Serve
“For it is in giving that we receive” -St. Francis
At WCPC, we believe that God’s love is boundless. Out of gratitude for the generosity we’ve received from Christ, we joyfully share that love with our community and the world. Our service, driven by Christ-Centered Worship and sustained by Joy-Filled Community, aims to reflect the love and mercy of Jesus by both spreading the Gospel and offering tangible help to those suffering from poverty, loss, or injustice.
In Matthew 5:16, Jesus calls us to “… let your light shine before [people], that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” We respond to this call through local missions, global outreach, and partnerships with nonprofits. By supporting mission partners both financially and through Love-Compelled Service, we work together as a congregation to advance the Kingdom of God.
Serve the Community
CARE-a-Van and Care Cottage
Our primary mission is the Care Cottage and Mobile CARE-a-Van, where we provide food, clothing, and small household items to people in our local community who are in need. Volunteers can donate high-quality items, serve as food packers or clothing organizers, or help with our CARE-a-Van pop-up shops, where we bring these services directly to the community. Additionally, during the holiday season, we host an annual Holiday Store where low-income families can shop for their loved ones at no cost.
These efforts embody Love-Compelled Service, as we respond to the needs of our neighbors with the love and generosity of Christ.
Contact the Cottage
(925) 937-3978
Donation Hours
Sunday – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Monday – 9:00 AM – Noon
Tuesday – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday – 9:00 AM – Noon
Thursday – Closed
Friday – 9:00 AM – Noon
Saturday – Closed
Closed on Major Holidays
Foster the City
A coalition of churches providing loving homes for children in foster care.
Championed by Debi Sapp
Hope Solutions
Hope Solutions heals the effects of poverty and homelessness by providing permanent housing solutions and vital support services to vulnerable families and individuals.
Championed by Gloria Bertolozzi
Arm of Care
Using the creative arts, Arm of Care restores and empowers those who have been commercially sexually exploited or are at risk of exploitation.
Championed by Kim Carroll
Project Peace
Project Peace pursues biblical justice by mobilizing churches to serve and sustain their local communities.
Championed by Jen Roth
Points of Light
Points of Light reaches at-risk youth in Oakland through faith-based leadership programs designed to instill leadership, self-confidence and Christian values.
Championed by Gary Depolo
Serve the World
Honduras Church Plant
In partnership with Compassion International, WCPC has planted a new church, Iglesia Amor Viviente, in Honduras, bringing hope and the Gospel to a community in extreme poverty. This church is attended by 80 adults and 40 children, with 32 people professing faith in Christ in the first two months of being open.
WCPC is partnered with about a dozen foreign missionaries working in the field across the globe. Serving internationally is a calling for a few, but WCPC offers opportunities for everyone to support global missions. We invite members to join our Global Mission Team to pray for and support missionaries serving across the globe. Additionally, WCPC hosts dinners for international students at DVC and celebrates the global church during our annual World Outreach Weekend.
Serve the Church
God has blessed each of us with unique gifts, talents, and abilities. One of the great joys of being part of the family of God is using these gifts to serve one another. At WCPC, we invite you to discover how your talents can contribute to the life of our church family, building a Joy Filled Community and glorifying God through Christ Centered Worship and Love Compelled Service.
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Devona Brazier
Director of Outreach
“Working in the community with our congregation is my favorite part of my job. When we serve our neighbors together we build new connections between us that highlight how we are all God’s children.”
[email protected] | (925) 935-1574, x0104
Melinda Kawashima
Assistant Director of Connection and Community
[email protected] | (925) 935-1574, x0108