MARKET STREET · OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
Rooted in faith. Growing together.
We are Market Street Seventh-day Adventist Church—a community seeking to follow Jesus and make His love visible in everyday life.
Honoring our founders
Three women.
A lasting legacy of faith.
We honor the founders of Market Street Seventh-day Adventist Church:
Their vision helped establish a spiritual home for Black Seventh-day Adventists in the Bay Area. We carry that legacy forward by following Jesus, nurturing faith, and serving our Oakland neighbors.
Market Street Seventh-day Adventist Church · Established November 1923
Our purpose.
We help people find and follow Jesus.
That purpose shapes how we worship, build relationships, and serve our neighbors. We seek to reflect God’s grace through a willingness to listen, a commitment to grow, and compassion expressed through action.
“Where Love Is an Action Word” is an invitation we seek to live out together.
Faith · Place · People
Oakland roots.Market Street.
A city we love. A legacy we carry. A church family sharing the love of Jesus with our Oakland neighbors since 1923.
34th & Market · Oakland, California
Our Oakland story.
Market Street’s story began in November 1923 with a vision for a spiritual home for Black Seventh-day Adventists in the Bay Area.
Across generations, that vision has grown through worship, faithful service, and a lasting connection to Oakland. Our history carries the dedication of people who prayed, gave, taught, and served so others could come to know Christ.
Today, we honor their commitment by sharing the gospel, nurturing faith, and caring for our community. We welcome people of every background to become part of that continuing story.
Glimpses of our heritage.
Buildings, printed pages, and photographs preserve moments from Market Street’s continuing story. Select an image to view it in full.
What we believe.
Jesus is our Savior.
Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus offers forgiveness, salvation, and new life. We receive this gift by God’s grace through faith.
The Bible guides our faith.
We believe the Bible is God’s inspired Word. We study it to know Him more deeply, understand His will, and learn how to live with faithfulness and compassion.
The Sabbath is God’s gift.
We observe the seventh-day Sabbath, from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset, as sacred time for rest, worship, fellowship, and service. It reminds us that God is our Creator and that we can rest in His care.
Every person has worth.
People are created in God’s image. We are called to treat one another with dignity, seek unity across differences, and reflect Christ’s love in our relationships.
Faith shapes how we live.
Following Jesus touches every part of life. We seek to care for body, mind, and spirit; strengthen relationships; and use our time, abilities, and resources responsibly.
We live with hope.
We look forward to the promised return of Jesus and God’s restoration of all things. That hope encourages us to live faithfully and serve generously today.
Our values in action.
Worship with purpose. We gather to honor God and listen to His Word.
Grow with humility. We keep learning, asking questions, and seeking the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
Care with compassion. We respond to people with respect and practical concern.
Serve with generosity. We offer our gifts and resources for the good of others.
Live with hope. We trust God’s promises as we face life’s challenges together.
Get to know Market Street.
Join a Saturday gathering, explore a message online, or contact us with your questions. We look forward to getting to know you.