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We are located on Broadway, in the heart of Uptown Oakland. Our campus includes an historic, neo-gothic church, parish house and annex, ready for your special event. Our facilities are dedicated to the service of our community. Whether your event is a small committee meeting, wedding reception or choral concert with orchestra, First Church has space for you.

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Fellowship Hall

Hold your meeting, reception, dinner, dance, or other special event in our light-filled and versatile fellowship hall.

  • Capacity
  • Seated/Standing Assembly: 500 persons
    • Dining 256 persons
    • Rate: $300 per hour. 3-hour minimum
  • Refundable security deposit: $1,000
  • Includes: Kitchen for catered events, courtyard, use of nearby loading zone, limited parking

Campus Plan – Fellowship Hall – Audience Layout

Campus Plan – Fellowship Hall – Banquet Layout

Campus Plan – Fellowship Hall – Banquet with Dance Floor

Fellowship Hall

Hold your meeting, reception, dinner, dance, or other special event in our light-filled and versatile fellowship hall.

  • Capacity
  • Seated/Standing Assembly: 500 persons
    • Dining 256 persons
    • Rate: $300 per hour. 3-hour minimum
  • Refundable security deposit: $1,000
  • Includes: Kitchen for catered events, courtyard, use of nearby loading zone, limited parking
Rental Inquiry Form

Reception Room

For an intimate event, the reception room offers a bright and pleasant space for parties, receptions, and recitals.

  • Capacity
    • Seated/Standing Assembly: 120 persons
    • Dining: 75 persons
  • Rate: $150 per hour. 3-hour minimum
  • Refundable security deposit: $500
  • Includes: Kitchen for catered events, courtyard, use of nearby loading zone, limited parking
Rental Inquiry Form

Campus Plan – Reception Room – Audience Layout

Campus Plan – Reception Room – Banquet 2 Layout

Campus Plan – Reception Room – Banquet Layout

The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary is the heart of First Church, featuring 60-foot vaulted ceilings and a world-renowned Rosales Opus 16 pipe organ.

  • Capacity
    • Fixed Seating: 775 persons
  • Rate: $300 per hour. 3-hour minimum
  • Refundable security deposit: $1000
  • Includes: courtyard, limited parking

The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary is the heart of First Church, featuring 60-foot vaulted ceilings and a world-renowned Rosales Opus 16 pipe organ.

  • Capacity
    • Fixed Seating: 775 persons
  • Rate: $300 per hour. 3-hour minimum
  • Refundable security deposit: $1000
  • Includes: courtyard, limited parking
Rental Inquiry Form

Our Campus

  1. The Sanctuary
  2. Fellowship Hall & Kitchen
  3. Reception Room
  4. Session Room
  5. Courtyard
  6. Parking Lot & Garage 7. The Broadway Lawn
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Have Any Questions?

Please call 510.488.3810 or email us.

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