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FCC OKC Becomes Restoration Church

The Regional Office of Oklahoma is pleased to share the following news:

Over the past few months, First Christian Church Oklahoma City has been working with Hope Partnership and the Christian Church Commission, studying the needs of First Christian Church’s ministries and the needs of the community.

The church celebrates its long and extremely vital life. They have given birth to numerous congregations in greater Oklahoma City, served thousands of people, and provided spiritual nurture and development. Their facilities and its unique architecture are known to the city. At one time, FCC OKC was a flagship to the Disciples of Christ witness in Oklahoma. Today, however, this congregation is just a shadow of its former self. First Christian Church is no longer sustainable.

SOMETHING NEW, standing on the shoulders of SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL has been conceived! As of Sunday, September 20, 2015 the congregation of First Christian Church Oklahoma City formally voted to allow the conception of a brand new church. Bylaws were suspended for a minimum of two years, making way for a new Board of Governance.
This new church’s name? Restoration. Money was set aside for renovation of the large sanctuary, preparing for the new church’s launch on February 14, 2016.

While FCC OKC will continue to meet in Replogle Chapel for the worship style it cherishes, and enjoy the same fellowship, educational and service opportunities it currently does, room for sweeping changes have been made. Concert dates are scheduled to re-enliven the outdoor amphitheater, and the list goes on!

So now the work really begins. Please pray for us as we follow through this bold plan to become Restoration Church.

In Christ’s Love,
Rev. John Malget, Co-Pastor
Rev. Michael Canada, Co-Pastor

The Region blesses this new journey and invites you to pray with us for this new beginning.

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Mission First!

What is Mission First?

Mission First! seeks to help Disciples identify the next mission priorities God has for us as we move toward the year 2020 and beyond.

Mission First! addresses the need to find a new shared focus in mission. We are not setting aside pro-reconciliation/anti-racism, new and transforming churches or leadership development.

Gathering Your Input

Disciples will give their input on what’s important in their communities through Mission Gatherings. At the heart of Mission First! are Mission Gatherings in 2016 where all Disciples will be invited to share their congregation’s particular passion within God’s larger mission.

Learn More

Watch the Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins, president of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the State of the Church’s Mission from the 2015 General Assembly.

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Reconciliation Speaker to Address Racism on Oct. 4, 2015

Racism’s Impact on Our Most Valuable Resource: Our People

Former State Senator Constance Johnson will speak about “Starting the Dialogue” at an event on October 4, 2015 hosted by Crown Height Christian Church, Oklahoma City.

The roots of racism run deep in our culture. God, through Jesus Christ, can change hearts and minds. What can we do with God’s help to facilitate ending racism today?

Join in fellowship and learning:

October 4, 2015 – 5:00 pm • Potluck Supper Fellowship Hall

Crown Heights Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
4020 N. Western St.
Oklahoma City, OK
(405) 528-5568

Mission: Reconciliation Ministry advances the Christian Church’s (Disciples of Christ) journey toward wholeness by empowering each expression of the Church to implement structural change to address historic fractures caused by racism and the systems that perpetuate it. It is the goal of our shared work to foster life-giving community within our church and in relationship with the whole family of God. We accomplish this mission through intentional dialogue, inclusive worship, and experiential education.

CCOK3012017-01-08T11:03:10-06:00Sep 29, 2015|Congregations|Comments Off

New Endowment to Support Leave No Child Behind Program

Oklahoma Disciple Men are working thru the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation to establish an endowment fund using the “Million Dollar Matching Fund” program of the Sam and Mary Howard Trust. Oklahoma Disciple Men propose to raise $10,000 in one year.

Leave No Child Behind offers scholarships for children and youth to lower the cost of participating in the Oklahoma Region’s Summer Camping Programs. The proposed endowment will be used to grow and accumulate funds for future use in the Leave No Child Behind program of Oklahoma Disciple Men.

In 2014, 248 youth were assisted at the rate of $40 per child. The goal is to be able to provide scholarships to as many children and youth as our camps can accommodate at 100% of camp cost.

John Gauldin, president of Oklahoma Disciples Men, is happy to visit with churches and individuals interested in participating in the program. Contact him by phone at 405-250-0903 or click here.

CCOK3012017-01-08T11:03:11-06:00Sep 22, 2015|Congregations, Disciples Men|Comments Off