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Glide Memorial United Methodist Church

There would be nothing special about this Tenderloin-area church if it weren't for its exhilarating pastor, Cecil Williams, and his lively sermons and accompanying gospel choir. Reverend Williams's enthusiastic and uplifting preaching and singing with homeless and poor people of the neighborhood have attracted nationwide fame. In 1994, during the pastor's 30th-anniversary celebration, singers Angela Bofill and Bobby McFerrin joined comedian Robin Williams, author Maya Angelou, and talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey to honor him publicly. Cecil Williams's non-dogmatic, fun Sunday services attract a diverse audience that crosses all socioeconomic boundaries. Go for an uplifting experience and some hand-clapping gospel choir music.

330 Ellis St.Phone: 415/674-6000.Open: Services Sun at 9 and 11am.Streetcar: Powell. Bus: 37.


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