Grace Cathedral San Francisco’s own Notre Dame combines Italian Renaissance with a lot of American originality .
Grace Cathedral
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and a diorama offer a stirring impression of what life was like for the
Native Americans who built this Spanish mission in the 18th century . Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption The
exterior of this 1971 building has been compared to a giant washing
machine; inside is equally odd, with stained-glass strips, evoking the
four elements, and a sculpture of aluminium rods. 1111 Gough St 415 567 2020 Services: 6:45am, 8am, 12:10pm Mon–Sat; 7:30am, 9am, 11am Sun Dis. access Free
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Glide Memorial United Methodist Church This
church has a credo of “the human condition first, not the Bible.”
Services can draw up to 1,500 celebrants, with a gospel choir and jazz
band. This is also one of the religious institutions where same-sex
couples can exchange vows of matrimony. 330 Ellis St 415 674 6000 Services: 9am & 11am Sun Free
St. John Coltrane’s African Orthodox Church “My
music is the spiritual expression of what I am – my faith, my
knowledge, my being.” So said famous jazz musician, St. John Coltrane.
Services consist of a performance of Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme,” by the
band Ohnedaruth and the Sisters of Compassion choir. St Paul’s Lutheran Church1286 Fillmore St 415 673 7144 Services: 11:45am Sun Free
St. John Coltrane’s African Orthodox Church
First Unitarian Universalist Church Since
1850, this church has been a progressive voice in the city. Welcoming
all faiths and creeds, this congregation is not bound by dogma, but by
shared values. 1187 Franklin St 415 776 4580 Services: 11am Sun Free
www.uusf.org
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church This 1894 pink-brick church is a mix of Gothic and Romanesque styles. After the 1906 earthquake, it served as a first-aid station and shelter. St. Patrick’s Cathedral Constructed in 1872, this Gothic Revival cathedral has an impressive marble and stained-glass interior. 756 Mission St 415 421 3730 Services: 7am, 8am, 12:10pm, 5:15pm Mon–Sat; 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 5:15pm Sun Free
www.st-patrick.org
Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi Declared
a State Historic Landmark, the Gothic Revival St. Francis of Assisi
Church was established on June 17, 1849, as the first parish church in
California. The interior is adorned with 11 larger-than-life murals,
depicting the works of San Francisco’s patron saint. Sts. Peter & Paul Church North
Beach’s landmark “Italian Church” was once dubbed the “Marzipan Church”
for the frothy stucco decoration on its soaring pinnacles. Inside,
there is a sculpted reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper .
Sts. Peter & Paul Church
Top 10 Other Places of Worship
Kong Chow Temple The oldest of Chinatown’s temples is dedicated to Kuan Di, a male deity. Tin How Temple The Queen of Heaven rules this sanctuary and makes sure devotees travel safely by water, among other things . Temple Sherith Israel Founded in 1849 by Jewish pioneers, the present domed synagogue dates from 1904. Vedanta Temple This was the first Hindu Temple (1905) in the western US. Zen Center Home to the city’s Zen practitioners. Beginners are welcome. Crystal Way Healing through crystals, light, sound, and positive thinking are explored here. Botanica Yoruba All the Santeria paraphernalia you’ll need . Psychic Eye Book Shop A panoply of exotic gods and goddesses. The Love of Ganesha Hindu clothing, arts, and crafts. Open Secret The backroom of this New Age venue is like a temple to all the world’s deities. 923 C St, San Rafael Hwy 1
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