Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 1124 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94607, US

HistoryOn February 17, 1889 a small prayer group began to meet on a regular basis in the home of Mr. And Mrs. Henry Hommanger. The Hommangers resided at 759 Seventh Street. These faithful believers formed the small pool of members who formally founded Beth Eden Baptist Church as a mission of the American Baptist Churches (formerly the Northern Baptist Convention). In addition to the Hommangers, the other founders were: Mr. Sam- uel A. Jones, Mrs. E. A. Cole (church clerk), Mr. Henry Patterson and Mr. John MassengaleSpecialtiesWe encourage the church to embrace people of different races and theological viewpoints. We believe strongly in the old hymns of the church; spirituals which maintain and keep us conscious and appreciative of our heritage while also utilizing current music which speaks to the younger generation.