Worship with us Sunday, February 8 at 9:30 AM! Our Black History Month celebrations continue with Black Futures Sunday! Our Next Generation Ministry will lead us in worship! We extend a special invitation to children and youth to join us!
We also invite you to join us in wearing HBCU, D9, educational or faith-based apparel and/or accessories!
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.
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!
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
Family Life Center Room C-205
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 in Family LIfe Center Room C-205, 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.
Annual Church Business Meeting
Wednesday, February 18 • 6:30 PM
Via Zoom
Our Annual Church Business Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30pm via Zoom. All Church members are encouraged to attend.
Registration details will be sent to the email address members have on file with the Church on Thursday, February 12. Registration will close Monday, February 16 at 6:30 PM. Should you need to update your email address, send a message to info@allen-temple.org
Those without internet access who wish to attend may call the Church Office for dial in details.
Couples Ministry Reception
Sunday, February 22
Following Worship
On Sunday, February 22 following worship, the Couples Ministry invites married, engaged, and dating couples to join them for a reception. A special invitation is extended to couples who have yet to participate in Couples Ministry events.
History/Archive Ministry Presents
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Honoring Black History
Saturday, February 21
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
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.
A limited number of tickets remain - $30; visit the Courtyard after Sunday worship.
Don’t miss this joyful celebration of heritage, community, and pride!
Oakland Mayor's
Charter Reform Working Group
Community Briefing
Monday, February 23 • 6:00 PM
On Monday, February 23 at 6pm on the Church Campus, you're invited to hear from the Oakland Mayor's Charter Reform Working Group at a community briefing. At this report out facilitated by the League of Women Voters and SPUR, learn more about their work as they share their findings. RSVP here.
United Men of Allen Temple
February Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, February 28 • 9:30 AM
Family Life Center Mary Morris Room
The United Men of Allen Temple invite men of all ages to join them on Saturday, February 28 at 9:30 AM in the Family Life Center Mary Morris Room for their February Prayer Breakfast Fellowship featuring a keynote by a Son of Allen Temple, Reverend Dr. Stewart Perrilliat, “Men in the 21st Century.”
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.
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.
Join the Public Ministry and community partners on Saturday, March 7 from Noon to 3pm in the Family Life Center Mary Morris Room for a screening of the documentary Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy.
As we prepare for the 2026 midterm elections, this timely film examines the rise of Christian nationalism and its impact on democracy. A facilitated discussion will follow the screening, including strategies to counter Project 25 and engage faithfully and responsibly in the public square.
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 18
7:00 PM
Let’s come together and draw strength through prayer! Join us on 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
As we prepare for our Fourth Annual Heart Health Weekend, February 14 & 15 (see above for details), we encourage you to know your heart. Cardiovascular disease continues to impact our community at high rates, but understanding your numbers — blood pressure, cholesterol, and daily habits — can help you take control of your heart health. Small, consistent steps today can lead to longer, stronger lives. Click here for actionable steps you can take.
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:
