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Certificate of Voting Delegates 2026 Instructions

STEP 1. Submit Certified Voting Delegates Form

What You Will Need For Each Delegate

Name
Email Address
Mailing Address
Whether they will attend & vote In-Person or Online (via Zoom)

Signature Authorization from Church Board Chair/Moderator

This form has a checkbox to authorize the use of a digital signature for the Board Chair/Moderator.

You will receive a PDF copy of the form upon submission.

Deadline Friday, Feb. 27th 4:00 pm

Go to the Voting Delegates Form

STEP 2. Register & Pay for Each Delegate

Be sure each delegate completes a PAID event registration online – or your congregation may do this on their behalf. You may complete multiple registrations in one transaction.

Both in-person AND online voters must register.

We will email a link to the online voters to watch the business meeting and cast votes.

The Worship and Installation service will be live streamed on YouTube.

Deadline Monday, March 2nd 4:00 pm

Register the Delegate

Helpful Downloads

Download Moderator Letter

Download Regional Assembly Business Meeting Agenda &
Nominees List for Regional Board Officers

Download Schedule of Events & Super Choir Document

Download Regional Assembly Logo

Download 16:9 Large-screen Worship Slide

Newsletter Article / Social Media

Join Us at 2026 Regional Assembly

March 6-7 • First Christian Church Edmond • okdisciples.org/ra2026

Guest preacher Rev. Terri Hord Owens, our DOC Gen. Minister & President
Dinner Church
6 Workshops (including one by Rev. Owens!)
Regional Super Choir
Stamp Out Starvation Mission Project
Installation of Regional Minister Rev. Michael Davison (live on YouTube)
Business meeting to elect ’26-28 Regional Board Officers (live on YouTube)
Exhibitors

NEW! Concert by Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer

Registration now open $35 per person. Discount hotel rates till 2/15.
Find the details at okdisciples.org/ra2026

Instructions

Calculate the number of voting lay delegates according to the information below. Your church’s number of Participating Members is the same number you provided to the most recent Year Book & Directory report your congregation submitted. If unknown, please email Ellen (ebeer@okdisciples.org) at the Regional Office.

Voting Delegates As Defined in the Bylaws of the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma

Article 1 – Regional Church Assembly – A. Membership All members of the Regional Church who register for the Called Regional Assembly shall have all privileges of the Assembly except that voting privileges shall be limited to:

1. Voting representatives from the congregations, representation to be based upon participating membership as reported in the latest Year Book and Directory. (a) Each congregation shall be entitled to three lay voting representatives, plus one additional lay voting representative for each three hundred members or major fraction thereof over the first three hundred. (b) Each congregation, in selecting its representatives, shall seek to
maintain a balance of lay men, lay women and youth.

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

Participating Members	# Lay Voting Delegates
1-450	3
451-750	4
751-1050	5
1051-1350	6

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Where the Need is Great – Disciples Respond

Enid Welcome Table

First Christian Church, Guthrie

Harvard Ave. Christian Church, Tulsa

Disciples Christian Church, Bartlesville

First Christian Church, Nowata

Forest Park Christian Church, Tulsa

Crown Heights Christian Church, OKC

First Christian Church, Chickasha

First Christian Church, Luther

From helping with local food pantries and food drives, to providing shelf-stable foods in mini-pantries on their property, Oklahoma congregations respond to their neighbors in need year-round, particularly now as SNAP recipients wait for assistance during the Government shutdown. It is one of many ways Oklahoma Disciples love and serve like Jesus.

In this season of gratitude, you can help tell the story of Oklahoma Disciples serving our neighbors. Email your photos to the office this month.

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Southern Hills CC Installs New Pastor

Southern Hills Christian Church, Edmond, celebrated the installation of their new Sr. Minister Rev. John Bain, on Sunday, September 28th. Regional Minister Rev. Michael Davison conducted the service, which was followed by a reception in John’s honor.

CCOK3012025-10-09T11:47:52-05:00Oct 9, 2025|Congregations|Comments Off

FCC Pond Creek Installs New Pastor

First Christian Church Pond Creek celebrated the installation of their new pastor, Rev. Diane Morgan, on Sunday, September 14th. Regional Minister Rev. Michael Davison conducted the service, which was followed by a reception in Diane’s honor.

CCOK3012025-09-22T15:54:07-05:00Sep 22, 2025|Congregations|Comments Off

Relief Help for Texas Flood Victims

Oklahoma congregations are accepting items and donations to provide relief assistance to Texas victims impacted by the catastrophic July 4th floods.

Crown Heights Christian Church (OKC) Collection Point

Crown Heights Christian Church, 4020 N. Western Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 528-5568

Starting Tuesday, July 8th, from 9:30am-3:30pm, the church will be collecting donations. This will run through Sunday, July 20th, after which, supplies will be driven down to Texas. The van (or caravan if necessary) would leave Crown Heights Christian Church around 10 am on Monday, July 21. If you need to coordinate a weekend drop-off time, please call the church at 405-528-5568.

This is not a “Crown Heights thing.” This is a joint effort to make this a Oklahoma Disciples thing. The more churches and community elements involved the better. Tell your communities. Post the lists on social media. Invite as many organizations and people to the group as you want to.

If you prefer to give a monetary donation through Crown Heights CC, you may send it to the church with the memo “flood relief” and a total check will be transferred to our partners in Texas. Thank you for your help in aiding these communities!

Important!

It is important to take extra care when discerning what type of items to donate. We are providing a list of requests from those who have been affected by this tragedy. Please note that clothing donations are discouraged at this time.

First Christian Church of Guthrie Collection Point

First Christian Church Guthrie, 402 East Noble Ave. Guthrie, OK • 405-282-4080

Details

Crown Heights Amazon Wish List Link for Flood Relief

Items Needed:

Lysol wipes
Dish soap
Hygiene products
Trash bags (small to industrial sizes)
Ziploc bags (all sizes)
Cleaning supplies
Bug spray
N95 masks
Gatorade
Water
Diapers (all sizes)
Baby wipes
NEW socks and undergarments
Paper towels
Toilet paper

Mold remover
Scrub brushes
Garden sprayers
Rubber boots
Plastic totes/tubs
Tarps
Mops
Brooms
Work gloves
Rubber gloves
Disposable gloves
Sponges
Squeegees
5 gallon buckets
Rags
Shovels
Rakes
Hand tools: hammers, sledge hammers, etc.

CCOK3012025-07-08T14:35:09-05:00Jul 8, 2025|Congregations|Comments Off

Photos of Called Regional Assembly 2025

Enjoy these photos of the celebration of our Called Regional Minister Rev. Michael Davison.

Click here to watch the video replay

CCOK3012025-07-03T12:11:00-05:00Jul 3, 2025|Congregations|Comments Off

Submit Certificate of Voting Delegates

Instructions

Calculate the number of voting lay delegates according to the information below. Your church’s number of Participating Members is the same number you provided to the most recent Year Book & Directory report your congregation submitted. If unknown, please email Ellen (ebeer@okdisciples.org) at the Regional Office.

Voting Delegates As Defined in the Bylaws of the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma

Article 1 – Regional Church Assembly – A. Membership All members of the Regional Church who register for the Called Regional Assembly shall have all privileges of the Assembly except that voting privileges shall be limited to:

1. Voting representatives from the congregations, representation to be based upon participating membership as reported in the latest Year Book and Directory. (a) Each congregation shall be entitled to three lay voting representatives, plus one additional lay voting representative for each three hundred members or major fraction thereof over the first three hundred. (b) Each congregation, in selecting its representatives, shall seek to
maintain a balance of lay men, lay women and youth.

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

Participating Members	# Lay Voting Delegates
1-450	3
451-750	4
751-1050	5
1051-1350	6

Before You Begin

What You Will Need For Each Delegate

Name
Email Address
Mailing Address
Whether they will attend & vote In-Person or Online (via Zoom)

Signature Authorization from Church Board Chair/Moderator

This form has a checkbox to authorize the use of a digital signature for the Board Chair/Moderator.

You will receive a PDF copy of the form upon submission.

Go to the Voting Delegates Form

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2025 Easter Offering

Wonder: The Inside Story

At the break of dawn, the women came to the tomb, expecting to find the lifeless body of Jesus. Inside the tomb, the story takes an unexpected turn and invites us inside the story. In the solemn silence where death was presumed to dwell, the disciples instead encounter awe — a wonder that stirs their hearts and shifts their understanding. The resurrection ignites in us that same wonder, the wonder that gripped the first witnesses of the empty tomb — the wonder of love that conquers death, of hope that defies despair, and of a risen Christ whose presence transforms the world forever.

The Easter Offering, received by most congregations on April 13 and 20, 2025, provides vital support for the general ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Your generous gift helps equip college students for leadership, strengthens global mission partnerships, sustains health and social service ministries, supports the formation of new congregations, cares for pastors and chaplains, and so much more.

Your gift has the power to transform lives and extend the love of Christ around the world. Give online today or through your congregation. Thank you for making a difference.

Give Now

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2025 Week of Compassion Special Offering

Friends, as we’ve reflected on God’s ever-present love – a love that persists even when we cannot directly hear it or see it – we are now invited to participate in making that love tangible for others around the world.

This special offering supports Week of Compassion, a vital ministry of our whole Church that serves vulnerable communities globally. Through this ministry, we extend our reach, our fellowship, our communion far beyond these walls.

Our faithful giving allows God’s love to be heard and seen in places of great need – in war-torn regions, in areas devastated by weather-related disasters, and in communities struggling with poverty and injustice. Let us give generously and joyfully, knowing that through our offering, others will hear and see God’s love in action.

Donate

Promotional Materials

Further information and promotional pieces for the Week of Compassion may be found on the WOC Special Offering page including the following:

Social media images
Sermon starters and scripture commentary
Mission Moment
Worship resources
QR code for online giving
Posters and bulletin inserts
Children’s sermon & activities
Youth activities

CLICK HERE FOR PROMO RESOURCES

Versión en español of “Heard and Seen” Video Link

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Christmas Offering Promotional Materials

Promote the Christmas Offering

The following materials are available for you to encourage giving in your congregation to the Christmas Offering, which 100% supports Oklahoma Regional ministries.

Christmas Video

This customized video shows Oklahoma congregations and their many ministries. It portrays the multitude of ways God’s love is visible in Oklahoma. Suggested use for social media and prior to worship.

Run time: 4:15 minutes
Video format: 16:9
YouTube Link

Worship Slide

This slide may be used for worship

16:9 format

Worship Announcement

Your gift to the Christmas Special Offering supports the work of Oklahoma regional ministries this Christmas. 100% of your giving goes to support the Christian Church in Oklahoma. Your regional ministry works to:

Connect congregations to each other
Foster faith development
Gather Disciples in camps, conferences, and assemblies
Nurture the development of a new generation of pastors
Assist churches in calling new ministers
Interpret the global mission of the Church
Represent the Church in ecumenical gatherings
Counsel and pray with those who are troubled of spirit
Lead the Church to address racism
Inspire leaders to experiment and create
Witness to the power of God to make things new

We encourage you to give generously as we collect the Christmas Offering on December 15th & 22nd.

Download PDF

Bulletin Insert

If you didn’t order bulletin inserts, you may use these customized specifically for the Oklahoma Region. They fit the standard bulletin. You could use the black/white back only if color printing isn’t an option.

Bulletin insert cover (color) pdf
Bulletin insert back (black/white) pdf

2024-Christmas-Offering-bulletin-front-web

2024 Oklahoma Christmas Offering Insert Custom Back

Newsletter Copy

The 2024 Christmas Offering supports the ministries of the Oklahoma Region. 100% of your gift stays in our Region. Christ is present when regional Disciples care for, support, guide and be present for all of us. God grows through us at church camp, search & call, pastoral care for Oklahoma clergy and more. Thank you for your generosity! This offering is collected Dec. 15th and 22nd in congregations, or you may give online.

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QR Code for online giving

Please link to online giving: https://disciplesmissionfund.org/special-offerings/christmas