Looking for a place to belong, to grow in faith and love for God? Look no further. When you walk…read morein, you're met with a genuine feeling of joy and love. The church is multicultural and generational providing a real sense of family. The worship is excellent and teaching relevant, yet deep and applicable. Located in North Beach so plenty of places to eat afterward and relax in the park on a sunny Sunday afternoon. They offer parking at a local garage so no stress for parking if you're driving.

Solid church. Friendly and biblical community in the heart of San Francisco. 10/10 recommend.read more

I posted previously about the lack of transparency and sketchy financials at City Church, and on a…read morewhim, I decided to check out if things were getting better, since a friend recently told me they were launching a big fundraising push to plug a potential $1.2M hole in their budget. Email is attached. I was really surprised that they could be running so large of a deficit because the Paycheck Protection Program should have been available to them to help plug any deficit that they could have had. So I went and pulled their annual financial report on their website for Sept 2020- Aug 2021 (https://citychurchsf.org/Give) and I was surprised that nothing was mentioned in the report about taking PPP money, given the deficit that they claimed to have. But then I checked the government databases, and saw that they actually were able to get $858,200 from the PPP in two tranches, one on April 9, 2020 for $429,100 (see https://www.federalpay.org/paycheck-protection-program/city-church-san-francisco-a-congregation-of-the-reformed-ch-san-francisco-ca) and the other for the same amount on April 9, 2021 (see https://www.federalpay.org/paycheck-protection-program/city-church-san-francisco-a-congregation-of-the-reformed-chu-san-francisco-ca) Given how much they got in PPP money, I find it hard to believe they could be on pace to run a $1.2M deficit, especially since most churches in the city have seen giving stay very constant during COVID. I find it even more problematic that City Church did not even disclose that they took PPP money in their $1.2M fundraising push, instead only disclosing that GIVING is on pace to be $1.2M below budget.

I am saddened and yet not surprised to read a few negative reviews - even recent reviews - of those…read morewho reject the courage that this pastoral team demonstrated when City Church became gay-affirming. There is unfortunately, always conflict when something like this occurs and the courage that Pastor Fred and his staff demonstrated in following the path that the Holy Spirit called them to follow - beautifully so - comes at a cost. Fred did what a real pastor does - he followed the leading of God, despite angering some (extremely wealthy), very religious parishioners who ended up leaving as a result of creating a space for gay men and women to be themselves at church. It's pretty rare for a church to do something that rocks the money boat but he followed the promptings of God - the prompt to ensure that the LGBTQ community could enter into an experience of Jesus and know that they are beloved - and never wavered, despite these people who continue to call his character into question with a viciousness I wish they'd save for someone who was actually causing harm. This bitterness over not being able to control him or have a church based on their very specific terms has to be miserable - the heart of the stubborn never finds rest but we'll leave them in hopes that they find some peace. Jesus was on the receiving end of the worst rage of the Religious so I guess it shouldn't come as much of a surprise that this kind of thing continues to happen. For me, as someone struggling with my faith, new to San Francisco, the CG City Church provided was my path back to God and the sermons are incredible. I recommend this Church if you've been broken, if you have always felt you lived on the island of misfit toys and want a relationship with Jesus. You'll find it here.

When Cornerstone SF Church opened the Riordan Campus I could see a sense of community building,…read morefamilies coming together, and friendships being made. How my heart desires to be back here so much! Definitely a place to check out if you are desiring an authentic expression of Jesus' love

Cornerstone is the main reason I'm still in San Francisco.  There are 4 things I value most about…read morethis church body: 1. Multi-Generational Discipleship - When I first moved to SF, I thought I wanted a church that was primarily 20/30s.  But I can't begin to describe the depths of wisdom that I've been blessed to tap into by being part of a multi-generational church.  I've been mentored by my pastors and small group leaders, who have shepherded me through many personal challenges and growth areas.  I've have had the blessing of doing life with friends through varying life stages.  I can confidently say that I'd be an entirely different person without Pastor Terry/Sheryl, Pastor Luis/Jean, and Pastor Sam's discipleship. "The glory of the young is their strength; the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old." (And they don't even have THAT many gray hairs ;)...) 2. Diligence / Excellence - I've invited several friends to church, and they have all commented on the excellence of each service.  The church body puts in great care to make you feel God's love as soon as you walk in the door.  You'll be greeted by our parking team, guided to a seat by our ushering team, invited to seek prayer with our prayer team, refreshed with toast/coffee by our Cornerstone Cafe team, and welcomed to stay connected by our "New Here" team.  Our worship team serves from 7AM to 1PM every Sunday (not including practice time) to bring us into the Lord's presence with their musical talents.  Everything here is done with a standard of excellence - not for men, but for the Lord. "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men." 3. Service - The job of staff is to equip its church members to serve.  Humans were created to serve, and we feel most fulfilled when we're living into that purpose.  Every year when I look back on the times I felt most fulfilled, I think of the spaces where Cornerstone has encouraged and challenged me to use my gifting and talents to build up the church.  Cornerstone's staff facilitates volunteer fairs, new member classes, and a variety of ministries (kids, youth, 20/30s, men, women, faith + work, worship, etc.) to help us find places where we can grow into what the Lord has prepared each of us to do. "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." 4. Community - Before Cornerstone, I never considered staying in a city largely for my church community.  But my sisters and brothers at Cornerstone have taught me what true community is made of:  commitment, sacrifice, and perseverance.  Pastor Terry and his family set the tone here with their 60+ year commitment to San Francisco, which they've seen as their mission field since 1953.  Cornerstone small groups and ministry teams are where I've built my strongest friendships in SF, and I continue to be inspired daily by how this community rallies around each other in times of both crisis and celebration. "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." A cornerstone is a stone that serves as a stable foundation for a building and endures the test of time.  For the past 5 years, Cornerstone has served as this stable foundation for my faith journey.  There's a reason that the church has survived and grown for 60+ years in one of the most "unchurched" cities in the US, and that reason is leadership's rootedness and faith in the Lord.  I love this church and am so excited to see what the Lord continues to do in San Francisco through this church body!

Very welcoming, especially for people who want to explore Christianity and learn moreread more

I feel a strong urge, perhaps nudged by the Spirit, to share my experience with Reality SF,…read moreespecially in light of recent events where Christian pastors in DC were arrested for advocating for Palestine, after being gaslit by Reality SF and its leaders that I was the only person in their entire three thousand people congregation that supported the humanity and dignity of Palestinians. My story with Reality SF is a long one, spanning over 12 years of attendance, from their early days in the Swedish American Music Hall, transitioning to Everett Middle School, and finally to their current residence in a lavish $15 million building. My relationship with the church has been complex, characterized by its lack of welcomeness, but the strong and insightful teachings, attracted me to stay and call it home. Despite never voicing my concerns publicly--unlike the 200 congregants who once left in protest against the leadership--I remained silent and mostly defended the church, until the church's (lack of) response to the Gaza genocide pushed me to the brink, when they have commented on Ukraine and social issues in the past. Reality SF's portrayal of the genocide as a mere 'war' and their silence on the human rights abuses inflicted upon Palestinians led me to question the church as an institution, my faith, and to question God's character and even existence. My efforts to discuss these issues, including some encouragement for my faith, were initially met with a wall of silence. Persistently, I sought to make my voice heard, only to be confronted with defensiveness and outright dismissal. The most disheartening part of my quest for dialogue was trying to engage with Dave Lomas, the head pastor, who, as I learned, 'doesn't do emails' and proved to as difficult to meet with as the Pope. This barrier to communication only compounded my frustrations, leading me to take a hiatus from the church. Yet, in a twist that felt laden with divine intervention, after weeks of abstaining from church services, a sequence of undeniable signs led me back to Reality SF one Sunday morning. Carrying a glimmer of hope that the day's sermon might finally address the suffering in Palestine, I was met with disappointment as a guest speaker took the podium, leaving my expectations unmet. In an extraordinary turn of events, as I was about to leave, disheartened, I spotted Dave Lomas by the exit. In over 600 Sundays, I had never seen him greeting congregants. Unlike the kissing babies and shaking hands type of pastor, I've always respected him in his introversion, which I thought fueled his insightful sermons and considered him a guiding figure in my spiritual journey. This encounter, whether by divine arrangement or sheer coincidence, gave me the courage to approach him and share my concerns directly. While I prefer not to divulge the specifics of our 1:1 conversation, it was dishearteningly marked by significant ignorance and a lack of the compassion and justice Jesus preached. This interaction left me more lost than ever, questioning the foundations of my faith and the leaders who are supposed to embody Christ's teachings. In my quest for clarity, I turned to what my generation does for anything--social media. It was there, that I found the accounts that Dave follows on Instagram--conservative influencers, luxury golf resorts, and luxury watchmakers (think Richard Mille, not even Rolex). This revelation served as a poignant lesson: God often uses the imperfect among us to serve His purpose. I was wrong for putting Dave on a pedestal for his teachings. This reflection brought me to a deeper inquiry: Why had God, through a series of undeniable signs, guided me back to Reality SF that particular Sunday, to a moment of face-to-face encounter with Dave? Initially, it seemed Dave, as the pastor, might have thought he had a divine message for me--"you don't have to agree with everything your church believes" and he encourage me to stay, or, he pointed to the door (it literally was as we were right by the exit). However, upon reflection, perhaps the message was to Dave - to have a more compassionate heart, one that embraces all of God's creation, including Arabs (Muslims and Christians). I hope this somehow gets to him (he's a foodie so I have a better shot of getting to him than by email) and my worldly message is: read works by Ilan Pappe or Richard Becker.

Loved this church! Was plugged in from the beginning and was able to join two groups! They even…read moresuggested to serve on the worship team! Love this church, definitely will recommend

Very welcoming environment with classes for kids of all ages, amazing coffee, powerful worship,…read morediversity in age and race which I love to see and dynamic speakers. There is so much going on not just inside the church building but outside as well, city life partners with the city and supports the community which is a beautiful reflection of what the church should be.

If you want to see Jesus in action, come visit Brave San Francisco. The people are real and…read moreleadership is solid and approachable. We merged with Brave in Dublin and San Ramon last year after we tragically lost our pastor. Brave has revitalized our congregation and we are excited to see what Jesus has planned for us. The teaching is amazing and praise and worship is always great. Come and visit. You won't be disappointed!

I didn't feel welcome here as someone who is new to the church. It was quite awkward actually. Not…read moretoo many smiles. Not open and not friendly. I brought my son with me and the lady downstairs said to just drop him off upstairs and when I did the ladies upstairs said they're not open until 5 more mins... either way I wait. The service was okay. It was recorded on a screen from the other location. Which was a bummer because I thought it would be more personable in person service. Overall it was just okay.

I was blessed to stay at Grace Community Fellowship with my InterVarsity group visiting from Hawaii…read moreafter our triennial Urbana Student Missions Conference. The hospitality and love from church members was truly outstanding, the facilities were beautiful, and it's inspiring to see how the church lives out its faith in the city. Grace is located in the San Francisco Mission district and is a church plant of Cumberland Presbyterian in Chinatown. Pastor Sharon is an excellent preacher with a holistic view of the gospel and speaks to issues relevant to the day and culture. She is not afraid to tackle difficult issues and does so with both truth and grace. The church is an intergenerational mix of elders and families and regularly welcomes friends from the streets for both services and meals. I especially appreciated a presentation from Pastor Craig that puts the church's current faith and social action in the context of history. For example, his grandmother was the beneficiary of love and advocacy from a church member while she was detained at Angel Island, and the church continues to seek to love and care for its neighbors to this day. The community is kind and welcoming and is a diverse group of mostly Asian and White. It seems that the vast majority of church members live in San Francisco rather than commute from the suburbs, so they care deeply about the community both in and outside the church walls.

Just ran into an old friend from high school who has been going to Grace for years. Gospel is…read morepreached and Christ is glorified in San Francisco.

such an amazing experience coming first time to 99 church because people are very friendly. I tried…read moreto come and blend in without anyone noticing but failed gradually as a few people welcomed m. Definitely this is the place to come especially for those who are new to the City. They have fresh coffee and very nice service. 5 stars on the coffee. 5 stars for the service.

I'm new to 99 but have been loving it so far! Everyone I've met has been so warm and genuine, and I…read morecan tell that the members love each other like family. Solid worship and sermons, not to mention A+ coffee and an actual disco ball to set the mood for Sunday service.