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Spiritual Resources:
-Sunday Worship
-About the Minister
-About the Elders
-About the Deacons

Church Facilities
Using Our Facilities
Directions

Calendar

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Sunday Worship
From the beginning God has called us into a relationship with Him, and created us for community. Christian worship joyfully gives praise and honor, and acknowledges the glory and power of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. We worship through shared experience in acts of prayer, proclamation, music, remembrance, and offering. Worship times and directions

About the Minister
The pastor encourages the church community in the worship and service of God, and to equip and enable us to reach out in concern and service to the community, devoting special attention to the poor, the sick, the troubled, and the dying. The pastor is responsible for studying, teaching, and preaching the Scriptures, and also administers baptism, communion, and performs weddings and funerals.

Reverend Dr. Anthony Gamley
Our Interim Pastor at College Avenue Presbyterian Church is Reverend Anthony Gamley. Reverend Bill Beatty retired after 34 years of service on 3 June 2007. Reverend Gamley started on 16 August 2007. He is a South African of Scottish ancestry.

He has previously served three churches in the United States: as Interim Pastor in Wendall, Idaho; as Interim Pastor in Bainbridge Island, Washington, and as Pastor in Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles California. He has served four churches in South Africa. Returning to South Africa in 1981 sensing the end of apartheid, Anthony served as an educator, and retired as Superintendent of Education in 2006, working for non-racial democracy under Nelson Mandela, and remaining in the new government for some thirteen years after the arrival of democracy in 1994.

Reverend Gamley has a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Divinity from Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa. He has a Bachelor of Musicology from the University of South Africa, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, California. In addition, he holds Performer's and Teacher's Licentiates in Piano and a Postgraduate High School Educator's Diploma—all from the University of South Africa.

About the Elders
The duty of the Elders is to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of our church community. Along with the pastor, they encourage us in the worship and service of God, equip and renew us in our service to the church and our mission in the community and the world. Elders are persons of faith, dedication, and good judgment.

Elders
Jim Pryle
Ward Stothers
Marge Pryle
Sharon Nelson
Anne Marie Adams
Chickwendu Okereke
Bob Brylawski
Marda Stothers
Ellen Brylawski

About the Deacons
The duty of the Deacons is to minister to those in the community who are in need, sick, friendless, and to anyone who may be in distress. The Deacons pray for individuals and families entrusted in their care. Deacons also perform home communion for shut-ins or those hospitalized. The Deacon's Fund offers targeted assistance to members of our church family as well as the community at large who may have special financial need. All Deacon matters are done in confidence and remain private.

Deacons
Scott Fossum
Louise Hirschman
Pat Price
Todd Harvey
Al Hussian
Lina Foltz
Margaret Winslow
Jeff Trowbridge
Lane Stahl
Mia Smith
Cathey Bayless

Church Facility Resources
CAPC provides a central location for several community resources:

Friday Night on College
Friday Night on College program for the community and homeless favors preparing and sharing food much like a family meal. Lead by four cooking teams with set recipes, the meal has offered the church and the wider community opportunities to volunteer to cook, and to serve in true community fashion. For more information or to donate toward its expenses, call (510) 658-3665 or email. Volunteer online now .

AA/NA
Sundays, 5:30 p.m. A closed meeting for alcoholics and those who may have a drinking problem.
Wednesday 6:00 p.m. A closed women's big book study.

Rockridge Little School
Support our tenants. Pre-school ages 2.8 to 5 years. www.rockridgelittleschool.com

Glitter and Razz
Support our tenants. Theatre for kids ages 5 to 10 years. www.glitterandrazz.com

Using Our Facilities
Our facilities consist of the Julia Morgan designed sanctuary, a three-quarter court size gym, and numerous meeting rooms of various sizes.

We are situated in North Oakland in the heart of Rockridge. College Avenue is a vibrant mix of cafes, restaurants, and retail shops. The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is two blocks away. The urban setting of our site invites use for weddings, meetings, retreats, musical performances, and gym related activities.

Call or email us to determine if our church, meeting rooms, or gym is suitable for your needs. Phone: (510) 658-3665

Directions

Getting to CAPC by Public Transportation
If you are riding BART, exit at the Rockridge Station (on the Bay Point line). Walk north two blocks on College Ave. to the church. AC Transit buses 51,7, and 605 pass by the church on College Ave.

Getting to CAPC by Car
From Highway 580 north or south: Take Highway 24 east toward Walnut Creek. Exit Claremont Ave., take left on Claremont to College Ave. Take right on College one block to CAPC on right side of street.

From Walnut Creek by Highway 24: Take Highway 24 west to College Avenue exit. Continue to College Ave., take right at stop light for three blocks to CAPC on left side of street.

College Avenue Presbyterian Church
5951 College Avenue Oakland, CA 94618
510 658-3665