CCOK301, Author at Christian Church in Oklahoma

Host Church Harvard Avenue Christian Church

Where We’re Located

Harvard Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
5502 S Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135

(918) 742-5509

Child Care

Free child care is available at HACC for infants and toddlers to 4 years of age. Child care sessions include Friday afternoon and evening sessions and Saturday morning. Please provide snacks and personal items.

Childcare Hours:
Friday – 3:00-5:45 pm
Friday – 6:30-9:00 pm
Saturday – 7:30 am-1:00 pm

Register your child on the Regional Assembly Event Registration form.

Parking

Harvard Avenue offers free parking for Regional Assembly attendees.

Covid-19 Safety Protocols for Attending In-Person

We had hoped that by now the pandemic would be far behind us. We had hoped that we would not have to think about it ever again. We have hoped that there would be no chance that Covid-19 could disrupt the work and gathering of the Regional Church for a third straight year. And yet, we have experienced enough by now to know that there are no such guarantees.

Here is what we can tell you: There are clear indications that this current Omicron wave is receding and that it will be safe for us to have an in-person Regional Assembly with some safety protocols in place.

We are taking care to make sure the in-person experience is as safe as possible.

FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE

If you are planning to attend the Regional Assembly in-person, you will need to verify on the Assembly Registration your vaccination status and that you agree to follow all on-site safety protocols at Harvard Avenue Christian Church and Greenwood Rising Museum.

Vaccinations
Required to attend Regional Assembly in person: You affirm that you are fully vaccinated for Covid-19, with either a two dose regiment of Pfizer or Moderna, or one dose J&J vaccine.

Masks
Plan to bring a mask and be prepared to wear a mask while we are gathered in the learning sessions or in worship. The Greenwood Rising Museum experience will also expect you to wear a mask.

The Region continues to follow the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control safety policies. At this moment, masks will be “required.” We continue to monitor the Center for Disease Control and venue requirements for healthy gathering, and we anticipate that these will continue to change as the event date approaches. We will post any changes to the mask requirement on our website under Safety Protocols for Attending Regional Assembly.

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Schedule of Events 2022 Regional Assembly

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Covid-19 Safety Protocols for Attending In-Person

We had hoped that by now the pandemic would be far behind us. We had hoped that we would not have to think about it ever again. We have hoped that there would be no chance that Covid-19 could disrupt the work and gathering of the Regional Church for a third straight year. And yet, we have experienced enough by now to know that there are no such guarantees.

Here is what we can tell you: There are clear indications that this current Omicron wave is receding and that it will be safe for us to have an in-person Regional Assembly with some safety protocols in place.

We are taking care to make sure the in-person experience is as safe as possible.

FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE

If you are planning to attend the Regional Assembly in-person, you will need to verify on the Assembly Registration your vaccination status and that you agree to follow all on-site safety protocols at Harvard Avenue Christian Church and Greenwood Rising Museum.

Vaccinations
Required to attend Regional Assembly in person: You affirm that you are fully vaccinated for Covid-19, with either a two dose regiment of Pfizer or Moderna, or one dose J&J vaccine.

Masks
Plan to bring a mask and be prepared to wear a mask while we are gathered in the learning sessions or in worship. The Greenwood Rising Museum experience will also expect you to wear a mask.

The Region continues to follow the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control safety policies. At this moment, masks will be “required.” We continue to monitor the Center for Disease Control and venue requirements for healthy gathering, and we anticipate that these will continue to change as the event date approaches. We will post any changes to the mask requirement on our website under Safety Protocols for Attending Regional Assembly.

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Tulsa Hotels and Local Sites

Tulsa Hotels

DoubleTree by Hilton – Tulsa Warren Place
6110 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136
(918) 495-1000

Rooms available under: Oklahoma Disciples of Christ

Room rate good April 28-30, 2022. Reservations must be made by April 18, 2022.
Double $112 (plus taxes 16.5%)
King $112 (plus taxes 16.5%)
Suite $112 (plus taxes 16.5%)
Includes breakfast for 2 people & DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies.

Reservations

Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa Midtown
4518 E Skelly Dr, Tulsa, OK 74135
(918) 878-7777

Rooms available under: Disciples of Christ (Code: DISCIP)

Room rate good April 28-30, 2022. Reservations must be made by April 18, 2022.
Double Queens $101 (plus taxes 16.5%)
King Standard $101 (plus taxes 16.5%)
King Suite $120 (plus taxes 16.5%)
Includes breakfast

Reservations

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Local Sites

Tulsa boasts many attractions for families. See the Visit Tulsa website for more information and directions.

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FCC Bartlesville Disposing of Worship Items Upon Closing

First Christian Church Bartlesville has made the difficult decision to close, yet wants other Disciples congregations to benefit from many of its worship items. The congregation was established in 1897. Some items are offered at no cost and others for sale. Many of the items will be available after their final worship on April 24, 2022. Non-profits and churches will have access before the general public. Proceeds will benefit Disciples and Bartlesville social service organizations.

For information about these items contact Rev. Susan Payne at FCC Bartlesville 918-336-4520, 520 S. Osage Ave., Bartlesville, OK 74003

No Cost

Pew Bibles – Revised Standard Version – 134 (we also have 10-15 NRSV hardcovers and several paperback Today’s English Version/Good News bibles)
Blue Chalice Hymnals – 200
Red Large Print Chalice Hymnals – 13
Red Hymnbook for Christian Worship – 55
Communion & Offering Trays
Choir Robes – Medium Blue – 17
Choir Stoles in Liturgical Colors
Flower Urns – Brass – 2
Advent Candle Wreath on Stand – brass, refillable candles
Candle Lighters – 2
Wedding Kneeler
Brass Communion Chalice with Red Chalice Emblem

For Sale

Electric Pianos – 2
Upright Pianos – 2
Grand Piano – 1
Schulmerich Handbells – 51
Malmark Chimes – 25
Studio 4g Xylophones – 3
Tone Educator Xylophone with case – 1

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What is Regional Assembly?

The Region traditionally has had a biennial Regional Assembly to gather our congregations together in one place to celebrate in worship and being Disciples of Christ in Oklahoma. Due to the season of COVID-19, we know it is still important to gather together as the body of Christ in Oklahoma for worship, to share in learning, and to conduct business. We are taking precautions to assure everyone’s safety during our in-person gathering and also use technology to allow those who wish to gather with us virtually to participate.

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What’s the Best Part?

The best part about this year’s Regional Assembly is that it we will be connected in a unique way via technology and in-person. We may have more folks than in year’s past because they don’t have to travel but can still experience our joyful fellowship experience. For attending in person, together, we will worship, break bread, celebrate our gifts, learn, and conduct business.

Why Does It Matter to Me?

Because each and every church in the Oklahoma Region, and furthermore, each and every member of our churches, are vital towards the part of the Body of Christ that we represent here in Oklahoma.

As we strive towards the global unity that God is calling God’s church to have, we relish these opportunities to embody that unity in our smaller geographies. The work and ministry that each of our churches are doing, especially during this season of COVID-19, planting seeds of faith, reaching out into the community to care for the poor and the broken, feeding the hungry, and providing for children, may be more important now more than ever before.

Come and make sure your voice is heard and that we are lifting up the wonderful ways your church is doing along with all of the other Disciples of Christ in the Oklahoma Region!

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Publicity Tools for Regional Assembly 2022

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Worship Announcement

The Oklahoma Region is excited to invite you to 2022 Regional Assembly April 29-30.  Harvard Avenue Christian Church, Tulsa is hosting, and the events will also be live-streamed as we explore “More Than a Moment: Rejoicing in our Story.”

Activities include

A free tour of Greenwood Rising Museum.
Three workshops with master storyteller Rev. Rebecca Anderson
Preaching by the dynamic Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale, one of the nation’s most influential African American leaders
And the Region’s biennial business meeting

If you would like to represent our congregation as a voting delegate in the business meeting, please contact our pastor.

To register and learn more visit the regional website at okdisciples.org

Worship Announcement

Newsletter Article

Join Us For 2022 Regional Assembly

The Oklahoma Region is excited to invite you to 2022 Regional Assembly April 29-30, 2022. Harvard Avenue Christian Church, Tulsa is hosting in-person attendance, and events will be live-streamed as we explore “More Than a Moment: Rejoicing in our Story”.

Friday afternoon offers a free tour of Greenwood Rising Museum followed by conversation with Phil Armstrong, former head of the Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission.

Master storyteller Rev. Rebecca Anderson’s three workshops include the theology of storytelling, storytelling as spiritual practice, plus experiential performances.

The dynamic Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale, one of the nation’s most influential African American leaders and author, will preach at Saturday morning worship. She is senior pastor of Ray of Hope Christian Church (DOC) in Decatur, Georgia.

The Region’s biennial business meeting includes a state of the Region address, review of a change to the bylaws, and voting on new officers for the Regional Board.

To register and learn more visit okdisciples.org/ra-2022. Be sure to take advantage of the special hotel rates and spend the weekend!

Social Media Posts

FACEBOOK

You’re invited to Oklahoma 2022 Regional Assembly 4/29-30/22 at Harvard Avenue Christian Church, Tulsa for in-person and live-streamed events as we explore “More Than a Moment: Rejoicing in our Story”. Register okdisciples.org/ra-2022

• Free tour of Greenwood Rising Museum
• Master storyteller Rev. Rebecca Anderson workshops
• Dynamic Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale, one of the nation’s most influential African American leaders preaches Saturday morning worship.
• Region’s biennial business meeting
• Special hotel rates

TWITTER

Join us at Oklahoma 2022 Regional Assembly 4/29-30/22, Harvard Avenue Christian Church, Tulsa for in-person and live-stream events as we explore “More Than a Moment: Rejoicing in Our Story”. Storytelling workshops, dynamic preaching and business meeting. Register okdisciples.org/ra-2022

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Worship Slides

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Voting Delegates – Church & Clergy

Congregational Voting Delegates

Every two years congregations from our Region are required to send representatives to join as a decision-making body to vote for new Regional Board members and consider any other Regional business.

According to the Bylaws of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma, voting representatives from the congregation is based upon participating membership as reported in the latest Year Book and Directory. Please call the Regional Office at (405) 528-3577 to obtain this information if you do not have a Year Book.

Each congregation shall be entitled to three (3) lay voting representatives plus one (1) additional lay voting representative for each three hundred (300) members or major fraction thereof over the first three hundred (300).
Each congregation, in selecting its representatives, shall seek to maintain a balance of lay men, lay women, and youth.

Clergy Voting Delegates

Ordained and commissioned ministers in the Oklahoma Region whose ministerial standing is certified by the Regional Church.

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Why Congregations Should Participate

Each congregation in our denomination is unique, and your congregation is an integral and unique part of our Region. Your congregation should participate in 2022 Regional Assembly because we are stronger when you are here! Together we make up the Body of Christ, and it is incomplete without your participation.

Your congregation also has an important story to share in regards to the mission that you do in your community. We won’t be able to hear about it and learn from you unless you are here!

Whether you attend in-person or virtually, your voice is important!

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CCOK301

About CCOK301

Where We’re Located

Child Care

Parking

Covid-19 Safety Protocols for Attending In-Person

FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE

Covid-19 Safety Protocols for Attending In-Person

FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE

Tulsa Hotels

Local Sites

No Cost

For Sale

What’s the Best Part?

Why Does It Matter to Me?

Download Promotional Tools

Worship Announcement

Newsletter Article

Join Us For 2022 Regional Assembly

Social Media Posts

Download Logos & Worship Slides

Sample Logo

Sample Worship Slide

Sample Worship Slide

Congregational Voting Delegates

Clergy Voting Delegates