First Presbyterian Church of Oakland was built in the style of a neo-Gothic cathedral. The building was designed by William Charles Hays, with Ralph A. Cram, the foremost ecclesiastical architect of that time consulting on the project.

The exterior of the building features perpendicular proportions and elegant window tracery. The copper-clad spire rises 138 feet.

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We offer a tradition service that is infused with a variety of cultural influences from around the world.

Music is a an important part of the worship life at First Presbyterian Church of Oakland. The scriptures and themes are carefully matched and planned; however, the Holy Spirit has the final say. We choose music by the great masters of classical music, renaissance, romantic, chant, contemporary, folk, and modern, world music, and African American Spirituals.

Choirs
We have a bell choir and a vocal choir. Made up of members of this congregation, they perform on Sundays, holiday concerts, and special services.

The choir is led by our music director who often accompanies the choir on the Rosales Organ, Opus 16 . The music includes everything from Gospel to Handel.

Weekly Concerts
We are committed to providing concerts and events which reach out to our community.

Special Concerts
From time to time, we host special concerts featuring local artists. These performances include brass quintets and organ, string quartets, and vocal ensembles, contemporary music, and jazz.

We invite you to come to Sunday worship service and stay for coffee and cookies with our members!

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First Presbyterian Church of Oakland
2619 Broadway
Oakland, California 94612
Phone: 510-444-3555