Best 21 Churches in CA Near Palo Alto

Aaron Damiani We visited this church as a family and loved it. Everyone especially appreciated the vibrant and warm community, the joyful and rooted worship service and the rich teaching from the Scriptures. Bonus: impromptu invite to the July 4 potluck and games after the service! Check this place out if you’re looking for a spiritual home in the Bay Area.

Billy Williams I attended this church a couple of times with family, and had great conversations with the pastor and members of the congregation. One thing in particular I appreciated during my visit is that they included all members of the family in their worship gathering. They also provided crayons and paper for kids to color and draw.

Kathy Leong My husband and I decided to attend here regularly and have become participants among this lovely body of believers. If you are looking for something real, something deep, something reflective for your soul, come to Holy Trinity. There are about 20-30 of us at this early stage of formation and everyone is friendly, kind, and earnest. I recommend it highly. Would give six stars if I could.

Vadim Konings A peaceful, sober door to spiritual growth - like being in Russia for a moment.

Roy Mark Very nice church and service. We drive for an hour and twenty minutes to go there

Vladimir Krivopalov Amazing church, very friendly and welcoming.

Topa Pupunu Felt the Lords blessing.

claire chan cute little church

Wade Fluckey That Paster Dan Rocks!

An Pan Christmas service was inspiring and beautiful. Great pastor

Ben Holfeld Love it. We’ve been going to Spark church for 10 years and it is perfect for kids and all sorts of people

Jarvis Kathleen (Wanderfussy) Marvelous people with great teaching.

Henry Chen We meet here because we love how everyone is so pure in their love toward the Bible and one another. We are just a group of genuine christians enjoying the fellowship.

Nathalie T Our family has been meeting there since our children were very young. Its an awesome place for children to grow up in. It has become our second home. We especially like how the church points you simply to God, nothing else and nothing less.

Vincent Tham I joined this church during 2020 and have been meeting here ever since. I appreciate the fellowship on Sundays and small groups on Friday nights. Each week a section of the Bible is expounded and I feel like I am progressing on my christian walk. I am happy to have found community with the saints here.

mish a My best friend owns this church and I could not be more proud! Great church, and great violin playing by Isaac!

Kaia Wang A small but warm, diverse and inclusive church with strong family-vibe. No matter what your identity and background is, you can be yourself in this close-knit church family. Im lucky enough to volunteer in this church and have built solid friendships. Youre welcome to attend the 10AM Sunday Service with us!

William Durham Second harvest food bank data no link looked up on Google headed over there.

Pramod K Vinakoti Attended the Sunday worship, when I attended for Google io event. Pastor is so loving and people are welcoming new comers and God-aware people. I wish I could be part of them for long time

Bianca Huerta This is an amazing church and place to call home . Everyone is so welcoming and caring . The Pastor’s are very connected to their members and this church is very involved in the community. My life was has definitely been transforming here! God present dwells here and you get a fire word every visit!

Cesar Valenzuela EPA church is a place where we can feel God and experience the only true God as who he is and where we know his wonderful name. Great and awesome place of worship and revelation of Jesus name. Blessings….

Marcos Soria This place is so inconsiderate of all neighbors every single Sunday morning at 8 AM they’re blasting music. This has been going on for the last three years during the pandemic and my family has lived in our home for 40 years. We live right in between this church, the IKEA and the Amazon parking lot and all I hear is bang bang bang bang music, it’s the worst when they have people talking and yelling at the top of their lungs. I’ve been in the hospital three times this week alone and I’m trying to recover and heal and I was just awoken this morning all that loud music all of my neighbors are so tired of the same thing. I really wish they would stop or be considerate enough to turn down the music. I’m not even well enough to walk over there to talk to them. I’m so ill please please please turn down the music, you’re causing so much emotional distress to me and my family. My kids aren’t able to rest. I can’t keep my windows open. This is torture. This church has disappointed me so much since I was a child and they’ve only gotten worse with time. Turn down the volume I hear all the music throughout my house and it’s driving me crazy I suffer. I just want peace and silence and I have a right to that.

Michael Bloem Ive been a member at Grace Pres for 5+ years. I love Grace for many reasons: - strong focus on the good news about what Jesus did throughout all aspects of the church, - preaching that sticks close to the text of the Bible while seeking to be relevant to mature Christians as well as those unfamiliar with the faith, - beautiful musical worship often featuring old hymn texts set to more contemporary tunes, - a service that includes some liturgy, such as a time of confession and renewal, - many committed Christians who are willing to admit that theyre messy works in progress who are in need of Gods grace.

Jeffrey Reid Great church - vibrant and active church community that loves and serves people well. The gospel is preached every Sunday. Went here for 7 years before moving to Colorado and made lifelong friends.

Brandon Stick Grace Pres is a fine church, but very conservative. They are a part of the PCA denomination, which broke off from the PCUSA over the full acceptance of the LGBTQ community. They also do not allow women pastors, though women are allowed to hold other nonpastoral leadership roles within the church. I hate to hold a churchs beliefs against it, but its just that we had to go for a while before these beliefs were made evident to us. I just think churches should be upfront about their beliefs, and this one happens to have deeply conservative values (which, if thats what youre looking for, this is a great church). Its impossible to find this information on their website so I just wanted to share here in case it helps anyone else.

Jim and Holly Leonard Serious Christians who know they are imperfect but willing to share the journey.

Lt. Tony Moy I like the worship services w/ music , art work. I enjoy listening to Relevant & intriguing messages by several Pastors, teachers and guest speakers. There’s ample opportunities to exercise your gifts, talents and share you faith & experiences.

Jon Yan We came to visit for an Easter event which was fun for the kids. There were Easter arts and crafts stations for engagement of the kids. The staff was helpful. The church has a good staff and leading. Location is on a busy street which is 25mph posted but cars typically run ,30 to ,45

Fsc418 Awesome place ,may God bless them always for their kind hearts and life changing activities they do!!!

Juana Tango They have an excellent organized food pantry program system with masks required.

Annette Tianero Everyone working there or volunteering are super nice and friendly

Patricia Gill-Thielen A very welcoming loving community. Worth getting up and going in the morning

En Beejay Unity Palo Alto is not a church, per se, but rather part of a worldwide movement focused on positive spiritual practices and uplifting community. Each of us is empowered to find what works for ourselves. If youre looking for a positive, uplifting place on the SF Peninsula or Silicon Valley, check out Unity Palo Alto.

Ann Heile We have been attending since before our daughter was born and have been so grateful for the love, support and uplifting spiritual experiences we have received each and every Sunday. Our daughter, now an adult, grew up going to the childrens sunday classes learning unity principles of knowing God is everywhere present, divine love flows through us all and in the stillness learning to breath, release worries and concerns and becoming mindful of the present moment. We all have found Unity Palo Alto to be our bulwark in storms and deeply caring friendships and opportunities to celebrate the joys of living one day at a time! We also love that we can take what we like and leave the rest. Unity Palo Alto is our physical spiritual home for life, that helps us stay grounded in the peace and loving kindess of the Christ presence within.

Shirlene Burns Grill down home church. Love every minute of it. Try it one day. We need numbers. We need a congregation

Cidia Molina Place to worship Jesus Christ; the one who died on the cross for me and for you. I recommend it for you to visit.

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Irma Foster Enjoyed the service.

Craig McCray Love this church love the people Rev Williams will have you on fire!

afaq yaqoob I am from Pakistan a Christian boy i see Beautiful Church its possible i can come on there i want to come here USA?

Samson 區謙遜 Ou a new church at Palo Alto. A community to share Gods love and His messages.

William Xuan Decent place. Wish there were more people who came by. Its a little hard to find though, and its not shown in the directory

John Elmer Very warm and friendly gathering. I felt comfortable as a new person. Worship was good with a sense of the Holy Spirt. I’d guess there was almost 200 people there. They teach out of the Bible and it was relevant. The week I was there they had a baby dedication and it was super sweet how they did it. Very diverse congregation. If I lived in the area I’d definitely go back

Gary Claassen Wed been searching for a church for at least a year before we discovered the Vineyard in Palo Alto. At each one we visited we talked about it as a family and asked our 6-year-old what he learned that morning. Week after week he said he wasnt sure .. until we came to the Vineyard. After service he was totally pumped, we asked him what they learned and he described moment by moment along with what hed chosen to do to apply it that next week. We loved the worship, teaching, and community too and knew we found home! Close friendships in a few different midweek family small groups and a common active participation with Gods work continue to this day. Were so grateful!

Karen Stevenson A friendly, down to earth place to check out Jesus and find faith together. From the solid, draw-you-into-Gods-presence worship to the practical and thought-provoking message to a finding a place to fit in whether you are young or old, there is so much offered in this community. Pastor Susan is as real and approachable as they come, very caring and easy to connect with. Want to serve the least? - whether it be meals to the homeless, connecting people in jail to God, or helping out on a short trip missions trip to an orphanage in Nicaragua? You can do it here. Need prayer? You may not meet a more dedicated group of people to stand alongside you and encourage you. Want community? So many ways to get plugged in whether through a small group that meets during the week or a family - orientated activity that may happen after church on Sundays. Come check it out!

abrown5540 Wonderful and "truly traditional" Anglo-Catholic parish which uses the 1928 Prayer Book and celebrates a simple but orthodox liturgy with excellent preaching and timeless sacred music from a dedicated, professional choir. Anglo-Catholic worship is hard to find in the Bay area, so St. Ann Chapel, as a parish of the Anglican Province of Christ the King, is a true blessing. In addition to an interior that can only be described as an artistic treasure, St. Ann is full of the kindest and most welcoming people you are ever likely to meet!

Jacques Taulard This was created thru the patronage of Claire Booth Luce, and today echoes the Latin Holy office, thanks to Bill Mahrt (Stanford dept of music) and the venerable St Annes Choir

2287 MrSpyfelis “siamesecatman” I was given a very positive impression here, plenty of really friendly people, excellent traditional worship with some glorious hymns(Anglican), and some good food in one of the rooms where some gather after the service is done. This church is definitely worth paying a visit!

Jarom Feriante It’s been a pleasure going to church here while living in Palo Alto the last several years. I have become friends with a lot of solid families and individuals here who have enriched my life. I also went to Sunday School and Boy Scouting meetings here back in the 80’s while growing up in Palo Alto. Growing up in Palo Alto is not easy, but I had some awesome teachers and role models here at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who were influential in my decisions to stay on the right course as a youth.

Brian Blatter The Easter Service was inspiring. The music and the bringing together of everyone through a worship service was amazing. There is nothing like the annual creche festival. I loved how children were involved and the many activities that help bring me closer to Christ.

Katie Blatter Such a warm and wonderful place to worship! Ive been a member my entire life and have attended wards (congregations) in many places--its beautiful, because the gospel is the same everywhere you go, but I certainly love the feeling I get when I attend the ward here in Palo Alto. Everyone is so welcoming! I love the chance we get to learn about Jesus Christ and his gospel from each other. I love the feeling of community. Im grateful for the spiritual recharge I get each week from attending. I truly feel a deeper connection to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ each week. If you are looking for a place where you will feel the love of God and grow closer to him, come join us! Its a wonderful place to be! And if you want a copy of the Book of Mormon, there are free copies at the church too!

Gregory Rice Roman Catholic clergy at St. Albert dedicated to Jesus Christ deliver His message with authority throughout the Sacrifice of the Mass. Clean, beautiful church, great pianist, Confessions before Saturday 4pm vigil. Highly recommended!

Elton Rodrigues Great Church with a beautiful structure. It is also attached with a school

Tony Fu Very beautiful church, wonderful priest, and blessed Mass.

Lauren Im a celiac who has worked on staff at this church for a few years now. At a certain point I wanted to take communion but there were no safe options for gluten-free people. I spoke with the communion organizers and now they offer gluten free crackers and grape juice whenever communion happens! I educated them on the concept of cross-contact, and they were very attentive about it, so I definitely feel safe here.

Barbara Harpster We are so thankful for having been able to use a wonderful community room at this church ! We are a group of independently working postpartum doulas who meet once a month to share knowledge, experience and support each other in our profession. This was our first opportunity to meet in person after 3 years of COVID related Zoom only meetings. What a beautiful space to have our meeting at, with a kitchen to offer hot tea etc. Thank you very much to let us use your facility ! Barbara

Kimberley Blanding First Congo church has been such a blessing for our family. My 3 boys enjoy going to church, the youth group, vacation bible school summer camp, family events, and the annual plays. Dave, our pastor, has done a wonderful job transitioning to virtual worship while still keeping it engaging. The music and choir is amazing. We are so lucky to have found this welcoming, family-friendly church that we all love.