As a life-long spiritual seeker and religious skeptic, I'm surprised by how much I appreciate this…read morechurch. Yes, they're Christians (a tough one to pull off in Fairfax). At the same time, they're affiliated with the United Church of Christ denomination (arguably the most liberal religious Christians along the spectrum). The services are very welcoming and it shows in the way the pastor engages in dialogue after her sermon (a very rare thing to find in church), not to mention referring to Jesus as that "Middle Eastern Mystic". Also, I've never known a pastor who teaches aerial. It's really cool to end a service with a nine-year-old swinging on a trapeze to captivating music! The sanctuary space is also stunningly beautiful with incredible paintings throughout. No wonder the Ecstatic Dance group uses it on Friday nights! I think a lot of people in Marin could benefit from attending this church. What I appreciate most is the balance between contemplative practices and fun, engaging services. They get humility and forgiveness in way I wish other churches and traditions did - a good reason to keep coming back.

What a wonderful sacred space this is. I attended a memorial here and it was the perfect spot for…read moreabout 75 of us. In the church (by the way, it's not all churchy with a big Jesus or anything, just more of a spiritual room), we all sat in a circle and shared stories about Jenna (my aunt) and the pastor did a great job letting us create our ceremony, while at the same time guiding it and giving her words or wisdom and spirituality. It was exactly how Jena would have wanted it. After the ceremony, we gathered outside the church in an outside courtyard area with tables that are surrounded by trees. It was very nice and perfect for our situation. We ate, laughed, cried, chatted, and shared memories of Jenna. This was a great place for our memorial party.

Wonderful pastor who gives compelling, thought provoking sermons…read more Great community that supports each other and lots of great programs. Highly recommended.

My wife and I had a very bad experience at a prior church and spent a couple of years "wandering in…read morethe wilderness" seeking a new church. We had friends from our old church who had joined PCN and told us we should attend a service as they had found it to be a warm and welcoming environment, with people who live into the Word, not just preach it. We joined as members, knowing we had found a church home that just "felt right".

My partner Nilo and I were married in this incredible church on July 4, 2014. Christ Episcopal…read moreChurch and Campbell Hall and Garden is the most incredible, beautiful place for a wedding. We had three places to choose from for our wedding and Christ Church was by far the best place imaginable! Nilo and I never dreamed of having a church wedding. We have been together in a committed same sex relationship for 19 years. When the law prohibiting same sex marriage was toppled in June 2013, we knew immediately we wanted to marry in Sausalito as it was the site of one of our first dates back in 1995 and figured prominently in our lives since then. While looking for a venue, we stumbled on Campbell Hall using a Google search. I sent an e-mail to the address listed inquiring about the Hall and within minutes received a response from the rector, Father Chip Larrimore, saying that not only could we use the Hall, we could be married in Christ Church and he would be honored to perform the ceremony. I was floored. Nilo and I, both Catholics, stopped going to Church some years ago. We had no idea the Episcopal Church was so accepting and welcoming. We went to see this incredibly beautiful church last July (2013) and met Father Chip. We knew as soon as we walked in that we would marry there and booked the date for July 4, 2014. We also started attending this beautiful church built in 1882 and became members in January 2014. Neither Nilo nor I had ever experienced such a welcoming community in our lives. We live in South Hayward and drive 57 miles every Sunday to attend Mass there with our new "faith family". While some of the reviewers listed "cons" along with their "pros", I have no "cons" to mention. Everything was incredible. While parking is limited, we hired a shuttle service which was quite reasonable to bring our guests up to the church and take them back. Pure Luxury was the service and they did a wonderful job. It took all the stress out of parking for our guests and they all had a great time on the short ride up the hill. Our reception was held at the Spinnaker Restaurant in Sausalito. Guests parked at Spinnaker and were shuttled to and from the church from there. We used Campbell Hall for lunch for our wedding party and for a short cocktail hour immediately following the wedding before our reception began. The Garden, which is adjacent to the Campbell Hall and across the street from the Church, is so beautiful and the best of our wedding photos were taken there. The entire wedding was everything I dreamed it would be and more. I am attaching some photos of the church and our wedding day there. We videotaped the wedding (although the first 6 minutes were lost...UGH!); the link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT0Z_5vJSMQ. Listen to Father Chip's sermon if you want to know how incredible he is as a person and as a priest. I know you will love this church as much as Nilo and I do. 100% recommended for your wedding and if you have never really been into going to church...check it out. You might be as surprised as Nilo and I were by what you find there! Feel free to contact me directly via email at thomasjohnbauer@gmail.com if you have any questions.

We moved to Sausalito from the San Francisco Marina and almost by accident dropped into an event at…read morethe church hall were we found the congregation celebrating Shrove Tuesday with pancakes. The next Sunday we attended the 8am service and realized that we had found our home. Its been over eight years now, things have changed as they always do but the love of God and the love of each other in the congregation and of Fr. Chip is always present. Its also a fun church! As many smiles and as much laughter as there is quiet prayer and reflection. Fr Chip's sermons are core to our worship. They are of great interest and so often leave you will a very simple message, one that is subtle in the context of the message or story but also one that is easy to take away and to keep for days and maybe longer. If you live in Sausalito or are new in town, come along, I think you will be surprised at how easy it is to sit quietly and to enjoy worship and the gentle fellowship of others. The church's motto is "all are welcome" We truly felt and still feel so very welcomed.

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!

My mom passed fifteen years ago and I still remember the very kind women at St. Isabella's who…read morehelped us. The priest was also very kind. Soft spoken and gentle. Angels on this earth. Mom was devoutly Catholic and very humble. Thank you very much.

"Scamming people in need"…read more This church apparently is connected to what claims to be a non profit where people can donate and purchase vehicles. After two days of being jerked around by them and 200 dollar inspection I offered to purchase the vehicles without consideration of the 2,800 dollar repairs needed reported by Subaru, ( which included a timing belt at the kelly blue book) private party listing price due to the absorbent repair cost . If it hadn't been for Subaru shifting appointments the people responsible for selling the car made it extremely difficult to get it scheduled for pre-sale inspection. All things considered what really upset me was that the response was given by those representing the church is that they demand dealership value. This is a non-for profit and I quickly reminded them. Expecting dealership value on a car needing repairs, because, you as a church representing a nonprofit organization, is pretty crazy. I wouldn't donate your vehicles to this church. They didn't offer any solutions and were okay not helping a single mom in the purchase of a reliable vehicle to see her daughter in.

Great place! Welcoming to all. A wonderful community church for parishioners to gather, reconnect,…read moreand worships together. My grandmother who has since passed loved this church and would tell stories of the experiences she had here.

This church is kind enough to let the Golden Gate Barbershop Chorus sing here on Monday nights. We…read moreuse the gym and it sounds GREAT. Last week our heat wasn't workin' and it was super cold and they let us use a big living room area which was full of holiday decorations. I've always been able to park right on the street which is convenient. Not sure if there is actually a lot.... the streets are really dark (not the church's fault).

I came here as a homeless man blessed to be a part of San Rafael st Vincent Dr Paul REST program…read morethat has us travel each night to different churches...this church is very special ...the good volunteers here really are angels clothed in human flesh... Their genuinely warm kind and a light in our darkness... We enjoyed a delicious beef stew home made of course "WOW..amazing food. ..then desert was fantastic we enjoyed brownies ice cream and fruit..then we cleaned up and got ready for bed..the church is amazing I wish we didn't have to leave these good people really are THE LORDS children and it shows in their love to all of us unfortunate displaced soul's.. Feels so good to experience something as memorable as the fellowship that is first Presbyterian church .. Thank you ... Thanks Andy Thanks Liam Great job.. Those reading this donate here ...

St. Columba's is off the beaten path. It's a short way north of the little towns of…read moreInverness&Inverness Park, marked by a large Celtic cross. It's been a spiritual haven for the famous- from the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia, to Jefferson Airplane, along with science fiction author Philip K. Dick (artwork by his ex-wife, Ann, adorns the church) and Prince Charles. The church was established in 1963; there is a signed paper by Bp. James Pike officiating it. It has a spectacular view of Tomales Bay, the San Andreas Fault running underneath, with the bare hills of the North American plate across the way, while it is on the Pacific plate, lush upon ancient granite from the Central Coast. The main church is beautiful&meditative, however, it's the Lady Chapel that has the amazing views. The parish library is small&dusty, with an ancient&random assortment of books. There is an outdoor St. Seraphim's Chapel along with an outdoor Stations of the Cross path. It is a beautiful church, with a friendly pastor, in the spectacle that is Pt. Reyes National Seashore.

Just this past week, I had the pleasure, surprise, and gift of staying at St. Columba Church and…read moreRetreat House in Inverness. I was in search of a place that could provide solitude and comfort, with still a sense of community, where I could rest, quiet myself, visit with the great outdoors, and just be. I knew nothing of this sacred place before and found out brief specifics within my initial call to Robert, the rector of this church. He welcomed me for a stay, and I soon clarified my plans with George (a very calm and gracious human being) and headed to Inverness. Robert's wife, Candace, greeted me with openness and a full tour of the church and retreat center, which is a spectacular redwood mansion housing a range of special rooms, private little nooks, and a divine church. I felt almost speechless on the tour, as the house holds such meaningful history, provides outstanding views of Tomales Bay, and made me immediately feel that a sense of nesting could take place. I was able to spend 3 nights in the sweetest of rooms, have spontaneous, rich conversations with Robert (who is a thoughtful storyteller with great knowledge of the area) when preparing breakfast or heading out on my day ventures, and then return to a great bath and the peace of night. Although not many other visitors were there during my stay, the people I came into contact with (visitors and community members of the church) offered warmth and sincerity. During your stay, take time to visit the different rooms and sit in the sacred space of the church. Something unique is happening at St. Columba. As noted in this review, I went with intention for a private retreat. The church also provides retreat space for groups and appears to be heartfelt and active in community issues. Treat yourself to a stay! I'm so thankful I did. Thank you, Robert and Candace. I'll be back soon.