The Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin

About this church

The Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin offers Sunday services at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow neighborhood. The parish has welcomed worshipers since 1891 and is shaped by Episcopal liturgy, a strong musical tradition, and service to its neighbors. Both services include Scripture, sermon, and Eucharist; the two-hour choice lets visitors decide between an earlier start and the fuller program concentrated around 10:00.

Dress is comfortable rather than formal, and children are welcome at every service. During summer, nursery care for birth through age five is available at 10:00; in the fall program year, nursery hours expand from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., alongside children’s and youth formation. The church’s history records long-term growth in choirs, outreach, lay ministry, and women’s leadership. For families, the seasonal nursery difference is the most useful planning detail. For adults, the combination of structured Eucharistic worship and rich music distinguishes St. Mary’s from a generic neighborhood church while preserving an explicitly welcoming tone.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Sunday times and parish identity · Visitor guide, dress, and nursery · Parish history

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