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Sanctuary Berkeley

Sanctuary Berkeley is a small, casual Christian congregation near the UC Berkeley campus. Established in January 2012, the church welcomes students, families and neighbors from Berkeley and the wider East Bay. Sunday gatherings include worship, Bible study and prayer, with pre-service prayer for those who would like to join.

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Updated Oct 3, 2026

Service Times

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Sunday

Pre-Service Prayer

9:30 AM

Sunday Worship

10:00 AM

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At a Glance

Parking: Use the lot beside the building, marked Church Parking. The entrance is on Parker Street between Ellsworth and Fulton. The church asks visitors to avoid street parking out of consideration for neighbors.

Accessibility

ParkingParking: Yes
Accessible parking?Accessible parking: Unknown
Wheelchair accessible?Wheelchair accessible: Unknown
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistance?Hearing assistance: Unknown
Sign language?Sign language: Unknown

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When and where does the church meet?

Sunday worship begins at 10:00 AM at 2236 Parker Street in Berkeley. Pre-service prayer starts at 9:30 AM. Enter through the doors on Parker Street, between Ellsworth and Fulton.

What should I wear?

The congregation is casual. Wear clothing you feel comfortable in.

Where should I park?

A lot beside the building is marked Church Parking. Please use the lot rather than street parking to be considerate of the neighbors.

Are recorded sermons available?

The sermon archive is available at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sanctuary-berkeley/id498905306.

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David Escalante

Pastor

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Calvary ChapelAssociation / Presbytery: Calvary Chapel AssociationNetwork: Calvary Global Network
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Profile updatedOct 3, 2026

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