I've been visiting for over 2 months now almost every Sunday, and I love Vive Church Oakland. The…read moreatmosphere, the songs, the volunteers and the founder pastors are really the best!!! It is a lovely community to belong to. Thank you Vive! God bless you all!

When I first came I was a bit nervous but everyone was very welcoming and elated to meet me with…read moremade me feel comfortable. The pastors and leaders truly have a love for Jesus and since I've been going to the church I've been challenged to be more like Jesus and I've grown so much in His love. So grateful to be part of a church who's main mission is to awaken people to the reality of Jesus.

One of those weird buildings that tourists see and college students pop culture buildings what is…read morethe strange new modern building are u visiting from the east coast ditto it's a Catholic cathedral ..mass weekdays ..holidays ..humans in the suburb sunny nice

Cathedral of Light is an absolutely gorgeous Catholic Church in the heart of Oakland. I recently…read morewent here to perform with Saint Joseph Basilica choir and attend the Jubilee of Choirs Concert. The architectural design of the church is breathtaking and the entire church is spotless and very clean. The acoustics and organ sounded so beautiful. The church has several levels and the bathrooms are on the bottom floor. They have their own parking lot and there is very little street parking near the church. I look forward to coming back for mass one Sunday. Mass times for the Cathedral of Christ the Light are: Sunday at 8 AM (Vietnamese), 11 AM (English), and 1:30 PM. Tuesday has a Holy Hour from 7-8 PM.

I have been a member of this church for the last 7 years (I think it's been 7 years). I must say…read morethat before I attended New Life Community church I was not much of a church goer you would maybe catch me in church on Easter Sunday (if that). I was invited by a co-worker of mine when the church was still in its first year. Ever since I attended my first service I was hooked. There is something there that just spoke to me and said that I belong here that this is the place I needed to be. Over the years I became very involved in the small group and leadership roles that the church has. I've enjoyed creating connections in serving the community and growing in god and the spirt and most of all gaining a whole new church family that comes from all walks of life. If you are looking for a church home that really feels like home come check out New Life Community church. PS due to Covid restrictions we are not able to meet in person but New Life does whole service on Facebook and YouTube live every Sunday

I want to thank you for welcoming me into your church when I returned home from Sheridan Prison…read moreCamp in Sheridan Oregon. I was sent to a half way house in Oakland California where I knew no one. They had a flyer on the wall at the half way house of local churches in the area that were available to attend. I selected your church and began attending on my allowed time for church on Sundays. I was welcomed with open arms and enjoyed the enlightening messages7 from the pastor. I want you all to know how much it has meant to me. This past year I have thought of you all often. I live in Sacramento and will probably not be back to your church but I will never forget your kindness. Good Bless you all .... Ken

An amazing group of human beings. Striving to be inclusive of all people. An affirming space. Life…read moregroups. Affinity groups. Anyone that's called to speak or worship is able to share with the community.

Oaklife is more than just a community ... it's a family. Yes, I know that's super cliché but it's…read moretrue. It's the most loving and accepting place I've ever experienced. Some churches talk about loving people and living the Gospel - Oaklife actually does it. The people are super friendly and accepting. I'm a gay Christian so finding a home where I could be myself was incredibly important. I've made life long friends and I cant wait to continue to grow with this awesome family.

Really gorgeous building and sunset view but they didn't allow service animals past the gate onto…read morethe rooftop garden (I asked security). I was confused because temples and churches are meant to be inclusive to all people... some cannot go too long without their service animal for medical reasons. It felt like it goes against the message establishments like these pride themselves on... Hoping they will change this soon, for safety reasons.

We took a tour inside of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Temple's Visitor's Center…read more The Visitor's center is open to the pubic and it's free. In addition you don't need to make reservations. We were warmly welcomed when we entered and were asked if we wanted a tour or would we just like to look around on our own. We opted for the tour. There was a short video presentation on families and them being together for ever. It was a sweet presentation. Unlike the Carousel of Progress at Disney World where the room moves for you, in this presentation you have to walk to each viewing area. It wasn't an issue. You just moved down the seats 5 feet or so to the next stage. It was a well done presentation. After that we wandered around. In the back part of the visitor's center there are floor to ceiling windows and today was a clear day and you could clearly see the Golden Gate Bridge. What a sight. They also had 3 examples of historic temples. One all the way back in the Old Testament to Moses's time. I thought that was really cool to see temples were built back in the biblical times and not something just made up for today. My parents enjoyed their theater and sat though many of the 8 stores of missionaries and there journeys of faith and service. I listened to 2 and really enjoy hearing about their stories and struggles. The Visitor's Center is Staffed with full time missionaries from the Church off Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Unlike what you may have heard about missionaries, these are just sweet kids trying to make everyone feel welcome and if you're intreasted they will tell you about God and his plan of happiness. These are not used car salesmen they aren't trying to sell you something or pull wool over your eyes. If you are interested in knowing more about them or there church you are free to inquire, but they aren't going to push anything on you. The grounds are beautifully maintained and well manicured. There are always flowers in bloom and the trash is always lush. If you go to the top of the temple you can see a view of the city. There is a staircase to the right and left of the entrance that will take you to the roof. Parking is great. They have there own private lot and parking is free. The spaces are wide and I had no issue parking. Bathrooms, the visitors center has plenty of clean well stocked bathrooms. Concerts and Programs, all free of charge- Their are lots of different offerings depending on the season. I wanted to take a picture of the Easter Celebrations for the week, but my phone died on me. They have some Holy Week activities, if you are interested I'd give them a call and asked for the list of activities that are happening soon. During December there are lots of programs and organizations and other churches participated. I believe they have an interfaith concert which brings people of many faiths together. The last concert I went to was a bell concert. People with musical bells came to perform in the concert hall. It was something I've never heard of before, but enjoyed. Family history center- They have a family history also referred to as genealogy center in the basement and that is also free to the public. We didn't pop our heads in, but we heard it's there.

I was walking around this Grand and Lakeshore area with a guide that grew up right here in this…read morearea. He's over 65 now, so he has some stories to tell of the "old days". I saw this big church just across from Lake Merritt and asked what that? He told me that was Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He grew up right on the street behind it. His paper route (something kids had back then), delivered to the nuns that lived in the rear of the complex. This church was also a elementary school. I don't know if it today or not. The children all wore uniforms to school. He remembers seeing them walking past his house and thinking that was strange having to wear uniforms, but that's a 7 year old thinking, that went to public schools. The big bell tower that still rings ... actually doesn't have real bells in it, they have big speakers that sound the bells. Something he told me the nuns told him once. The front of the main church is quite majestic and the inside is cavernous. I'm not a real church goer but if you were looking for a Catholic Church, this might be a good one if you live nearby.

**Posting this here as helpful information in case anyone is trying to communicate with the Church…read moreOffice as the website/answering machine is not up to date** The office is being supported by unpaid VOLUNTEERS. It is NOT OPEN 9am-3pm as the answering machine states. Your best bet is to leave a voicemail and MAYBE someone will call you back if you leave enough information about what you're asking for. You CANNOT drop by the office and expect someone to be there. It doesn't seem you can make appointments ahead of time either based on the volunteer nature of the office staff. If you require any documents, request that they be mailed to you to save everyone time/effort. I had contacted the parish in regards to Baptism. To save the next family some time, here is what I learned: - Baptisms are performed on the first Sunday of the month at the 10am Mass - you must attend a Baptism class (1st Saturday of the month) prior to the Baptism. - There is a Baptism donation fee plus a fee per godparent for the Baptism class - you must have a conversation with the Priest - you must be registered with the Church - At least one godparent needs to be baptized, first communion and confirmed. - The Baptism certificate can only hold 4 names so if you have more godparents, keep in mind that not all names will be printed on the certificate. Those were the main points but you'll learn more specifics in the Baptism class about the ceremony itself, what to bring and what to expect. I now understand that the office is severely understaffed but the process for arranging the baptism could have been improved and I felt a sense of irritation by volunteers that I had too many questions. I hope this helps someone out there, have a nice day.

A wonderful place to worship the King of Kings. There are many ways…read moreto connect with people . I'm grateful for Pastors Javier & Melinda who know me and take the time to pray with me. They really love God and love people.

Amazing worship, word, and people. Really lives out its mission of loving God and people!!read more

I visited yesterday and had a wonderful experience. I was referred by a friend and was very pleased…read morewith the service I received. Check in was a breeze and everyone was very pleasant, welcoming and provided ample resources for what this location provides. Everyone's journey is their own and Zide door provides a safe space with knowledgeable employees who can offer recommendations and guidance based on your desired experience and situation. Employees were empathetic, patient and caring, this is the way to go if you are interested in embarking on a spiritual journey or awakening. They are cash only but do have ATM's available. They offer cannabis as well in various forms and a free gift for first timers.

the customer service was good..nice people for the most part...but the big issue i had after…read morespendbig almost $500 on 3grams of DmT powder/ 1 Dmt vape pen/ and one 1/8 of shrooms was the poor product qualiTy... literally I've never experienced bunk dmt up until that point.. huuuuge let down..either they scammed me and homies. or they are heavily miss informed...also the shrooms I bought were supposed to be their "most potent" strain, if consider to be "mid" maybe just a one off experience...but enough to want to slap TF OUTTA SOMEONE FR...

I love this church! Always so much love like we are one big happy family. The minister is so good…read more They always have great knowledge to share and keep your attention for all ages!

Words cannot describe the immensity of love felt by everyone at theMOVEMENT. I have been attending…read moreand volunteering with theMOVEMENT since day one. I haven't ever had a doubt in my mind that God so divinely placed me here, to not only Overwhelm Oakland with Love but to also feel to love of others -- as I so greatly do. I have never felt apart of a family before, even my own family, but here it's like one huge family. God places lonely people in families. Psalm 68:6 (GWT) Pastor Ed's sermons week after week are amazing and always inspiring. I also enjoy our other pastor's sermons as well, such as; Spencer Romero, Christopher Stites, etc. The service is organized into 4 - Parts; The Tension (What question will this message answer?), The Truth (What scripture will this message be taught from?), The Takeway (What is the main point of the message?), The To-Do (How should I apply this message to my life?). theMOVEMENT also has MOVEMENTgroups which are essentially "small groups" or "life groups" where we can join in community with one another. THIS IS IMPORTANT & VALUABLE! The worst and the best thing you could do is attend one Sunday to scope the scene for yourself!

We have been looking for a church since moving to the Bay Area 4 years ago. We are so grateful to…read morehave finally found a community and a church that we can call home! Thank you TFH Oak!

Truly a place of worship and praise. On my first visit I was amazed at the diversity of the…read morecongregation and the passion of the church team.