comfortable on the knees, but things could certainly be worse. The lobby'ish area is where most of the folks with loud kids will go, though they are as audible as if they were sitting in the main area. I appreciate the fact there are vendors outside of the place, selling flowers. Moreover, I love the California vibe where formalities go out the window and folks are rocking shorts and casual wear all throughout the mass.

I treat myself to a mass at St. mary's in Nicasio.......Small and intimate....closer to God?read more

Beautifully well-kept old west style church building with a high steeple! What one would expect…read moreright out of a movie set!

Truly moving worship experience. Friendly people and lots of activities. Saturday evening Sacred…read moreSpace service is spiritual and uplifting.

The Presbyterian Church of the Roses is an impressive modern church in the Montgomery Drive…read moreneighborhood of Santa Rosa. It has its own beautiful rose garden, with lovely landscaping. What makes the Church of the Roses even more amazing is that it was built in a day- https://www.churchoftheroses.org/history/ That's remarkable. Santa Rosa has both a church made from a single redwood (Church of One Tree), and the huge Church of the Roses was constructed in a single day. A breathtaking feat. In 2006, it was the site of another rarity, a heresy trial- https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/SANTA-ROSA-Church-panel-clears-pastor-2540412.php The Presbyterian Church of the Roses is a spacious, welcoming church. Plenty of hospitality for newcomers, guests, and longtime parishioners.

Very welcoming and warm church. We were in Sonoma for a few days and walked 2 miles to worship…read more Worth every step. If we lived in Sonoma it would be our church. Thank you Larry, Kim, Rob and all.

Wonderful church service with delightful people. Contemporary Christian music ranging from…read morerock'n'roll to blues to worship. Highly recommended.

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.

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.

A beautiful church housed in what was once a single redwood tree. It's by Juilliard Park, as well…read moreas the Luther Burbank Home&Gardens. It's practically in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa. Everything was made from one redwood- from the pews to the steeple. For several years, it housed a Ripley's Believe it or not Museum (since Ripley was from Santa Rosa) that closed in 1998. The Church of One Tree has been restored&cleaned up over the years, restored and reopened in 2011. It's a pleasant landmark, even tho it is right off the 101. It is in a sketchy neighborhood with challenging parking. The Church of One Tree began its life as First Baptist Church, hewn from a single Guerneville redwood (there's a beautiful stained glass window). It is now a venue for events. It's now run by the city of Santa Rosa- https://srcity.org/633/Church-of-One-Tree A quiet urban oasis.

On a Sunday morning I decide to go and see the Church of One Tree. Let's see what's going on in…read morehere well locating it was easy however it is seems to be facing the big Park and not the street where it has an address. The outside seems well maintained the paint is in great shape the stained glass windows look very nice. However there is no signs no monuments no labeling only the numbers 492 indicating the street address I found this a bit odd , I guess the place is just a building to look at now, with no church services and apparently no doors either. Oh well I guess it'll be Wikipedia to look up more details about this one. I guess I should tell you but this according to the story is an entire building and church built from one redwood tree , wow

Wonderful church! Great preaching, friendly people, and heart felt worship, what more could you…read morewant! This is seriously one of the most inviting and friendly Churches I have been to. It isn't a Calvary Chapel, but it does have that feel a little bit. The huge distinction between this Church and a Calvary Church is that Refuge has 4 or 5 elders that play an active roll in church leadership. Char is a great pastor and does most of the preaching, but the other elders preach from time to time and don't sit on the sidelines. The service starts at 9:30, but their is group prayer before hand at about 8:30. Also, people often show up around 9:00 have coffee and chat a bit. There are a few worship songs at the beginning and at the end of the sermon. They partake in communion (or the sacrament) each Sunday and it is open to all professing believers. I know there is nursery for the little kids and I believe children's church goes up to 6th grade.

Very biblically grounded teaching with an emphasis on applying the Word to our lives. The pastor…read moreis well studied and an excellent, clear, teacher. Worship is great, and the fellowship is like a family gathering.