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.

Tuesday

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 Walk

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. There is also a walk around Barnford Park at 9:30, organised by STEPWAY, meeting at the entrance to the car park. All welcome.

12:30pm - 4pm Employment Plus 

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 received. Drop-in service.

8pm - 9pm Online Bible Study

All are welcome to come and explore the Bible together. If you would like to join please email for code.

Friday

9:30am to 11:00am Shine Bright Toddlers

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.

2pm to 3:30pm Bible Study (not running each week, please phone ahead)

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 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.

Our Care and Share shop is set within our local community in Warley.  This shop provides a wide range of quality clothes, home items and entertainment media from across the years. 

The Opening Hours are

Monday to Saturday 9am -4pm

Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays

A warm welcome awaits all of our customers!

Volunteering positions are available on application to the Shop Manager.

Please bring your donations to the shop as we can always make use of the items you don't think have life anymore. We can accept:

• Good quality clothing
• Accessories
• Linens (including curtains and fabrics)
• Homeware
• Books, CDs and DVDs
• Toys

Please do ensure that donations are in good condition and that they are handed to our staff or volunteers during opening hours (items left outside the shop can be damaged or stolen).

Charity Shop Manager Theresa Avery

Assistant Charity Shop Manager Ann Price

273 Londonderry Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B68 9NE

United Kingdom

Phone: 0121 5525472

We’re sorry but we cannot accept any furniture items or electrical appliances.

For larger items please contact one of our donation centres:

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.

From running food banks and checking up on people who live alone, to offering counselling and support to those currently experiencing homelessness, Salvation Army churches all over the country work with some of the most vulnerable people in society.

If you’re able to make a donation…

Please visit the Oldbury Corps JustGiving page and donate what you can.

If you fancy fundraising for us…

Please go to www.salvationarmy.org.uk/fundraise-us for lots of fun ideas and resources.



If you are ready to start fundraising now, you can start collecting sponsorship by setting up your JustGiving page here: www.justgiving.com/salvationarmy –

and let us know what your plans are by filling in this short form www.salvationarmy.org.uk/other-ways-fundraise/tell-us-about-your-event so that we can make sure you have everything you need. Besides - we’d love to hear from you!

Let’s transform the lives of as many people in our community as possible. Thank you.

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 Warley, 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

In the run up to Easter we have some great events coming up.

Friday 11th April - 6pm - Messy Church

Suitable for all ages, come and share in the Easter story through crafts. £1 per child, followed by refreshments.

Saturday 12th April - 7pm - Concert by Yorkshire Youth Chorus

Join us for a great evening of music by the Yorkshire Youth Chorus. Tickets are £5, and under 12s go free.

Maundy Thursday - 17th April - Day of Prayer

Come and drop in between the hours of 8am and 8pm to reflect and pray around the Easter story. There will be several interactive prayer stations to help guide your prayers.

Good Friday - 18th April - Service at 10:30am

A service of reflection.

Easter Sunday - 20th April - Service at 10:30am

We begin Easter morning with breakfast together at 9am. If you would like to join this please do let us know for catering purposes. This will then be followed by a service of celebration at 10:30am. 

Easter Sunday - 20th April - Joint Service at 4pm

The Salvation Army's in the black country gather together for Easter Praise at Darlaston Salvation Army. This will include massed choir and band, as well as Oldbury worship group.