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.

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.

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 ...

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?

My wife and I did not have any roots or relationships in Marin when we first visited Anthem Church…read more Fast forward five years and we are amazed by how God has shown us his grace through the people and preaching at Anthem. We are firmly rooted, connected, and loved well. What we found is a community of Christians who earnestly love Jesus and pursue deep relationships with one another while serving Marin. We are continually challenged to "grow up" into who God created us to be by trusting in His grace and sharing it with one another. No organization of people is perfect and with close relationships it's not easy to conceal hard things, but my wife and I believe the Anthem leadership truly and humbly seeks the Lord in all decisions and provides wise counseling when (not "if") the hard things arise. This is Grace in action. The close community comprised of a range of ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds has allowed us and our two young kids to feel like we have a family here which is truly a blessing. We would be remiss not to share this with anyone else seeking a local church to call home.

Just moved to San Rafael a week ago. Tried out Anthem in search of our church home today, and I…read moreLOVED the energy and welcome that I received. I believe God led me to my new church home on the first try! Funny how he works! Amen to an amazing service, and great group of folks! I look forward to more.

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.

Such a beautiful church. The iconic art is unbelievably fantastic. In late spring-early summer,…read morethey hold an international food and music festival with THE BEST stuffed cabbage rolls.

St. Nicholas Church is the real deal -- joyful, open-armed and genuine. Fr. Stephan beautifully and…read morehumbly leads this loving community in prayer. So please be aware that the so-called review of St. Nicholas Church by Ellen F, on 1-18-19 was written by a woman who has done much harm, not only to Fr. Stephan in the past and again, now, but also to his wife and children, and to the whole parish. She probably hasn't stepped foot into St. Nicholas parish in 16-17 (?) years. Yet is mis-using Yelp in an attempt to damage the pastor's reputation as much as she can. A sad response to unrequited attention. And she has admitted she falsified her accusations. I understand that in the times we live in, there are many horrible sexual abuses among clergy. And, as a woman, I also understand the #me,too movement. But ironically, she has also vilified a long list of prominent women in the parish. Most people never heard about the nightmare she created for the family (including crossing legal boundaries) until long after she left. Come and see this beautiful church for yourself.

This is my go to church when I visit my family in Corte Madera, Ca. There is a warmth and loving…read moreatmosphere that is always present in the church and parish.

I figure if I put this in my Yelp reviews and not review for a while then I'll remember to go to…read morechurch the next time I log in. Fantastic priests with a great sense of humor. We sat in a baptism class and couldn't stop laughing. Was like a Joe Rogan performance, without the profanity and some holy water thrown in. Haven't met a mean person yet -- you know, the usual righteous churchgoers you can only expect to bump into. This is a great little church in the old "downtown" of Larkspur. In fact not too far from the local drunken bar if you want to drink after mass. "Honey, the priest is wearing Birkenstock's" Sweet. Saturday evening: 5:00 PM Sunday morning: 8:00, 10:00 & 11:30 AM. Children's Mass 4th Sunday - 10:00 AM Daily Mass, Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM (During Lent 7:45 AM) Also have Catholic, private school on the property.