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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is Oakdale Park Church?

Oakdale Park Church is located at 961 Temple SE on the southeast side of Grand Rapids. You can find a map to Oakdale Park Church here.

2. Where do I park?

Park in the main lot on Temple Street, in the parking lot on Temple east of the main entrance, or on the streets around the church.

3. What time are Oakdale’s worship services?

Oakdale’s worship service begins at 10:00 AM and lasts about an hour and a half. This service is in English.

Victory Fellowship’s worship service begins at 12 PM and lasts 2-4 hours. This service is in Kinyarwandan.

4. What is worship like at Oakdale?

Worship is contemporary in style with gospel music.

Don’t worry about a dress code.

A Bible-based message of hope and direction for life is central.

Oakdale is a diverse church. Worship welcomes folks from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, vocations and faith backgrounds.

“Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” 1 Thessalonians 2:8

This summer, Oakdale Park Church is inviting children of all ages to remain in the sanctuary with us as we worship instead of going to separate spaces for nursery and children’s worship. While the impetus for this decision was the COVID-19 pandemic, research from organizations like Lifelong Faith and the Fuller Youth Institute show that keeping children in worship with their families, including their church family, has a lasting impact on their faith. Children who have relationships with people of all ages in their church family are more rooted in the life of the church and more resilient in their faith. Worshipping together may be the most powerful way for us to know one another and instill a sense of belonging in us as a family in Christ.

5. How do I request prayer, or join others to pray?

To request prayer you may call our church at 616.452.5764 or request it via our contact form. To receive the Prayer Line sent electronically by email you may call the church office at 616.452.5764 and request it, or you may request it via our contact form. You may also join others in prayer, Wednesday mornings at 9:00 AM.

6. How do I get to know more people at Oakdale?

Check out our calendar of events for worship services, communion, community dinners, special events, and group events for men, women, college, high school, middle school, and elementary school. There is a full list of events and activities published each month. Please call the church office at 616.452.5764 or connect through the contact form for more information.

7. Where do I go for detailed information about Oakdale or to explore becoming a member?

Discover Oakdale is an informal social event for exploring Oakdale Park Church’s vision and ministry, have your questions answered, and to meet Oakdale’s leaders. Please call the church office at 616.452.5764 for the next Discover Oakdale.

8. What are weekday ministry opportunities at Oakdale Park Church?

9. What is Oakdale’s Mission and Vision?

Read about our mission and vision here.

10. Who do I go to if I have any other questions about Oakdale?

Please call Oakdale Park Church office at 616.452.5764 or email us via our contact form. Ministry staff will be pleased to provide the information that you need.