The Chinese Presbyterian Church (CPC) of Oakland is one of the oldest Asian churches established in Oakland's Chinatown, east of San Francisco Bay. It grew from an 1860's English Class to an organized Bible study group. In 1878, a Presbyterian missionary, Dr. Condit, helped members of the Bible study group organize the CPC of Oakland, along with the Reverend Hui Kan, who was one of the original 13 founders of our church. The small group quickly grew with
the help of Reverend Lee Hong, who was called in 1929.

Reverend Lee was the first pastor who urged our church to work towards financial independence without the help of Presbytery or the Mission Board. Through Reverend Lee's leadership and guidance, the congregation grew to over one hundred. Since then, the CPC has fostered a long history of christian life and activity, trying to successfully adapt and respond to the changes in the Oakland Chinatown community. The CPC of Oakland has relied upon its history and participation of its members to outreach and provide services for members, friends and the local community.

This congregation is a bilingual and bi-cultural church that serves our community. Its ministry is
so effective that it attracts many Christians to participate in our ministry.