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Upcoming Celebrations

Join us in community for a rousing, moving morning of music, song and uplift for the soul every Sunday at 9:00 and 11:00 am. Celebrate online with us on Facebook Live.

August 16th Sunday Celebration

August 16th, 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Join us in community for Sunday Celebration at the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Celebration via GLIDE’s Facebook Livestream page: https://www.facebook.com/glidesf/  

August 23rd Sunday Celebration Online

August 23rd, 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Join us in community, solidarity and celebration this Sunday for the 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM Celebration via GLIDE’s Facebook Livestream page: https://www.facebook.com/glidesf/  

August 30th Sunday Celebration Online

August 30th, 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Join us in community, solidarity and celebration this Sunday for the 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM Celebration via GLIDE’s Facebook Livestream page: https://www.facebook.com/glidesf/  

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Never miss a Celebration at GLIDE! You can watch or listen to Celebration online, at any time!

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About Us

We are a radically inclusive community dedicated to fulfilling the spiritual needs of our congregation through acts of service and celebration.

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Congregational Life

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE with GLOBAL OUTREACH empowers individuals and communities to share ideas and turn GLIDE's message of love into positive action in the world. Group meeting times vary, and are open to all who wish to attend.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Been coming to Celebration and want to find a way to give back on Sundays? If you’re interested in Volunteering at GLIDE or want to know what it means to volunteer here, just ask!

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Your generosity helps maintain our sanctuary and keep our congregational life programs thriving.

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Our Ministers

GLIDE's Minister of Celebration, Poet, Writer, Preacher, Public Theologian, Visual Artist and Arts Organizer

Marvin K. White, MDiv, is GLIDE's Minister of Celebration. He is a graduate of the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley and the inaugural Public Theologian in Residence (2017–18) at First Church Berkeley. He is the author of four collections of poetry and is a public theologian and community-based artist. He is articulating a vision of social, prophetic and creative justice through his work as a poet, artist, teacher, facilitator, activist, community organizer, preacher, homemaker, cake baker, and Facebook Statistician.

MARVIN K. WHITE

GLIDE's Minister of Compassionate Care, O.G. Rev, Social Activist, Author and Urban Minister

Reverend Harry Louis Williams, II was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Asbury Park, New Jersey. He holds a Bachelor of Art degree from Kean University, Union, NJ. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, now Palmer Theological Seminary, St. David’s, Pennsylvania. He is the author of six books. In 2015, he was awarded a proclamation from the City of Oakland for his work in quelling street-level conflict. Harry first began serving the Tenderloin community in 2005 through the GLIDE Health Clinic. Since then he has served here in many roles. For the past eight years, Harry has lead the People's Bible Study at GLIDE, which meets on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm.

REV. HARRY WILLIAMS

GLIDE Celebration Podcasts:

GLIDE Ensemble

Gospel tradition meets rock, jazz and blues with our world renowned choir.

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GLIDE Pride Team

Our LGBTQ community (and all allies) come together to promote justice and equality. Currently meeting on Zoom!

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Different Together

GLIDE's Community Healing Project confronting the epidemic of division in the U.S.

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GLIDE Yoga

Health and well-being taught by the Bay’s best instructors. All ages and experience levels. Tuesday and Thursdays at 6:00 pm; Saturdays at 10:30 am. Currently meeting on Zoom! Contact us for details.

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Donate to GLIDE Church

Your generosity helps maintain our sanctuary and keep our congregational life programs thriving.

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Bible Study

Join us for an inspirational time of fellowship and spiritual uplift. Tuesdays at 6:00 pm. Currently meeting on Zoom!

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Speak Out

An open mic for telling truths through stories, songs, poetry and more. Wednesdays at 5:00 pm in Freedom Hall. Currently meeting on Zoom!

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Keeping it Real

Open support group for issues of substance use, food, relationships and whatever troubles you. Sundays at 1:00 pm in Freedom Hall. Currently meeting on Zoom!

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Bridging the Gap

Support group for the LGBTQ community and allies to forge meaningful connections. Mondays at 5:00 pm in room 206. Currently on hiatus.

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GLIDE Kids

Sunday children’s program of storytelling and creativity. Sundays at 11:00 am. Bring children to the front of the Sanctuary at the start of Celebration to be escorted to the kids room. Currently on hiatus.

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GLIDE Children's Choir

Currently on hiatus.

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Hello friends! Many of GLIDE Church's congregational life groups are meeting online for the duration of the current public health crisis. You can find information about group meetings, dates and times by going here. We hope you can join us!

Congregational Life Online