Worship and share the Lord's Supper with us Sunday, March 1 at 9:30 AM! Reverend Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley, President of Fuller Theological Seminary, preaches!
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:
It is the steady, faithful movement Ad Deum — Toward God.
Week Two centers our practice on how we live our faith each day:
Sharing
Praying
Seeking the Light
Asking
Sacrificing
Loving
Healing
This season invites deeper devotion — time set apart for reflection, reconnection, and service. Through fasting, prayer, and generosity, we allow God to shape our hearts, our habits, and our witness in the world.
Need to catch up? All Lenten weekly guides can be found here.
Seniors Ministry
Salad Bar Meet & Greet
Following Worship
Sunday, March 8
Following Worship
J. Alfred Smith, Sr. Fellowship Hall
Registration Required
The Seniors Ministry invites Seniorss to join them for their Salad Bar Meet & Greet, to be held Sunday, March 8, immediately following worship in the J. Alfred Smith Sr. Fellowship Hall.
This gathering offers our Seasoned Saints an opportunity to connect with others, learn more about the Seniors Ministry, and enjoy a fresh salad bar luncheon with games including bingo, dominoes, and bid whist.
Space is limited and advance registration is required. Seniors may registerby clicking here, or by calling the Church Office at (510) 544-8910.
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.
Join the Leadership Institute at Allen Temple for their All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed on Saturday, March 21 from 2:00–4:00 PM in the Family Life Center!
Enjoy an afternoon of great food and fellowship featuring crab, French bread, salad, garlic noodles, and corn on the cob, along with raffles and a silent auction. Tickets are $75 per person (drink tickets available), with proceeds supporting the Leadership Institute at Allen Temple. Purchase tickets here. .
Shonda Scott Book Signing
Presented by the
Business & Professional Women’s Society
and Music Ministry
Sunday, March 22 • Noon to 2 PM
Family Life Center
The Allen Temple Business and Professional Women’s Society, in collaboration with the Music Ministry, invites you to a special afternoon with Shonda Scott on Sunday, March 22 from 12:00–2:00 PM in the Allen Temple Family Life Center.
Join us for an inspiring gathering of empowerment and entertainment featuring author, speaker, and creative visionary Shonda Scott. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and learn more about her work, including her book Give Me a Year: 12 New Things to Embrace Change and Live Your Best Life. Books may be purchased by clicking here and can be brought to the event for signing. A limited number of books will also be available for purchase at the event. Doors open at 11:30 AM.
Public Ministry Survey
Your Voice Matters
Concerned About Your Future? You're Not Alone.
If you can answer yes to any of the following questions, we invite you to get involved in non-partisan education and advocacy that empowers you to vote for your personal needs and interests.
Are you concerned about:
Maintaining stable employment?
Losing Social Security benefits?
The potential elimination of public education?
Your ability to speak freely without repercussions?
Losing access to healthcare or health plans?
Who We Are
We are the Public Ministry at Allen Temple Baptist Church—committed to civic engagement that uplifts and informs our community.
Our Goal
Educate and motivate all people to take meaningful civic action.
Encourage every person to vote for what matters most to them.
Ensure that every eligible voter is registered—including many who may now be eligible but don’t yet know it. Register to vote here
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.
Registration Open for the
10th Annual
J. Alfred Smith, Sr. Golf Tournament
Benefitting the
Leadership Institute at Allen Temple
Get ready for the 10th Annual J. Alfred Smith, Sr. Golf Tournament — supporting the Leadership Institute at Allen Temple! Don’t miss this great day of golf, fellowship, and giving back!
We are proud to share that our Senior Pastor, Dr. Jacqueline Thompson, has co-authored a timely and thoughtful op-ed in The Root titled “Our Ancestors Fought With Love — Now It’s Our Turn.”
The article reflects on a defining truth in the Black Church tradition: love has never meant silence. The love of our ancestors was courageous, disciplined, and public. It confronted injustice without surrendering to hatred. We encourage you to take a few moments to read the full piece here.
The article also introduces Love Free, a national movement rooted in faith and moral courage. Love Free is calling people of conscience to affirm that love and liberation still belong together — and to commit to practicing that love in tangible ways. You can learn more about Love Free and sign the pledge here.
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.
2025 Giving Statements
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.
Weekly Event Schedule
Prayer Call
Wednesday, March 4
Wednesday, March 18
7:00 PM
Let’s come together and draw strength through prayer! Join us on Wednesday, March 4 and Wednesday, March 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.
On Thursdays, join us for Noonday Bible Study with Pastor Jacqueline Thompson! We're studying The Hidden Figures of Lent! 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! We're in the midst of our new series - The Hidden Figures of Lent!
Gather your family, invite your friends, and join us LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, or the Church website for an evening of wisdom, insight, and spiritual growth. Don’t miss this powerful conversation—see you there!
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
Here’s your wake-up call: Daylight saving time may affect your heart health
As we prepare to “spring forward” on March 8th, the American Heart Association cites scientific research that indicates the springtime change may negatively impact your heart and brain health. While gaining extra daylight may be a nice change, the transition could come with some health challenges.
Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you “spring forward” at the start of daylight-saving time. According to the American Heart Association’s researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following this time change each year.
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:
