Worship and share the Lord's Supper with us Sunday, July 5 at 9:30 AM!
Join us on campus or online! If you're worshipping with us in the Cyber Sanctuary, prepare your Communion elements (bread/crackers and wine/juice/water or whatever you have on hand) and tune in online via
Join us following worship for a deeper study of The Word in Sunday School! Join Sunday School Live in person following worship in the Family LIfe Center Dance Studio (second floor) or via YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, or dial-in (866-904-0572).
Dress Down Summer continues through Sunday, August 30! Feel free to wear casual clothing that is respectful of a worship space!
Ministry News & Events
Sanctuary Roof Replacement
In Progress Through July
This summer, Allen Temple is undertaking an important facilities investment — the replacement of our Sanctuary roof. For approximately six weeks, all worship experiences will be held in the Family Life Center Gym while construction is underway. Here's what you need to know:
June 14 – July 26: Worship held in the Family Life Center Gym (Sanctuary Roof Replacement Active Construction Period)
July 27 – August 1: Move back to the Sanctuary; reset for worship
Sunday, August 2: Return to Sanctuary for Worship
Note that these dates are tentative depending on construction progress
We appreciate your patience and partnership as we care for the house where God has met us faithfully. Stay updated on construction progress through the weekly newsletter and the church website.
Next Generation Ministry
Mini Golf Night
Wednesday, July 8 • 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Golden Tee Golfland Castro Valley
Calling all Allen Temple Children and Youth! Join our Next Generation Ministry on Wednesday, July 8 from 6pm to 8pm for a fun night of mini golf at Golden Tee Golfland (2533 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley). Important things to note:
Each child/youth may bring one friend along for the fun!
Transportation must be provided by parents/guardians
Parents/guardians must remain with their young people for the duration of the event
On Saturday, July 11 at 9am, join the Deacons and Grief Ministries for Honoring Our Pain: Attending to Trauma and Grief in the Black Community Through the Lens of Faith presented by Christin J. Fort, Ph.D., M.A., Clinical Psychology PhD Program Chair and Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at Fuller Seminary. This seminar is open to all. Click here to register.
Boys and Men of all ages are invited to join the United Men of Allen Temple on Saturday, July 11 from 11am to 4pm for their BBQ and Potluck at Crown Memorial Beach Neptune Picnic Area (Eighth Street & Otis Drive in Alameda)! Enjoy a day of good food and fellowship! Bring a dish to share! Click here to RSVP.
Grief Share
Third Sundays Following Worship
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.
Progressive National
Baptist Convention
65th Annual Session
July 19 – 23
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, DC
Registration is open for the 65th Annual Session of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, one of Allen Temple’s two denominational affiliations. The Annual Session will be held July 19–23 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.
We celebrate the leadership of our Senior Pastor, Dr. Jacqueline Thompson, who serves as Second Vice President.
Find hotel details and full session information here.
For more information, questions, or assistance with hotel reservations and Annual Session registration, click here to contact Deacon Michael Johnson.
Shred Day
Friday, July 24 • 10:00 AM
Allen Temple Members are invited to Shred Day! Bring items that you wish to have securely shredded at no cost to you!
Save the Dates!
Adult Vacation Bible School 2026
A Family Meeting
With Prophet-in-Residence
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III
Monday, July 27 - Wednesday, July 29
6:30 PM
Mark your calendar and save the dates of Monday, July 27 through Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 PM for Adult Vacation Bible School 2026 - A Family Meeting! We're blessed to welcome back to Allen Temple our dear friend in ministry, Reverend Dr. Otis Moss, III, Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ Chicago, who will serve as our Prophet-in-Residence!
Watch this space for more information as it becomes available!
46th Annual Holistic Health Fair
Living Triumphantly Through Christ
Saturday, August 8 • 10 AM - 2 PM
Join us on Saturday, August 8 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for our 46th Annual Holistic Health Fair presented by the Health Education Ministry — a day dedicated to whole-body wellness for the entire family!
Take advantage of free health screenings including:
Blood Pressure
Diabetes
HIV
Vision
There’s something for everyone! Access free resources and activities including:
Backpacks
Children's Are
Entertainmen
Clothes, Food, & Music
Raffles, Yoga, and a Children’s Area
Come learn, connect, and care for your health in community! Watch this space for more information as it becomes available!
At our 46th Annual Holistic Health Fair on Saturday, August 8 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, we're blessing our community with free vision screenings and eyeglasses — all ages welcome, no income eligibility, no medical insurance or documentation required! Licensed doctors and staff will provide screening examinations, referrals for free surgeries if needed, and a free pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses for every participant. Registration is recommended.
Donate your old eyeglasses and hearing aids to help someone else see and hear more clearly.
The United Men of Allen Temple invite the men and boys of our congregation and community to United Men's Retreat 2026 — "God is Looking for a Few Capable Men" (Exodus 18:21–23) — three days set apart for fellowship, restoration, and a word that will challenge and charge you for the season ahead.
Don't miss this powerful weekend -Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13 at Redwood Christian Park in Boulder Creek!
Keynote speaker Pastor Jason Reynolds of Emmanuel Baptist Church in San Jose will bring a timely message to men and boys who are ready to grow and lead.
What's included: Room, board, and five meals.
$300 per person | $100 deposit due at registration
Space is limited. Registration closes Sunday, August 23. Reserve your space online or by visiting the Courtyard after Sunday worship.
Weekly Event Schedule
Prayer Call
Wednesday, July 15
7:00 PM
Let’s come together and draw strength through prayer! Join us on Wednesday, July 15 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.
On Thursdays, join us for Noonday Bible Study with Pastor Jacqueline Thompson! Connect with us one of two ways:
Online via Zoom (meeting ID 850 3685 3206 / passcode 165725)
By phone: 669-444-9171 (meeting ID 850 3685 3206 / passcode 165725)
Theological Thursday
With Pastor Jacqueline Thompson
7:00 PM
On Thursday evenings at 7pm, get ready for inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Pastor Jacqueline Thompson and special guests as they tackle today’s most pressing issues through the lens of scripture!
Gather your family, invite your friends, and join us LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo via the Church website, or dial in (866-904-0572) for an evening of wisdom, insight, and spiritual growth. Don’t miss this powerful conversation—see you there!
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” — Matthew 19:14
The Nursery Ministry supports parents and guardians by providing a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment for children ages 6 months through 5 years while families participate in worship, Sunday School, and church events.
Through compassionate care and Christ-centered service, the Nursery Ministry seeks to:
Provide attentive, safe, and loving care for every child
Support families so they may fully engage in worship and spiritual growth
Help introduce children to the love of God in age-appropriate ways
Extend hospitality and care that reflects the heart of Christ
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
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the disparities that keep too many in our community from getting the care they need. From providers who don't reflect our culture to the silence that still surrounds mental health in many of our homes, the barriers are real — but so is the healing available on the other side of honesty and access. The Balm In Gilead invites you to learn more about closing the equity gap in mental health care and how you can be part of that work. Click here to read more.
Allen Temple Arms I & II
Affordable Senior Housing
Application Period Open
Allen Temple Arms I & II, one of our housing developments, is now accepting applications for low-income, rental housing for adults aged 62 and older. This HumanGood-managed community offers studio and one-bedroom apartments with supportive amenities and services, and applications are currently being accepted. Eligible applicants must meet age and income requirements, and completed applications can be downloaded and submitted according to the instructions on the site. Click here to learn more and apply.
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:
