Pastor Chris Coon presents 100+ years of PBPC history
Starting as a Sunday school serving the brand new Glenview neighborhood of Oakland in 1910, the church was est. in 1913 as St. James Presbyterian Church, later renamed to PBPC when it moved to Park Boulevard and Hampel in 1923. Then rebuilding in 1956 as the modern sanctuary building we occupy today. Over it's 100+ years, PBPC has had over 20 pastors serve this community.
Today, we meet at 10am Sundays for Worship onsite, including participates via Zoom. We maintain a digital church presence on YouTube with extensive cross-referenced resources online at pbpc.org.
A short history of PBPC through the legacy of pastors at PBPC.
Pastor Chris showcases PBPC plaques and the medals of notable veterans.
Join Pastor Chris as he shows us the establishing history of PBPC as St James Presbyterian Church and its move to Hampel and Park Boulevard.
Join Pastor Chris as he takes us through a scrapbook of the early years of PBPC and St James Presbyterian Church.
Follow a captivating oral history of the changes in our modern sanctuary building over the decades. From robes cast aside, the eternal light taken down, and drums! Pastor Chris presents how church worship service has changed with the times.
Take an insider tour of our church with Pastor Chris as he rings the bell, reveals the vestments, and shares some items of PBPC history.
In 2013, during the PBPC 100th year celebration, Marilyn interviews June Beitlespacher about her history in Oakland and with PBPC.
June remembers 2 scoops of ice cream for a nickel and her time in many meaningful church groups.