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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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The Sanctuary

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Fellowship Hall

Hold your meeting, reception, dinner, or other special event in our light-filled and versatile Fellowship Hall. The hall has a capacity of 550 for performances and 250 for banquets. A professional kitchen is adjacent to the Hall for catered events. Parking is available. A convenient loading and unloading zone is nearby. The space also includes use of the courtyard.

This space is frequently used for banquets, dances, large presentations, community activism/organizing, and musical recitals.

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, or other special event in our light-filled and versatile Fellowship Hall. The hall has a capacity of 550 for performances and 250 for banquets. A professional kitchen is adjacent to the Hall for catered events. Parking is available. A convenient loading and unloading zone is nearby. The space also includes use of the courtyard.

This space is frequently used for banquets, dances, large presentations, community activism/organizing, and musical recitals.

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Reception Room

Our Reception is an intimate space great for parties of up to 85 people or meetings up to 110. A nearby kitchen can serve catered events. Parking is available. A convenient loading and unloading zone is nearby. The space also includes use of the courtyard.

This space is frequently used for parties, receptions, presentations, community activism/organizing, and musical recitals

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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. This special room, with its 60 foot vaulted ceiling and seating capacity for 550 has been home to special events in the community for more than 100 years. The space includes the world-renown Rosales Opus 16 pipe organ.

The sanctuary is available as a venue for weddings, community meetings, cultural events, choral and orchestral concerts, and film production

The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary is the heart of First Church. This special room, with its 60 foot vaulted ceiling and seating capacity for 550 has been home to special events in the community for more than 100 years. The space includes the world-renown Rosales Opus 16 pipe organ.

The sanctuary is available as a venue for weddings, community meetings, cultural events, choral and orchestral concerts, and film production

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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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Please download the Rental Inquiry form PDF and fill out all the necessary fields. Send a copy of  PDF by email or call 510-488-3810.

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