The vision of the Oak Creek Village Partnership is to love and serve and the community of Oak Creek by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ  in word and deed for Gods glory.

The Partnership began in 2010 and is made up of All Saints Church, The Gathering Church and Church of the Good Shepherd. The people living in Oak Creek are our neighbors and we are committed to knowing and loving them by walking in relationship with them and meeting real and practical needs as they become apparent. We are also committed to partnership and communal discernment as the Church. Though we are made up of various denominations we worship and serve the same God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit and we are participating in his mission to reconcile all creation to himself.

Get involved in current programs and projects

ESL Class

Volunteers are needed for teachers, assistants, child care, and hospitality. Classes run every Saturday morning (9-11a) during the academic year and meet at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Durham. Classes are made up primarily of Oak Creek residents. These classes are an ideal springboard to greater relationships with the people of Oak Creek.  For more information contact Lauren Alewine  

Eagles' Nest

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 - 6 pm
Eagles’ Nest is an after school tutoring program that seeks to love and empower children from the Oak Creek Village by teaching basic reading skills, helping with homework, and building positive relationships between volunteers, students and their families. Most EN students live in homes where English is not spoken and parents are unable to help with reading and homework. EN serves fifteen to twenty students; is sustained by over thirty youth and adult volunteers from OCVP churches and the community; and meets twice a week at All Saints. Church during the academic school year. Volunteers meet with the same student for the entire semester to create strong relational bonds and to promote consistency. Most volunteers commit to one day week, but some come both days. To learn more contact EN Director Laura Yost Grande to find out more. 

International Refugee Resettlement

On-going
Individuals can get involved behind the scenes, helping sort household donations, set up apartments for new arrivals, and purchase groceries for new families. Individuals can also connect directly to refugees through various programs and opportunities:

Volunteer Driver: given the high volume of appointments, volunteers can actually transport refugees to appointments and assist them through the process. After applying, volunteers will receive access to a calendar of appointments. Must have availability during regular business hours.

ESL Conversation Partner: practice conversational English with an individual refugee for at least one hour per week. The time of the meeting is determined by the volunteer and the refugee.

Job Coach: help refugees build a resume, look for work, fill out applications, and learn a strange new ritual called a job interview. Time is flexible and based on volunteer and refugee availability.
For more information visit www.worldrelief.org/durham

Summer Kids Club

July or August
Every summer the Partnership plans and runs a summer kids club for the residents of Oak Creek.  Children do crafts, play games, sing songs, listen to Bible stories and learn about God. The week culminates in a community celebration that is designed to build community and for us to continue to grow in relationship with the neighborhood. Last year our kids club drew 75-80 kids each day and and was a tremendous success.

Click here to see pictures from last years Summer Kids Club. 

Back to School Party

Mid August
This past year we gave away 275 backpacks and thousands of school supplies to families in the neighborhood. The back to school party also included a community potluck dinner as well. Durham Public School was on hand to answer questions and we connected residents to other important community organizations and information. Volunteers for the OCVP churches teamed up to stuff backpacks with supplies, hand out backpacks and supplies, cook food, and host the community dinner.

Help Organize or Lead a New Initiative

The Spirit is opening doors and presenting new and exciting opportunities for the Oak Creek Village Partnership. Is God calling you to lead or get involved in one of these areas? 

OCV Weekly Women’s Gathering and Children’s story time
Soccer ministry: Coordinating and coaching youth soccer
Kids Bible Club that meets during the academic year
Job Search Skills Training
Hispanic Medical Clinic

Do you feel the Spirit calling you to get involved in what is already going on or to address another need or opportunity?

Do you feel called to move into Oak Creek to begin establishing a permanent presence in he community?