Norwegian Seaman's Church 2454 Hyde st.
Learn more if you can read Norwegian at http://www.sjomannskirken.no/sanfrancisco
Golden Gate Spiritualist Church. 1901 Franklin
Spiritualism is the Science, Philosophy, & Religion of continuous life based upon communication by means of mediumship with those who live in the Spirit World.
Golden Gate Spiritualist Church
Spiritualism is founded upon a Declaration of Principles, nine in number, received from the Spirit World by means of mediumship. More at http://www.nsac.org
St. James Episcopal Church. 4620 California.
St. James San Francisco traces its roots back to 1890 to a private home on Point Lobos Ave. (now Geary Blvd.) More information at http://www.stjamessf.org
Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin 2325 Union
First service held here was on October 4, 1891. Learn more at http://www.smvsf.org/history.htm
Trinity Episcopal Church 1668 Bush st.
Rev. Flavel Scott Mines was the founder. He once said, "Let San Francisco become another Antioch, mother-city of churches."
Trinity Episcopal Church
Built like the Dunham Castle. In the early days some said the congregation was out here defending the city! Used to be located by Saks 5th ave in Union Square.
Temple Emanu-El.
Dedicated in April 1926. In 1927, the American Institute of Architects selected it finest piece of architecture in N. California
Temple Emanu-El. 2 Lake st.
Emanu-El serves as the foundation of community life for Jews & non-Jews, for members & non-members. More information at http://www.emanuelsf.org
Calvary Presbyterian Church 2515 Filmore
Organized on July 23, 1854. The first sanctuary was dedicated on Jan 14, 1855 on Bush St by Sansome. Learn more at http://www.calvarypresbyterian.org
The first minister of Calvary was Dr. William
Anderson Scott. During Civil War he refused to take sides. He was instrumental founding the SF Theological Seminary. Learn more at http://www.calvarypresbyterian.org
Hamilton Square Baptist Church 1212 Geary
Founded in 1881. God-fearing sea captain Gustavus W. Schroeder established Zion Baptist Church, later to become known as Hamilton Square Baptist Church.
First Unitarian Church. 1187 Franklin St.
Founded October 20, 1850. Thomas Starr King was an Abolitionist. When he died SF gov offices closed for 3 days to mourn him.http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/01/01/EDJB1B4NR7.DTL
St. Vincent De Paul.
It became known as the "Church of the Exposition", the Panama-Pacific Exposition for which the Marina was created to celebrate the City's recovery from the earthquake.
St. Vincent De Paul.
In the 1940's the noted stained glass windows were made by Carl Hunecke of the Century Stained Glass Studio of San Francisco.
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Traces its history to December 2, 1857, when the first Orthodox Society was founded in San Francisco. More information can be found at http://www.holy-trinity.org
Holy Trinity Cathedral. 1520 Green
It is the episcopal seat of the Bishop of San Francisco and the West. Learn more at http://www.holy-trinity.org
St. John's Presbyterian Church. 25 Lake st.
Listed in National Register of Historic Places & as a landmark of the City & County of SF. 1st.church was at Post & Mason. 1st pastor was Dr. William Scott.
Inside St. John's Presbyterian Church.
First service was held on Easter Sunday, April 15, 1906. 3 days later the church was heavily damaged in the earthquake of 1906.
Swedenborgian Church. 2107 Lyon st.
Built in 1895 by a group of people who wanted nature to stand out and the building to teach a lesson. Learn more at http://www.sfswedenborgian.org
Swedenborgian Church
Before entering the Sanctuary you have to go through these Japanese gardens in preparation for worship. .
Swedenborgian Church
Bases its teaching on the works of Emmanuel Swedenborg. "We believe that there is one God, known by many names. We worship Jesus Christ as our Lord and our God."
Swedenborgian Church
The interior of the church is made of hewn wood. At the altar is driftwood and scenes of nature are depicted on the walls.
St. Brigid Church. Van Ness & Broadway
The building contains many treasures: stained glass windows from Ireland, a Ruffatti pipe organ from Italy, and statuary. Learn more at http://www.st-brigid.org
Former Vedanta Temple. Webster & Filbert
Said to be the First Hindu Temple in the Western Hemisphere.
