Worship and share The Lord's Supper with us on the first Sunday of Black History Month - February 1 at 9:30 AM -Reverend Charlotte Williams preaches! We invite you to join us in wearing African attire and/or accessories!
Join us on campus or in the Cyber Sanctuary! If you're worshipping with us online, prepare your Communion elements (bread/crackers and wine/juice/water or whatever you have on hand) and tune in via:
On January 27, 2025 Giving Statements were emailed to members with email addresses on file with the Church as well as mailed to those who do not have an email address on file.
Members can download statements directly by viewing their giving profile at Allen-Temple.org/Giving.
Should you have questions or need your statement be mailed, please contact the Trustee Office at (510) 544-8928 or by emailing trustees@allen-temple.org.
Science on the Court
Team California Basketball +
STEM Training Program
For Youth Ages 7-12
Underway Now!
No Charge to Participate
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Science on the Court to bring the Team California Basketball + STEM Training Program to Allen Temple! This innovative program for young people between the ages of 7 and 12, begins Tuesday, January 20 and runs for 8 weeks from 5pm to 8pm, and will take place in our Family Life Center.
Athletic development is blended with academic enrichment, giving young athletes a supportive place to grow both on and off the court.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, no child will be turned away for this free 8-week trial!
Program Details:
Homework Help & STEM Lab (math, reading, robotics & coding) from 5:00–6:00 PM
Basketball Training & Practice from 6:00–8:00 PM
Led by experienced Bay Area coaches with a proven track record of developing athletes.
A community-focused program designed to help young players succeed on the court, in the classroom, and in life.
For more information and to register your young person, click here.
Center for Biblical & Family Studies
Forgiveness:
A Contemplative Path to Freedom
Tuesday Evenings • 6:30 PM
January 27 – March 10
Family Life Center
Is there a memory, person, or moment that still stirs a negative emotional response? Unforgiveness may be quietly shaping your inner life.
Our Center for Biblical and Family Studies presents Forgiveness: A Contemplative Path to Freedom taught by Servant B.K. Woodson on Tuesday evenings - January 27 through March 10 at 6:30 PM in the Family Life Center.
This course invites believers into a deep, Spirit-led journey toward full freedom. Through guided reflection, Scripture, and contemplative practice, participants will explore the pain beneath their resistance and discover the liberating power of genuine forgiveness. Designed for those who confess Jesus Christ as risen and reigning, this session calls for honesty, courage, and a heart ready for transformation. Participants should come prepared for reflection, honesty, and a willingness to confront difficult truths in pursuit of lasting freedom.
So that participants may have a rich experience, the course is limited to 20 students.RSVP here.
Black History Month 2026
Black History Month
at Allen Temple
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month 2026 at Allen Temple! This year’s national theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” explores the impact and meaning of Black history and life commemorations in transforming the status of Black peoples in the modern world.
Our Sunday worship experience focuses are:
February 1 – Black Faith Sunday
February 8 – Black Futures Sunday
February 15 – Black Culture Sunday
February 22 – Black Freedom Sunday
Watch this space for more information! And, be sure to see below for details on Black History Month events!
Health Education Ministry
4th Annual Heart Health Weekend
Saturday, February 14
and Sunday, February 15
As part of our Black History Month celebration, the Allen Temple Health Education Ministry invites you to our 4th Annual Heart Health Weekend in partnership with Stanford Healthcare and Samuel Merritt University, designed to empower our community with tools for physical and spiritual well-being!
📍 Saturday, February 14
10AM–12PM | Mary Morris Room
Dr. Joyce Nyaucha Njoroge of Stanford University will lead a special session on
“8 Simple Steps to a Healthy Heart.”
📍 Sunday, February 15
11AM–1:30PM | Family Life Center Lobby & Gym
Join us for Hypertension Sunday and Health Resource Fair featuring:
Let’s care for our hearts and our community—together.
Grief Share
Third Sundays Following Worship
Next Session: Sunday, February 15
RSVP for the Fellowship Luncheon
If you've experienced the loss of a loved one, you're not alone—and you don’t have to navigate grief by yourself. The Grief Ministry invites you to join Grief Share, a 13-week support group designed to help you process your loss and find hope for the days ahead.
Held on third Sundays after worship, Grief Share is a safe, welcoming space where you’ll find understanding, comfort, and practical tools to cope with the ups and downs of grief. Together, we’ll explore what’s “normal” in grief, how to handle difficult emotions, and ways to find healing—one step at a time.
There’s no cost to join—just bring your time, your heart, and your openness to healing. Share with those in your life who would benefit from healing in community.
History/Archive Ministry Presents
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Honoring Black History
Join us as we honor a century of celebrating Black excellence! The History/Archive Ministry invites you to a dynamic afternoon of culture, music, and style celebrating the 100th anniversary of honoring Black History on Saturday, February 21 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the Family Life Center.
Enjoy a full-plated Soul Food meal, live jazz by the Allen Temple Connection, and the unique flair of Dandyism as we celebrate the legacy and ongoing journey of Black History.
Tickets $30; available for purchase online or in the Courtyard after Sunday worship.
Don’t miss this joyful celebration of heritage, community, and pride!
Pastor Jacqueline Thompson
Speaks at the Fuller Seminary
Future of Ministry Summit
Saturday, February 28
8:15 AM – 4:30 PM
Glad Tidings International COGIC Hayward
On Saturday, February 28 from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, join Pastor Jacqueline Thompson at the Fuller Seminary Future of Ministry Summit at Glad Tidings International Church of God in Christ (970 Glad Tidings Way in Hayward)!
This conference, which will engage the the pivotal question, "What will ministry look like in 20 years?", will provide an opportunity for leaders to engage in critical conversations about the future of ministry and the unique challenges and opportunities we face in our communities.
Women in ministry! Save the date of March 14 and join Allen Temple and the Leadership Institute at Allen Temple for Women’s Preaching Conference 2026, a one-day summit designed especially for women preachers and pastors! This empowering gathering will offer tools to strengthen your voice, embrace your God-given purpose, and connect with fellow women in ministry.
Watch this space for more information and registration details!
Weekly Event Schedule
Prayer Call
Wednesday, February 4
Wednesday, February 18
7:00 PM
Let’s come together and draw strength through prayer! Join us on Wednesday, February 4 and Wednesday, February 18 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.
There’s a place for you to serve, grow, and connect at Allen Temple! Whether you’re called to care for others, support worship, or build community — your gifts are welcome here!
Opportunities include:
Homeless Ministry
For Sisters Only Ministry
Couples Ministry
Deacons Ministry
Trustee Ministry
Deaconess Ministry
Nursery Ministry
Church Clerks Ministry
Public Ministry
Ushers, Nurses, First Responders, and Welcome Ministries
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease and its disproportionate impact on African American communities. Click here for key facts and simple, practical steps you can take to improve your heart health and reduce risk factors.
Ways to Give
Worship Through Giving
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:
