Sunday School & Bible Training Union
Sis. Dorothy Farmer
Learn together and deepen your life in the Word.
Connect with this ministry →MANY GIFTS. ONE SHARED CALLING.
Find your people.
Put love to work.
From the choir stand to the café table, there is a place to connect and serve.
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COMING SOON TO WILLIAMS CHAPEL
Adult Daycare.
A new chapter in community care.
Williams Chapel is preparing for its upcoming adult daycare program, Where Community Becomes Champions Adult Day Center.
Opening date, hours, services and enrollment details will be announced when available. The program is not open for enrollment yet.
Ask about the upcoming program →For information, contact the church office at (510) 835-5621.
AUXILIARIES IN MINISTRY
The life of
our church family.
Ministries and leaders from the church’s roster, with program updates supplied by church administration. Contact the office for participation and current availability.
Worship & discipleship
Music, Choirs & Broadcast Ministries
Rev. Dr. Kenneth J. L. Anderson, Pastoral Overseer
Brother Robert Anderson serves as organist; Sis. Dorothy Banks leads WCBC Mass Choirs; Deacon Eddie Hill serves the Male Chorus.
Connect with this ministry →Deacons Ministry
Deacon Dwayne Scruggs
Connect with the church office about the ministry of care and service.
Connect with this ministry →Armor Bearers Ministry
WCBC Deacons
A ministry listed among the church’s auxiliaries in service.
Connect with this ministry →Families & generations
Women’s Ministry
Evangelist Gloria Brown
Connect with women in the life and ministry of the church.
Connect with this ministry →Women of Excellence
Sis. Nicole Bond
A place to connect and grow alongside the women of Williams Chapel.
Connect with this ministry →Men’s Ministry
Deacon Eddie Hill
Brotherhood, service and fellowship through the life of the church.
Connect with this ministry →Youth & Young Adults
Sis. Lolemani “LoLo” Middleton
Make room for the voices and gifts of the next generation.
Connect with this ministry →Care & hospitality
Where Community Becomes Champions Adult Day Center — Coming Soon
Rev. Dr. Kenneth J. L. Anderson, Director
Adult daycare is coming soon to Williams Chapel. Opening date, hours, services and enrollment details will be announced.
Connect with this ministry →Special Needs Ministry
Sis. Avis McQueen, Coordinator
Talk with the ministry about individual needs and ways to connect.
Connect with this ministry →Ushers & Greeters
Sis. Willie Ruth Jones
A warm welcome and a helping hand when people gather.
Connect with this ministry →Oh Taste and See Café
Brother Douglas Buckley, Church Head Chef
Food, conversation and Christian hospitality. Call to confirm hours and offerings.
Visit the café →Pastor Aide Ministry
Evangelist Gwen Buckley
Connect with the office to learn about current ways to serve.
Connect with this ministry →Outreach & service
Mission & Evangelism
Evangelist Alicia Anderson
Sharing faith through the ministry and mission of the church.
Connect with this ministry →Could Be Me Ministry
The Salvation Army
Listed on the church’s ministry roster and third-Saturday schedule. Ask the office about the program’s current activities.
Connect with this ministry →Social Justice Ministry
General Church
Faith expressed through justice, dignity and community action.
Connect with this ministry →Source: Williams Chapel’s ministry leadership roster ↗ · Meet all of our leaders →
WILLIAMS CHAPEL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Faith that builds
a future.
WCED works toward opportunity in Oakland’s East Lake community through housing, education, mental-health support and economic development.
The planned senior-housing partnership with Eden Housing is featured on the church’s website with a 2028 completion goal. Renderings illustrate the proposed development; they are not photographs of a completed building.
Read the housing partner’s project details ↗
Dignity in housing
Opportunity for families
A stronger community
EAST BAY URBAN ALLIANCE
Opportunity.
Dignity. Community.
EBUA connects Black workers and communities around economic and racial justice. Its work includes leadership development, advocacy, organizing and labor-community relationships.
Leadership
Advocacy
Organizing
Partnership
Northstar
Re-entry support, court advocacy and mentoring for Black workers.
Ask about the program →Next Round Kids
Free clothing and economic support for families. Call to confirm current visiting hours.
Ask about the program →Jobs for Freedom
Employment pathways and barrier reduction for formerly incarcerated Alameda County residents.
Ask about the program →Local Hire Campaign
Advocacy for local residents to benefit from new development and employment opportunities.
Ask about the program →
SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
Faith. Justice.
Dignity. Action.
The church’s Social Justice Ministry is part of its commitment to community service. Contact the office to learn about current initiatives and ways to participate.
Photo carried over from the church’s Social Justice page. The source does not name everyone pictured.
Connect with the ministry →PUT YOUR GIFTS TO WORK
There is room to serve.
Tell the church where you would like to help. The office can connect you with current volunteer opportunities.