Pop Culture References
- The 2006 movie The Pursuit of Happyness starring Will Smith and his son Jaden, depicted the real life rags-to-riches story of Chris Gardner and his son. Once homeless, they turned to Glide's services for support to help them get back on their feet. Cecil Williams and his wife Janice Mirikitani, the leaders of the church's services for over 40 years, can be seen briefly in the movie as can a number of homeless people employed as extras.
- In May 2007, the ensemble was featured on the American late night show ‘’Late Night with Conan O'Brien’’.
- The church is referred to in Emmett Grogan's book, "Ringolevio: A Life Played For Keeps", as the location for The Invisible Circus, an all night party held by the Diggers theatre group.
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