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Virtual Vacation Bible School

Covid-19 (coronavirus) has changed the ways we participate in congregational life and the things congregations offer during the summer. Vacation Bible School is a summer tradition for many congregations and it has a long, rich history as a part of our denomination’s outreach ministry. The Region asked a group to create an intergenerational VBS that can be done at home. This self-guided VBS is designed for families to do together. Congregations may want to use video conferencing for some or all of the activities to do together as another way of connecting their members.

Virtual VBS is a four day program that is designed to last a couple of hours each day. A short registration form is required to access the VBS. Registration opens June 18th and Virtual VBS will publish on June 22.

We give thanks for the talents, gifts, and dedication of the Virtual VBS Team, and offer our thanks to their congregations for gifting their time to this project.

Watch the short video to meet the team: Rev. Darlene Martinez, Rev. Julia Jordan-Gillett, Chris Fourcade, and Rev. Sarah Combs

Michael Davison2020-06-12T09:24:43-05:00Jun 12, 2020|Congregations, Youth|Comments Off

(June 5, 2020) Camp Bytes goes live next week.

Working with our volunteer Camp Directors and Counselors, the Commission for Children, Youth, and Young Adults has reimagined our summer camp program as our Nation, and the world, lives through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Chi Rho Camp Bytes (June 9-11) kick off the camp season. Each day between 10am and 12pm, counselors and campers will gather for an online camp that will have a live element. Campers must be registered to enter camp and, just like our physically in person program, we cannot accept same day registration for any of our digital camps. Similarly, Camp Bytes for Junior campers, CYF campers, and Discovery campers will be offered. Visit the Families & Youth section of our website to learn more and register today.

Just like our physically in person camp program, each day of digital camp will include: play, prayer, study, worship, and service.

We are excited to announce that campers who registered between February 1 and May 2 for traditional summer camp will receive a Camp Bytes t-shirt in the mail this summer! Yes, if you listed a t-shirt size in your registration for traditional summer camp, the Region will send you a camp shirt FREE. We are able to provide Camp Bytes and the t-shirt through the generous gifts by donors like you to the Region’s Camp & Conference Resource Endowment Fund throughout the years. This fund is managed by the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation.

You didn’t register for traditional camp, but want a shirt? No worries. You can purchase a summer camp shirt through an online store later this month, and that purchase will support the Region’s program ministries for children and youth which includes summer camp. Maybe you don’t want a shirt, but still want to support our program ministries for children and youth. Thank you! Visit our Givelify page to make a contribution today and select children and youth ministry. Yes, you could also mail a check to the Region. If you have other questions, please contact Rev. Michael Davison, Associate Regional Minister.

Yes, Camp Bytes is a bit more screen time this summer, but it will connect you to campers across our Region who want to connect with you. So, don’t wait! Time is running out to register for Chi Rho Camp Bytes. Registration for Chi Rho closes at 3pm, this Sunday, June 7.

Chi Rho Camp Bytes (Jun 9-11) 10am-12pm
Junior Camp Bytes (June 16-18) 12pm-2pm – Registration Closes June 13
CYF Camp Bytes (June 23-25) 9:30am-12pm – Registration Closes June 20
Discovery Camp Bytes (July date TBA)

Michael Davison2020-06-05T08:39:11-05:00Jun 5, 2020|Congregations, Youth|Comments Off

Faith In Action: Care of Earth

You have given [humans] dominion over the works of your hands—Psalm 8:6a

The Faith in Action Commission is working toward strengthening our efforts regarding the Care of the Earth. If leadership regarding the Care of the Earth is a potential calling in your faith journey, please let us know. We are first going to develop a plan to start the process and then develop a Team to champion that plan and further plans throughout the Christian Church in Oklahoma congregations. Please contact the Chair of FIAC, Marilynn Knott at [email protected] to let us know of your interest. We would love to have a few leaders from both laity and clergy in each of the Regional Areas.

CCOK3012020-06-03T12:53:45-05:00Jun 3, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

New Ministry Training Opportunities at Phillips Theological Seminary

Phillips Theological Seminary’s Ministry and Lay Training Program offer 8-week summer classes beginning June 22 – August 16, 2020, followed by many classes offered during the 2020 – 2021 sessions.

If you want to ask questions about any of these courses prior to registering, please join the Question and Answer Zoom Meeting on June 2, 2020. Click HERE to register.

20/21 Session 1 summer classes are:

Christian Ethics, Instructor: Dr. George Flanagan
Church Administration and Planning, Instructor: Dr. John Bracke
Disciples History and Polity, Instruction: Dr. Lisa Barnett

20/21 Session 2 will begin August 17-October 11, 2020.

Theology, Dr. Trish Greeves
Spiritual Development, Dr. Kris Tenny-Brittian
Communication, Kurt Gwartney, M.Div.
United Church of Christ History and Polity, Rev. Margot Pickett

20/21 Session 3 will begin October 12- December 6, 2020.

Mission of the Church, Rev. David Avery
Conflict Utilization, Dr. Kris Tenny-Brittian
Disciples History and Polity, MTP Adjunct Faculty

20/21 Session 4 will begin January 4-February 28, 2021

Church History, Rev. Jerry Albright
Evangelism, Dr. Bill Tenny-Brittian
Worship, Rev. Bob Kemp-Baird

20/21 Session 5 will begin January 15-April 11, 2021

Overview of the Bible, Dr. Alex Ruth
Christian Ethics, Dr. George Flanagan
Introduction to the New Testament, Dr. Kris Tenny-Brittian
Disciples History and Polity, MTP Adjunct Faculty

20/21 Session 6 will begin March 29-May 23, 2021

Pastoral Care, Rev. Darrell Vandervort
Church Administration and Planning, Dr. John Bracke
Ecumenism, Dr. Andy Mangum

CCOK3012020-05-21T12:53:50-05:00May 21, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

Poor People’s Campaign Going Digital on June 20, 2020

Mass Poor People’s Assembly & Moral March on Washington on June 20, 2020 will not be postponed but will be transformed! We are going digital!

We will hold the largest digital and social media gathering of poor and low-wealth people and people of conscience in this nation’s history. The COVID-19 global pandemic is exposing the already existing crisis of poverty in America, and we are going to bombard every member of Congress and the White House so that we raise up the demands of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival.

We will not be able to gather physically in Washington DC, but it is paramount that we have a forum where poor and low-wealth people can share their truths with a nation that needs its heart broken.

Cherilyn Williams, APR
Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Office of General Minister and President Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada
Disciples.org | [email protected]

CCOK3012020-05-18T10:15:46-05:00May 18, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

FCC Bartlesville’s Member Offers Support to COVID Frontline Workers

First Christian Church Bartlesville member, Gay Cooper and her store Sew Uptown! are offering anyone who sews the chance to help nurses, doctors, and other health care workers during the pandemic. When these front-line professionals come home to their families, they shouldn’t have to worry about bringing the virus with them on their clothes. These drawstring bags will allow them to change at work, put dirty clothes in the bag, and then throw the whole bundle into the wash at home – bag and all!

Gay is donating the fabric, providing instructions, etc. Just pick up packets at her store, sew, and return! Call Gay at 918-332-8956 for more information.

Thank you Gay and everyone who is serving the Bartlesville community with this special gift.

CCOK3012020-05-07T10:30:44-05:00May 7, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

Creavitity Abounds: This is What Love Looks Like Right Now!

Anna Hubbard, Minister at First Christian Presbyterian Church in Pryor, created this video by asking colleagues to submit photos of their empty sanctuaries. Out of the photos, she created a moving video entitled “Empty Sanctuaries. Right now, this is what LOVE looks like . . .” Loving our neighbor and friends and families by staying at home and worshiping on-line. Even though watching this video is emotional, I know your sanctuary looks like this out of our love for one another.

CCOK3012020-04-10T14:53:39-05:00Apr 6, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

Update on Canadian County Lenten Worship Series

Under the inspiration and direction of Rev. Colton Lott, Senior Minister at First Christian Church of El Reno, the five Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregations in Canadian County planned a coordinated series of Lenten events to benefit tornado and flood victims in Canadian County. “We still have improper housing following the May 2019 tornadoes and floods,” said Rev. Lott. “Our goal was to raise $2500 to help our neighbors.” This effort was in partnership with the Week of Compassion. First Christian Church of El Reno has been designated a Disciples Volunteering/Week of Compassion mission station in 2020. They will help coordinate volunteers in Canadian County, from around the state and country, to work in Canadian County this summer.

Congregations involved were First Christian Church of Calumet, First Christian Church of El Reno, First Christian Church of Mustang, First Christian Church of Yukon, and West Point Christian Church of Yukon. Special worship services on Sunday evenings were planned throughout the five Sundays in March. Each service was to be preceded by meal at 5 pm and contributions collected on each of the Sundays were to go toward the relief work.

Unfortunately, only two Sunday services were held before the COVID-19 crisis put a stop to large gatherings, including a Spring Break “at home mission trip.” However, $1416.66 was collected toward the outreach effort. While COVID-19 has put much uncertainty, groups are still scheduled to come and labor this summer from places like Indianapolis, Kansas City, and from Fort Worth.

Locally, there has been discussion about the possibility of continuing Lenten worship as Canadian County annually. For more information, contact Rev. Lott at [email protected].

Click HERE to read the original article about Canadian County Lenten Workship and view pictures.

CCOK3012020-04-06T10:04:51-05:00Apr 6, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

First Christian Church – OKC Moves Out of Iconic Building

The Oklahoman published an article about First Christian Church OKC on April 2nd. Click HERE to read the entire article.

Article by Carla Hinton, The Oklahoman on April 2nd:
Photo taken by drone by Dave Morris.

The iconic church building at NW 37 and Walker Avenue soon will be empty.

This week, the First Christian Church of Oklahoma City (Disciples of Christ) congregation is moving into another structure on the church’s property at 3700 N Walker Ave.

And, the church building — with its distinctive egg-shaped dome — is still for sale, said the Rev. John Malget, First Christian’s senior minister.

“We were going to have the last service in the church building on Palm Sunday (April 5) and the first service in the new location on Easter, but things changed,” Malget said.

“Things have just slowed down. That’s just part of what’s happening right now.”

The congregation voted in October 2019 to relocate and close the preschool affiliated with the church. Malget said the church office and worship space will be in the building that formerly housed the preschool. He said the structure was originally the church’s youth center.

Meanwhile, at the time of the relocation vote, the church board decided to end the Jewel Box Theatre’s season after its production in December 2019.

This week, Malget said Jewel Box, a ministry of the church, would be moving to the same building as the church. He said the theatrical company would continue with a new director, Darron Dunbar. Jewel Box Theatre is Oklahoma City’s oldest continuously operating community theater.

First Christian put the historic building on its sprawling property up for sale about 3 1/2 years ago.

In 2019, Malget said the church’s cost of upkeep and utilities had become overwhelming and the congregation needed to move even though the property hadn’t been sold.

Historic preservationists had expressed concerns that a new owner might demolish the unique building on 31 acres in a prime spot just west of Interstate 235.

Then a reprieve seemed likely.

Preservationists and the First Christian congregation thought the building would be purchased by Crossings Community Church, a far north Oklahoma City megachurch whose leaders had expressed interest in it. On Easter Sunday 2019, Crossings’ leaders announced their hopes to purchase the building for use as a Crossings’ satellite.

By that August, however, that proposal had fallen through.

Crossings leaders said costs to renovate the landmark church building exceeded their initial expectations and the church would not purchase the First Christian building.

First Christian opened in the 1950s, led by popular preacher Bill Alexander. At the time, it was one of the largest congregations in the metro area but, in recent years, the size of the congregation has dwindled.

Click HERE to read the entire article by Carla Hinton, The Oklahoman

CCOK3012020-04-06T09:14:25-05:00Apr 6, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

2020 Year Book Reporting Summary

Submit Your Year Book Report
Deadline 3/15/20

Online at https://disciples.org/yearbook/ then click on the link under Congregational Reporting for English, Spanish or Korean. To file online you will need your CHURCH PIN #. If you need help finding your PIN # you may search for it HERE using your congregation’s zip code or city/state.
Email a scanned copy to the Regional Office to be received by March 10th: [email protected]
Fax a copy to the Regional Office to be received by March 10th: 405-283-1668
Mail the form to the Regional Office to be received by March 10th. Address: Christian Church in Oklahoma, 301 NW 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73118-8661

2020 Year Book

Reported Congregations as of 3/11/20 3/12/20

Alva	First Christian Church – Alva
Anadarko	First Christian Church – Anadarko
Bartlesville	Disciples Christian Church
Bartlesville	First Christian Church – Bartlesville
Bristow	First Christian Church – Bristow
Calumet	First Christian Church – Calumet
Chandler	First Christian Church – Chandler
Cherokee	First Christian Church – Cherokee
Chickasha	First Christian Church – Chickasha
Cleo Springs	First Christian Church – Cleo Springs
Duncan	First Christian Church – Duncan
Duncan	West Side Christian Church
Durant	First Christian Church – Durant
Edmond	First Christian Church – Edmond
Edmond	Southern Hills Christian Church
El Reno	First Christian Church – El Reno
Elk City	First Christian Church – Elk City
Enid	University Place Christian Church
Gage	First Christian Church – Gage
Guthrie	First Christian Church – Guthrie
Hennessey	First Christian Church – Hennessey
Hobart	First Christian Church – Hobart
Hominy	First Christian Church – Hominy
Jenks	First Christian Church – Jenks
Lawton	First Christian Church Lawton
Langley	South Grand Lake Christian Church
Lindsay	First Christian Church Lindsay
Luther	First Christian Church Luther
Mannford	First Christian Church Mannford
Midwest City	Midwest Boulevard Christian Church
Moore	First Christian Church Moore
Morrison	Morrison Christian Church
Norman	First Christian Church Norman
Nowata	First Christian Church Nowata
Oklahoma City	Britton Christian Church
Oklahoma City	Crown Heights Christian Church
Oklahoma City	First Christian Church Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City	Hillcrest Christian Church
Oklahoma City	Iglesia Cristiana de Capitol Hill
Oklahoma City	Memorial Christian Church
Oklahoma City	New Covenant Christian Church
Oklahoma City	New Hope Christian Church
Oklahoma City	Nicoma Park Christian Church
Oklahoma City	Village Christian Church
Pauls Valley	First Christian Church Pauls Valley
Peckham	Peckham Christian Church
Perry	First Christian Church Perry
Ponca City	Community Christian Church
Pond Creek	First Christian Church Pond Creek
Prague	First Christian Church Prague
Pryor	First Christian Presbyterian Church, Pryor
Seminole	First Christian Church Seminole
Shawnee	First Christian Church Shawnee
Stillwater	First Christian Church Stillwater
Stroud	First Christian Church Stroud
Sulphur	First Christian Church Sulphur
Tahlequah	First Christian Church Tahlequah
Thomas	First Christian Church Thomas
Tulsa	New Beginnings Christian Church
Tulsa	East Side Christian Church – Tulsa
Tulsa	In The Spirit Christian Church
Wagoner	First Christian Church Wagoner
Waukomis	Waukomis Christian Church
Woodward	First Christian Church Woodward
Yukon	First Christian Church Yukon
Yukon	West Point Christian Church

Unreported Congregations as of 3/11/20 3/12/20

Ada	First Christian Church – Ada
Aline	First Christian Church – Aline
Alva	Avard Christian Church
Ardmore	First Christian Church – Ardmore
Arnett	First Christian Church – Arnett
Broken Arrow	Fellowship Christian Church
Broken Arrow	First Christian Church – Broken Arrow
Camargo	Camargo Christian Church
Carmen	Carmen Christian Church
Carnegie	First Christian Church – Carnegie
Carney	Carney Christian Church
Checotah	The Federated Church – Checotah
Chickasha	Shepherd Street Christian Church
Claremore	First Christian Church – Claremore
Cushing	First Christian Church – Cushing
Cyril	First Christian Church – Cyril
Davenport	First Christian Church – Davenport
Del City	Del City Christian Church
Edmond	Edmond Trinity Christian Church
Enid	Central Christian Church – Enid
Enid	Christian Church of the Covenant
Enid	Iglesia Cristiana El Shaddai
Fairview	Central Christian Church – Fairview
Frederick	First Christian Church – Frederick
Garber	Garber Christian Church
Geary	First Christian Church – Geary
Hartshorne	First Christian Church – Hartshorne
Healdton	First Christian Church – Healdton
Henryetta	First Christian Church – Henryetta
Hugo	First Christian Church – Hugo
Hunter	Hunter Christian Church
Idabel	First Christian Church – Idabel
Kingfisher	First Christian Church – Kingfisher
Lamont	First Christian Church – Lamont
Lawton	Blvd Congregational and Christian Church
Lawton	Liberty Heights Christian Church
Marietta	First Christian Church Marietta
Marland	Marland Methodist-Christian Church
Medford	First Christian Church – Medford
Miami	Bethany Christian Church – Miami
Midwest City	First Christian Church Midwest City
Morris	First Christian Church Morris
Mounds	First Christian Church Mounds
Muskogee	Second Christian Church
Mustang	Mustang Christian Church
Nash	Nash Christian Church
Newkirk	First Christian Church Newkirk
Okeene	First Christian Church Okeene
Okemah	First Christian Church Okemah
Oklahoma City	East Sixth Street Christian Church
Oklahoma City	New Vessels Christian Church
Oklahoma City	Northwest Christian Church
Oklahoma City	Refuge Fellowship Church
Oklahoma City	Simplicity Church
Oklahoma City	Western Oaks Christian Church
Oklahoma City	Wildewood Christian Church
Okmulgee	First Christian Church Okmulgee
Okmulgee	Osage Avenue Christian Church
Owasso	Disciples Christian Church – Owasso
Pawhuska	Pawhuska Ecumenical Parish
Pawnee	First Christian Church Pawnee
Ponca City	First Christian Church Ponca City
Ponca City	Woodlands Christian Church
Purcell	First Christian Church Purcell
Sand Springs	First Christian Church Sand Springs
Sapulpa	Linden Street Christian Church
Skiatook	First Christian Church Skiatook
Skiatook	Skiatook Christian Church
Stigler	First Christian Church Stigler
Taloga	First Christian Church Taloga
Tulsa	Bethany Christian Church Tulsa
Tulsa	First Christian Church Tulsa
Tulsa	Forest Park Christian Church
Tulsa	Harvard Avenue Christian Church
Tulsa	Odyssey Christian Church
Tulsa	Pine Street Christian Church
Tulsa	Yale Avenue Christian Church
Wakita	Wakita Christian Church
Warr Acres	Putnam City Christian Church
Waurika	First Christian Church Waurika
Waurika	First Christian Church Waurika
Weatherford	The Federated Church – Weatherford

CCOK3012020-03-12T14:17:50-05:00Mar 11, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

Congregations

Submit Your Year Book Report Deadline 3/15/20

Reported Congregations as of 3/11/20 3/12/20

Unreported Congregations as of 3/11/20 3/12/20

Submit Your Year Book Report
Deadline 3/15/20