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.

If you are looking to do some meditation its a great place to go. You ring the bell and a friendly…read morevoice admits you in. Better call for timings and check before your journey here. Need 10-15 minutes to park during weekends. The meditation hall is very nice and quiet and well maintained. The humans here greet you if you greet them otherwise they tend to keep to themselves. The atmosphere is polite and courteous as if its scripted for a movie.

We need some younger blood but aside from that something this beautiful cannot be less than five…read morestars. 5 mins inside will transform your approach to meditation

Jesus is everything!!! This chapel is full of peace, I feel when I'm there like if I where in a…read morelittle piece of Heaven, next to the Lord, Virgen Mary , Angels and Saints. Imagine de Heaven how would be? Difficult to describe and the peace that would be there... Inimaginable! We need to work and serve the Lord to deserve it. God Bless you!!!

While checking out the Cole Valley area above the Haight, I stumbled literally across this lovely…read morechapel that is run by the Sisters of the Perpetual Adoration. The Foundress of their order is Mother Mary Magdalene of the Incarnation. The nuns are in prayer constantly all day long for the benefit of the entire humankind and world. They lead cloistered lives. The chapel is located at the corner of Ashbury and Frederick and next to the Lycee Francais La Perouse-French School. The chapel is open from 6AM to 6PM daily with a daily Mass at 6AM (the public is welcome during these posted hours). When I entered the chapel, there was a small foyer with an equally small table. On the table sat flyers about the upcoming Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving for the beautification of their Foundress Mother Mary Magdalene of the Incarnation. The date of the event is Sunday, July 6, 2008 at 1PM at St. Mary's Cathedral (1111 Gough Street @ Geary Blvd. SF, CA 94109). The celebrants are the Most Reverend George H. Niederauer, DD. Ph.D. and invited Priests. Next to the flyers about this event were prayer cards of the Infant Jesus. As I moved down the small and narrow hallway, it turned to the right. The most beautiful chapel opened up before my eyes with natural light and light colored stone to magnify the brightness within. The pews were a natural dark wood color which stood out against the white stone. The altar and religious statues at the front of the chapel were equally beautiful. An elderly woman smiled as she walked by me on her way out muttering a French accented "God bless you my child." I knelt on the kneeler in the front pew and said some prayers. Upon my completion, I stood and proceeded to the votive candles. Placing some dollar bills inside the black iron wrought box, I took a slender wooden stick and lit it from a tall candle. I touched the flame to two votive candles and said another prayer. Before I left the chapel, I turned to look at the back of the chapel. There was an intricately designed wooden fretwork barrier that separates the sisters from the general public. There kneeled a sister praying silently with her head bowed downward. Leaving the chapel, I felt a kind of peace that I wish more people felt in their day to day lives. For those so inclined, the chapel is open from 6AM to 6PM daily....you don't have to be Roman Catholic to visit but you should be mindful and respectful when you do....Amen.

Really nice people!…read more Even if you are not a baptized Jehovah's Witness you can still come and take advantage of the amazing talks and Bible (in conjunction with the Watchtower publication) study they conduct every Sunday morning. Everyone is very welcoming and friendly and they truly care about spreading God's Word and being good people. There is always something new to learn!

I just have to say Jehova witnesses are some of the best people out there I am very sad that they…read moreare getting arrested for no reason in Russia

My personal SRF meditation group participation is primarily in the Bay Area Temple in Walnut Creek,…read morehowever, I highly recommend a field trip to the SRF San Francisco Meditation Group. The chapel is sublime and the readers are a balanced combination of, experienced and dedicated and they have created an environment that is warm and friendly for guests. I highly recommend a field trip to San Francisco if you live in the greater bay area and make a day of it attending the Sunday Afternoon service. There is a charming café on the corner. As we all know, San Francisco is a beautiful city to visit anytime and the SRF Meditation Center well is worth attending.

This place is equally excellent for those who want to learn about meditation as well as for those…read morewho have been meditating for years. There is no charge for entry. If you come during the middle of the posted time for the meditation, you are welcome to come in or leave during the 10-15 minute chant breaks on the top of the hour. The group of people who regularly come are very friendly and supportive. I recommend it as the best place in the City if you are looking for a safe, clean, quiet place to meditate.

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.

I volunteered for the lunch meal service today, and experiences like this are exactly why I keep…read morecoming back. GLIDE is impressively well run -- clear roles, smooth logistics, no chaos -- but what really matters is that none of that efficiency comes at the expense of humanity. The compassion here is real, consistent, and practiced every day, not just talked about. Everyone is treated with dignity, whether they're receiving a meal or helping serve it. You can feel that this organization truly lives its values. Grateful to be able to support the work GLIDE does, and I'll definitely continue volunteering here. Mad props to the people that run and staff this operation everyday! You're heroes to the community!

Hi my experience was a awful experience the department of housing Lady was streotyping me rushing…read moreme out with no helpful information keeping information away the supervisor and management allowed these type of behaviors happened to me this lady was all about the money and not about the services the executive director really needs to train there staff better instead of favoritism have there staff treat others equally that was my experience I don't recommend anyone to get services from glide memorial but use your own judgement some of the staffs have the most nasty attitude towards me and treat others differently they say that glide memorial is about love there actions shows something different

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!!

I've been attending SFCSL for the last eight months and have found it to be a beautiful community,…read morewelcoming, resonant with my spiritual beliefs, diverse... And Rev Muata is one of the most charismatic, wise and entertaining ministers I've ever encountered... You have to experience him for yourself! I also really like that the sermons are interactive, it feels very alive and community oriented.

Wonderful community of diverse people! The center of higher mind learning draws on the wisdom of…read morethe ages and New Thought principles, in order to promote awakening and personal growth. They are dedicated to supporting individuals to discover the spiritual tools and and inner Power that has the ability to transform lives and make the world a better place. Rev. Muata Rasuli always delivers important messages full of energy and authenticity! I love the monthly potlucks, sometimes held in their beautiful backyard or in the sanctuary. Check it out! Here are some photos and websites! https://www.sfcsl.org Weekly service in person or online https://www.facebook.com/SFCSL https://www.youtube.com/@sanfranciscocenterforspiritual/featured

This is a beautiful facility with wonderful, helpful staff. Easy access to public transportation…read morefor city access.