My wife and I had the chance to visit Restoration Church during a short weekend trip to Santa…read moreBarbara this past January. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by friendly faces, coffee and a box of donuts. Everyone was welcoming and genuinely kind. The sense of community was very real. Pastor Bobby was great. His message was thoughtful, well-prepared, and insightful. You could tell he cares deeply about the people he's speaking to and Jesus. He graciously offered for my wife to take home a free Bible from the stands. A Bible which we treasure. We're thankful we had the opportunity to visit and experience the church, even if it was just for a weekend. If you're in the Santa Barbara area and looking for a church, it's definitely worth stopping by.

SUCH WONDERFUL TEACHING wowzers! I've been a Christian Protestant Non Denominational Bible believer…read morefor 19 years and just know that SB County is BLESSED to have Pastor Bobby is a gifted gifted Bible teacher. The people are precious and the church is gorgeous. Plenty of parking, gorgeous area right off Fairview and Stowe Canyon! COME HERE, GET LOVED, GET SPIRITUALLY FED!!!

Full disclosure, I work at this place part time, but I work here because I love it not the other…read moreway around, and I also worship here almost every Sunday. I came here a little over a year ago from Georgia and didn't know anybody. At Saint Mike's, I found an amazing and energetic mentor and priest in Rev. Scott, an intimate yet vibrant multigenerational worshipping community, and a fountain of God's grace, justice, and love pouring out into the world! Saint Mike's is an adventure to say the least! Each Sunday parishioners respond to the sermon with their concerns, thoughts, and testimonies and are challenged to take the Gospel into the world through a practice called the Mustard Seed. You may hear music from the French monastic community Taize, or Bob Dylan, or Sam Cook, or any number of protest songs from the sixties, as well as the occasional hymn depending on when you walk in, but it is always excellent and led by a mix of students from UCSB and other parishioners as well as Rev. Scott. Outside of Sunday Worship at 10:30 AM, there are a number of outreach programs geared towards the church's mission to serve IV and UCSB. Surfing and Spirituality is probably the most popular program, but there's also Yoga, Zazen and Mindfulness meditation groups, a book club, and more. We also host the Cafe Picasso brunch on Sundays and food pantry for students dealing with food insecurity as well as Showers and Blessings and the Saint Brigids meal program which is geared towards the houseless and economically disadvantaged. We have some room left to grow. We are working on our campus engagement everyday even as we are continuing to expand in number and substance. We want to always be improving our level of support for students, so much of our time and effort has gone into improving those things. We also have a few physical challenges in terms of our facilities that we are working to address. However, families and students will find a safe and inclusive environment to learn and grow spiritually and intellectually.

This was my church when I was at UCSB for my undergraduate years. They were very welcoming and…read moreaccepting of the students here. More commonly referred to as St. Mike's - they have definitely evolved as a church to fit a college community. Mass here on Sundays is only at 10am. And my only wish is that they had more on campus events or reached out more to other students that lived on campus.

Awesome worship! Unfortunately the web site on this page is…read morewrong. It is jccgoleta.com.

Been attending for many years now. Small congregation of eager, friendly, artistic and honest…read morepeople. Very thoughtful, scholarly messages set in an extremely comfortable sanctuary full of plush chairs and couches. You are certainly not just another face among the crowd here.

Amazing Catholic community! Very welcoming church. Father Ryan is an amazing Pastor. His homilies…read moreare next level faith. God is alive and real at Saint Marks. You feel the Lords presence as soon as you walk in

This review is for Deacon Chris Sandner, who is with this parish. He is such a kind man and…read moregraciously offered to help us with our wedding ceremony in Santa Barbara (we are out-of-towers). He did such a wonderful job at our ceremony and we greatly enjoyed working with him! Also, my husband and I have attended evening mass at this parish and it was wonderful. So many young people on fire with the spirit and the music was fantastic!

St. Raphael's was my family's church growing up. I have many fond memories here…read more The church building itself dates back to the 1960s I believe. It's adorned with beautiful stained glass windows which cast the most breathtaking glow during morning mass. The facilities are immaculately clean and are outfitted for large groups. I've been here for masses, baptisms (including my own), memorial services, and holiday events. All were executed very well. The church also has a parish hall, a Sunday school program, a catechism program, a choir, a youth group, and many other extracurricular events. There's also a K-8 private school, ample parking, and the most beautiful rose garden. You'll even find a Cub Scout Christmas tree stand here during the holiday season. I was personally a part of their junior high youth group, and I was an altar server at the 9:30am Sunday mass for about five years. The programs were well-organized and offered a real sense of community and camaraderie. I always felt welcomed as a member of this church. A good Catholic program overall.

I was stationed at St. Raphael's first in "residence" as I was teaching and being Campus Minister…read moreat Bishop Garcia Diego High School. Then I was assigned as Associate Pastor there when Msgr. Steve Downes became Pastor. I loved my years at St. Raphael's, I believe I was there as an Associate for 8 years. I have many great memories of the people there. They are truly a family and so warm and welcoming. I learned how to celebrate Mass in Spanish there and although I made many mistakes the people helped me along and gently corrected me in private. Fr. Downes is an excellent example of a Servant Pastor who worked hard to make sure the parish was well run and the people were served. Some of my fondest memories of Priesthood are of St. Raphael's, even a little meeting that happens 6 days a week in a little room on the north side of the Church building at 6:45 am. I visited there a couple of weeks ago. Jesus is alive and working in that Parish!

Our family has grown and matured in this beautiful church. Incredible memories of Pastors past and…read morepresent. Always feel the love here on Cambridge Drive.

Great church! I love the location, the pastor, the members and so much more! It's very beautiful…read moreoutside and small. I'm excited to return this Sunday!

Great church! Solid Bible lessons, friendly people, great music. I like that they offer two…read moredifferent styles of worship, traditional and contemporary. Lots of opportunity for further study with men's and women's Bible study groups. Cool handbell choir. Awesome preschool too!

GSLS does a great job, reaching people with the message of salvation through Christ. Dynamic…read moreleadership, timely message from the pastor each week. Awesome worship services, both traditional and contemporary. Creative music, again both traditional and contemporary. There are so many opportunities to join in, such as meaningful Bible studies, vocal choir, bell choir, soup suppers, food drives for needy families, and more. Friendly, caring people!

JeanieC Charcuterie | Featured at Santa Barbara Weddings' Whimsical Spring Showcase…read more We had a wonderful experience hosting our grazing table display at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church for Santa Barbara Weddings' Whimsical Spring showcase. The event staff were incredibly helpful and attentive to our needs from start to finish. The kitchen facility exceeded our expectations--beautifully maintained, well-stocked, and spotlessly clean. Creating our Whimsical Spring forward grazing table in such a well-designed space was a true pleasure. If you're planning a wedding or social celebration, we highly recommend Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church. The venue, facilities, and warm, supportive team make it an ideal choice for your special event.

I had the pleasure of attending an event recently here and it is such a unique space! It has…read moreseveral different areas that can be used and tailored to the type of event you are planning. The larger indoor area would work well for a reception, and even a wedding, although one of my absolute favorite parts of this venue is the gorgeous little zen garden, which would be my ideal spot for a ceremony. It's just a short walk down the hill and you're rewarded with a peaceful little oasis. Such a cool venue, had no idea it was there and hope to be able to be back to enjoy the venue again one day!