First Congregational Church of Oakland gives glory to God by reaching out to people of all racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds, ages, abilities and sexual orientations, to welcome them into the beloved community, where together we discover our gifts, develop authentic relationships with God and each other, join in passionate, creative, spirit-led worship, grow in faith, understanding, power, love and service, and respond to the word of life we encounter in Jesus Christ by becoming part of what Spirit is doing to heal the earth and restore kinship among all creation. - firstoakland.org