I was invited to Vive SF and appreciated the sermon, as well as meeting the members. I was welcomed…read morewarmly and received information about connecting with the church and the possibility of membership, as I was seeking a new church home. The friendly atmosphere made me feel at ease. It's nice that they had matcha for guests before and after service and also pastries after service.

I gotta say that this church, IS the church to be at! I joined about 2 months ago, after I had ran…read moreinto a friend of mine at a bar and I had asked if he still went to church. I don't know what ignited me to ask the question, but I'm glad that I did! Now, I was an atheist for most of my teenage years and into my early 20s, and I was growing tired of the lifestyle that I was living and work related stress really got to me. I will say that the people and the vibes you can get out of this church, will make you wanna come back for more, help out the team with setting up and putting away after service, and reignite a relationship with God. I'm not going to say that I'm fully there yet, but I am progressing and am starting to place my faith on Him a little more and starting to change my lifestyles choices for the better. And Pastor Britni, is AMAZING! She will really help & guide you in your journey to God and won't make you feel like an invalid for not being a full believer in Christ at the first visit! And they will always have fun activities for you to be part of: conferences, sisterhood/brotherhood, you name it! If you want to start or press the restart button, and begin a relationship with God along with a group of supportive and talented individuals that will treat you like family, this is the place to be!!

Came for the Aura light show--and wow, it did not disappoint…read more The visuals were incredible, and the sound was absolutely booming in the best way. Everything synced perfectly and made for an amazing experience. Only downside... I'm gonna need to know who to send my chiropractor bill to because my neck is DONE from looking up the whole time All jokes aside, it was a great show and definitely worth checking out!

Grace Cathedral -- Laser Light Show Experience…read more We attended the 9:30 PM laser light show and it was a truly unique and memorable experience. The cathedral itself is stunning, and the lighting effects against the soaring architecture and stained glass created a beautiful, almost otherworldly atmosphere. We walked to the cathedral, but noticed there is parking nearby and the area seemed easy to access. The staff and volunteers were welcoming and well organized. As we entered, the scent of frankincense filled the space -- used as part of the show -- adding an immersive, ceremonial feeling that complemented the visuals and music beautifully. The show was entertaining, peaceful, and visually captivating. Watching the light projections move across the vaulted ceilings and stone interior made the entire space feel alive. If you're looking for something different in San Francisco -- artistic, calming, and visually impressive -- this is absolutely worth experiencing.

A lovely and inclusive Church community. People here are so welcoming and make it easy to feel like…read morefamily!

A great place to worship and hear the word. The church was very inviting and made me feel at home…read more The pastor and his team did an amazing job on delivering the message on prayer.

We came to this area to see this beautiful church. The inside and outside is gorgeous. We were able…read moreTo pray and get some quiet time inside the church.

Beautiful historic church right in the heart of North Beach! The twin spires and classic…read morearchitecture make it a striking landmark, and the interior is peaceful with detailed stained glass and ornate decorations. A great spot to take photos, enjoy a moment of calm, or admire the city's Italian-American heritage. Perfect to combine with a stroll through Washington Square or nearby cafes.

Catholic Church in downtown SF I think in the SoMa area, right across the metreon. I've been to…read moreMass here a couple of times, especially during the SF marathon weekend because of its location by the hotels. I've gone on a Sunday morning as well as a Saturday afternoon. Beautiful church, they have a gift shop, very welcoming. Not sure if they have a parking lot but there isn't any street parking out front. Perfect while you're in the area or on vacation. I attended the Sunday afternoon Mass at 5:15pm, glad there is a later option in the day to attend.

Teach your Eucharistic ministers to keep their hands off members of the congregation. At this…read moreevening's Saturday before Easter Mass, one of your idiot ministers thought it was appropriate to put her filthy hands on me, claiming to do it to get my attention because she didn't see me put the bread in my mouth immediately after receiving it. I don't care what your Eucharistic protocol is, you never put your hands on another person without their consent. No Eucharistic minister has ever shown me that level of disrespect in my life and I'm petty enough to call it out. That minister was incredibly fortunate we were in a church during Mass because had that happened anywhere else, I would've dropped them without hesitation. Make that idiot do penance. If it narrows it down, it was a fat woman. So figure out who it was from there. Imbecile.

If you are catholic or not, this cathedral is an art piece. The architecture is beautiful and…read moremodern. So many pieces of art you can admire.

Christmas and a special mass ...nice view ..the sun ..landmark ..for years ..not sure ..years ago…read more..near Van ness

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.

Great pastoral service very in and out. just wish they had more seating. Definitely going back…read moreroutinely

If you want to attend a church to affirm your choices unchallenged, with staff lacking courage to…read moretalk about important issues facing Christians today, EPIC Church SF is your home. If, however, you want a truly caring and bold church leadership unafraid to counsel on the most important issues facing Christians, I'm afraid this isn't what you're looking for. I didn't notice it right away, but over time I grew increasingly weary of the radical leftist politicization and business-oriented approach of Epic's church staff, particularly of lead pastor, Ben Pilgreen. I wrote a thoughtful and detailed PRIVATE letter 3 weeks ago, to which I received no response. In it, I outlined why the deafening silence about the widespread celebration by people in the US of the most public assassination in a generation was extremely problematic; why silence on the Christian genocide in parts of Africa was a miss; why their repeated Marxist takes on the politics of our day was against Christian doctrine (the Bible is rife with political leaders like David, Solomon, Paul, James, etc - while we should render unto Cesar what is Cesar's, the Judeo-Christian tradition is the foundation of Western Civilization. We cannot, as Christians, put our heads in the sand about the increasingly anti-Christian geopolitical climate within which we find ourselves). The lack of any response to my letter is why I decided to take my complaint PUBLIC; I gave ample time for a private response to demonstrate a caring approach to church members like myself and the dozen or so others who walked out in disgust on September 14th (the Sunday after Charlie Kirk's assassination) - not to mention the many others who likely had a similar reaction though remained silent. The staff (particularly lead pastor, Ben Pilgreen) often talks about its biggest tech-founder backers and recent press about its rapid growth. Epic is run more like a business, with a focus on bigger donations and new numbers, than like an actual church demonstrating real concern for Christians. Sure, the first few months will feel good - the kumbaya songs and therapist-like self-affirming feel-good approach - but at the end of the day, we have to contend with scripture and understanding Christian morality. This church will initially make you feel good with the amazing production value of its songs and welcoming community, but as you dig a little deeper into what's being said, and as your commitment to leading a Christian life grows (especially as we grapple with how scripture translates into the 21st century), you will not find the bold leadership needed to take that on in this community. I will not be returning and I would advise friends to find another congregation. Five former members and I have since started a home church, honoring Christianity's earliest church leaders and ourselves, as we seek greater closeness to Christ.

love this church really Christ centered. The sermons are…read moregreat spiritual touching. Humble and wise people's praise and worship God our lord almighty God bless you all.

After praying about whether to say anything, I felt nudged to add my experience because the earlier…read morereview described a pattern I initially doubted but later recognized for myself. Don't waste your time... If you want genuine Christian community, there are better churches in San Francisco. I initially doubted the detailed review from the longtime attendee who described more than twelve years at Reality SF. She wrote about trying to raise serious concerns, encountering silence and defensiveness, struggling to reach senior leadership, and finally leaving a direct conversation with the head pastor feeling more dismissed than understood. At first, I assumed this might have been one unusually difficult relationship. I no longer think that. I have been a Christian for almost my entire life. I am only new to Reality SF, but what I encountered made the pattern described in that review entirely believable. The same contrast is visible: a church that speaks fluently about compassion, justice, belonging, and community, yet makes direct pastoral access remarkably difficult when someone brings a real concern. You do not have to trust either review. Check for yourself. Attend several services, then try to move beyond the polished Sunday presentation. Ask how to speak with a pastor about something serious. See whether you receive a clear path to an actual person or are redirected through programs, forms, and generic responses. If you raise a concern, watch whether leadership addresses the substance or reframes the issue as your expectations, perception, attitude, or failure to understand the church. That is the same institutional pattern the earlier reviewer described: the concern remains unanswered while the person raising it is made to feel like the problem. Look at who consistently occupies the room, not just who appears in carefully selected photographs. Ask attendees how many genuine relationships they formed, whether anyone noticed when they stopped attending, and what happened when they needed pastoral care rather than another sermon. The building is impressive. The services are polished. The room is full. Those facts are easy to verify. What is much harder to find is an equally visible path to accessible leadership, personal care, and genuine community. That is why the earlier review matters. It does not read like an isolated complaint once newer attendees begin encountering the same structure from a completely different starting point. Try to move from audience member to known person. If the path remains unclear and your concerns are turned back on you, leave before you waste months believing the problem is you. A full room proves that people attended. It does not prove that anyone was shepherded. This review is not an invitation for leadership to contact me, manage the complaint, or attempt to repair the church's image privately. I am not seeking a conversation or resolution. This is not a misunderstanding that can be fixed through another carefully managed exchange. Please respect that boundary.

I had a deeply disturbing experience with this church, and I feel a responsibility to share it so…read moreothers can make an informed decision. During my time there, I trusted members with personal information. Over time, I came to believe that this information was discussed behind my back in ways that felt disrespectful and damaging. Instead of direct communication, there seemed to be judgment and private conversations about me, including my financial situation, which felt intrusive and shaming rather than supportive. What concerned me most, however, were statements and situations that felt threatening and deeply unsettling. There were comments about taking control over people's lives and even statements that came across as threats involving my family. At one point, I experienced a situation where a vehicle came near my home and I genuinely feared for my grandfather's safety based on what had been said to me. Whether others interpret that differently or not, it created a real sense of fear and crossed a line that no church should ever approach. This environment felt driven by fear, control, and intimidation rather than care, humility, and truth. I'm sharing this not out of spite, but out of concern for others. A healthy church should build people up, respect boundaries, and communicate directly--not operate in ways that make people feel unsafe or targeted. Please use discernment if you are considering getting involved here.

Cornerstone has a talented creative and communications team that makes the Word easily accessible…read more The services are upbeat and inspiring. This is a great church if you have a family, make it your only social circle and are completely aligned with their beliefs - which are quite conservative for SF. However, as others mentioned, it is very cliquey and not progressive around the queer community, race and gender. It is their right to define their community pillars as they wish though it is a missed opportunity to not fully love and embrace others as Jesus did through his radical love. It is also challenging to get involved if you are single and newer, as most people have attended for decades and know each other. Even after a few years, you may still be kept at a distance. To each their own!