Worship with us Sunday, May 26 at 9:30 AM! A son of Allen Temple - Reverend Dr, Marcus "Goodie" Goodloe preaches for United Men's Sunday!

Join us on campus or in the Cyber Sanctuary via:

• YouTube
• Facebook
• Vimeo
• Dial-in (866) 904-0572

You can view and listen to the replay at any time thereafter on our video channels and dial-in line!

Join us immediately following worship for Sunday School Live! Those in the sanctuary are invited to remain for the lesson!

Studying with us online? Tune in on our YouTube, Facebook, or Vimeo channels! 

Click here to download Spring 2024 (March-May) lessons and scriptures!

Click here to download Summer 2024 (June - August) lessons and scriptures!

Click here for lesson outlines - use them in your daily devotions and Bible Study!

Join us every Sunday for a deeper study of The Word through Teleconference Sunday School!

Click here to download Spring 2024 (March-May) lessons and scriptures!

Click here to download Summer 2024 (June - August) lessons and scriptures!

Click here to view a list of classes and dial-in information! Classes available for all ages!

Thanks be to God for the lavish love showered upon me by the Allen Temple family, my Pastor Jackie, Sunday School Class #9, the Seniors Ministry, members, and countless Facebook friends who made me understand the deeper meaning of grace, mercy, and loving kindness. Thanking God for each of you and for those nameless ones who made the celebration possible.

Are you or your young person graduating from high school, college or vocational school, or being promoted to elementary, middle, or high school? 

We want to celebrate and congratulate you!

Please submit the student’s name, 

school/college name, degree/diploma obtained to scholarship@allen-temple.org no later than Friday, May 31

The 2024/2025 Allen Temple Scholarship application period is open May 19 through June 30,

Click here for the application, requirements, and guidelines.

Applications must be submitted by EMAIL ONLY to scholarship@allen-temple.org

Students who are currently funded do not need to reapply

Spring/Summer 2024 courses at the Allen Temple Center for Biblical & Family Studies are underway! We encourage you to take part in these free online courses designed to help you cultivate your spiritual growth and knowledge of God!

I Found God in Me

With Dr. Yolanda Norton

Tuesdays at 6:30 PM (April 30 – June 4)

Register here.

Questions? Contact Rev. Dr. Brenda Guess at bguess@allen-temple.org or (510) 813-0690. If you know someone who does not have internet access who would like to attend, they may call Dr. Guess at the aforementioned number.

Join Allen Temple Global Ministries June 12–25, 2025 as they journey to Johannesburg, Soweto, Cape Town, Crossroads. Worship with our South African Church family. Visit a South African University and hear from a South African scholar. Stand in Nelson Mandela’s former home. Engage in community service with our South African partners. See where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans converge from the summit of Table Mountain.

Learn more at their virtual information session on Saturday, June 8 at 10 AM. Connect one of two ways:

• Online via Zoom (Meeting ID: 829 0947 9439 / Passcode: 505163)
• Dial in (1 669 444 9171 or 1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 829 0947 9439 / Passcode: 505163)

Please take a few moments to share your input concerning plans for an Intergenerational Women's Conference at Allen Temple. Your voice is needed to assist in bringing together women of all ages for a weekend designed to deepen our roots in Christ and utilize our unique gifts to reach our world. Click here to access the 5-minute survey.

Please be in prayer as we ask God to order our steps and direct our path. We look forward to your response.

Please take a few moments to share your input concerning plans for an Intergenerational Women's Conference at Allen Temple. Your voice is needed to assist in bringing together women of all ages for a weekend designed to deepen our roots in Christ and utilize our unique gifts to reach our world. Please be in prayer as we ask God to order our steps and direct our path. We look forward to your response.

Stop the gun violence! Oakland Ceasefire is a movement to stop the killings and more people going to jail. We are uniting to build a culture of peace and healing. We are walking our neighborhoods to carry this message: We love you and we want you to be alive and free! Join the Friday, June 21 walk from Allen Temple starting at 6pm.

In case you missed it, Pastor Jackie and Pastor E joined together yesterday for a powerful and enlightening conversation on and study of Matthew 28! Be blessed as you watch and learn; share with your family and friends!

We invite you to join us throughout the week for virtual ministry experiences! Download our Virtual Ministry Schedule and share with family and friends!

While our 21-day Prayer Consecration has ended, our journey continues. It is important that we take this journey together. Author Paul Chappell has provided an excellent resource for us to engage as a congregation. Pastor Jacqueline Thompson is asking each Allen Temple leader & member and inviting our friends to secure a physical or electronic copy of the devotional Rooted in Christ: 366 Scriptural Devotions for Growing Christians. It will be used and referenced through this year of ministry. Learn more and get info on how to order the devotional here

Let’s come together and draw strength through prayer! Join us on Wednesday, May 29 at 7pm for our prayer call!

Connect with us live (667) 770-1225 / Participant Code 312234#

Can't make it to the live call? Hear the playback at our replay number (667) 770-1319 / Participant Code 312234# The playback of the call will be available for one week; you may access at any time through this same dial in information.

You can also email your prayer requests to prayer@allen-temple.org

Join us for Thursday Noontime Bible Study with Pastor Jacqueline Thompson! Tune in one of two ways:

• Online via Zoom (meeting ID 850 3685 3206 / passcode 165725)
• By phone: 667-770-1385 (meeting ID 850 3685 3206 / passcode 165725)

We invite Allen Temple Leaders, Members, and Friends to join us in our 2024 Congregational Reading - Rooted in Christ: 366 Scriptural Devotions for Growing Christians.

Calling all children and youth! Our Next Generation Children’s & Youth Ministries invite you to Virtual Bible Study! Classes for Children (ages 5-11) and Youth (ages 12-17). Email children@allen-temple.org for connection details!

A new Mime Ministry has been started for young people between the ages of 6-18, Parents, guardians, and young people are invited to come to the Music Ministry Office after worship to receive more information or email children@allen-temple.org.

The First Responders Ministry welcomes those with a heart to assist those who are in need of medical care during worship services. Those with medical expertise (doctors, nurses, medical assistance, firefighters, paramedics) are invited to join with us.

For more information, email pastorsoffice@allen-temple.org

The Church Clerks Ministry welcomes those with a heart to assist new and current members to serve alongside them as they receive new members, coordinate baptisms & baby dedications, support ministry requests, and other important tasks.

For more information, contact Sister Lynelle Lewis, Church Clerk, at llewis@allen-temple.org.

The Public Ministry is seeking members, young and old, with a servant’s heart to work with us to achieve our mission. Our mission is to engage, educate and empower members of our congregation and community to become partners in Jesus’ ministry of justice and righteousness. Our vision is transformed communities locally, nationally, and internationally practicing Jesus’ ministry of justice so Christ’s redemptive purpose can be accomplished in the world.

To learn more, email publicmin@allen-temple.org, or call 510-544-8910

The Ushers Ministries (Ushers, First Responders, and Welcome Ministries) are seeking members of all ages that possess a servant's heart and enjoy working with God’s people. If you are that person, we would love for you to join our ministry! Our mission is serving our church family and assist the Pastor(s) to make the service a success by putting the congregation in the right frame of mind to receive the message. Ushers greet, welcome, direct the members to their seat, and collect offerings. We make sure that perfect order is kept in and around the church at all times during the service. We support the members and assist them with whatever their needs may be. If you are that person, please speak with any usher on Sunday or call (510) 544-8910.

Bethsaida Counseling Services at Allen Temple welcomes licensed and pre-licensed therapists to join our team providing mental health services to our community. Licenses of interest: LCSW/ASW, LMFT/AMFT, LPCC/APCC, and Psychologists. For more information, call (510) 544-8945 or email bethsaida@allen-temple.org

The Communications Ministry is seeking joyful and willing team members to join us in serving our Church family and community! With the necessity of making worship and ministry available to all in the Bay Area and around the world, our role in facilitating digital accessibility for worshippers in person and at home is needed now more than ever. We are seeking multiple persons to join us!

Comfort using computers needed. Relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in which to serve. Training provided. Click here to learn more. If you are interested in serving, please contact Rev. Charlotte Williams, Minister & Director of Communications, at cwilliams@allen-temple.org

The Business and Professional Women's Society of Allen Temple Baptist Church is dedicated to raising scholarship funds for deserving youth in our community. Over the years, we have provided scholarships to help hundreds of students realize their dream of achieving higher education.

The B&P welcomes new members with a passion for helping our students. The B&P hosts virtual and live fundraising events to provide funding for scholarships to students of all ages. We meet monthly via phone conference on the 2nd Monday. Please contact Sister Carlene Gray, Chairperson, at 510 679-8322 or carlenegray777@gmail.com for more information.

The Oakland Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth League welcomes young people between the ages of 4-18 to play baseball this Spring! Registration is open now – see the image for details. For more information and to register your young person, click here, visit the Carter Gilmore Sports Complex (1324 – 66th Ave., Oakland) or call (510) 421-9361.

Looking for a job? Check out our Job Information Center!

We are in the Winter Season, and COVID-19 has surged in many of our communities. Click here for helpful guidelines from the CDC on what to do if you are infected with COVID-19.

Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has designated as time to focus on the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Throughout May, people throughout the country will actively participate in this national movement, dedicated to eradicating stigma, extending support, fostering public education, and advocating for policies that prioritize the well-being of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Mental Health Awareness Month provides a perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on mental health resources, local programs and initiatives, as well as helpful information that is available for specific populations such as caregivers, youth and young adults and underrepresented communities. Learn more here.

The Alameda County Care Alliance, of which Allen Temple is a founding member, is celebrating 10 years of service. Learn more about their mission, services, and accomplishments in their newsletter; click here to read more.

SARS CoV2 continues to be prevalent! Most of us know people who have had COVID and it is a blessing that most of them have not been too ill or required hospitalization. Nevertheless, the virus is prevalent so should continue to be diligent. Vaccines continue to be very helpful against COVID leading to hospitalization and death, but this means a minimum of three shots. If you get COVID, now there are medicines that are effective in treating the illness, such as Paxlovid. Out of an abundance of caution, the Return to Church Task Force is continues to encourages everyone to:

1. Get vaccinated and boosted 
2. Wear good masks, N95 or KN95 
3. If you are feeling sick, even slightly, please stay at home 
4. Minimize hugging and hand shaking during the Welcome 
5. Follow the Ushers' instructions both for entering and exiting the sanctuary.

Need assistance connecting to mental health services? Bethsaida Counseling Services is here to confidentially connect you to mental health services. Call (510) 544-8945 or email bethsaida@allen-temple.org.

If you or someone you know are having a psychiatric emergency, dial 911 or go to your nearest emergency room

Have you lost a loved one? Your Allen Temple Family is here to pray for and assist you as well as provide comfort, direction and support during your time of need.

The new phone number to notify the church of bereavement is (510) 544-8929. You may also email the church at info@allen-temple.org

Chicken, Chitlins and Caviar is a Broadway style music revue that serves up a musical soul food feast featuring the celebration of music in African American culture. Seasoned with jazz, classical and the spiritual comfort food that is gospel, this Walnut Creek concert will fill you right up. Be prepared to laugh, cry, rejoice and even sing along when the ladies take over the Lesher Center for the Arts.

This awe-inspiring music revue will take place on Saturday, June 8th at 2:00p and 7:00p; and Sunday, June 9th at 2:00p at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596. For more information call Lesher Box Office at (925) 943-7469. General admission - $60; Groups of 10 or more - $50. Make it a fundraiser for your group! Tickets go on sale April 8, 2024.

The City of Oakland has partnered with GoGo Grandparent to provide Oakland Seniors $8 discounts on up to 8 rides per month if the ride starts or ends in Oakland or Piedmont.

GoGo Grandparent provides live human operators that can be called from any kind of phone, land lines or cell phones. Clients do not have to have a cellphone, smart phone, nor do they have to know how to use an app - and can get Uber rides. Download information here on how to sign up and how the program works.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Oakland Bay Area Chapter invites girls 12-18 to participate in their Positive Steps program. This mentoring program focuses on personal growth & development and recognizes their potential for success. There is no charge to participate.

The program will run between September 2023 and May 2024. Applications are still being accepted; click here to submit.

Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing. 

Malachi 3:10 NRSV

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7 ESV

We invite you to join us in worshipping our Lord through giving and to regularly support Allen Temple financially so that the ministry of the church thrives all the more in the midst of difficult days.

Your consistent giving of tithes and offering can be done in the following ways:

• Online at Allen-Temple.org/Giving
• Via Text to Give (Send a text to 510-737-0078 with the numerical dollar amount (i.e., $25) 
• Via Mail to Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Boulevard, Oakland CA 94621 ATTENTION: Trustee Ministry