Skyline Community Church
Oakland Wedding Location12540 Skyline Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94619
Phone: 510/531-8212
www.skylineucc.org
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Description
High in the Oakland hills, past handsome hillside residences, past woodsy Joaquin Miller Park and the Chabot Space & Science Center, you’ll find a pleasant surprise. Follow the signs, make a U-turn on Skyline Boulevard, and when you see the sign for the Skyline Community Church, turn into the drive. Let it lead you up past the two lower parking lots on a sun-splashed, flower-flanked climb to the white wooden bell tower that signals your arrival at the church. Set on the crest of a hill that borders the East Bay Regional Park District, this quiet sanctuary sits under an expanse of blue sky and sunlight. Birds sing in the treetops. Gentle breezes stir the pines. Noise and commotion seem far, far away.
It’s a charming place for a wedding, a retreat, or any other event where a welcoming, open and affirming environment fits the bill. Receptions are generally held in the picturesque circular courtyard. Large terracotta planters further brighten the area with ferns and cheerful blooms, and if you look closely you might notice a subtle design in the rose and gray pavers—the stones have been set in the shape of an enormous Greek cross.
On one side of the courtyard a little path that winds through the well-kept lawn ends in a heart-shaped pattern just in front of an old-fashioned gazebo with a peaked roof and weather vane that spins with the cooling winds. From here you can look down on a hillside lovingly planted and tended, like the other nicely landscaped parts of the property, by church members. The gazebo is an attractive place to tie the knot, but you might want to save it for the cake cutting and photos and opt instead for a ceremony in the chapel on the opposite side of the courtyard.
Accessed by four large double doors, the fan-shaped sanctuary has a beamed ceiling, parquet floor and a stunning wall of glass behind the altar that offers uninterrupted views of regional parkland and the hills that roll toward Mt. Diablo and the distant horizon. Acoustics in this hall are ethereal, making solo, a cappella, choir, instrument and pipe organ (yes, this church has one!) performances sublime. Sea-blue carpeting leads down the stairs to a choir room. It’s a great place for the groom and his men to meet with the pastor and shake off any pre-wedding jitters.
The Fireside Room off the courtyard, which is sometimes used for potlucks and community gatherings, has big windows, a fireplace and a compact adjacent kitchen. It’s also a wonderful place for the bride and her attendants to get ready: double mirrored cabinets with stage lighting, and a full-length mirror encourage plenty of primping.
Safe, relaxed, and family-friendly, Skyline Community Church has much to offer children, too. Kids are encouraged to ring the church bell as the newlyweds leave the grounds. It’s all so sweet and embracing; you and your guests will feel like you’ve found your own little piece of heaven.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 250 Max. Seated Outdoors: 300 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 0 Max. Seated Outdoors: 250 Max. Standing Indoors: 0 Max. Standing Outdoors: 300 |
Max. Seated: 250 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Chapel holds 250 seated guests; the Courtyard, 300 seated guests. |
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Fees & Deposits
A $200 deposit is required to reserve your date. The balance is due 4 weeks prior to the event. Rental fees range $575–2,400 depending on the space rented.
Availability
Year-round, daily 8am–11pm, excluding Sunday mornings.
CateringBYOAlcoholBYOSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Services/AmenitiesCatering: BYOKitchen Facilities: limited Tables & Chairs: through caterer Linens, Silver, etc.: through caterer Restrooms: wheelchair accessible CBA Dance Floor: through caterer Bride's & Groom's Dressing Areas: yes Meeting Equipment: digital projector and motorized screen with remote Parking: large lot, on street Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: emergency use only Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ on site Cleanup: caterer or renter View: forest, mountains, valley, garden Other: event coordination |
MusicIndoorsOutdoors w/ Restrictions Wheelchair AccessAccess LimitedSite ViewsCanyonForest/Wooded Area Garden Patio/Courtyard Mountains Valley RestrictionsAlcohol: BYO BWC through licensed & insured catererSmoking: outside only Music: amplified OK indoors and outdoors with restrictions Wheelchair Access: limited Insurance: liability required |
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