Sundays
Find out what to expect when you join us for a Sunday Service.
Find a Meetinghouse Near You
Berkeley 1st Ward
Sundays at 9:30 AM
1501 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
Bishop Jordan Beasley jordanbeas@gmail.com
Missionaries: 510-708-3144
Lafayette Ward
Sundays at 10:00 AM
2369 Overlook Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Bishop Bradley Olson: lafayettebishopric@gmail.com
Missionaries: 510-541-1995
Berkeley Young Single Adult Ward
Sundays at 11:00 AM
2368 Le Conte Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709
Bishop Christopher Severson bishopseverson@gmail.com
Missionaries: 510-541-4183
Moraga Ward
Sundays at 10:00 AM
3776 Via Granada, Moraga, CA 94556
Bishop Derek Simmons derek.s.simmons@gmail.com
Missionaries: 510-599-1470
East Bay Young Single Adult Ward
Sundays at 1:00 PM
2369 Overlook Drive, Walnut Creek, CA
Bishop Jim Peirce: peirce.d2g@gmail.com
Missionaries: 510-384-6087
Oakland 1st Ward
Sundays at 1:30 PM
4780 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
Bishop Tim Abbott timothyjohnabbott@gmail.com
Missionaries: 510-345-8241
Oakland 6th Ward (Spanish)
Sundays at 12:00 PM
4780 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
Bishop Byron Ruiz
byronruiz@gmail.com
Missionaries: 510-541-1752
Oakland 7th Branch (Chinese)
Sundays at 1:30 PM
4780 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
Branch President Wayne Wong wayne1682000@yahoo.com
Missionaries: 510-517-2715
Oakland 9th Ward
Sundays at 3:00 PM
4780 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
Bishop John Taylor: jdtaylor2328@gmail.com
Missionaries: 510-457-8421
Walnut Creek 2nd Ward
Sundays at 9:00 AM
2369 Overlook Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Bishop Allen Knight allenvknight@gmail.com
Missionaries: 510-541-1995
FAQs
What should I wear?
You’re welcome to wear any modest clothes that you feel comfortable in. But just so you know, most men wear suits, sport coats and shirts and ties, and women wear dresses or skirts. Children also typically dress upNo. We don’t solicit donations or pass a plate.
Do I have to participate?
No. Visitors aren’t required to participate in any way. You can simply sit back and enjoy the service.
Will everyone know I’m a visitor and not a member of the church?
This probably depends on the size of the branch or congregation you’re visiting. Some congregations are so large (up to 600 members) that its regular members may or may not realize you’re a visitor. Others are so tiny the members all know each other and will definitely recognize and welcome a newcomer.
Are there any other meetings on Sunday?
Before or after sacrament meeting there are a variety of other age-appropriate meetings you and your children can attend. We have Sunday School for adults, Youth Sunday School for teenagers, and Primary for young children (3-11). If you want to attend these additional meetings: Ask someone for directions. If they don’t know, they’ll find someone who does. Visit the Meetinghouse Locator to find the beginning time of the two-hour block of meetings and the starting time of sacrament meeting.
Do I have to donate money?
No. We don’t solicit donations or pass a plate.
Will I feel uncomfortable attending alone?
We hope not. Many of our members come to Church by themselves each week. However, if you’d like someone to attend with you for the first time, feel free to contact the missionaries or the bishop of the ward when you arrive and they’ll find you a friend to sit with. It’s always hard to be new, regardless of the situation, but in time you’ll get to know the other members and feel more at home.
How long does church last?
Our primary family worship service is called sacrament meeting. It’s held in our chapels on Sunday and lasts approximately one hour. You’re welcome to come alone or bring your family; children are present in virtually all our congregations.
What happens during sacrament meeting?
We sing hymns (hymn books are provided). Church members say opening and closing prayers. We partake of the sacrament (communion), which consists of prepared bread and water, blessed and passed to members of the congregation by priesthood holders. And we listen to two or more speakers who are usually members of the congregation. You might be surprised that we don’t have just one pastor or preacher. We do have an unpaid bishop who presides over each congregation (called a ward).