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UAMEZ Church

Reach. Care. Grow.

About Us

Silicon Valley shouldn't feel this lonely. UAMEZ Church is a Palo Alto church for families, students, and Gen Z, and here no one walks alone. We are a historically Black, multicultural church in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (A.M.E. Zion) tradition since 1918. Sunday worship is at 10:00 AM at 3549 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, and runs about 90 minutes, in person and live streamed. Amazing Kids children's ministry meets during the service for kindergarten through sixth grade. Small groups meet during the week. Parking is free, the entrance is step free, and there are five accessible spaces. In 2026 the National Trust for Historic Preservation named UAMEZ a Preserving Black Churches grantee. You belong here.

You belong here. Sunday worship is at 10:00 AM. It's about 90 minutes, with honest preaching, real music, and a room that laughs. Come as you are.

Amazing Kids runs during service for kindergarten through 6th grade. New? Stay about 10 minutes after worship for Next Steps in the Little House, and we'll help you find your place.

Small groups, a place to serve on Team Amazing, and a space you can rent for community events.



Our Services

Service Times

Sunday
10:00am
Sunday Worship (in person and livestream)

What to Expect

What are services like?
We meet Sundays at 10:00 AM for about 90 minutes. Worship is a mix of gospel, contemporary Christian songs, and a traditional hymn. We pray together and hear about 30 minutes of preaching from Scripture tied to everyday life. All the words are on the screen. Wear whatever you're comfortable in.

What is the community like?
We're a historically Black, multicultural church with a lot of young families, kids, and young adults, plus people who just moved here and don't know anyone yet. When you're ready to serve, there's a place on Team Amazing: worship, creative, production, guest experience, and Next Steps teams, plus class leaders who look after each other. Come once, sit in the back, and see how it feels.

What if I'm not a Christian?
Then you're in the right place. Some people here grew up in church, some left, and some have never been. You don't have to have it figured out, and nobody will call you up front.


Leadership

Rev. Kaloma A. Smith
Pastor


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