We're super excited that our friends from Kapwa the Band will be leading us in worship and also sharing some of their songs with us as they take over the first Sunday in Advent!
We'll be starting a new Advent series on December 2nd and then celebrating Christmas at our normal Sunday gathering time and location on December 23rd. Our good friends at Haven Church in Berkeley will be joining us in what should be a special time!
We're hosting a potluck style Friends-giving on Sunday November 18th at Chapter 510 from 6-9pm. Come hang out and bring something to share- let us know what you plan on bringing by filling out this perfect potluck form. https://www.perfectpotluck.com/EMDM4804
On Saturday November 17th, Oak Life will be joining CrossWinds Church and others in an area wide distribution of Thanksgiving meals to the community. We'll need volunteers to pass out the meals, so mark your calendars
It's time again for Oak Life's annual camping trip, and we want you to join us! We'll be camping at Casini Ranch in Duncans Mills, CA Fri- Sun, Nov 2-4. So if you're ready to let-go and let-flow, participate in a imaginative meditation session, hike, kayak, cook s'mores over an open fire, sing songs at twilight, and so much more... then RSVP today! We need you to RSVP ASAP in order to secure the campsite and lock in the price. Need a tent? Need a ride? Not 100% sure, still RSVP! Have Questions?
Want to loan supplies for the weekend, send us an email at lrayno2@gmail.com. We look forward to camping with you!
On Thursday October 25th at 7pm we're hosting a special pop up gathering to celebrate the creativity of our community! It'll be at Chapter 510 on Telegraph. We're looking for artists of any kind to share- email back if you'd like more info!
On October 6th, we'll be joining folks from around the area for a day of service at Garfield Elementary. To sign up or for more info - click here.
On Thursday September 27th (7-8pm) there will be a special gathering for extended worship, prayer, and communion. This gathering will be held at Chapter 510 (2301 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612)
Join your neighbors to clean, green, and beautify Oakland's creeks and shorelines Saturday September 15th from 10am-noon. Oak Life has adopted this portion of creek and it's been super cool to see the ways our work has made an impact. Email Sadie if you'd like to attend, more info coming soon. sgaff25277@gmail.com Did we mention there would be free pizza and snacks?
A couple Oak Life folks are taking the step of baptism! On Saturday September 8th at 11am we'll be meeting at Lake Temescal to celebrate. The Address is 6500 Broadway Terrace, Oakland CA and there is free parking along the street. We'll have some snacks, but feel free to bring a lawn chair/blanket, food to share, drinks, or lawn games. It should be a beautiful time together!
Thursday August 30th, 7-8:30pm. If you're newish to Oak Life and would like to learn more about our story and how to connect, we'd like to invite you to a special dessert at Adam's place (a block from the New Parkway). RSVP required, so please email back to let us know you're coming!
Since it's the World Cup this year, our awesome hosts at the New Parkway aren't able to rent the space for us on Sunday July 15th. So instead of trying to find another venue for 1 Sunday, we thought it wold be fun to enjoy the beauty of Oakland by doing church at the Lake! It will be picnic style, acoustic, and super fun. Who knows, maybe this will become an annual tradition?
Thursdays at 7pm starting July 5th (pushed back one week), we'll be doing a casual Bible Study picnic style at Lake Merritt for the Summer. Everyone is welcome and we'll be exploring the New Testament book of 1 Timothy.
On Saturday April 21st at 9:00AM join some Oak Life folks as we help clean up a local creek. For more info or to RSVP email Sadie: sgaff25277@gmail.com
Come celebrate new life and resurrection with us at our special Easter gathering on Sunday April 1st at 10am (normal time and location for Sunday gatherings)!
Join us for a special Good Friday experiential reflection/gathering on Friday March 30th at 7pm @ Chapter 510 (2301 Telegraph). This is a combined gathering with our good friends at Haven Faith Community
Sunday December 17th at 9:30 bring in your "stuff" that you don't need anymore and you'll get to take whatever you want- just make sure it's not garbage. Come in a little early so that you get a chance to pick out and drop off your stuff. Afterwards the leftovers will be donated to a local charity.
On Sunday November 19th from 2-4pm Sandra and Ed are leading a hang out. For more info email Sandra, or Ed
We'll be doing a little reflection/celebration of all God's done over these last few yearson Sunday October 8th at our normal Sunday gathering time. Be sure to come hang out, celebrate with us, and hear how you can join in all that God is doing in and through the Roots and Branches of Oak Life!
Mark your calendars for our 3rd ever church camping trip! The dates are September 22-24 at Lake Del Valle. More info coming soon!
On Sunday July 9th Ken Wytsma will be joining Oak Life Church for a special conversation on one of the most significant topics we face today, what it means to be human in a racially divided world. Ken is the author of The Myth of Equality and other works, founder of the Justice Conference, Kilns College, and Pastor of Antioch Church in Bend and will be sharing from his perspective before a time of Q & A.
Our awesome friend Angie is a recruiter and has offered to share resume tips! It'll be Saturday July 1st from 10am - Noon at the Oak Life Office. To RSVP email
Tuesday May 9th come hang with us as we cheer on our A's! We'll be buying general admission bleacher tickets and sitting together. Also, we'll be tailgating before the game in Lot A starting at 5.
We've been super fortunate to get connected to a local ministry that provides financial advice for churches. If you'd like to join and learn more about how to get better with your finances please RSVP by emailing Chris (chris@oakliefchurch.com). Space is limited so it's first come first serve.
Join us for a special Resurrection Sunday gathering at our normal time and place -10am at The New Parkway Sunday April 16th.
On Sat March 11th some Oak Life members are hosting a home brew competition in support of Bridges Myanmar. It's from 4-7PM at Oakstop (1721 Broadway). Entry is on a sliding scale 5-20$. Email Sika with questions sgasinu@gmail.com
Lent is a time of reflection as we approach Easter and Oak Life will be practicing a few different ways. You can read more about it on our blog, but one important announcement is that some of us will be joining our friends at First Presbyterian Church of Oakland for their Ash Wednesday Service this week (3/1 at 7:30)
On Saturday Jan 28th, Alie and Sadie will be leading a workshop teaching folks food preservation. It'll be from 9-11am at the Oak Life office. The only expense is covering your supplies. To RSVP or get more info, email Sadie: sgaff25277@gmail.com
Since New Years day falls on a Sunday, our normal gathering will be a little different. We're going to host a breakfast/potluck/worship/community gathering at our normal time and location. If possible bring something light to share (no pressure it's not required), and be ready to hang!
Christmas is falling on a Sunday this year, so we'll be having a special gathering on Christmas Eve instead of Christmas Day. Saturday December 24th at the New Parkway. Same time as our Sunday gathering -10AM.