About Us

We are committed to following in the way of Jesus and believe it is the best way to live. It is in relationship with Jesus, learning from him and putting his teachings into practice, that we discover a fresh abundant life that is better (though not always easier!) than living life on our own terms. This new life in Jesus is radical and countercultural; weakness is strength, in giving we receive, and losing one’s life is the only way to save it. We follow in the way of Jesus so that we can become new kinds of people. Our worship services are unashamedly Jesus-centric.

We are committed to living life in community. Jesus has fundamentally reoriented our relationships with one another, forming us into a new community. We are defined by the expansive love of Jesus Christ at our center. We see each other in this light of this love. Thus, in our gatherings, we rejoice and mourn together, pray for and support one another,and speak the truth in love even when it's hard. At our potlucks, there is always another seat at the table. 

We are committed to being instruments of peace in the city of Oakland and beyond. We believe that others will know we follow Jesus by our tangible acts of love for others. As a community living the way of Jesus, we are impelled to action; seeking the welfare of the city and responding to people’s needs. We work alongside and partner with local and international organizations.