The Region would like to share a useful document about copyright information. This could be useful to you and your church. It was published by the General Council on Finance and Administration of the UMC.
Click HERE to open the document.
The Oklahoma Region is excited to invite you to its 2018 Regional Assembly and Leadership Training School on April 28, 2018. This new format combines two important events – our annual training event for laity and clergy and our biennial business meeting, the Regional Assembly.
Our theme this year is:
Some Assembly Required: Connect. Empower. Equip.
Registration is now open for Regional Assembly and Leadership Training School. Click HERE to register.
We have invited Rev. Virzola Law as our keynote speaker. Her dynamic enthusiasm for sharing the good news of the Gospel will inspire you and provide plenty of opportunity to stimulate conversation with your fellow clergy and congregants.
You’ll find a variety of Leadership Training School workshops HERE to equip you with new approaches to worship, church administration, stewardship and much more. We’ve arranged for local and national workshop leaders so be sure to sign up for your preferred workshop.
The one-day event will also include the gathering of the 2018 Regional Assembly. Voting delegates from each congregation and Oklahoma’s clergy register to participate in the Region’s biennial business meeting. The officers of the Regional Board will present a slate of new officers for the Regional Board and provide the opportunity to review and vote on proposed changes to the Region’s Constitution. Highlights from the Region’s 2017 activities will also be available.
It all begins at 8:30 am on Saturday, April 28th. The good folks at New Covenant Christian Church in Oklahoma City are rolling out the red carpet and hospitality for us. So don’t delay! Select your workshops and plan to join us at the 2018 Regional Assembly and Leadership Training School.
You are invited to Soup for the Soul, an ecumenical Lenten dinner and discussion held annually at Western Oaks Christian Church.
This year’s theme is focused on the scripture Micah 6:8 with an emphasis on “Justice”. What does it mean to seek justice and how does loving kindness and walking humbly with God influence that pursuit of justice? Western Oaks Christian Church brings in various guest speakers from the area to present their own perspective on a particular topic.
Speakers include Rabbi Vered Harris, Rev. Lori Walke, Dr. John Starkey and Rev. Dr. George Young. We hope that you will join Soup for the Soul, for a bowl of soup and an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue on Sundays Feb. 25-March 18th at 6:00pm.
For more information about this event and to read more about the speakers. Click Soup for the Soul 2018.
Dear Clergy,
On Thursday, March 15, 2018, First United Methodist Church (201 West Main, Moore, Oklahoma) will offer a free workshop titled, A Day with Ruby Payne based on the book What Every Church Member Should Know About Poverty by Bill Ehlig and Dr. Ruby K. Payne.
This important workshop provides information and issues to increase knowledge and awareness of the culture of poverty, and ways that churches may minister to individuals from poverty. Topics include the hidden rules of middle class, language patterns and cognition, violence and conflict resolution, family and relationship building and church participation.
Ruby’s books provide exceptional insight into understanding poverty, and she is a remarkable speaker. This workshop will count for Clergy Continuing Education for Standing.
The Phillips University Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce it is accepting new applications for its Undergraduate Scholarship and Leadership Development Program for the 2018-2019 academic year. Completed application forms are due March 23, 2018.
The Legacy Foundation’s Undergraduate Scholarship and Leadership Development Program makes annual awards of up to $6,500 per year to full-time undergraduate students pursuing a liberal arts education at any of the 17 colleges or universities currently or historically related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Recipients are chosen based on their academic achievements, their past, present and potential leadership in the church, their chosen vocation, and their community. The program is available to incoming freshmen as well as college sophomores, juniors and seniors.
The application is available HERE
The Christian Church in the Southwest and Brite Divinity School invite you to attend Pro-Reconciliation/Anti-Racism Training facilitated by Sandhya Jha and David Bell.
DATE: Friday, March 9, 2018
TIME: 10 am to 4 pm
WHERE: Bass Conference Center at Brite Divinity School
COST: Registration fee: $20 and includes a light lunch ($10 for Brite students)
WHO: Who should attend? Clergy and laity are welcome! Clergy will receive continuing education credits for this class.
For more information or to register click HERE or call the Christian Church in the Southwest at 817.926.4687
Rev. Sandhya Rani Jha is a respected and inspiring speaker, preacher, workshop leader and a pro-reconciliation/anti-racism trainer with the Christian Church (DoC). Sandhya serves as Director of the Oakland Peace Center, a collective of innovative non-profits working to create justice and peace in the city of Oakland and the Bay Area. She is the author of Pre-Post-Racial America: Spiritual Stories from the Front Lines and Transforming Communities: How People Like You Are Healing Their Neighborhoods.
Rev. David B. Bell is Minister for Indigenous Peoples Concerns at Yakama Christian Mission, Washington, and a pro-reconciliation/anti-racism trainer with the Christian Church (DoC). In the multi-cultural community of the Yakama Reservation, the mission offers a social justice ministry to create opportunities for young people and seeks to change systems outside the reservation through programs which challenge systemic racism.
The Oklahoma Disciples Women met on Saturday, February 10, 2018 for their Encounter Event at Wildewood Christian Church.
The theme this year was “Disciples Women Have Heart”. Pastor Dwayne E. Rodgers (Senior Pastor at Wildewood Christian Church) welcomed the women to the church.
Dr. Nathan Grantham discussed “Women’s Heart Health” followed by a panel that included dietitians. Two workshops were offered. Rev. Noel Gray led a “Prayer and Meditation” workshop. Sandy Moyers led a workshop titled “Prayer Beads”.
Installation of State Disciples Women Officers was led by Rev. Pam Holt and Rev. Leslie Dotson. Rev. Brenda Denson led the Communion Service.
Thank you to all who joined this event and made it such a success!
Wildewood Christian Church is raising safety awareness by offering free resources for prevention of and response to an active shooter in a House of Worship.
Did you know that violence in houses of worship is on the rise? In the United States we have had 92 deaths and numerous injuries in the past ten years.
Do you know how to create a balance between your mission and crime prevention efforts? A congregation should not worship in fear, nor should the worship experience be altered to the point of distraction with guard dogs, metal detectors, or armed security officers guarding the entrances to the sanctuary.
Do you have a current Emergency Operation Plan for your site? Wildewood Christian Church is offering free resources to teach congregations how to write an Emergency Operation Plan and give examples that will provide an overview of how to be prepared before, during, and after an incident.
The two-hour presentation covers:
If you are interested in scheduling a presentation at your location, or need more information, contact: Jim McBride Office (405) 425-7589 Cell (405) 823-5729
Email jim.mcbride@okohs.ok.gov
OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY
www.homelandsecurity.ok.gov
At Leadership Training School 2018, two additional classes on this topic will be offered. More details to follow soon on the Region’s LTS Website.
You are invited to the the Oklahoma Disciples Men Retreat on April 6-7, 2018 at Central Camp Ground in Guthrie, OK. The theme this year is “Careful What You Pray For”.
The Retreat will begin at 5pm on April 6th and end at noon on April 7th. You may fill out the attached 2018 retreat registration to register by mail. Cost is $39.95 for first time attendees and $69.95 for all other attendees.
Online registration is available HERE.
Friday, April 6:
Saturday, April 7:
Dwayne Rodgers, Senior Pastor Dwayne E. Rodgers from Wildewood Christian Church is passionate about the Word of God, which is evidenced by his sermon delivery and his desire to see the church at large increased in saved souls. Not only is he a dynamic preacher and speaker, but God has blessed him with great leadership and administrative skills and an ability to teach and explain the Scriptures for varying levels of understanding.
The Oklahoma Region has made giving easier! Online giving is now available through Givelify. Givelify is an app that makes giving as easy as 3 taps. TAP. CLICK. DONE.
To get started:
There are 4 categories available to give to the Oklahoma Region with Givelify:
The Givelify App also offers an option to set up recurring gifts, so it is easy to give monthly or on your personal schedule.
If you are interested in learning more click HERE.