“Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”

Join us for Palm Sunday Worship on April 13 at 9:30 AM as we journey together into Holy Week. Come with hearts lifted in praise as we remember Christ’s triumphant entry! Reverend Dr, Theophous Reagans, Esq. preaches!

It's also Next Generation Children's & Youth Sunday! We extend a special invitation to young people of all ages to join us!

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!

Sunday School Live returns April 27. Visit our YouTube or Vimeo channels to view past lessons!

Click here to download Spring Quarter (March - May 2025) 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 Quarter (March - May 2025) lessons and scriptures!

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

On Friday, April 18 at 12:00 PM, we invite you to a powerful Good Friday worship experience — The Cross Speaks: Seven Cries in Word and Song.

Allen Temple Daughters Reverend Dr. Daphyne Brown, Reverend Dale Roberts, and Reverend Dr. Brenda Guess will share the preached word in concert with words shared in song by the Allen Temple Music Ministry featuring Ensemble voices Sis. Heidi Hill, Bro. Larry Sampson, and Rev. Phil Bowling-Dyer.

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 as we celebrate and give our God great praise for the victory of our Risen Savior on Resurrection Sunday, April 20 at 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM! Come experience the joy of new life, the power of the empty tomb, and the hope that changes everything. Bring your family and friends! Let's pack the house and have incredible numbers in the Cyber Sanctuary!

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!

The Lenten season, from Ash Wednesday to Resurrection Sunday, is a time for reflection on God’s great love for us and God’s great call on us to faithful and liberating discipleship. For years, this time has been seen as a time for deeper devotion and strengthening our individual and corporate spiritual practice.

Join us during the 40-day Lenten season (March 5 - April 20) as we reflect on the power of the Cross through an intentional time of reflection and devotion.

Click here to download a reflection guide with information on the Lenten Season, tips for observing Lent, and daily readings. Be sure to check back each week for the next week of readings.

The Security Ministry will conduct an Active Shooter Training on Sunday, April 13 following worship in the Sanctuary. All Church Leaders are encouraged to be in attendance; Church Members are invited to attend.

Registered Oakland Voters! The special election for Oakland's next mayor and more is Tuesday, April 15! Vote on or before that date! You can:

• Mail your ballot
• Drop your ballot off at a 24-hour drop box
• Vote in person at one of the 26 locations in Oakland

Ballots must be dropped off on or before 8:00 PM on April 15.

Find a voting location near you here.

New Voter Registration: Same Day Voter Registration > Conditional Voter Registration

• Same Day Voter Registration (Conditional Voter Registration) is a California state law, which is a safety net for registering to vote or updating your voter registration information for an election.
• Eligible citizens can register or re-register to vote within 14 days of an election here.

To Vote Just for this Oakland Special Election – Go To:

• Alameda County Registrar’s Office, Polling Places, or Voting Centers. Click here to find the location nearest you

If you've experienced the loss of a loved one, you're not alone—and you don’t have to navigate grief by yourself. Beginning Sunday, May 18 (new start date), 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 immediately after worship in the J. Alfred Smith Fellowship Hall, 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.

The Allen Temple Business & Professional Women's Society invites you to an unforgettable afternoon of style and sound at Lunch, Hats, and Jazz on Sunday, April 27 from 12 Noon to 3:00 PM in the Family Life Center!

Enjoy live jazz entertainment by The Kalimba King Band featuring David Hardiman Jr., savor delicious food , browse elegant hats by Bobbie Wakefield, and take part in our silent auction and drawing – all while supporting scholarships for new and continuing college students. Tickets $50 per person and can be purchased online or through a Business & Professional Women's Society member.

Come dressed to impress – and don’t forget your hat! We can't wait to see you there

The Senior Ministry invites all Seniors (ages 62 and older) to attend the 12th Senior Recognition Sunday Luncheon on Sunday, May 18 following worship in the Family Life Center. Enjoy a time of celebration, connection, a silent auction, and special entertainment. Space is limited—register early online, by calling the Church Office (510-544-8910), or in person after worship (Courtyard) on Sunday, April 13 or Sunday, April 27.

Get ready for the 9th 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!

📅 Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025

🚨 Sign-Up Deadline: May 22, 2025

📍 Location: Metropolitan Golf Links (10051 Doolittle Dr., Oakland)



🕕 Check-In/Registration: 6:00 AM

⛳️ Tee Time: 8:00 AM

💰 Entry Fee: $150 per player | $500 per foursome (Includes boxed lunch + small bucket of range balls)

🏆 Prizes & Awards:

🥇🥈🥉 Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place

💥 Longest Drive (Men & Women)

🎯 Closest to the Pin (Men & Women)

🍽️ Lunch + Trophy Ceremony immediately after the game!

🔗 Sign up today at liatedu.org

Children and youth ages 6–15 are invited to a fun-filled Music Week at Allen Temple! From June 16–20, young people will explore the fundamentals of music through singing, instruments, dance, and spoken word. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for creative expression and musical discovery! Registration will open shortly.

On January 29, 2024 Giving Statements were emailed to members with email addresses on file with the Church.

On January 30 & 31, 2024 Giving Statements were mailed to members who do not have an email address on file with the Church.

Members can also 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.

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

Join us for Thursday Noontime 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: 667-770-1385 (meeting ID 850 3685 3206 / passcode 165725)

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 or Facebook for an evening of wisdom, insight, and spiritual growth. Don’t miss this powerful conversation—see you there!

The For Sisters Only Ministry offers a safe, nurturing, and empowering space where women who have faced exploitation can receive care, support & guidance as they journey toward healing and wellness.

FSO welcomes women from the community to join them in the J. Alfred Smith, Sr. Fellowship Hall for loving & kind fellowship, a hot meal, free clothing & toiletries. See the image for dates!

We’re excited to welcome all couples—married, engaged, dating, or committed—to our Couples Ministry! Through guided discussions, prayer, and fellowship, we focus on building stronger, faith-based connections. Our activities are tailored to deepen your relationship with each other and with God, whether you join us in person or virtually. If you’re seeking to nurture your partnership and grow spiritually as a couple, we’d love to have you join with us! 

To learn more or sign up, email couples@allen-temple.org

Following the Holy Scriptures as stated in Acts 6, the Deacons Ministry is following the Holy Spirit and requests the congregation to look out amongst yourselves for individuals who you feel would be appropriate candidates to serve as Deacons.

Understanding the needs of our growing and changing congregation, the Deacons Ministry at Allen Temple Baptist Church has elected to onboard a Deacons class of men and women. To ensure transparency in our process and that we are receiving candidates from every area of our congregation, this process will be managed electronically. We ask that you pray and meditate on the following scriptures prior to making a nomination: Acts 6:1; Timothy 3:1-4; Titus 1:5-9. Please refer to the online nomination form, which contains the Deacons Ministry Nominations Process Document. Questions? Contact Deacons Ministry Chairperson Kendra Roberts-McClure at krmcclure@allen-temple.org.

Allen Temple is seeking committed individuals willing to use their gifts, talents and expertise to the glory of God as a member of our Trustee Ministry. The Trustee Ministry assists the Church in fulfilling its mission by serving as faithful stewards of the capital, financial and physical resources God has entrusted to our care. Useful areas of knowledge and experience include Banking and Finance, Accounting, Management, Administration, Human Resources, Communication, Property/Asset Management, Technology, and Contracts. For more information and to submit a nomination, refer to the online nomination form. Questions? Email Trustee Ministry Chairperson Beverly Randolph-Meeks at brandolphmeeks@allen-temple.org

Are you looking for a way to grow in Christ, connect with others and serve those in need? Are you ready to put your prayer life into action to encourage and use spiritual gifts to help share the Gospel? You may be interested in learning more about the Deaconess Ministry.

The Deaconess Ministry serves members by providing spiritual care and acts of mercy. We assist and cooperate with the Pastors and Deacons Ministry with visiting the sick, needy, and distressed members of the church. The ministry provides support to bereaved families and new members. In doing so, we assist the Pastors in developing the spiritual life of members through precept and example. Each month, the Deaconess Ministry prepares for the corporate observance of the ordinances of the Church – Communion and Baptism.

If you or someone you know would make an excellent candidate with a heart to serve, please feel free to leave a message for Deaconess Chair S. Jamila Buckner via the Church office at 510-544- 8910 or email here.

Thank you in advance for your prayerful consideration!

The Nursery Ministry welcomes those with a heart to care for babies and toddlers during worship to join with them. Background check required. For more information, click here to contact Deacon Yolonda Greenwell-Reese.

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.

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. Click here to contact Sister Carlene Gray, Chairperson.

The Oakland East Bay Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.. invites middle and high school girls to attend the Thrive & Shine Girls Empowerment Summit on Saturday, May 3 at Merritt College (R Building Student Lounge; 12500 Campus Dr., Oakland). This free event will feature dynamic speakers including Nairobi Barnes, 2023 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate; Dr. Rosché Brown, “Doctor of Rethinking” and Financial Clinical Psychologist; and Dr. Holly Joshi, Chief of Violence Prevention for the City of Oakland. Admission is free, but registration is required. Reserve your space here.

Eating well is more than just food—it's about making balanced, mindful choices that support long-term health. This week's focus highlights the "Simple Plate Strategy," encouraging half your plate to be fruits and veggies, with lean protein and whole grains making up the rest. Small changes in portion control and hydration can help prevent chronic illness and fuel your body every day—click here to learn more.

More than 3,000 votes were thrown out and not counted in the 2022 mayoral election. Don't risk having your ballot invalidated for the April 15, 2025 Special Election. Join the NAACP Oakland Branch on Zoom to learn how to correctly rank your choices for the Mayors race and the District 2 City Council race on the ballot

Mondays

March 24 and 31, April 7 and 14

12:30 pm to 1:00 pm

Connect via Zoom Here

Thursdays

March 27, April 3 and 10

6:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Connect via Zoom Here

Allen Temple's Global Ministries has a long and rich history of serving and ministering alongside our sisters and brothers in South Africa. The photo is a thank you from children from a South African church to whom we donated shoes.

Please keep the Global Ministries team in your prayers as they prepare to travel to South Africa later this year to serve and minister.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Oakland Bay Area Chapter (NCBW-OBAC) is offering financial awards for Bay Area women over 30 who are employed and for young Black women scholars. Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply by April 26.

Questions? Contact ncbwobacscholarship@gmail.com

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

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

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