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2017 Reconciliation Grants Awarded

Thanks to Local Congregation support of the Reconciliation Offering, the Faith in Action Commission of the Christian Church in Oklahoma awarded the following grants for program implementation in 2017-2018:

Tulsa County DMC Project Sponsoring Entity: the Oklahoma Family Empowerment Center, Tulsa, OK, a National Benevolent Association Partner.

Provide collaborative support in partnership with the Oklahoma Family Empowerment Center for its DMC Project (Tulsa County Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Community and Strategic Planning Demonstration Project) designed to improve relationships between the police and minority juveniles in Tulsa County, Oklahoma and be a model for other communities.

Project Promise, Inc. Sponsoring Church: Wildewood Christian Church (DOC) Oklahoma City, OK.

Partner with Project Promise, Inc. to promote the cross-cultural awareness aspects of its programming which also included instruction in reading and math, character development, various forms of arts, gardening, and positive social interactions. The program is targeted at Oklahoma City youth.

2018 Camp Curriculum Based on Theme: Reconciliation Sponsoring Entity: Children Youth and Young Adult Commission of the Christian Church in Oklahoma, statewide and General Church applicability.

Fund the development of age and educationally appropriate summer camp curriculum designed to address the systemic issues of race, gender, and sexuality utilizing biblical scholars and experienced curriculum writers, for camps held in 2018, which will be available for future use in Oklahoma and made available for purchase by other regions or faith groups

Martin Luther King Holiday Event 2018 Sponsoring Entity: Cameron Campus Ministry, Inc. Lawton, OK of which the Christian Church in Oklahoma is a covenanting member.

Partner in funding the annual Martin Luther King Holiday Event for 2018 designed to support the historical spirit of Civil Rights and social justice ministries. The event includes speakers, student essays, a day of service, a banquet and presentation of an MLK Humanitarian Award. Dr. William Barber is the invited speaker for the 2018 event. Cameron faculty, staff, and students, area churches, and the Fort Sill Army Base are encouraged to participate.

Wellbriety—Medicine Wheel and 12 Step program for Men and Women Sponsoring Entity: Sacred Hoops Native American Ministry Christian Church (DOC) Tulsa, OK.

Fund the creation of Talking Circles designed to initiate trust among Native Americans to help them feel safe and comfortable joining a 12 Step Program.

Interfaith Understanding Program and Disaster Spiritual Care Sponsoring Entity: Oklahoma Conference of Churches of which the Christian Church in Oklahoma is a founding partner and current member, Statewide applicability.

Partner with other faith groups in support of OCC’s Interfaith Understanding Program and interfaith and ecumenical response to disasters through its Disaster Spiritual Care Training and coordination.

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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 [email protected] or First Christian Church 372-7722

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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.

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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 [email protected]

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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

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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

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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 [email protected].

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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