Oldbury

10:30am Morning Worship followed by Tea, Coffee and biscuits. All welcome to attend.

On the first Sunday of each Month, during term time, we have Family Service where worship is led by the KidzKlub and Shockin team.

Monday

9:30am - 12pm Gardening Club

If you're green-fingered then get in touch about helping out with the flower beds around our building. The group is weather-dependent and seasonal.

7:15 - 8:15pm Zumba

This external group is run by D N Fitness.

Tuesday

10am-12pm SEND Compass Drop In

Drop in for advice and support for parents/carers of children with SEND.

1pm - 2pm Breastfeeding Network Group

Come along and be supported on you and your babies journey.

7:30pm - 9:30pm Band and Songster Practice

Please contact 0121 550 1419 for more details.

Wellness Wednesday 

9:30 - 12:30 pm Craft, Cafe and Chat

Come and join us at our wellness Wednesday with plenty to do that's good for the soul. Drop in and have a drink and some light refreshments, or join in with our craft group. We also serve a light lunch. All welcome. This group is term time only.

10am - 2pm Employment Plus Drop In

Specialised advisors are on hand to help with your job needs, whether that's creating a CV, applying for jobs or have a query about other support and benefits received. 

8pm - 9:30pm Online Bible Study

All are welcome to come and explore the Bible together. If you would like to join please email for code. We meet online on a Wednesday evening at 8pm to talk together and look further at God's word. We often follow a series for a few weeks, but anyone is welcome to join at any point.

We often also have an in-person Bible Study at our building on Merton Close, so please contact us for the latest timings.

Friday

9:15am to 11:00am Shine Bright Toddlers and Wellbeing Parent Group

Our group offers a safe and welcoming space for under 5s to play and parents/carers to get to know one another. The morning includes free play with themed craft, snack time and dance and song.

Thanks to funding from Sandwell Family Hubs we can now offer a free wellbeing parent group running alongside our stay and play. We can support you with all wellbeing aspects, plus support with form filling and signposting. Please get in touch to find out more, or come along on a Friday morning.

6:00pm KidzKlub

KidzKlub for ages 4 to 11 years at 6:00pm on a Friday evening, during term time.  A great time is had by everyone through playing games, doing crafts and worshiping through songs and stories.

7:45pm Shockin

Shockin for the older age group of 11 to 16 years, again held on a Friday evening and at 7:45pm, during term time.  This part of the evening offers a place where young people can come and chill out with their friends, play team games and share some of this time in our ‘Time for God Spot’.

Mission Statement

We will deliver the good news of Jesus Christ to children and their families in a creative, relevant and fun way by showing His love for all people through our lives.

KidzKlub for ages 4 to 11 years at 6:00pm on a Friday evening, during term time.  A great time is had by everyone through playing games, crafts and worshiping through songs and stories.

Shockin for the older age group of 11 to 16 years, again held on a Friday evening and at 7:45pm, during term time.  This part of the evening offers a place where young people can come and chill out with their friends, play team games and share some of this time in our ‘Time for God Spot’.

We have several shops in our local area that are ready to receive your good quality donations. For volunteering or work experience opportunities, please contact each store directly.

Oldbury Green Donation Centre - 0121 7287039

Hagley Road Donation Centre - 0121 8208357

West Bromwich Donation Centre - 0121 7131960

Our team of Employability professionals are on hand to support your needs – whether this be:

• Help with Job Searching and advice meeting your Claimant Commitment
• Support navigating the benefit system, including making your Job Centre Plus claim
• Help improving your CV
• Money Management, Tenancy Support, Interview Techniques etc
• If your struggling on Universal Credit we can offer help and advice around payments and deductions
• Digital Inclusion – helping you access the internet and use a computer safely
• Plus, much more including refreshments

This service is run remotely or booked face-to-face by contacting the freephone number 0800 652 4276.

We have many volunteering opportunities available for a range of skills.

We have opportunities to gain retail experience, or just increase confidence across our shops based in Halesowen, Hagley Road, West Bromwich or Oldbury Green.

The area around our building in Oldbury is also maintained by a team of volunteers. If you like gardening or just want to be out in the open then please get in touch. Our team mow the lawns and tend to the flowerbeds.

For any further information please contact oldbury@salvationarmy.org.uk or call 07827192137. 

We have a range of rooms available to accommodate parties of various sizes.

To enquire about rates and availability please contact oldbury@salvationarmy.org.uk

Christmas is a busy time of year for us here at The Salvation Army as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, but also reach out to support families in our community who may struggle at this time of year.

Once again we will be running our Christmas Present Appeal this year, partnering with local schools and social workers, to ensure that children do not go without a present. We are collecting new toys in their original packaging up to 6th December, and these can be dropped off at Merton Close, or at any of our charity shops. Financial donations can be made via the justgiving link below.

Please check back here for more details of Christmas Events too:

6th December - Praise Party Mania for children and young people

11th December - Christmas Messy Church

20th December - Carol Service including Christingle