First Christian Church of Oakland

If there was a way to give this church a negative rating, I would. I’m sure that they do great work for many members of our community, but as far as being neighbors is concerned, I wish this church was a million miles from my house.
The church allows multiple people to feed feral and stray cats and have also allowed makeshift housing to be built for stray and feral cats in their parking lot. I’m sure that this is well intentioned, but not only has this attracted numerous stray and feral cats to our neighborhood, but it also attracts raccoons, possums, and skunks. Additionally, the stray and feral cats stroll the neighborhood leaving paw prints and scratches on cars and cat feces throughout the neighborhood.
When I contacted the church’s facilities coordinator, he was extremely unhelpful and made it seem like it would be too much of a personal hassle for him to deal with. When I contacted members of the church’s board, I received no response.

This is where I get my religion (and I’m not even religious).

This fantastic church opens its heart and meeting space to community groups on a regular basis. Pastor Jha is an inspiration, carrying on the tradition of legendary church leaders like Archibishop Romero. In Pastor Jha’s church, love and the pursuit of social justice continue thrive. Her congregation tackles everything from improving health care (and overall health) to fixing Oakland’s schools and combating violence.

I’ve been a member here for the past 18 years of my 18yr old life. The community is amazing, the sermons are bomb, and its such a supportive and refreshing enviroment. Totally inviting and open to new ideas… very liberal. Our motto: A church for all people, becasue God’s love is for ALL people. Everyone’s hella welcome… best part? I wear like jeans tee shirt and flip flops every sunday :)