Sequoyah Community Church

Sequoyah was the first church I attended when I moved to Oakland; seventeen years later and I'm still here! This is a church where you can find authentic relationships, passionate worship, and some good preaching! I have gained some lifelong friends and this community has become family! I appreciate their passion for authentic worship, good preaching, and intention to serve and give back to Oakland and the world.

I visited Sequoyah early around 2018 while I was still in high school & was immediately embraced with open arms upon coming. Soon after I knew this would be my home church.

Fast forward about four years, I’m a year from graduating the internship at SCC & have the privilege to serve as a youth leader here. My life has been impacted by Sequoyah and the community that has supported, encouraged and truly walked through such pivotal seasons of my life. But most importantly, the faith that’s so evident here has pushed me to go after my relationship with God more than ever.

If you’re looking for a place of community, celebration, diversity, faith and healing—- I’ve found this to be the place.

I found Sequoyah in 2017 and I am so grateful I did. At the time I was very wounded from previous church hurt, so I was just looking for a safe place to land and people I could trust. I have found exactly that here at SCC. I've gained so much family here. They welcomed me with open arms. I've found healing here and so much more. Pastor David and the staff truly have hearts after God and a genuine desire to see God move. 10/10 highly recommend trying this church out!

I stumbled upon Sequoyah back in January 2015. Being new to the Bay Area, I spent the prior couple months church hopping. Not knowing what to expect, I arrived with a skeptical hopefulness and an open mind.

Almost eight years later, and my faith is stronger than it's ever been. Sequoyah showed me a different way to experience church. It has the ability to skillfully weave together thoughtful cultural engagement, the word of God, and the power of Holy Spirit.

Hard to accomplish in this day and age, but alas, the Lord's work is not done—as evidenced here.

Talk about authenticity! Sequoyah is truly community. Dynamic music with a live band was so good. The people are so friendly and the message was relevant, practical, and inspiring. I also LOVE the multi-cultural and multi-generational feel. It is truly a representation Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area.