Bethany Baptist Church - Oakland

10/19/2025

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our brother, Joseph Williams, active Layman and member of the Bethany Baptist Church.

Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, October 21st at 11 a.m.

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10/18/2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of our sister, Blunta D. Sims, Former Deaconness and Hospitality Chair, Pastor's Support member, and dedicated member of the Bethany Baptist Church.

Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, October 20th at 11:00 a.m.

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10/16/2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our sister, Iris A. McCray, Dean of Christian Education, Trustee and a lifelong member of the Bethany Baptist Church.

Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, October 17th at 10:30 a.m.

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07/11/2024

We are saddened by the passing of our beloved Mrs. Hazel Thompson. A founder and life-long, active member of our church.

Mrs. Thompson's (affectionately known as Mama Thompson) service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 @ 11 am at Bethany.

If you are unable to attend the Celebration of Life service, you may pay your respect at the Public Viewing Thursday July 18, 2024. Fouche’s Hudson’s Home, 3665 Telegraph Ave, Oakland Ca from 11 am until 4 pm.

Our prayers and condolences to the entire family. We bless God for the life and legacy of Sis. Thompson.

10/14/2022

You are invited to attend our 58th Year Homecoming Celebration!

02/12/2022

Homegoing Celebration for Sis. Maudess Cowan will be Thursday, February 17, 2022
@ 11 a.m. at Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland, CA.

For live streaming use the following link: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/northstar/68864/hash:99D47DABE9B4EA06

01/30/2022

Join the service for Sis. Mealie Morris via Zoom, Friday, Feb.4th @ 11 AM.

01/26/2022

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Please join us as we celebrate the life, light, and legacy of our beloved Reverend Terry McCray-Hill

10/11/2021

Praying for strength for the family and our church.

08/01/2021

Join our 60th Annual Session- PROGRESSIVE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION, INC.