St Tims is a multicultural devoted Catholic family. Fr Al and Fr Jorge are always available for…read morefaith formation, bible study, outdoor mass, reconciliation and spiritual growth. During the pandemic St Tims was at the forefront of being available for sacramental practice. The music is amazing, the volunteers are nurturing and the feeling of family makes me thrive.

I was raised in this church so when I moved back to San Mateo in 2011, I was right back at St…read more Tim's every week with my family - even though St. Greg's and St. Matthew's are closer to home. I love the community and diversity at St. Timothy's. Also the faith of the people is very humbling and supportive. Our church is very humble in itself - we aren't a rich parish but we are definitely rich in love and faith. There is daily Mass at 8AM and Sunday Masses are at 7:30, 9, 10:30, and 12 noon (Spanish). The 9AM Mass is the family Mass, and during the school year, there is a children's liturgy where the Catechist Sharon (who was my grade school softball coach while I attended St. Timothy's) provides a lesson for the children based on the day's readings which typically includes an activity. Also, we have an amazing, award-winning (I don't know if that's true but it should be) music director in Peter Mafi. I totally recognize the solemnity of a Mass but you may find my husband or I pulling out our cellphones to record when we see he's about to start Ave Maria. Peter also leads the Tongan choir though they don't always sing at weekly Mass just having any member of them in the same Mass as you is awesome. We also have the best deacons in town. We are blessed with several deacons at our parish, and they all are such amazing men. If you're shopping for a parish home, please come check us out! Please ask if you have any questions.

Father Angel is by far the best priest amongst the all others. i love when he gives homily always…read morehit the heart core and his words are always so powerful and touching to hear. The Bible verses and stories and stories are always the most beautiful one.

Very welcoming and small environment. Fr. Angel is so inspiring with his sermons, you will not be…read moredisappointed. Saturday after 4:30 Mass a weekly communal potluck to enjoy the company of other parishioners and get to know them better.

I love going to CPC. The people are so welcoming and kind and the sermons are deep and deeply…read morerooted in the word of God. Recently Pastor Kevin has been preaching on Lamentations. YEAH, Lamentations! And he is able to be so incredibly thorough and informative about the history of the bible and then somehow relate it to our lives today. It's incredible to watch God work through such an intelligent and humble pastor. Pastor Sandy, too! She is easy to understand and has such warmth in the way she speaks on Sundays. All of them, really. There's something special here and I'm just happy to have a little part in it. Everyone is welcome here, from people curious about Jesus to those who want to dive into what it looks like to fully live in the Lord. Give CPC a try, whoever you are, and I'm sure you'll leave feeling loved by not only God, but by the people too.

More to come...Beware...Churches not always what they seem...help and trust not always what it…read moreseems, but a crack in the door to put a foot in it, to access and accumulate and appropriate and benefit from the property of others with whom they have no authority or permission...to confiscate and dispose of at their will. Be cautious and careful of accepting what they may call HELP, for they may help themselves and others who seek ease of access to the assets and property of others which they have no right or authority.

I decided to attend Menlo Church today in search of a new church community I connect with. Menlo…read morewas recommended to me by my neighbor. The sermon was streamed on a screen, rather than having the pastor present in person. Why not just tune in online from home? Most importantly, we were never asked to open our Bibles. Although there were a few scriptures listed on the screen throughout the sermon, it is not comparable to when pastors help to dissect scripture in a tangible way.

Amazing spiritual lessons based on the Bible. Strong Christian leadership. Friendly and welcoming…read morepeople involved !

I recommend the daycare on sight The twins I cared for loved the preschool setting. The staff as…read morewell.

Love, love, love this place! The people are warm, welcoming,…read moreand inviting. The services have great music, the sermon messages speak to the heart.

Burlingame Presbyterian Church is a wonderful Christ centered and welcoming place of worship. How…read moredid I start regularly attending "Burlpres"? During the pandemic, my wife and could not attend church services in person, and when things did relax, I had a series of medical issues that kept me out of the pews. During that time, my wife started following a couple of online Sunday services including the worship music and sermons broadcast from Burlpres. The staff prayed for me when I had a couple of surgeries. Their genuine caring was comforting. My wife and I were still enjoying the online services when a staff member invited me to attend Burlpres' start-up cancer survivor group in September 2023. I made several new friends at the group's meetings. My wife and I attended holiday services a couple of months later then decided to become regular Burlpres churchgoers. It's been great worshipping there for the past year. What makes Burlpres a great worship experience? The services bring heaven and earth and all people together in a weekly renewal of faith. Lead pastor, Rev. Graham Baird, leads most services. He is assisted by Rev. Jan Armstrong, and Rev. Elizabeth Frykberg. Their messages are thoughtful, uplifting and inspirational. Director of Worship Steven Hall's worship team is second to none. You cannot just listen to his worship team; you'll want to join in the singing. Burlpres is a small church that strives to make an impact wherever those in need of help may be found. Last fall, Rev. Graham visited a Christian church in Pakistan to bring donations and preach in support of young women forced into arranged marriages. This past week, Burlpres sent hundreds of pounds of clothing and funds to help victims of the Eaton wildfire in SoCal near La Canada. If you're new to San Mateo peninsula area and are looking to reconnect with God or start your personal spiritual journey, Burlpres is a good place to start. (The fresh scones in the lobby between services are delicious.)

WORST Christmas sermon of my entire life! I have been going to this church since I was very little-…read moreI have grown up in this church- and this year was the first year for my newborn and my daughter to go together to the sermon. Children's Service had nothing for children- weird 3D glasses & stickers, along with the pastors daughter being the center of attention as ALL the other children involved in the nativity scene remained outside. I left after the pastor decided to rant about HIS daughter and her prestige riding skills... it was like watching pure narcissism. And there was a rant about how expensive & hard it is to live here... ummmmmmmm I don't come to church to discuss Bay Area 1st world problems... it felt like this whole sermon was focused on ALL the wrong things. The petting zoo was nice... but how could that be the lesson for our children?? Seemed like a lot of it was just about getting money and seeming rich or something... very uncomfortable I for one HAD to leave. I regret going and decided to go for a walk downtown as my daughter stayed with family EVERY year- children have been the focus and brought in SO many new families. Children have sung songs, put on plays, and even read scripture- allowing for children watching to love it along with their parents. This year was dry, and only about the pastor... SO WEIRD I will NOT be returning to this church and I highly suggest looking elsewhere for children's sermons. This is NOTthe church I grew up in.

This is a uniquely mission oriented congregation. Anyone is welcome there and Sturge's heart and…read morelife is focused on being faithful disciples of Jesus and his care for others.

This is really a great church -- you will be greeted at the door and they will make you a name tag…read more Small congregation, wooden pews (classic), a reasonable stage... Come at 9am for the Japanese service. If not, the 10:30 is in English. Pastor Paul is really great, he includes just enough humor and is very charismatic, setting the entire room at ease. No harsh, uncomfortable blaming but wonderful messages just to make you think. Enjoy food and tea after the service, depending on the day they have shrimp, cookies, cheese/crackers/salami, wasabi peas, CAKE on occasion, ... It's a great church.

I have been messaging the office regarding this matter eversince and I'd like to raise a concern…read moreabout the level of noise from church staff before worship. On several occasions, there has been loud conversation and activity while people are in the sanctuary trying to prepare quietly for worship and prayer. This makes it difficult to maintain a respectful and reflective atmosphere.I understand that staff have responsibilities to take care of, but I ask that greater consideration be given to keeping the space quiet when others are preparing for worship. I wanted to share a small suggestion regarding the way ushers are requested during Mass. Sometimes a tap on the shoulder happens in the middle of prayer, which can be a bit startling and can interrupt the prayerful moment. I was wondering if it might be possible to ask for usher volunteers before Mass begins or at another appropriate time, so that those who wish to help can volunteer ahead of time. I truly appreciate all the work that goes into organizing the Mass and the volunteers who serve the community. I just thought this small adjustment might help everyone remain more focused during prayer. Thank you for considering this suggestion.

5 stars There is truly nothing quite like Saint Matthew's…read moreCatholic Church in San Mateo. It's absolutely beautiful--peaceful, elegant, and full of spiritual warmth. The moment you walk in, you can feel the presence of a welcoming and faith-filled community. The people here are incredibly kind and genuine, and I love everything about being part of this parish. I've completed all of my sacraments at Saint Matthew's, and it's such a blessing to know my children will do the same. Highly recommend this church to anyone seeking a loving, vibrant, and deeply rooted Catholic community. It truly feels like home.