St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco — Local services in San Francisco

There is a 360° mural up high that is incredibly beautiful, colorful and interesting! It's a collection of historic religious and "social"saints done in a Depression Era style. But wait, there's more! The church has included people from their history, ancient and living, making them their own saints, miracle not required. The mural also features modern historical leaders who made our world better in a saintly way. It's fun and interesting to try to identify all of them and their accomplishments. If you need help, there is a booklet that identifies all of them with pictures. Definitely worth a trip to...

My wife, Linda, found St. Gregory's and attended their Good Friday Vespers service in 1998. I went with her the next night for the Great Vigil of Easter, and we were hooked. ALL the music is a cappella, we dance together at every service, and this inclusive community "walks the talk." The preaching is terrific - and it's shared.

St. Gregorys is welcoming to all, accepting, and full of creative artists, musicians, teachers, writers, and thinkers. It's kid-friendly, bike-friendly, and lots of fun. (Dress is casual; there's lots of singing...

I was married in this church in 1986, my son was baptized there. And we still were considered part of the community for the 20 years we lived in different parts of the United States. When we came back to the Bay Area, our name tags were waiting for us.

We’re far enough away in miles that we don’t come every Sunday. But every time we walk in we feel at home. As an artist, musician, and Christian seeker, this church fills my soul and the community still fills my heart, almost 40...