My husband and I have been attending this church for 5 years and we often say it is the best thing…read moreto happen to us since moving to Marin County. The pastors are every bit as down-to-earth and personable as the many friends we've made in the congregation. I could write paragraphs about how uplifting the Sunday church service is, and how welcoming it is to people both new and experienced to faith. But I feel what has stood out to me most about the Grace Church of Marin community is that the people are sincere "brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ." Just one of many examples...when both of our newborn children had to go into the pediatric ICU for medical scares, the outpouring of love, prayers, meals delivered to us, and reassurance that God was with us were invaluable blessings to us at a time when we felt our most vulnerable. If you want to see God's love and work alive and thriving in Marin, this is the place for you to visit.

This is a wonderful church! Anyone seeking to know what God's purpose for your life is, should come…read morevisit. You don't have to have it all figured out to come here. Great teaching everyone Sunday.

I LOVE Open Door San Rafael. The first Sunday I attended, I was blown away by the quality of…read moreworship, the genuineness of its congregates, the generosity of it's leaders and the intimacy of the preaching. I went home to my wife, who was on bed rest at the time, and told her "I think I've found our church"! She started attending with me after having our twin boys and she agreed! In a time where Christians are often times being labeled as fake or hypocritical, Open Door goes the extra mile to be genuine and real to those who attend. To summarize Open Door's theology, I would say they are conservative. I would call Open Door Pentecostal light. You won't see anyone rolling in the isles but some folks do raise their hands in praise and The Holy Spirit is talked about from the front. Nothing shocking really, unless you are used to extremely conservative worship. Worship style is probably first or second quality in the county and very current. This is coming from a person who makes it my job to visit churches as a part of my job. The size of the congregation is average in Marin, around 100 on a given Sunday. Congregates are a little more working class than most churches in Marin but that doesn't mean everyone's a contractor. Children's ministry is smaller than some of the bigger churches but is super intimate so it's easy to know the people your kids are interacting with. The building is the San Rafael Community Center, so it's a bit dated but totally functional. Hope that all helps! Please ask questions if you need perspective

Very welcoming loving church with members that go back 35 years…read more Rock and band worship band can be awesome and spirit filled. Worship leader likes to experiment with new music styles but some also does some old time hymns that at really beautiful. The musicians are extremely talented. A diverse pastoral staff. Four different preaching styles. Very bible based and Christ centered. Comfortable atmosphere with a diversity of age groups. A real church family. you have the sense of a a family the minute you walk in the door. Very accepting and loving. You get a sense of a nice little country fellowship. Outreach missions all over the world, ie Africa and Mexico. Supports World Vision to feed the hungry. Good sunday school and lots of little children and young family. You can feel God's love at Church of the Open Door. Easy to find, next to Safeway at the Recreational Center in San Rafael. Parking is easy to find.

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 ...

Calvary Baptist Church is a modest congregation of about 30 - 45 people who accept the person and…read moreclaims of Jesus Christ and who revere the Bible as the inspired Word of God to humanity for our salvation and guidance. Overall, the congregants and leadership are very friendly. Pastor Ed Scaglione is a reliable and effective preacher on both the Old and New Testaments and is not one to waver in the winds of social and/or political trends. A Hymnal is the main source of the worship music although occasionally a special presentation from attendees will sing special music. Of all the churches I have explored since coming to Marin 10 years ago Calvary Baptist Church is what I believe a believing church should be --a loving and caring community of faithful believers who adhere to the teachings of Jesus and the Bible and who accept those who seek a deeper relationship with the Divine. No wavering. No compromise. CBC holds service on Sunday morning and Sunday evenings and another service on Wednesday night where prayers are offered up for people with special needs.

From the owner: We are a small fundamental Biblical church with welcoming people and a family like ambiance. We…read morehave a nursery and also teach Children's Church. We are celebrating our 80th anniversary on Saturday, July 18th, from 1-3 pm. Come and join us!

I've been going to this church for almost a year now. Here is a place with sound teaching and…read morecontemporary worship. This place has great music, intelligent messages, and a sincere congregation. I've heard it described as high-tech because of the many multimedia presentations they have. They even have a podcast! One of the most important things that I like about this church is their commitment to the community and the way they encourage the members to be active in their faith. It's called "The Big Idea." The only reason I didn't give it five stars is probably my own fault. I sometimes have trouble connecting with people from different demographics but there have been a number of people who have welcomed me and made me feel comfortable like Dieter, Valerie, Greg, Daniel, and Stacy. I could write a very long review but it might end up sounding like a sermon. I do encourage anyone to either attend, listen to the podcast, or check out the website. Don't worry about anyone trying to force anything down your throat. That's a common misconception that scares people from going to church. There is a very loving atmosphere here. If you were ever curious about Christianity, check this place out and look for me. I'm the dude that rides a motorcycle to church.

BayMarin is a bible-based, Christ-centered church. This is a place where you can feel at home and…read moreconnect with various ministries. They have an awesome and very vibrant children and youth ministry. The music team plays mostly contemporary music with an occasional hymn here and there. Pastor Matt is very passionate and sincere in proclaiming God's Word. His preaching is doctrinally sound, practical, and challenges you in a good way. The people here are down to earth and very friendly. Easy to find, lots of parking, and free refreshments, what else could you want?

While the church is quite young in age, the parishoners tend to be on the retired side. This…read moreenergetic church with a soul-filled gospel-esque choir has been a charming surprise in getting to know the Greenbrae-Kentfield area. The singing priest made the mass move quickly and the audience participation was a refreshing change. The church seems to be a bit active in the political arena, however.

Great community and parish. Love going to Mass every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation. Sunday 7…read moream, 9 am, & 11 am (Saturday at 5 pm).

Not too big and not too small, the congregation is also a wide group of young and young at heart…read morewith multicultural backgrounds and ethnicity. If you get there on time, there is usually a space or two available for parking. Live band. The sermons are bible-based and succinct. From start (when praise worship begins) to finish (benediction) is roughly 1.5 hrs. They also have several small groups available throughout the week and weekend for those who want to review the sermons with other church members.

Question: Are you exploring your faith? Are you currently a nonbeliever, but you're curious? Are…read moreyou looking for a place you can go to learn more, and feel comfortable asking basic questions? Hard questions? Answer: Please come to Hillside church. The philosophy of Hillside is that all are welcome. No matter where you are on your faith or even if you're a nonbeliever, you are welcome at this church. It is free and open to all those who come through it's doors. This is a place where you can ask the hard questions or the ones you felt perhaps embarrassed to ask. If it's not for you then okay, no worries. We just want to make sure you ghve a welcoming, safe place to explore. The church leadership is top notch. The pastor, Steve Pridemore, is a gifted orator and has insightful sermons. After every sermon, I am always fulfilled and almost always learn something new. The congregation is friendly and diverse. Also noteworthy is that there are about 300+ members which probably makes it one of the largest churches in Marin and certainly Southern Marin. It's also an active church with tons of different ways to get individuals and families involved. The church has an annual trip to a Mexican orphanage that the church has supported for several years. The church has several active small groups that enable the congregation to, as the name implies, focus on topics and conversations among smaller groups of people. This can be huge when somebody is trying to become more actively involved and engaged with the church community and create deeper relationships with the other individuals in the church. Hillside also organizes several retreats throughout the year and participates in the annual leadership Summit. I've personally been to the leadership summit and one of the men's retreats and can attest to how awesome both of these things are. There are also plenty of opportunities to volunteer within the church for the two Sunday services. Volunteer opportunities include ushering, working in one of the many childcare rooms, playing an instrument or singing in the band, working the projector, working with the sound system, getting the coffee ready and all the treats before the congregation shows. I am likely missing several responsibilities here, but you get the point. The church building is made up of two buildings. Both of the buildings, the parking lot area, the playground, and the general landscaping are all nice and tidy. So many churches I've seen have gone failed to keep their church and the surrounding grounds nice and tidy, but hillside has not. There are two buildings to Hillside - the uppermost main building and the lower Annex building. If you were visiting for the first time, be sure to go to the uppermost main building. It's pretty obvious, but just want to be sure you know which one to go to. The doors are all wide-open Sunday mornings and you can pretty easily tell where to go. Still curious? Please message me on Yelp and would be happy to give you more information or even meet you before one of the sermons. See you there.

We are members again St. Anselm but have not attended mass for several years. Our son just got…read moremarried there last weekend and, through that process we got to meet Fr. Brown. He is an incredibly kind, warm, helpful man. I'm not Catholic and I felt no judgment from him--he listened, offered suggestions, and gave us valuable ideas. We will be back for mass again. Knowing his kind demeanor and welcoming nature is a gift and blessing.

This church looks like it's from the old country. The Cantor has a incredible voice and the very…read moreIrish Priest is entertaining as well as informational. He gives a good homily (sermon). The music is uplifting and inspires those who sing along. There is additional parking offered in a lot just around the corner.

On Easter, I was up in the north Bay and looking for a church to celebrate. I drove over to Mission…read moreSan Rafael for the first time when a beautiful church an amazing history. I set a free prayers in the side chapel just after their service they had quite a community buzz going on as they had live music for the service. Just being on the grounds of Mission San Rafael brought a calmness to me. If you be looking for a spectacular place to pray or reflect. I highly recommend visiting Mission San Rafael.

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