First AME Church
Oakland, California
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Services are streamed online
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Programs & Ministries at First AME Church
About First AME Church
First AME Church in Oakland is an AME congregation with a contemporary worship style and a welcome centered on love, acceptance, and celebration. The church is led by Rev. Dr. Rodney D. Smith and Rev. Amittia Smith. Its FAME YPD ministry gives young people opportunities to connect, learn, serve, lead, and build relationships. The church also offers community outreach, online live services, and a “Gather • Grow • Worship” Zoom gathering for people who want to take part beyond in-person worship.
First-Time Visitor Info for First AME Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Worship is contemporary, and online live services are available. The church also offers a “Gather • Grow • Worship” Zoom gathering. Visitor Tips: Young people can get involved through FAME YPD, which focuses on connection, learning, service, leadership, and relationships. Visitors may also participate through online live services or the church’s Zoom gathering.
Care & support
Bereavement Ministry
Grief support
What their website says
Bereavement Ministry The death of a loved one is something we will all experience
Serving the community
Feeding Ministry
Meals
What their website says
Our Feeding ministry has provided critical support to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity.
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Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1858
First African Methodist Episcopal (FAME) Church, Oakland is the first and oldest African American Church in the East Bay. It was founded in 1858 as Shiloh AME.
What their website says
Founded in 1858 as Shiloh AME
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