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Oct
17
12:00 PM12:00

Lunch & Learn

We invite you to join us for lunch at the Treehouse on Friday, October 17th at 12pm. Whether you've just been introduced to the ministry or you've been a friend of Oak Tree for years, we'd love to share what's new around the Tree House this year! Enjoy a box lunch from a nearby local business, hear updates from OTM staff, and enjoy table fellowship with new and old friends of Oak Tree. Reserve a seat today for you (and for a friend!).

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Oct
18
9:00 AM09:00

Newman Center Estate Sale

Our new property came with a lot of extra things in the storage shed! This former roofing company has a lot of old equipment and tools that need to find a good home!

To prepare for renovations we’re having an estate sale! Come by & see what you can find! All funds raised will go toward renovations.

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Oct
19
1:30 PM13:30

Volunteer Training

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Whether you’ve served with Oak Tree before, are new to the family, or are just curious about how we do things around here we’d love to have you join us to learn more about how we serve our community!

New, old, or prospective volunteers are welcome to join us at the Tree House for Trauma Informed Training.

Training is also open to partners who want to learn more about our methods.

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Dec
13
to Dec 20

Christmas in the Village 2025

It’s already that time of year again! We need your help to make our 9th annual Christmas in the Village a success! You can read about all of the ways you can be involved HERE & shop our wish list to deliver toys right to our door at the button below!

(click through to store registries for secure shipping address)

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Neighbors, appointment sign up will open in December.

Volunteers, sign up will go out in November. All are welcome to join us for set up days on Dec. 13 & 14, while slots for serving during the store are reserved for already established Oak Tree volunteers.

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Sep
25
6:30 PM18:30

10 Year Celebration Dinner

Please be our guest at our 2nd benefit dinner as we celebrate 10 years of the Lord’s faithfulness through Oak Tree!

We are currently seeking sponsorship for this event, find out more at the button below!

SPONSOR HERE
Sorry! SEATS ARE NOW FULL! Thanks for your support!
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Jul
16
11:00 AM11:00

BookMobile Visit

The Birmingham Public Library Bookmobile is coming to Oak Tree!! We would love for you to stop by Wednesday, July 16th from 11-1 for fun & free resources for the entire family!

📚 Books

💻Computers

🛜Free Wi-Fi

📄Citizen services such as notarizing, and printing

🔬Programs and activities such as library story times and STEM

Story time & popsicles at 12:00!

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Jul
13
2:00 PM14:00

Ally Training

For more details & to apply to be an ally click the button below!

Please fill out the ally volunteer application even if you’re not ready to commit, just to let us know you’re coming & so that we can start the conversation with you! You’re welcome to join us for training to learn more even if you’re not sure this is the right fit for you just yet. Come learn more & we look forward to discussing the options with you!

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Jun
13
12:00 PM12:00

Lunch & Learn

We invite you to join us for lunch at the Treehouse on Friday, June 13th at 12pm. Whether you've just been introduced to the ministry or you've been a friend of Oak Tree for years, we'd love to share what's new around the Tree House this year! Enjoy a box lunch from a nearby local business, hear updates from OTM staff, and enjoy table fellowship with new and old friends of Oak Tree. Reserve a seat today for you (and for a friend!).

RSVP HERE!
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Jun
11
11:00 AM11:00

Bookmobile Visit!

The Birmingham Public Library Bookmobile is coming to Oak Tree!! 🤗 stop by next Wednesday from 11-1 for fun & free resources for the entire family!

📚 Books

💻Computers

🛜Free Wi-Fi

📄Citizen services such as notarizing, and printing

🔬Programs and activities such as library story times and STEM

Story time & popsicles at 12:00!

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Apr
5
10:00 AM10:00

Community Clean Up Day

Join us for the 3rd annual Gate City Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 5th! We'll gather outside the Tree House at 10am to receive instructions from Black Warrior Riverkeeper staff, then head out into the community to begin work! Gloves, bags and trash grabbers will be provided. Be sure to stick around afterward for a complimentary grilled lunch and to fellowship with neighbors and new friends back at Oak Tree. In partnership with Black Warrior Riverkeeper, this is a free event, but completion of a waiver is required to participate. Registration at button below!

Resgister here!
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Dec
18
to Dec 21

Christmas in the Village 2024!

It’s already that time of year again! We need your help to make our 8th Christmas in the Village a success! You can read about all of the ways you can be involved HERE & shop our Amazon wish list to deliver toys right to our door at the button below!

Shop our Amazon Wish List HERE!
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Sep
29
5:00 PM17:00

A Night of Story & Song

Join us Sunday, September 29th at 5pm for an evening of story and song that celebrates what the Lord is doing in our midst at Oak Tree Ministries.  In addition to testimonies, the Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir and singer-songwriter Shayla Carter will sing selections, and we'll join together singing "psalms, hymns and spiritual songs" to thank the Lord for his ongoing provision.

A love offering with be collected that evening to benefit Oak Tree. You can also make your gift of any amount when you register to attend. 

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May
17
6:30 PM18:30

Oaks Of Righteousness Benefit Dinner

Save the date and make plans to join us for a celebration with friends of Oak Tree Ministries. Celebrate what the Lord has done in our midst in Gate City, and join us as we give thanks to God for his sustenance of the ministry. After a buffet dinner, you'll hear from staff, volunteers, and community members about how shalom is unfolding amongst our neighbors, with a look ahead to what is on the horizon for the ministry.

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Apr
3
to Apr 13

Newman Center Work Week

Calling all volunteers ready to get to work! We will be having a marathon of renovations at the Newman Center for Renewal April 3-13th & need your help to get this space ready for ministry!

Work will include light construction, painting, laying flooring, yard work, etc.

Maybe you can serve half a day, join us on the weekend, or even take a few days off work to be a part of the team. Let us know by completing THIS FORM so we can keep you in the loop & have a head count for each day.

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Nov
9
12:00 PM12:00

Lunch & Learn

Make plans to join us for lunch at the Treehouse on Thursday, November 9th at 12pm. Whether you've just heard about Oak Tree or you've been a faithful supporter for years, we'd love to share what all the Lord has done in 2023. Enjoy a box lunch from a nearby local business, hear an update from OTM Executive Director Raquel Patterson, and enjoy table fellowship with new and old friends of Oak Tree. Reserve a seat today for you (and for a friend!). RSVP HERE.

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May
6
10:00 AM10:00

Community Clean Up Day

Join us for a fun day cleaning up our community!

Our friends at Black Warrior River Keepers will organize the clean up and teach us all about taking care of our land and water.

After seeing how much trash we can collect in our neighborhood we’ll enjoy a cookout thanks to our friends at the Church at Liberty Park along with other fun activities together!

We’ll give an update on the work we’ve done since last year’s BBQ at the Bishop Building and have door prizes for everyone who participates in our community mental health survey.

We hope to see you there!

Register HERE.

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Sep
18
to Sep 24

Usborne Online Book Fair

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We are having an online book fair September 18th-24th to promote literacy and earn free books for the students in our elementary programs. All purchases will be matched 50%. Therefore, as people buy off of the wishlist, they earn Oak Tree even more free book rewards!

To buy books for Oak Tree off of our wishlist visit https://g13384.myubam.com/wishlist/820c3475-cb4f-4da7-a963-aef500da034d. At checkout, use this shipping address:

The Church at Brook Hills

C/o City Ministries

3145 Brook Highland Pkwy

Birmingham, AL 35242

To purchase books for personal use that still give Oak Tree a 50% match, visit this link: https://g13384.myubam.com/2427892

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Apr
30
11:00 AM11:00

"What's Cookin'?"

  • 6701 Kimberly Avenue Birmingham, AL, 35212 United States (map)
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Have you heard?! Oak Tree’s Community Advisory Board has been up to something exciting! Stop by on Saturday, April 30th as we share all of the great ideas we’ve been cooking up for the renovations of the Bishop Building (6701 Kimberly Ave, right around the corner from the Tree House, across the street from Mr. Cowboy’s park).

We’ll be cooking out, having an art contest, and more! Pay what you can for a plate to contribute to fundraising for this exciting new venture!

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Feb
7
5:30 PM17:30

empowerED Birmingham House Meeting

We want to hear from you! What would it look like to reimagine education for our young people? We want to hear about your experiences in Birmingham City Schools and dream together about the future of education in our city!

Join us at Oak Tree, Monday, February 7th at 5:30pm.

Masks will be required & chairs spaced for social distancing.

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