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Join us Sundays

10:00 AM

A historically Black, multicultural church where families with kids and young adults can build real friendships and explore faith. Join us Sundays at 10:00 AM.

We know the Bay Area well. The long commutes, the fast pace, the endless striving. We also know the ache that comes with it — the loneliness, the searching, the sense that life is full but the heart is empty. God called us to step into that ache. To plant a home in Palo Alto. To open our doors wide to families, students, and neighbors, and to be a community in Christ where no one walks alone.

UAMEZ Church Named a 2026 National Grantee

UAMEZ Church received a $400,000 grant from the 2026 Preserving Black Churches program.

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The award comes through the National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. It will help restore our historic campus on Middlefield Road: urgent structural and architectural work on our 1965 mid-century modern church and our 1920s-era Little House.

Children making crafts with adults leaders at church, learning more at Jesus and his goodness at UAMEZ, an inclusive church in Palo Alto in the Bay Area faith community.

Raising the Next Generation in Faith.

At UAMEZ Church in Palo Alto, we believe in planting seeds of faith early. Our children and youth ministries create a safe, joyful space where kids can grow in God’s Word while families across the Bay Area are encouraged and supported. Whether you’re a new parent nearby or a family making Silicon Valley your home, your children will discover guidance, love, and truth here.

Women talking and enjoying community at UAMEZ, an inclusive church in Palo Alto in the Bay Area faith community.

Find Your People.
Find Your Place.

The Bay Area is one of the busiest, most connected places in the world — and yet it’s also one of the loneliest. At UAMEZ, we’re answering God’s call to be different. This is a church where you can walk in, sit down, and know you’re not alone. Whether you’re a student, a transplant, or a long-time resident, you’ll find real friendships, prayer partners, and a family in Christ.

Two people smiling and enjoying community at UAMEZ, an inclusive church in Palo Alto in the Bay Area faith community.

A Place for Every Story.

At UAMEZ, we believe every story matters. We are a diverse church family, bringing together people of different ages, ethnicities, and walks of life — united by Christ’s love. Whether you grew up in church, are exploring faith for the first time, or are somewhere in between, you’ll find acceptance, grace, and belonging here in Palo Alto.

Community is built week by week. From Sunday services to Baptisms, Next Steps, and more, there’s always a way to get connected.

What's Happening At UAMEZ

You don’t have to do life alone.

UAMEZ Church is a historically Black, multicultural Christian church in Palo Alto, California. Families with kids, students, and young adults come here to build friendships, explore faith, and follow Jesus. Bring your kids, your questions, and your next step.

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Join us Sundays
Worship at 10:00 AM

3549 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Get directions
(650) 272-6742
info@uamez.com

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