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=First Congregational Church of Oakland, California=

First Congregational Church of Oakland (FCCO)was founded in 1860.

The original congregation of 17 people met at the home of Mr. Shattuck. Since then, FCCO has supported education and the arts. FCCO served as a vital role in founding the University of California and the Pacific School of Religion Seminary.

First Church built five church buildings in Oakland. In 1921, the land at 12th and Clay was purchased and the current building at 27th and Harrison was built. The current building was designed by John Galen Howard and features a tower. In 1958, a Moller Opus 9119 pipe organ was installed and is still in use today.

In 1957, FCCO joined the United Church of Christ.