Saint Mark United Methodist Church - Santa Barbara (CA)

Emmanuel N. Akyen Sermon is always based on the truths of the scriptures. The church exhibits great hospitable and provides a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. The pastor, Bobby does shy away from holding his congregation accountable to be good stewards of each other.

Robert This is an "affirming" Church. That means no matter who you are....where you are at on lifes journey...you are absolutely welcome there. LGBTQI have reason to doubt Churches in 2019, but my husband and I were welcomed like family you hadnt seen in a long time. Pastor Greg is an amazing Pastor and offers an earnest yet fun and inspiring service. The congregation expects nothing from you but mutual respect and understanding...which is exactly what they offered me. No judgment, no pressure. Just honest open hearts wishing the best for themselves, for each other and for me/you. If you have been wanting to pursue your faith and spirituality in a safe and loving place then I believe you should take the chance. I did...and it has made all the difference in my life and my faith.

Regina Conduru I felt so happy

Dave Amerson Love this church! Been a part of the church for +15 years. Love how they always have content available online. The sermons are insightful, and relevant sermon content, great community and Bible study options. Jon Ireland is also a strong public speaker, so he’s easy to listen to and engaging. Accepting of ALL “No perfect people allowed.”

Anna Vostrikova Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara is a perfect location for a wedding ceremony and reception! We had a wonderful micro wedding at this location in October. Joanie, USSB event manager, helped us the whole way to organize the wedding of our dreams. I like this location cause they offer a verity of packages for the weddings of different size. The church is absolutely stunning!!! Joanie has an awesome vendor list that will save you tons of time doing research. The location is so convenient and close to all best photogenic locations in Santa Barbara. Make sure you include the organ in your ceremony. It’s sounds stunning!

Javier Arellano A nice place.

Luke Scott My wife and I attended Calvary this morning while in Santa Barbara on vacation. We decided to try it out because it was one of the local churches listed on the 9Marks church directory. Several church members warmly greeted us when we arrived. Music style was a mix of hymns and contemporary praise, all very singable and not showy. Pastor Michael’s expository preaching was engaging and edifying. I would highly recommend Calvary Baptist Church to anyone who is visiting the area or looking for a home church.

Brian Bargiel Unity of Santa Barbara is a hidden downtown gem. Our family held a celebration of life here for our father in fall of 2024. The staff was warm, friendly, and accommodated our needs for the physical event as well as audio/video and live streaming. The sanctuary is comfortable (great seating), light, and airy. The patio is large and accommodated our guests well. Attached parking lot is a plus as well as street parking. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a warm, comfortable venue for any spiritually-oriented gathering.