Community Bible Study
Celebrating 50 years of making disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, through caring, in-depth Bible study.
Join the celebration by sharing your CBS story and supporting the next 50 years of ministry.
VISITORS DAY
Come join us in person on Wednesday, April 22.
Experience our welcoming community of women and men.
Bring your baby or preschooler to sample our children’s program.
Join in study of Psalms that help us know God! What had God done for David and the people of Israel? How can knowing what God did in the past strengthen our faith today?
Visitors Day: Wednesday, April 22: 9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
First Covenant Church, Oakland
4000 Redwood Rd., Oakland
2026-2027
Consider joining CBS Oakland next year; we will begin in September studying the book of Genesis, and conclude with the book of James.
Anyone who wants to know more about the Bible and how it relates to us today is encouraged to join us. No previous Bible study experience is necessary. All are welcome in our caring community learning together.
Groups meet weekly during the school year, in person or online. Each participant receives a course book with home study questions and commentary. Materials are also online. Each week, you’ll participate in a small group discussion and listen to a teaching. Come in person and join us in song, testimony, and reports on CBS around the world.
To register, click "Register Now" in the upper corner. Pick the time and format that works for you!
Registration fee is $40 annually per adult and $10 annually per child (nursery & preschool).
To email us with questions, click on "Contact Us" above.
Main Class (in person) WED AM with Core Groups for Men and Women. Children's classes: Nursery and Preschool. At First Covenant Church Oakland, 4000 Redwood Rd.
Online options:
Mon. AM: Men's Group
Tues. Eve Groups: Women's Group OR Men's Group
Wed. AM: Women's Groups
LEADERSHIP
MINISTRIES
Next Gen Ministry
Classes will be in person Wednesday mornings for nursery and pre-school aged children.
Ethnos
A Korean group meets on Tuesdays at Serving Community Church in Castro Valley.
Psalms workbooks are available in Korean and in English.
Additional members welcome!
Locations and registration
Year 2026-2027
MAINFirst Covenant Church Oakland
4000 Redwood Rd, Oakland, 94619
Wed at 09:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Co-Ed
Languages Offered
English
ONLINEOakland CA Adult Ministry 1
Monday morning MEN's group, online
Meets online only
Mon at 08:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Male
Languages Offered
English
ONLINEOakland CA Adult Ministry 2
Tuesday evening MEN's group, online
Meets online only
Tue at 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Male
Languages Offered
English
ONLINEOakland CA Adult Ministry 3
Tuesday evening WOMEN's group, online
Meets online only
Tue at 06:45 PM - 08:30 PM
Female
Languages Offered
English
ONLINEOakland CA Adult Ministry 4
Wednesday morning WOMEN's group, online
Meets online only
Wed at 09:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Female
Languages Offered
English
ONLINEOakland CA Adult Ministry 5
Thursday evening WOMEN's group, online
Meets online only
Thu at 7:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Female
Languages Offered
English
Year 2025-2026
MAINFirst Covenant Church Oakland
4000 Redwood Rd, Oakland, 94619
Wed at 09:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Co-Ed
Languages Offered
English
ONLINEOakland CA Adult Ministry 1
Monday morning men's group, online
Meets online only
Mon at 08:45 AM - 10:30 PM
Male
Languages Offered
English
ONLINEOakland CA Adult Ministry 2
Tuesday evening men's group, online
Meets online only
Tue at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Male
Languages Offered
English
ONLINEOakland CA Adult Ministry 3
Tuesday evening women's group, online
Meets online only
Tue at 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Female
Languages Offered
English
ONLINEOakland CA Adult Ministry 4
Wednesday morning women's group, online
Meets online only
Wed at 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Female
Languages Offered
English
REMOTEKorean Ethnos
Korean group
20613 Stanton Ave, Castro Valley, 94546
Tue at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Co-Ed
Languages Offered