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UAMEZ Church is a home for everyone in the Bay Area — students, young families, professionals, newcomers, long-time residents, and seekers of all kinds. Here's what makes our community different.

Answers to the most common questions about UAMEZ Church in Palo Alto — service times, location, what to expect, kids ministry, denomination, and how to get involved.

University AME Zion Church in Palo Alto has stood for 107 years — a beacon of faith, freedom, and community in the heart of Silicon Valley. Founded in 1918 by African American families during the Great Migration, UAMEZ is the oldest continuously operating historically Black church in California's Silicon Valley.

University AME Zion Church in Palo Alto — the oldest continuously operating historically Black church in Silicon Valley — has been named a 2026 national grantee of the Preserving Black Churches program, part of a $13.5 million investment by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Lilly Endowment.

Celebrate Spring: An Easter Morning Together This Easter, trade the Bay Area overwhelm for true renewal. Join us for a joyful service designed for families, and let your kids experience the thrill of our annual Easter Egg Hunt. It's a safe place to leave the striving behind and celebrate new hope with a welcoming community. All are welcome, regardless of where you are on your faith journey. Event Details Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM UAMEZ Church — 3549 Middlefield Rd., P

Sermon by Pastor Kaloma Smith | November 30, 2025 | UAMEZ Church, Palo Alto | Essential in the Faith Series The most important moments don't show up in the spotlight. From Luke 2:8-14, God announced Jesus' birth to shepherds—marginalized night workers, not rulers or scholars. God's most important announcement went to people the world considered invisible. God Shows Up Where People Feel Forgotten Shepherds were ritually unclean, socially unimportant. God skipped past Caesar, b

Sermon by Pastor Kaloma Smith | February 15, 2026 | UAMEZ Church, Palo Alto | Two Equals One Series Paul wasn't writing a greeting card. He was writing to a church falling apart. This is a blueprint, not poetry. Love is not a feeling you stumble into; it's a practice you build into your relationship every single day. Patience Is the Soil Where Everything Else Grows The Greek word means long-tempered. It's the same word God uses in Exodus 34:6 to describe Himself. Patience is

We are thrilled to announce that University AME Zion Church (UAMEZ) has been named a 2026 National Grantee. This recognition affirms the work God is doing through our church in Palo Alto and across the Bay Area, and it opens new doors for us to serve our community with even greater impact. What This Grant Means Being selected as a National Grantee is a testament to our church’s commitment to community transformation, spiritual growth, and social justice in Silicon Valley. Thi

Sermon by Pastor Kaloma Smith | March 15, 2026 | UAMEZ Church, Palo Alto Matthew 7:24-27 presents two builders facing the same storm. The difference isn't whether the storm comes—both face rain, flood, and wind. The storm reveals the foundation; it doesn't create the problem. One builder constructed on rock, the other on sand. The issue wasn't information but integration. Both heard the same sermon, stood in the same crowd, yet only one acted. The Storm Is Not a Sign God Has

Every person in this room is not a mistake. You are not invisible, incidental, or an accident. You are part of a story that God made. You are image-bearing, spirit-breathed, and created for community. You weren't just made to survive; you were made to belong. When we look at Acts 2:42-47, we see a picture of what real community looks like. The early believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to breaking bread and prayers. They shared everything in

Visiting a new church can feel uncertain, especially if it’s been a while since you’ve attended or if you’re exploring faith for the first time. At UAMEZ Church in Palo Alto, we want to make your first visit as comfortable and welcoming as possible. Here’s everything you need to know. When Are Services? We gather every Sunday morning for worship. Our services include a blend of contemporary and traditional worship music, a relevant message from Scripture, and time for prayer

Sermon by Pastor Kaloma Smith | March 3, 2026 | UAMEZ Church, Palo Alto Nobody optimizes for divorce papers, layoffs, or anxiety. From Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Being Spirit-led doesn't exempt you from hard seasons. You can be exactly where God wants you and still face difficulty. The Wilderness Is Not an Accident Matthew 4:1 says Jesus was led by the Spirit, not the devil. The wilderness is not a detour; it's the destination. Stop inter

Looking for a welcoming church in Palo Alto? Whether you’re new to the Bay Area, exploring faith for the first time, or searching for a church that feels like home, UAMEZ Church at 3549 Middlefield Road might be exactly what you’re looking for. Here are five reasons our community stands out. 1. A Truly Inclusive Community At UAMEZ Church, everyone belongs. We’re a vibrant, diverse community rooted in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion tradition with over 100 years of histor

Sermon by Pastor Kaloma Smith | UAMEZ Church, Palo Alto | Essential in the Faith Series People get canceled faster than forgiven. Romans 5:8 breaks through the noise: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. This is grace that doesn't wait for you to clean up; it meets you in your mess. But God: Two Words That Change Everything "But God" means it doesn't matter what came before. In Greek, "demonstrates" means keeps demonstrating. It's steady, constant, visible. The cr

Sermon by Pastor Kaloma Smith | December 28, 2025 | UAMEZ Church, Palo Alto It's limbo week between Christmas and New Year. The adrenaline is worn off. From Hebrews 4:16, this is not a resolution but a destination—the throne of grace where you can find mercy and grace in your time of need. Confidence From Who Sits on the Throne The verse starts with "us"—not the faithful or the righteous. Confidence comes not from your consistency but from His. He's the same yesterday, today,

ou were never created to walk alone. In Acts 2:42–47, we see the beauty of real community—devotion to God’s Word, radical generosity, sincere worship, and deep fellowship. Every person carries divine dignity as an image-bearer of God, designed to belong. Discover why authentic community is essential to faith and how you can find your place in God’s family today.

In a world that often feels disconnected, finding a community where you can belong is essential. At UAMEZ, we believe that faith is not...

In a world that often feels disconnected, finding a place where you belong is essential. UAMEZ Church offers that sense of community, a...

Are you searching for a place where faith and community come together? Look no further than our Christ-centered community in Palo Alto....