Our community

A light in the darkness

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching."
Hebrews 10:24–25

We believe the Church is called to be a light in the world, sharing God's love and hope with everyone - not just those who walk through our doors on a Sunday. That's why we're passionate about building strong connections within our community and creating opportunities to serve, support, and walk alongside those around us. Whether through local events, outreach projects, or simply offering a listening ear, we want to reflect Jesus' heart for every person.

Our aim is to be a welcoming presence, breaking down barriers and showing that church is for everyone, no matter their background or experience.

Our main outreach

The Olive Branch Coffee Shop

Our coffee shop is the heart of how we meet our community day to day - good food, great coffee and a seat for anyone who needs one. Open through the week, it's a place to belong long before it's a place to believe.

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Church family gathered outside Four Oaks Baptist Church on a summer evening

Churches Together in Four Oaks

Leading an open-air service beside three wooden crosses

Churches Together in Four Oaks is a partnership of local churches in the Mere Green and Four Oaks area who share the same heart to see our community blessed and united in Christ.

Throughout the year we join together for special events, services, and outreach, celebrating the truth that we are one body with many parts, as Scripture reminds us: "Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ" (1 Corinthians 12:12).

It's a wonderful opportunity for believers of all denominations to gather in worship, prayer, and fellowship. Look out for these events in our calendar and on social media - and get in touch if you want to find out more about the other churches in our local area.

Events

Open doors, all year

Community fayres

Each year we love hosting our Summer and Christmas Fayres as a way of reaching out and blessing our community. These events are filled with fun for the whole family, with activities for children, delicious refreshments, and stalls showcasing wonderful products from local and independent makers and businesses.

More than just a celebration, our fayres are an opportunity to open the doors of our church, creating a welcoming and accessible space where everyone can feel at home - even if it's their very first time stepping inside a church.

Live music nights

We love music at our church, and one of the ways we celebrate that is through our live music evenings. These gatherings are a joyful mix of community and creativity, where people can come together to enjoy great music in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

We have hosted a range of music artists and our live music nights are always open to everyone - often accompanied with good food and refreshments. Keep an eye on the calendar for the next one!

Daughters - women's worship evenings

Our aim for these events is to provide an opportunity to receive ministry, word and worship led by other women, and to create a safe space to share in fellowship and friendship for women of all backgrounds and walks of life in our local community.

Men's ministry

Our men's outreach events aim to reach those of all backgrounds in our community - a perfect opportunity to invite a friend, family member or neighbour who might not normally come to a church.

We aim to provide a space for questions and conversations about faith and about mental health, as well as forming new friendships and spreading the gospel to our local community.

Volunteers in hi-vis vests outside the church before a litter pick — Community litter pick

Two musicians performing to a seated audience in the church — Live music night

Volunteers running a free bike repair stall in the church car park — Big Bike Revival

Tables of people taking part in a quiz night in the church hall — Quiz night

Musicians playing under red gazebos outside the church on a rainy evening — Carols outside

People serving themselves from a Christmas buffet — Christmas lunch

Minister leading an early morning service beside three wooden crosses in a field at sunrise — Sonrise service

A Passover meal being shared and explained on stage — Passover meal

People learning wood carving under a gazebo outside the church — Wood carving workshop

Speaker sharing a talk on Deborah in the church — Daughters

A fire pit burning in the church garden with guitars nearby — Fire pit evenings

Christmas table setting in front of the stage — Christmas gathering

Volunteers cooking burgers and hot dogs on a barbecue outside the church — Fete barbecue

Two Olive Branch team members welcoming customers behind the coffee shop counter — The Olive Branch team

Three volunteers behind a tombola stall at the summer fete — Summer fete tombola

Bookshelf of novels, Bibles and children's games in the church — Books & games corner

Volunteer wrapped in a red blanket beside plant and craft stalls at the summer fete — Fete stalls

Large slot car racing track set up in the church with two men watching the race — Men's ministry

Outdoor Good Friday service in Mere Green with a seated congregation and live worship band — Good Friday in Mere Green

Volunteer standing behind a table of toys and gifts at the Christmas gift stall — Christmas gift stall

Children watching someone in wooden stocks at the summer fete — Fete stocks

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Practical help

Food bank

We support the food bank run from Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church - a food bank that seeks to share the love of Jesus Christ by providing practical support to those in need within the local community. They have been running since 2011, offering three days' worth of food and a friendly listening ear to those in crisis in Sutton Coldfield and the surrounding area, and are open 5 days a week in the town centre.

The food bank collection point at FOBC is located in the porch just through the main entrance doors, accessible Monday to Friday between 10AM and 3PM, and during Sunday services and church gatherings.

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Proclaiming the gospel, helping those in need

Birmingham City Mission

Birmingham City Mission is a Christian charity and exists to share God's love across Britain's second city.

At FOBC we support the mission to help run projects bringing practical help and hope to the young and old, the homeless and people struggling to make ends meet.

Donations can be made through our church; collection of furniture can be arranged and donations to Toylink at Christmas are organised.

Birmingham City Mission