We love Calvary Chapel Petaluma so much. The children's ministry is amazing. If you have kids 0-18 the sunday school is wonderful. All of our kids have gone through the elementary program "seeds" and we love it. Our older kids now serve in the elementary classes "seeds" twice a month. Which says so much about the program when the kids who went through it want to be a part of it as teens. They also offer youth group for jr high and high school and summer camp and fall retreats. The leaders and staff are all trustworthy and have gone through background checks and there is a strict policy to work with the kids or even be in the classrooms. safety is priority. which i love. (my husband and i also went through the background checks and attended the church at least 6 months before being a part of kids ministry) There are awesome women and men's ministries that offer group studies and events through out the year. mens bbq, women's picnics, galentines and the women's christmas event (SO MUCH FUN!) Sunday's are the BEST at calvary read more

Today was our second time at this church, my husband son and I are loving it so far! My son is 8yrs old and they have a very nice Sunday school for kids. We have been wanting to join a church for quite some time I am so grateful we found a perfect fit . read more

My name is Chaplain Darlene Harris, and I would like to share how truly meaningful my experiences at Calvary Chapel Petaluma have been. I have been visiting on and off since 2021, after moving to Sonoma in 2020, and each visit has felt nothing short of divine. I deeply look forward to joining in the worship--the music is always so uplifting, warm, and healing. The Bible-based teachings are consistently powerful, delivered with clarity and excellence, and I leave each time with a renewed sense of knowledge and wisdom. My soul is genuinely stirred by the spirit of worship at Calvary Chapel Petaluma. My home church is Lakeside Temple of Practical Christianity in Oakland, California, which is also a non-denominational ministry. I serve there as a licensed teacher and counselor. For the past two years, I have faithfully taught every Sunday in the absence of a Senior Minister. We were recently blessed in January 2026 with a new minister, and I am now looking forward to visiting Calvary Chapel Petaluma more regularly. Thank you for the beautiful and spirit-filled environment you provide. It is truly a blessing. Warm regards, Chaplain Darlene Harris Email: peace754@att.net read more

I have been attending CCP for over eighteen years now, It's the most fabulous Church ever. I love how Pastor Zach teaches the Word of God to us. He's knowledge of Christian History is incredible. I also Love Pastor Danny, a very Compassionate, Caring Man of God. He goes the extra mile for someone in need. Our Worship Team, with Jesse, Eli, Abby, Galilee, Sarah, Laurel, etc. You feel the Holy Spirit moving during the Worship. Got to say, Calvary Chapel Petaluma is the Great Church ever. The People are friendly, kind, generous People, walking like Jesus has told us to live. I also have to say Kara, Pastor Zach's Wife is such a lovely & important part of the Women's Ministry. The Young People have two very Special Leader's Pastor Wes & He's Wife Sam, they are a unique Couple that teach the Teens how to have a good Christian Character. The Children's Church has a Wonderful Staff caring, loving, People teaching the Children the Word of God. Try it you won't be sorry. Thank you, Debra Vitelli read more

Do NOT go there if you have children on who you might want to check in while they are in the children's service for the first time. Terrible experience as a parent of young lower elementary school children, a review is specifically for a Sarah, and I will explain the details. She was aggressive and acted as if she owns the place. I brought my 4 and 6 year old children in to children's service, and stayed in the family roomto be nearby to make sure they are comfortable as one of them can be particularly timid, and this was our first time in this place. As I went to check on my children from the back of the child area, Sarah followed me, began confronting me in my face, asking me why i was there. I told her we are here for the first time, and i want to make sure that my children are comfortable. As she continued to get in my face, holding my forearm, I told her, you don't need to challenge me, I just want to see my children are here and comfortable. My 4 year old ran to me and asked if I could stay in the room with her. She is the one who can be very shy and unwilling to stay without a parent. I told her I couldn't stay, and I also couldn't see where my 6 year old was at that time. She said if I wanted, I could get a tour and get a green sticker to get cleared. I told her I didn'want a tour at that moment, again, all I wanted was to see where my 6 year old was. Sarah was increasingly more aggressive and told me I needed to leave or she calls security. I told her i need to see first where my 6 year old was, and she responded with-" either you leave now, or I will becalling security to escort you out. "I repeated that I need to see where my 6 year old was, and she ran to get security. The guard came in, and his attitude was very different from Sarah's who is very control hungry and surprisingly rude to another mother who came here for the first time with her young children. The security guard offered us to go to the family room to calm down and figure out what we were going to do, and whether we wanted to pull the 6 year old out, and my 4 year old didn't want to stay, then the guard just gave us space after. I told him and Sarah that I'm going to make sure to leave a review and mention how she treated me, and she quickly walked away. It is very sad when a church becomes an institution with power hungry people, men or women, who seem to completely forget why the church got here in the first place. Without a shadow of a doubt, there was no light of God shining through that power hungry individual. read more

Pastor Zach is consistently on point and authentic with his sermons and the people attending Calvary Petaluma are open, friendly and inviting. I have come to find that these basic points are not always the case. read more

A lovely fellowship with a wonderful message the morning we visited. We will definitely go again when visiting Petaluma.

Biblically sound exposition of the Word of God very carefully clear and accurate interpretation explaining the Bible by focusing on the original meaning of the text and drawing out God's intended message, and avoiding personal interpretations or additions that are not supported by the scriptures friendly atmosphere. read more

This community and family which I call it today has saved me from wanting to be here on earth. I have never felt so close to a church body in my entire lifetime. I suggest everyone to give it a couple of few times and come and worship and be with us and then get plugged in Like you do when you put your blow dryer in the wall that is when you experienced the biggest and the best is being part of the community, which is over the top amazing I can't say enough. I lost my son. The biggest pain and mother could ever explain &experience in a lifetime on earth and without this community, I wouldn't be here. I love my pastor Zach his wife, his family. I love all the other pastors. I look forward to every Sunday worship the message and just being part of. read more

We have been visiting the Calvary Chapel in Petaluma for a couple of weeks. This has been the best church experience we have had in all of the Bay Area in years! The worship is authentic, God centered, and the sermons are powerful and relevant. Everyone is friendly, open, and kind-hearted. We made friends with other families quickly. The kids' Sunday school program is wonderful. Our daughter is usually hesitant to participate in Sunday school but loves going to the Calvary Chapel. Overall, a healthy church community and well-rounded theology, which is so hard to find these days. read more

Calvary Petaluma has a young pastor, 27, (looks 17) but when he delivers a message on a Sunday, you wonder how someone so young could know so much, or be so wise. The Worship is wonderful, the fellowship is friendly and attentive. Sunday school and Nursery are very well operated, with security background checks are done on all volunteers. They have a both jr. high and High school youth groups, which are very active, and well taught. The College and career group is also in full swing weekly. The young married couples meet twice a month, and there are many home fellowships to get to know each other on a personal level. Emphasis is on he word of GOD, and worship, and prayer. If you are looking for a place to fellowship... 9 am & 11:00 am Sun mornings as well as many other times! read more

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I started attending Calvary in 2015 and i felt the love of the people there instantly. The teaching is solid, the heart of the people sincere. I love Calvary so much I am on staff there now :). If you're reading this review, you're looking for a place to connect with God. You are invited and you are welcome! read more

So grateful for this church! We moved to California several years ago and this church became our family here. We felt welcomed the first week we came, the sermons are really powerful, and it's so clear that the pastor is listening to God and that God is moving. The worship is awesome too! read more

Wow, Yelp Reviews for churches. Who'd have thunk it? I didn't realize God needed the help . . . or Yelp, as the case may be. Pastor Zack of Calvary Chapel is a real man of God who imparts the Word in an easily understandable way. He can hit home when he needs to, of course, but usually does so in a humble way with personal examples with which we can all relate. I have an eleven-year old who loves the services and asks to go! They have a fabulous group for the Sunday evening services called "Band of Brothers." I highly recommend it to anyone with boys this age. I empathized with the earlier reviewers feeling of lack of hospitality, but wondered what type of vibe he must be putting out to be neither greeted nor spoken to by the wonderful people of this church. I've been going to Calvary Petaluma for several years and, while not being overwhelmed by arm-pumpers, have felt the spirit to be very congenial without being "in my face." I realize that all of us must find a personal fit in a church and just keep "church-hopping" until you do. As for me, I'll keep going here. Thank you very much! Denise read more

Rate my church? Sure! Why not? Excellent message, top notch involvement by pastor zack, nice people and four star child care. No problems. The big guy is definately smiling on this place. read more

A great church for young families in Petaluma. Pastor Zach is great. He also has his sermons on podcast in the iTunes Store. You can listen for free is you cannot make the church service in person. read more

I visited here last Sunday while passing through Petaluma on a road trip heading further north. The church is easy to find located in an industrial area off of Lakeville Highway, which is off of Highway 101. A little before 9AM, the parking lot by the front entrance was full so I parked in the back behind some other buildings. When I entered I was greeted by someone with a badge that said deacon. I followed others in the direction of the sanctuary since the service was about to start. There were several songs performed by the worship team, someone read the announcements and then Pastor Zach gave his message that came from Luke 24 about why there is joy in the ascension of Christ . Towards the end of the message, Pastor Zach asked the congregation to examine their lives in light of God's word, and answer the question if they believe Jesus is alive, which gave everyone something to reflect on. read more

New to area and always look for three pillars in settling on a church "home": teaching, fellowship, and worship. We have been thrilled that CCP delivers on all three with passion, sincerity, and transparency. Our two-year-old twins also look forward to going on Sundays and my wife and I are fully enjoying the mid-week studies we've become involved in. Go God! read more

After two Sunday morning visits, we can't wait to return. The messages are challenging and directly from The Word. Both pastors (Zach and the youth pastor) dove deep into The Word and challenged us to live it out! The worship is warm, inviting, and all about God's love and grace. After the message the deacons came up to pray for those who desired prayer. A friendly gal introduced herself and explained about the various programs. We also attended the Sunday night service where communion is served and worship is extended. -- This is the way God intended church to be! read more

I am sure the people there are very nice. One lady did welcome me. The music is beyond reasonably loud. I could not stand how loud it was and even after plugging my ears, I could feel the vibrations of the music through my body and could not take it. If you want to wreck your hearing go to Calvary. Apparently this level of noise is for some people just not me. read more

STILL DANCING FOR JESUS IF you didn't get a change to attend the First Friday,You should try to make it to the next month.So you don't miss a chance To have an AWESOME time to worship God. Thanks Zach, for stepping out of the comfort zone,God will bless you for Standing for JESUS!!!!! It was fun to dance,sing praise as one family for CHRIST,GOD surely opened some doors, that night!! Music and the D.J. was great THANKS for a worshiping,time.We will pray for you always. cindy d read more

Calvary Chapel in petaluma. Wow what a church. Pastor Zach, what a gift from hevan. After getting past his age, and really started listening to what he really said. He spoke to my heart and delivered the word of God. I leave there with such a calm in my life. I wish I could attend more often. Ass. Pastor Paul and others have made me feel truely welcome. That's what a church is suppose to do. May god bless them all, and hope some day I can be more supportive read more

This is our home! We have been at CCP since 2007 and have been so blessed. The teachings are consistently Biblical and always helpful. Wonderful music. Excellent children's classes -even kids who have visited with us have loved it. Warm, welcoming and casual with ministries of many kinds. read more

I love going here. It's NOT pretentious -- definitely come as you are; jeans and coffee in hand is fine. Pastor Zack is amazing and his messages leave you thinking (in a good way). Great way to get connected through smaller groups in home fellowships and a variety of Bible studies. I've been there for 3+ years and my life is so much better for it. God and the Bible are always the focus through their teaching. Great for families and singles equally. read more