SERVE: CityTeam Toy Store
Dec
21
9:00 AM09:00

SERVE: CityTeam Toy Store

CityTeam Oakland helps provide toys for Oakland families in need each Christmas. Volunteers are needed to help run the CityTeam Toy Store where families can shop for free gifts for their children. Help is needed wrapping gifts, serving hot cocoa and treats, and playing games with kids. Shifts are available from 9am-11am and 11am-1pm. Age 10+. Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Register for 9am-11am (space is limited to 15 volunteers)

Register for 11am-1pm (space is limited to 15 volunteers)

Purchase a gift from their wish list linked below and bring it back to ResOak unwrapped by 12/15. Alternatively, you can have your gift shipped directly to CityTeam by 12/20. You can also drop off gifts to CityTeam at 722 Washington Street, Oakland 94607.

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Dec
24
5:00 PM17:00

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Celebrate with us at 5pm for or our candlelight Christmas Eve service. We will read, sing, and hear a message about the hope of Christmas. $6/hour parking will be available in the Franklin Garage. The 19th St BART Station is also only a block away for fast access.

Childcare will be available for kids age 0-5 during this service.

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Newcomer Welcome
Jan
12
10:15 AM10:15

Newcomer Welcome

Many of you are new to our church. We are so glad you found us, and we would love to welcome you. Stick around briefly after either of our services on Sunday to meet our pastors, enjoy coffee and bagels, learn how you can get more connected to our community, and hear about our mission to be a church in and for Oakland.

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Discipleship Class: The Gospel-Centered Life
Jan
18
8:30 AM08:30

Discipleship Class: The Gospel-Centered Life

  • Resurrection Oakland Church (map)
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God wants us to "become mature, attaining the whole measure of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:13). This doesn't happen in isolation. It happens in Christian community. This class aims to help you grow in your faith by practicing spiritual disciplines like bible study, bible memory, prayer, and daily devotionals in a small group of 3-5 people over the course of 9 weeks. Register here.

If you would like to be paired with a specific person or people, please email Pastor Dave.

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Question & Response
Jan
19
10:30 AM10:30

Question & Response

Are you exploring Christianity but have nagging questions? Are you a long-time Christian but have the same? Join us after service for a time of question and response about the Christian faith with our pastors. Text your questions about the sermon or about the Christian faith in general and stick around after either service to hear the pastors respond to your questions.

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SERVE Community Kitchens
Jan
26
2:00 PM14:00

SERVE Community Kitchens

Community Kitchens (CK) brings restaurants, community organizations and volunteers together to help feed those in need in Oakland. Founded in 2020, CK provides over 10,000 meals per month through the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus, town fridges, and community partners. In the Oakland neighborhoods CK serves, over half the people are going to bed hungry at night. CK's mission is to build sustainable, equitable and community-centric foodways driven by the voice of the people to support the underserved in our community. Join us for an afternoon in the CK Kitchen with Chef Kendall to help with food prep, sandwich making and meal packaging. Meals prepared will be delivered in the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus to Oakland encampments and youth programs. Space is limited. Age 10+. 

Register here.

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Parenting Teens Workshop
Jan
26
5:15 PM17:15

Parenting Teens Workshop

Christy Hyun MFT, will be leading a workshop about the challenges and opportunities of parenting teens. She will use both Scripture and her 20 years of clinical experience as a Christian therapist to help us understand adolescence, teenage anxiety, and the rich resources God offers to parents in this season. 

Christy Hyun started her career as a therapist in a group home for teenagers with addictions and behavioral and mental disorders. She has since worked with abused women, married couples, and with families. In addition to her private practice, she serves as adjunct faculty at Western Seminary.

RSVP here.

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Newcomer Welcome
Feb
2
10:15 AM10:15

Newcomer Welcome

Many of you are new to our church. We are so glad you found us, and we would love to welcome you. Stick around briefly after either of our services on Sunday to meet our pastors, enjoy coffee and bagels, learn how you can get more connected to our community, and hear about our mission to be a church in and for Oakland.

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Question & Response
Feb
16
10:30 AM10:30

Question & Response

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Are you exploring Christianity but have nagging questions? Are you a long-time Christian but have the same? Join us after service for a time of question and response about the Christian faith with our pastors. Text your questions about the sermon or about the Christian faith in general and stick around after either service to hear the pastors respond to your questions.

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ResYouth Joint Spring Retreat 2025
Mar
28
to Mar 30

ResYouth Joint Spring Retreat 2025

  • Mount Hermon Camp & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This year, our ResYouth Spring retreat will be at Mount Hermon Camp & Conference Center. This will be a joint retreat with a few other churches we are close with in the Bay Area.

Early bird registration begins December 1st at the rate of $150 per student. The early bird registration window will close December 31st and the cost will increase to $200, but registration will continue through the end of January.

We hope your students won’t miss this weekend of bonding over meals, games, late night snacks, singing, teaching, and small group time. Boys and girls will have separated lodging and restrooms. 

Our speaker this year will be RUF Stanford's campus minister David Birnie, and our theme is ‘The Kingdom of God’.  We are so excited to attend, and I am looking forward to how God will use the weekend to change lives.

In addition to this registration form, there will be a second form to fill out which opens on January 15th and will be dispersed to all registrants. Register here.

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Noel: A Celebration Service
Dec
15
11:00 AM11:00

Noel: A Celebration Service

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Join us for a unique Sunday of worship with special Christmas music and a message on the good news of Christ’s birth. Every Sunday is a good Sunday to invite a friend. But this is an especially good one!

Childcare will be available for kids age 0-5 at both services. We encourage elementary kids to join their families in the service.

Transportation: Street parking is free on Sundays. The garage at 1721 Webster St offers parking for a flat rate of $8 on Sundays. The 19th St BART Station is also only a block away for fast access.

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Noel: A Celebration Service
Dec
15
9:00 AM09:00

Noel: A Celebration Service

Join us for a unique Sunday of worship with special Christmas music and a message on the good news of Christ’s birth. Every Sunday is a good Sunday to invite a friend. But this is an especially good one!

Childcare will be available for kids age 0-5 at both services. We encourage elementary kids to join their families in the service.

Transportation: Street parking is free on Sundays. The garage at 1721 Webster St offers parking for a flat rate of $8 on Sundays. The 19th St BART Station is also only a block away for fast access.

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ResYouth SERVE: Harbor House Christmas Store
Dec
14
1:00 PM13:00

ResYouth SERVE: Harbor House Christmas Store

ResYouth, join us at Harbor House to help run their annual Christmas Store.  The store is an empowering opportunity for parents in the San Antonio neighborhood of Oakland to select toys for their children at greatly reduced prices and experience the joy of watching their children open a gift they have chosen on Christmas morning.  Space is limited to 15 volunteers. For ages 14+ unless accompanied by an adult.

Register here.

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Holiday Concert with the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
Dec
13
6:30 PM18:30

Holiday Concert with the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

Join us for a FREE holiday concert at Resurrection Oakland featuring the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir (OIGC). Founded in 1986, OIGC is a group of singers from a wide variety of faiths, races and cultures, and has been a staple in Oakland music culture. Led by Artistic Director Terrance Kelly, who has extensive musical credentials in both gospel and jazz music, the choir is sure to uplift and inspire the audience through Black gospel and spiritual music traditions.

Doors open at 6:30pm and the concert will begin at 7pm. A dessert reception will follow. You won't want to miss this!

Children are welcome! However, to ensure an enjoyable and relaxed experience for everyone, we do not recommend it for children under 3, including babes in arms. Wondering if your child is ready? If your child has already enjoyed a two-hour movie or another form of live entertainment without talking or moving around, then yes! If your child is comfortable and happy sitting in her or his own seat without disturbing others nearby, then yes!

Transportation: Street parking is free after 6pm on Fridays. The garage at 1721 Webster St offers parking between 5pm-1am for a flat rate of $8. The 19th St BART Station is also only a block away for fast access.

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SERVE Community Kitchens
Dec
8
2:00 PM14:00

SERVE Community Kitchens

Community Kitchens (CK) brings restaurants, community organizations and volunteers together to help feed those in need in Oakland. Founded in 2020, CK provides over 10,000 meals per month through the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus, town fridges, and community partners. In the Oakland neighborhoods CK serves, over half the people are going to bed hungry at night. CK's mission is to build sustainable, equitable and community-centric foodways driven by the voice of the people to support the underserved in our community. Join us for an afternoon in the CK Kitchen with Chef Kendall to help with food prep, sandwich making and meal packaging. Meals prepared will be delivered in the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus to Oakland encampments and youth programs. Space is limited. Age 10+. 

Register here.

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Book Club: "The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History"
Dec
8
12:30 PM12:30

Book Club: "The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History"

Join us for lunch and a discussion of The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History (Berkeley: Ten Speed, 2021), by David F. Walker and Marcus Kwame Anderson. It traces the Panthers from their pre-history and founding in 1966 in Oakland, to their citizen patrols against police brutality, to their groundbreaking social, educational, and healthcare programs, to their national and international expansion, to their ferocious clashes with the FBI, and then to their decline and dissolution. Published in the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement, this portrayal focuses on key figures in the Panther movement, who continue to inspire both activism and debate. For more information or help getting a copy, email Russell Yee.

RSVP here.

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Question & Response
Dec
8
10:30 AM10:30

Question & Response

Are you exploring Christianity but have nagging questions? Are you a long-time Christian but have the same? Join us after service for a time of question and response about the Christian faith with our pastors. Text your questions about the sermon or about the Christian faith in general and stick around after either service to hear the pastors respond to your questions.

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Advent Wreath Workshop
Dec
7
10:00 AM10:00

Advent Wreath Workshop

  • 1714 Franklin Street Oakland, CA, 94612 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Families, join us across the street from the church at 1714 Franklin St. to make advent wreaths together as we kick off the Advent season. We will have Christmas cookies, hot cocoa, and giveaways too!  $10 registration fee per family will cover the cost of the supplies.  Space is limited to 35 families.  Register here (please register just one person per family).

What is an advent wreath?
An Advent wreath provides a way to mark the four weeks of Advent leading up to the birth of Jesus.  It is made up of four candles.  One candle is lit each Sunday in Advent, which begins on December 3rd this year.  The wreath shows the Bible's theme of light penetrating the darkness, a wonderful picture of the gospel.

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SERVE CityTeam Thanksgiving Day Meal Service
Nov
28
10:00 AM10:00

SERVE CityTeam Thanksgiving Day Meal Service

Join us at CityTeam to help prepare and serve a special Thanksgiving meal to the unhoused community.  CityTeam Oakland provides care and food for our neighbors in the greatest need in Oakland.  They also run residential programs for men and women struggling with addiction and homelessness.  Space is limited to 20 volunteers.  Age 10+.  Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Register here

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Newcomer Welcome
Nov
24
10:15 AM10:15

Newcomer Welcome

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Many of you are new to our church. We are so glad you found us, and we would love to welcome you. Stick around briefly after either of our services on Sunday to meet our pastors, enjoy coffee and bagels, learn how you can get more connected to our community, and hear about our mission to be a church in and for Oakland.

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Women's Bible Study
Nov
19
9:30 AM09:30

Women's Bible Study

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Study the Bible weekly with women of all ages this fall at the church! Free childcare is available, please register by September 15th if childcare is needed.  

This fall, we will be using the “When You Pray” study by Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, and Kristi McLellend. Do you have trouble thinking of words to say to God when you pray? Are you afraid some emotions are too intense to express to God? Do you reach the end of a day only to realize you haven’t prayed at all? You’re not alone. Prayer is the way we relate to God, but sometimes it’s a struggle. Throughout God’s Word, we encounter many voices who teach us how to pray.In this 7-session study, join with six beloved Bible teachers who will help you study prayers in the Bible that can inspire your own. You’ll learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you’re alone and when you’re gathered with others. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.

Register here.

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SERVE: Mobile Food Pantry at MLK
Nov
18
8:30 AM08:30

SERVE: Mobile Food Pantry at MLK

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are partnering with the Alameda County Community Food Bank, Eat. Learn. Play, Community Kitchens and the Oakland Literacy Coalition to distribute produce boxes, books and snacks to the families of MLK Jr. Elementary School in West Oakland. Join us for one of the shifts:

8:30am-10:30am - Help with set up and produce box distribution to families (4 volunteers needed)

10:30am-12:30pm - Distribute books and snacks to elementary kids (2 volunteers needed)

2:30-5:00pm - Distribute produce boxes and books to families after school (4 volunteers needed)

Sign up for a shift here.

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Congregational Meeting
Nov
17
12:30 PM12:30

Congregational Meeting

If you consider Resurrection Oakland your spiritual home, we encourage you to join us for this congregational meeting. We will be hearing from several people about how God has used our church in their lives. We will also hear from various leaders about our ministries, finances, and vision for 2025.

The meeting will occur in the sanctuary after the 11am service. Childcare will be available during the meeting.

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SERVE: Alameda County Community Food Bank
Nov
16
12:30 PM12:30

SERVE: Alameda County Community Food Bank

  • Alameda County Community Food Bank (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at the Alameda County Community Food Bank to help sort and pack farm-fresh produce and dry goods for those in Oakland struggling with hunger.  Space is limited to 15 volunteers.  Youth (ages 10-17) are welcome to participate.  One adult is required for every five youth.  Please register here.

The Food Bank is accessible via public transportation (take BART to Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station and then take AC transit bus #98).  

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Women's Bible Study
Nov
12
9:30 AM09:30

Women's Bible Study

  • Resurrection Oakland Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Study the Bible weekly with women of all ages this fall at the church! Free childcare is available, please register by September 15th if childcare is needed.  

This fall, we will be using the “When You Pray” study by Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, and Kristi McLellend. Do you have trouble thinking of words to say to God when you pray? Are you afraid some emotions are too intense to express to God? Do you reach the end of a day only to realize you haven’t prayed at all? You’re not alone. Prayer is the way we relate to God, but sometimes it’s a struggle. Throughout God’s Word, we encounter many voices who teach us how to pray.In this 7-session study, join with six beloved Bible teachers who will help you study prayers in the Bible that can inspire your own. You’ll learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you’re alone and when you’re gathered with others. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.

Register here.

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Ladies Movie Date
Nov
9
2:00 PM14:00

Ladies Movie Date

Ladies of ResOak, join us for a private matinee showing of Mamma Mia at the New Parkway Theatre. The movie will start promptly at 2:30pm but feel free to come early to get a comfy seat and mingle. A popcorn bar with tasty toppings will be provided and you can purchase additional food at their onsite cafe.

Registration is $5 per person and limited to 130 women. Sign up here and invite a friend, you won't want to miss this!

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Women's Bible Study
Nov
5
9:30 AM09:30

Women's Bible Study

Study the Bible weekly with women of all ages this fall at the church! Free childcare is available, please register by September 15th if childcare is needed.  

This fall, we will be using the “When You Pray” study by Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, and Kristi McLellend. Do you have trouble thinking of words to say to God when you pray? Are you afraid some emotions are too intense to express to God? Do you reach the end of a day only to realize you haven’t prayed at all? You’re not alone. Prayer is the way we relate to God, but sometimes it’s a struggle. Throughout God’s Word, we encounter many voices who teach us how to pray.In this 7-session study, join with six beloved Bible teachers who will help you study prayers in the Bible that can inspire your own. You’ll learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you’re alone and when you’re gathered with others. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.

Register here.

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SERVE: MLK Jr. Elementary Book Fair
Oct
29
5:00 PM17:00

SERVE: MLK Jr. Elementary Book Fair

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ResOak is helping to run a book fair and ice cream social at our partner school, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary.  Volunteers are needed to help run the cash register, restock books, read with kids, and serve ice cream to families.  We will be partnering with the Oakland Public Library, Children Rising, and Boost! Oakland for this event to help families get connected to literacy resources in the city. 

Space is limited, register here to get involved.  

There are also opportunities to volunteer with the book fair during lunch and after school hours at MLK throughout the week of 10/28-11/1.  You can sign up here for a shift.

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Women's Bible Study
Oct
29
9:30 AM09:30

Women's Bible Study

Study the Bible weekly with women of all ages this fall at the church! Free childcare is available, please register by September 15th if childcare is needed.  

This fall, we will be using the “When You Pray” study by Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, and Kristi McLellend. Do you have trouble thinking of words to say to God when you pray? Are you afraid some emotions are too intense to express to God? Do you reach the end of a day only to realize you haven’t prayed at all? You’re not alone. Prayer is the way we relate to God, but sometimes it’s a struggle. Throughout God’s Word, we encounter many voices who teach us how to pray.In this 7-session study, join with six beloved Bible teachers who will help you study prayers in the Bible that can inspire your own. You’ll learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you’re alone and when you’re gathered with others. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.

Register here.

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Question & Response
Oct
27
10:30 AM10:30

Question & Response

Are you exploring Christianity but have nagging questions? Are you a long-time Christian but have the same? Join us after service for a time of question and response about the Christian faith with our pastors. Text your questions about the sermon or about the Christian faith in general and stick around after either service to hear the pastors respond to your questions.

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Women's Bible Study
Oct
22
9:30 AM09:30

Women's Bible Study

Study the Bible weekly with women of all ages this fall at the church! Free childcare is available, please register by September 15th if childcare is needed.  

This fall, we will be using the “When You Pray” study by Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, and Kristi McLellend. Do you have trouble thinking of words to say to God when you pray? Are you afraid some emotions are too intense to express to God? Do you reach the end of a day only to realize you haven’t prayed at all? You’re not alone. Prayer is the way we relate to God, but sometimes it’s a struggle. Throughout God’s Word, we encounter many voices who teach us how to pray.In this 7-session study, join with six beloved Bible teachers who will help you study prayers in the Bible that can inspire your own. You’ll learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you’re alone and when you’re gathered with others. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.

Register here.

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Newcomer Welcome
Oct
20
10:15 AM10:15

Newcomer Welcome

Many of you are new to our church. We are so glad you found us, and we would love to welcome you. Stick around briefly after either of our services on Sunday to meet our pastors, enjoy coffee and bagels, learn how you can get more connected to our community, and hear about our mission to be a church in and for Oakland.

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