From the first day my son and I walked into the doors of VIVE San Francisco, I felt a sense of…read morehome. The community is so loving and welcoming! The welcome team on the street welcomed us in with open arms and warm smiles. From day one we were connected to a community that does life together. The church is so diverse, which I loved. So many different ethnicities. Worship experience was amazing. The Holy spirit was present. I felt so comfortable to let go of my insecurities and fully surrender in worship! I also loved that they have a Royal Kids experience for my son who is six years old. It was such a nurturing and safe environment where my son could learn to love God and love others, engage in a worship experience, and enjoy a lesson from the Bible. Overall happy with my experience at VIVE San Francisco and love the community I now call family!

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.

Wow this is a really nice cathedral. Seriously there are soo many locals living here their whole…read morelives Having been around it, passing by everyday, and never have gone in before. I finally checked it out when I attended a candlelight Pokemon concert. What a treat. fascinating design and beautiful lights. Spacious and big. There's so much space inside to hold Lots of people! It's awesome there are lots of events, check their calendar Def do not drive here, street parking is crazy and chaotic after large events Bathroom is downstairs

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!

I didn't expect a church to make me consider moving neighborhoods--but Canvas has done exactly…read morethat. Because of this community, I've genuinely thought about moving closer to the Presidio/Marina area just to be more involved. What makes Canvas so special starts with the people. From day one, it was incredibly easy to make friends. Everyone is warm, open, and intentional about connection. It's also one of the most genuinely inclusive spaces I've experienced--people are welcomed without judgment, regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, or life decisions. It never feels political or controversial--just a place where you can show up as you are. The leadership really sets the tone. Jena brings so much warmth, creativity, and a deep love for people into everything she does. Travis is incredibly down-to-earth (tattoo sleeve included), passionate about helping creatives discover faith in an authentic way, and has a perspective that really stands out--he believes church shouldn't be a place that tells people what to think, but a space that helps people think. Together, they've built something that feels both meaningful and approachable. The sermons are thoughtful and actually applicable to everyday life--covering topics like patience, healing, loving others, generosity, building intentional community, and mental health, including anxiety. If you're curious, you can check out past messages here: [https://canvas-sf.com/media/topic](https://canvas-sf.com/media/topic) What also stands out is how committed Canvas is to the broader community. They regularly serve San Francisco in tangible ways--feeding the unhoused, organizing clothing drives for children in the foster care system, and even doing neighborhood clean-ups. There are also so many ways to get involved through growth groups--whether that's Bible study, running, hiking, or even movie groups. It makes forming real friendships feel easy and natural. Canvas isn't just a church--it's a community you actually want to be part of.

Canvas SF is an incredibly welcoming and uplifting church community with amazing people.read more

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 church to visit in the heart of North Beach on Washington Square. Go and see it!read more

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.

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.

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

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!