Swedenborgian Church
2107 Lyon Street at Washington
San Francisco, CA 94115
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Contact: Event Manager
Phone: 415/346-6466 x14
www.sfswedenborgian.org
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Why We Like This Place
Built in 1895 in Pacific Heights by a coterie of artists, architects and spiritual seekers, the historic Swedenborgian Church is rustic and charming in the Arts and Crafts tradition. There’s a huge brick fireplace inside and, lit with candles, the interior is exceptionally beautiful and serene. Floors, walls and ceilings are wood, and the arching overhead beams are good-sized madrone tree trunks. In lieu of conventional pews, handmade Mission-style maple chairs are provided.
Many of San Francisco’s most important (if not famous!) personages were once affiliated with this church, such as Robert Frost, who went to Sunday School here. The founders of the Sierra Club were all active associates, including John Muir. The Sierra Club’s legendary landscape painter, William Keith, painted four large murals that line the north wall of the sanctuary, and Phoebe Hearst (William Randolph Hearst’s mother) is represented by her donation of a rare cast-iron copy of Peter Vischer’s 15th-century “Praying Madonna.”
Adjacent to the chapel is a turn-of-the-century Craftsman house whose Garden Room, Fireside Room and Dining Room are used for receptions. Both the Fireside and Dining Rooms have working fireplaces. In front of the house, a quiet garden with a small pool, trees, benches and flowers provides a pretty spot for gatherings.
The Swedenborgian Church offers traditional, contemporary and interfaith ceremonies, with weddings usually scheduled three hours apart.
Capacity
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Max. Seated Indoors: 120 Max. Seated Outdoors: 0 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 70 Max. Seated Outdoors: 0 Max. Standing Indoors: 110 Max. Standing Outdoors: 0 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: The chapel holds 120 seated or 150 standing. EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The house holds up to 70 seated or 110 standing guests. |
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Fees & Deposits
Swedenborgian Church offers two wedding options (see below). For both, a $500 deposit is required to secure your wedding date and time. If you’re also holding your reception at the venue, a $400 refundable security deposit is required. There is no fee for setup or cleanup time. Full payment is due 1 month before the wedding.
Church Wedding: The fee for a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday wedding ceremony is $1,800. Monday–Thursday ceremonies with fewer than 20 guests cost $900; with 21–120 guests, the fee is $1,200. The fee includes a minister’s services, staff musician, the assistance of a wedding hostess, wedding rehearsal, all candles in the church, a fire in the fireplace, conferences with the minister and musician, bridal dressing room and use of the garden for wedding photos.
Garden Wedding: The fee for a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday wedding is $2,500 for up to 85 guests. Monday–Thursday ceremonies cost $1,600. The fee includes a minister’s services, musician (harpist), wedding hostess, rehearsal, setup and breakdown, and dressing rooms. The historic chapel is available as a backup in case of rain.
Note: If you have fewer than 10 guests, please contact the church office for special pricing info.
Availability
Receptions can be scheduled by arrangement. Guests must vacate the premises by 10pm.
CateringBYOAlcoholBYOLocation UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: BYO or select from preferred list View: garden |
Amplified MusicAcoustic OnlyWheelchair AccessAccess LimitedSite ViewsGardenVenue TypeChurch/Chapel/TempleGarden Historic/Landmark Building Retreat RestrictionsAlcohol: BYO wine, champagne or beer; Other: no rice or seeds |
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