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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

Oklahoma Disciples Foundation – New Grant Program

Limited Funds Available in 2017 from New ODF Grant Program

As of 2017, ODF has a limited amount of funds available through a grant-making process. Several permanent endowments have been established with specific, varied purposes for providing funds to non-profit 501(c) (3) organizations. The majority of the funds in 2017 are directed for Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) related programs, ministries and missions for children, youth and young adults. Also, funds will be available for the education of clergy, laity and congregations on the guidance and art of spiritual giving. And, some funds will be available for new churches or new ways of being a church.

All grants will be awarded based on funding events or programs with potential to make the greatest impact. A grant-making committee of current and former ODF board members will review applications and make recommendations to the ODF board of directors.

Preliminary application requests should be mailed or emailed to ODF by May 1, 2017. Proof of non-profit status should accompany the preliminary application. The ODF Grant Committee will convene in early May to discuss applications and allocate funds. Committee recommendations and findings will be reported to the full board of directors for a vote at their regularly scheduled meeting on July 25, 2017. The checks will be mailed shortly following approval.

Grant money will be awarded to charitable entities, not individuals. Requests to discharge preexisting debts will not be considered.

Email Julie Bowers at jabowers@okdfdn.org to be included on a list of interested parties for email updates. Or call 405.525.6530 for more information.

Grant Application Grant Guidelines

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:48:58-05:00Mar 23, 2017|Regional News|Comments Off

Offer Extended! New Regional T-shirts For Sale

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CCOK3012017-04-20T14:14:53-05:00Mar 22, 2017|Regional News|Comments Off

Disciples Home Missions Virtual 5K/10K

Join the fun and support Disciples Home Fund by participating in the Disciples Home Missions Virtual 5K, 10K: Moving for Wholeness II

Put together a group from your congregation. You can run/walk anytime, anywhere, and with anyone! Click here to sign up.

Price: Individuals, $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee

Registration: Registration ends April 3, 2017 at 11:59pm EDT

What is a Virtual 5k/10K? A virtual 5K/10K race is a 5km (or 10K) race that can be run at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside, or join a local race near you. (You can even break it up over time!) Share pictures with the #disciples5k tag and we’ll help cheer you on! Last year 550 runners participated! Join in!

Why Disciples Mission Fund? This is an opportunity to share the passion our church has to put mission first. DMF Easter Offering funds go to support vital General Ministries like Disciples Home Missions, Disciples Women, Global Ministries, Hope Partnership for Missional Transformation, and many others. Learn more at disciplesmissionfund.org.

Who’s invited? Everyone! Individuals, Families, Youth Groups, or any group or ministry is welcome! Need an activity for a retreat or mission trip? Your group is invited, too!

How do I sign up? Registration is open March 1 through April 3.

When do I run? Run your race at any time. We’ll send out t-shirts and medals in early May for you to claim at the finish line! Wear your t-shirts and medals at General Assembly on Monday, July 10th!

Spread the word! Join us on Facebook and invite your friends! Share your posts and pictures with the tag #disciples5k

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:49:03-05:00Mar 22, 2017|Regional News|Comments Off

Disciples Mens Retreat April 7-8 Agenda

The Oklahoma Disciples Men Retreat is fast approaching. Be sure to register using the link below. Following is the schedule of events.

AGENDA FOR DISCIPLES MEN RETREAT

FRIDAY APRIL 7, 2017

Registration: 5:00-6:30 pm

Dinner: 6:30- 7:30pm

Break: 7:30-7:45pm

Welcome from Regional Minister Rev. Pam Holt and Music: 7:45-8:10pm

Rev. Dr. Tom Jewell: Handout of cards for Saturday: 8:10-8:20pm

Entertainment: The Potter, Collin Roseburg: 8:20-9:30pm

Free time: 9:30pm-?

SATURDAY APRIL 8, 2017

Coffee: 7:00am

Breakfast: 8:00-8:30am

Break: 8:30-8:45am

Music: 8:45-9:00am

Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Tom Jewell: 9:00-10:30am

Break: 10:30-10:45am

Business Meeting: 10:45-11:30am

Break: 11:30-11:45am

Communion: 11:45am

Lunch: 12:00

Register

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:49:12-05:00Mar 22, 2017|Disciples Men|2 Comments

FCC Ponca City Becomes a Certified Healthy Congregation

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Ponca City applied for and met the criteria to become a Certified Healthy Congregation. Established in 2014 this program recognizes congregation sites that make a positive impact on the health of employees and patrons. First Christian and Blackwell First United Methodist Church are the only congregations in Kay County to meet certification.

With three levels of certification, Basic, Merit and Excellence, First Christian earned the Merit certification. Kay County had over 50 entities apply for the state’s voluntary recognition program, including the communities of Blackwell and Ponca City.

Businesses, communities, churches, campuses, early childcare, and schools all applied in November of 2016. That is an increase from 30 applicants in 2015 which only included businesses, a campus, early childcares and schools.

Activities that are currently in place or will be added include the Friendship Garden, tai chi classes, the use of healthy food choices for the evening Friendship Feast meal, providing information about how to stop smoking, and blood pressure screenings.

First Christian Ponca City looks forward to adding practices to allow Excellence level of certification and to provide a healthy environment for congregants, as well as the local community.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:49:18-05:00Mar 13, 2017|Congregations|Comments Off

Newcastle Church Donates Legacy to Phillips University Legacy Foundation

Closing Church Shares Legacy with Phillips University Legacy Foundation

In 2016, Disciples Christian Church in Newcastle, Oklahoma, closed their doors. With the desire to distribute remaining assets toward projects which had special significance to members of the church, Phillips University Legacy Foundation was selected to receive a gift of $92,000.

The Newcastle Church Board discussed the meaningful relationship between the Church and Phillips University, as well as the work of church members Ed Cravens, 1970 Phillips graduate, and Connie Speer Cravens, 1973 Phillips graduate, who were instrumental in the formation of the Legacy Foundation. Phillips University Legacy Foundation was founded in 2002 by the Alumni and Friends Association of Phillips.

The mission of the Legacy Foundation is and to follow the tradition of Phillips University by providing scholarships and opportunities to educate and develop leaders who embody Christian values in their lives, service and work.

Phillips University Legacy Foundation has provided scholarships to 154 undergraduate students who attend Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliated colleges and universities, and has awarded over $1.3 million dollars in scholarships.

The 2016-2017 class has 25 Legacy Scholars (scholarship awardees), who received scholarships of up to $5,000 per year.

For more information, please call Phillips University Legacy Foundation at 580-237- 4433.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:49:23-05:00Mar 9, 2017|Congregations|Comments Off

DATE CHANGE: Central Area Disciples Men’s Meeting in April

DATE CHANGE: The April Central Area Men’s meeting date has been moved to April 20th, to avoid conflict with Maundy Thursday events. It will be held at FCC in Yukon Oklahoma, 601 Maple Street.

Central Area Men’s work project: Keith is looking for ten Central Area Churches to supply a team of four men to repair picnic tables at Central Camp. It should only take a couple of hours and the material will be supplied. He will assign the first ten churches he hears from to the task. Please call him at 405-473-7441 if willing to take on this project. Once teams are assigned, a date will be set, it will have to happen really soon as camps are just around the corner.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:49:29-05:00Mar 8, 2017|Disciples Men|Comments Off

Workshop: “What’s the Least I Can Believe and Still Be Christian?”

Join Western Oaks Christian Church on Saturday April 29th for a workshop based on the book “What’s the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian?” A Guide to what matters most. Dr. Lisa Davison, Rev. Kyle Maxwell, Rev. Geoff Brewster, and Rev. Daniel U’Ren will be presenting on chapters from the book that Western Oaks Christian Church congregation selected.

You must pre-register. For more information and to register call (405)789-8812.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:49:34-05:00Mar 7, 2017|Congregations|Comments Off

Jesse Jackson Receives Advocacy Award

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jr. was honored by the Oklahoma Conference of Churches as the recipient of the OCC 2017 Advocacy Award. Presented at the 34th Annual Day at the Legislature on March 6, 2017, the program focused on “Advocating Justice for the Poor and the Environment.”

The Advocacy Award is presented to persons who have provided outstanding service in advocating for issues of social justice on behalf of the churches and the Interfaith community.

Rev. Jackson is the pastor of East Sixth Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma City, OK.

A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Rev. Jackson received his Master of Divinity from Phillips Theological Seminary. Upon graduation, in addition to pastoral ministry, he also became a classroom teacher at the Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter School; he is now employed with Oklahoma City Public Schools.

Pictured above (l-r): The Very Rev. Justin Lindstrom, President, OCC; The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jr., The Rev. Dr. William Tabbernee, Exec. Director, OCC.

CCOK3012017-03-07T11:08:39-06:00Mar 7, 2017|Clergy News|Comments Off

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