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Thank You for Supporting Global Ministries

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma is proud to report a gift of $6,600 to Global Ministries. Of this $6,600 gift, $3,600 represents 50% of the Oklahoma Region’s $7,200 commitment to support Caminante in 2017 and $3,000 of this gift will be used for supplies for the July summer fair.

Reverend Jane Sullivan-Davis, CFRE (Executive for Resource Development Global Ministries) says “With your gift, we walk together with international partners on our shared journey.

In South Korea, Global Ministries missionary Kahala Cannon writes that the Unity of Filipino Migrant Workers Association in Korea (KASAMMAKO) planted seeds as they celebrated the 19th anniversary of their organization. Members presented items that represented their struggles of living and working in Korea. A pair of gloves, a roll of ribbon, cloth, and towels were all items which symbolize the labor, sweat, and tears poured out each day in the factories in Korea, and also reaffirm their efforts in breaking down walls of injustice and moving toward self-sustainability.

Thank you for planting seeds through your gift to Global Ministries. With your gift, you walk with international partners in hope, peace, justice, and love.”

To learn more or to support Global Ministries read more here.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:48:03-05:00May 22, 2017|Regional News|Comments Off

The Disciples of Christ Historical Society Ministry Opportunity: President

The Disciples of Christ Historical Society has a Ministry Opportunity available for President.

The called leader will head this important and fiscally secure General Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) into a bright future of serving the Stone-Campbell Movement and the ecumenical church.

The Disciples of Christ Historical Society, located in Bethany, West Virginia, seeks to call a steward to be our next President. The called person will be given a unique opportunity to serve in continuity within the tradition of extending the ministry of Christ.

The successful candidate will be afforded the opportunity to work in an historic, academic and bucolic setting. The position will be located in a newly refurbished reception area and a newly constructed state-of-the-art archival facility that is contiguous to the Alexander Campbell historic sites and within walking distance of sites honored with the national landmark status.

The ministry, affectionately known as DCHS, embodies the witness of history. We are a society that gathers people into community. The Society is also the trustee of an extensive archival collection and library.

The President serves as a sign of the important gift of history by actively practicing the craft of being an historian while ultimately facilitating and supporting the work of colleagues who are historians of the church, particularly those within the Stone-Campbell family.

For further details read the full job description HERE.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:48:09-05:00May 15, 2017|Regional News|Comments Off

Refugee & Immigration Ministries Event-June 3rd at FCC Stillwater

You are invited to attend the Refugee and Immigration Ministries Event, “Saying YES to LOVE, NO to FEAR”, on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 9am at First Christian Church-Stillwater located at 411 W. Mathews in Stillwater. (corner of Duck and Mathews Streets)

The State of Immigration in the US and Oklahoma
The Process of Vetting
Advocacy for Refugees and Immigrants
Resettlement and Sponsorship
Networking in our Community for Action

Refugee and Immigration Ministries equips Disciples to respond to Jesus’ call to welcome the stranger through refugee resettlement, ministering with immigrants, and advocacy. We provide resources for your congregation, legal consultations, and connections to hands-on mission work.

Refugee and Immigration Ministries is a ministry of Disciples Home Missions in Partnership with the Christian Church Capital Area and the Disciples Center for Public Witness.

Featured speaker:

Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea

Director, Refugee and Immigration Ministries

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the US and Canada

Read Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea’s Bio HERE.

All are invited to attend. We request reservations so that seating and lunch may be provided.

Question? Reservations? Email Nancy Crenshaw at nancy.crenshaw@okstate.edu or First Christian Church 372-7722

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:48:15-05:00May 11, 2017|Congregations|Comments Off

FCC Edmond Summer Sunday School Series

First Christian Church Edmond has, in recent years, had a wonderful tradition of making Summer a season of learning. This summer is no different. Check out FCC Edmond’s Summer Series speakers and their topics! Check back to the website regularly for updates to the series.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:48:21-05:00May 11, 2017|Congregations|Comments Off

Stamp Out Starvation at Western Oaks CC on June 10, 2017

Join with friends at Western Oaks Christian Church on June 10th, 2017 from 9am-noon & 1pm-4pm to help “Stamp Out Starvation” (Kids Against Hunger with a new name) package food for folks in need locally and around the world.

Contact Tom Russell by June 3rd, so we know how many are coming. Plan to carpool with friends to Western Oaks Christian Church located at 8100 NW 23rd, Oklahoma City. We have tasks that are done standing and other jobs that can be done sitting. Most anyone can come and help. Gifts of money for food purchases are always needed. You can make your check out to “Stamp out Starvation” and mail to Tom Russell at 5112 NW 20th, Oklahoma City, OK 73137.

To register or for questions call Tom Russell 405.650.3335 or email tomrussell1@cox.net

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:48:25-05:00May 8, 2017|Congregations|Comments Off

Green Chalice News – Caring for God’s Creation

Green Chalice would like to teach every congregation how to become a Green Chalice congregation.

The purpose of the Green Chalice Program is to encourage and assist local congregations/DOC Offices and Assemblies who wish to live out their faith by caring for creation. This program is designed to recognize congregations for being good stewards of God’s creation. It also aims to empower congregations/assemblies with ideas and resources to enable them to walk gently on the earth.

The program has two tiers. The first level is to become a Green Chalice Congregation/Assembly. The second level is to become a CERTIFIED Green Chalice Congregation or Assembly.

The following churches are Green Chalice Congregations in Oklahoma.

Bethany Christian Church, Tulsa
Disciples Christian Church, Bartlesville
Disciples Christian Church, Owasso
Edmond Trinity Christian Church, Edmond
Southern Hills Christian Church, Edmond
Western Oaks Christian Church, Oklahoma City

To see a complete list of the Current Green Chalice Congregations and CERTIFIED Green Chalice Congregations, please click here.

Learn more by reading the Green-Chalice-Welcome-Letter. Help care for God’s Creation.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:48:29-05:00May 8, 2017|Regional News|Comments Off

Learn About the Health Ministry Academy

How can a health ministry benefit your congregation? Attend the OKC-County Health Academy on Saturday, June 3rd at Northeast Regional Health and Wellness Camp (Oklahoma City-County Health Department) to learn tools and gain skills to start or improve a health ministry for your congregation. This event is free, however registration is required. See attached flyer for more information Health_Ministry_Academy

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:48:36-05:00Apr 20, 2017|Congregations|Comments Off

Thank You For Making LTS a HUGE Success!

Thank you to everyone who helped make Leadership Training School 2017 a success! 48 churches and over 320 individuals participated in Leadership Training School at FCC OKC on April 1st.

Rev. Dr. Bryan Feille shared Ephesians 4:11-13 with us to prepare us for keynote speaker, Laurie Feille’s worship message “Everybody Has a Gift”. Laurie’s uplifting worship message was exactly what we all needed to hear to breathe new life into our churches this Spring. She emphasized the importance of sharing your God given talents and gifts with your church.

Rev. John Malget and the Southern Hills Christian Church Praise Band shared their musical talents during worship. New Vessel Christian Church’s Children’s Choir blessed us as they shared their beautiful voices.

The workshops were not only educational but inspirational, and we would like to thank all our workshop leaders for sharing their time and gifts with their classes.

We would also like to thank Rev. Aaron Krueger (Crown Heights Christian Church) who led the LTS Planning Committee and all of the leaders on the Committee for their time and talents to create a successful event. Last but not least, we recognize the leaders that helped with the worship service at LTS. We recognize each of your talents and are grateful you chose to share them with us.

Rev. Aaron Krueger (Crown Heights Christian Church) acknowledged the efforts of the LTS Planning Team. “LTS was a success, in my book. Regardless of how many people registered, attended, or considered attending, the event, itself was a success. You all worked really hard on making sure all the details were combed over, prepared for, and executed to perfection. Thank you all!”

Thank you to the following churches for bringing 8 or more people!

FCC Claremore
FCC Frederick
FCC OKC
FCC Sulphur
New Covenant
Northwest Christian Church
Pine Street Christian Church
Refuge Fellowship
Southern Hills Christian Church
Waukomis Christian Church
Western Oaks Christian Church

In 2018, Leadership Training School will combine with Regional Assembly for one important event. Mark your calendars for April 27-28, 2018 at New Covenant Christian Church. More details will follow soon.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:48:42-05:00Apr 13, 2017|Regional News|Comments Off

Thank You for Helping the Region Exceed the 2017 Yearbook Goal!

Thank you for helping the Region exceed our goal of 75% completion on the Oklahoma Region’s Yearbook Reporting by submitting your form. We received 75.8% completion this year!

The yearbook is filled with reports, directories and statistics and is submitted to the IRS annually to be in compliance with the tax laws. However, the Yearbook is also a collection of information that unites us in our ministries as Disciples of Christ and reminds us of our covenantal relationship with one another in the United States and Canada. There are many disciples, in a variety of expressions of ministry who gather around the Lord’s Table each and every week. So thank you for turning in your Yearbook form.

“We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As a part of the one Body of Christ we welcome all to the Lord’s table as God has welcomed us. ” – Disciples Statement of Identity

Below is a list of all of the churches that submitted their form to help us reach our goal as a Region.

Bethany Christian Church – Miami
Bethany Christian Church – Tulsa
Britton Christian Church
Carmen Christian Church
Central Christian Church – Enid
Central Christian Church – Fairview
Christian Church of the Covenant Community Christian Church – Ponca City
Crown Heights Christian Church
Del City Christian Church
Disciples Christian Church
East Side Christian Church
East Sixth Street Christian Church
Edmond Trinity Christian Church
Fellowship Christian Church
First Christian Church – Ada
First Christian Church – Aline
First Christian Church – Alva
First Christian Church – Anadarko
First Christian Church – Ardmore
First Christian Church – Arnett
First Christian Church – Bartlesville
First Christian Church – Bristow
First Christian Church – Calumet
First Christian Church – Chandler
First Christian Church – Cherokee
First Christian Church – Chickasha
First Christian Church – Claremore
First Christian Church – Cleo Springs
First Christian Church – Cushing
First Christian Church – Duncan
First Christian Church – Durant
First Christian Church – Edmond
First Christian Church – El Reno
First Christian Church – Elk City
First Christian Church – Gage
First Christian Church – Guthrie
First Christian Church – Healdton
First Christian Church – Heavener
First Christian Church – Hennessey
First Christian Church – Henryetta
First Christian Church – Hobart
First Christian Church – Hominy
First Christian Church – Hugo
First Christian Church – Idabel
First Christian Church – Jenks
First Christian Church – Kingfisher
First Christian Church Lawton
First Christian Church Lindsay
First Christian Church Luther
First Christian Church Mannford
First Christian Church Midwest City
First Christian Church Moore
First Christian Church Newkirk
First Christian Church Norman
First Christian Church Nowata
First Christian Church Okeene
First Christian Church Oklahoma City
First Christian Church Okmulgee
First Christian Church Pauls Valley
First Christian Church Pawnee
First Christian Church Perry
First Christian Church Ponca City
First Christian Church Pond Creek
First Christian Church Seminole
First Christian Church Shawnee
First Christian Church Skiatook
First Christian Church Stigler
First Christian Church Stillwater
First Christian Church Stroud
First Christian Church Sulphur
First Christian Church Tahlequah
First Christian Church Thomas
First Christian Church Tulsa
First Christian Church Wagoner
First Christian Church Walters
First Christian Church Woodward
First Christian Church Yukon
First Christian Presbyterian Church
Forest Park Christian Church
Harvard Avenue Christian Church
Hillcrest Christian Church
Iglesia Cristiana de Capitol Hill
In The Spirit Christian Church
Liberty Heights Christian Church
Marland Methodist-Christian Church
Memorial Christian Church
Midwest Boulevard Christian Church
Morrison Christian Church
Mustang Christian Church
New Beginnings Christian Church
New Covenant Christian Church
New Hope Christian Church
New Vessels Christian Church
Nicoma Park Christian Church
Northwest Christian Church
Odyssey Christian Church
Peckham Christian Church
Pine Street Christian Church
Refuge Fellowship Church
Sacred Hoop Native American Ministry – Pryor
Shepherd Street Christian Church
South Grand Lake Christian Church
Southern Hills Christian Church
University Place Christian Church
Village Christian Church
Waukomis Christian Church
West Point Christian Church
West Side Christian Church
Western Oaks Christian Church
Wildewood Christian Church
Woodlands Christian Church
Yale Avenue Christian Church

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:48:46-05:00Apr 12, 2017|Congregations|Comments Off

Mental Health Training April 25-26 at East Side Christian Church in Tulsa

Join East Side Christian Church on April 25-26th for a special 2-day Faith and Mental Health Training seminar for clergy, staff, chaplains, and lay leaders to better understand mental health related needs and be prepared to respond in times of crisis. Come one day, or join for both!

This interfaith event is sponsored by Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry and Mental Health Association Oklahoma, and hosted by East Side Christian Church.

Please note: Seating is limited and advance registration is required for Mental Health First Aid. A certificate of completion is provided to those completing the full 8 hour curriculum. A donation of $10/day is greatly appreciated to help cover the cost of lunch.

Scholarships are available. Please contact Karen at 918/382-2411 or klaplante@mhaok.org.

See attached flyer for more details. Faith and Mental Health Training

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:48:52-05:00Apr 12, 2017|Congregations|Comments Off

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