2024 Congregational Reading: Rooted in Christ: 366 Scriptural Devotions for Growing Christians
Available in digital & hardcover formats on Amazon and at book sellers
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Center for Biblical and Family Studies Courses Underway Now!
Dancing with the Darkness registration is at capacity - tune in on our YouTube channel
Business & Professional Women's Society Scholarship Fundraiser Fashion Show & Luncheon - Sunday, April 28 - 1PM
Tickets available from members of the Business & Professional Women's Society,
in the Fellowship Hall after Sunday worship, or by calling (510) 544-8910
Prayers for the City - A Virtual Prayer Event for the City of Oakland - Thursday, May 2 - Noon
“Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” - Jeremiah 29:7
This National Day of Prayer we’re praying for the City of Oakland!
Join us online via Zoom, Thursday, May 2nd at noon for an hour of prayer for the concerns of the City of Oakland. *Watch your Allen Temple email newsletter to get Zoom Link information
Then commit to partnering with 1-2 others to continue praying throughout the day as we keep bringing the City of Oakland before the Lord.
Here’s how you can participate:
- Let us know you’ll be praying on May 2nd. Click here to share your commitment
- Find one or two friends who will commit to pray with you.
- Download the Prayers for the City handout or see below
- Then join us from 12-1 pm on Thursday, May 2nd as we kick off our Prayers for the City. *Watch your Allen Temple email newsletter to get Zoom Link information
- After the kickoff, pray one of the prayers for the city each hour starting at 1 pm and continuing until 7 pm. Touch base with those who are praying with you. Use Zoom, Facetime, 3-Way Call or Text.
- Keep praying! Even after Thursday, May 2nd continue to pray the Prayers for the City over the City of Oakland
Helpful Recommendations Regarding COVID-19
We are in the Winter Season and COVID-19 has surged in many of our communities. The following are some helpful guidelines from the CDC, if you are infected with COVID-19
When Love Hurts - Domestic Violence Resources
As a follow up to our November 2 Theological Thursday Live with Pastor Jacqueline Thompson, When Love Hurts, we are happy to provide domestic violence resources. Help is available!
Resources from Dr. Pamela Tate and Black Women Revolt
Please save the National Domestic Violence Hotline number in your phone - 800-799-7233. The hotline is available 24/7 in English, Spanish, and 200+ more languages through interpretation service.
Communications Ministry Seeking Joyful and Willing Team Members
The Communications Ministry is seeking joyful and willing team members to join us in serving our Church family and community! With the necessity of safe and socially distanced worship as well as Allen Temple's worldwide reach via the internet, our role in facilitating digital accessibility is needed now more than ever. We are seeking multiple persons to join us!
As a Worship Projection/Livestream Tech Team Member, in conjunction with the Minister & Director of Communications, you will help manage our in-person worship projection (images, videos, lyrics or Scriptures that appear on screen) and/or our software on which we stream our worship experience to YouTube, Facebook, Livestream, and Vimeo. We have an urgent need for persons to serve at weekday homegoing celebrations.
Read more: Communications Ministry Seeking Joyful and Willing Team Members
Allen Temple Livestream Migrates to Vimeo
Bookmark our Vimeo channel in your web browser!
2024 21-Day Prayer Consecration
The Bible declares in Proverbs 18:10 that “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.”
Let’s get the New Year started off right by seeking God’s blessing, strength, and wisdom for 2024.
Join the Prayer Warriors Ministry for a 21-Day Prayer Consecration starting January 1st where we will focus on Praying the Names of God.