| Increasingly,
our church is becoming an urban laboratory that is making daily
discoveries on how to live and how to make God's message relevant.
We are committed to promoting this message not just to some,
but to everyone in our evolving world. We exist in our community
to help and empower each individual to be the whole, completed
person God intended us to be.
Our
ministry, whether it is to family or homeless, young or old,
here in Oakland or around the world, is shaped by this commitment
to help and empower everyone to experience this completed
lifestyle.
Mission
Statement
Music
and Worship Ministry
Youth Ministry
Stephen Ministry
Mission Ministry
Mission
Statement 
We
the College Avenue Presbyterian Church community exist to
proclaim the love of Christ to the world, welcome diversity,
and nurture personal relationships with God. United by the
Holy Spirit, we are led to do the work of God through service
and hospitality.
Music
and Worship Ministry
Inspiring
spirituality, celebrating our Lord, and deepening our faith
through worship affords participation by many. All Christians
are asked to give of ourselves in ministry. Many areas of
music and worship are enhanced by the participation of volunteers.
From singing in the choir and the praise team, to ushering,
greeting, or hosting during the Sunday coffee reception, we
willingly share our time and talents to build up our church
community.
Youth
Ministry
The
Youth Group is for teens in grades 8-12 who enjoy fun and
fellowship. Our meetings provide a safe place for us to talk
about issues we face in school and every day life. We also
have fun events such as going to the movies, going on ski
trips, contributing to the worship service and performing
community service.
Stephen
Ministry
The
Stephen Ministry is an organization that trains selected individuals
in our church to provide Christian based one-to-one care to
those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs. Stephen
Ministry is confidential, those receiving care can be sure
that their identity and what goes on in the caring relationship
will remain private.
Mission
Ministry
We
have long been considered a mission church. We support a diverse
array of groups and individuals in Oakland and throughout
the world, particularly ministry to children. Additionally,
we support our Oakland community through our weekly
dinner, food bags for the homeless, and financial
help through the Deacon's
Fund.
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