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Job Posting: First Christian Church of Edmond Search for Principal Organist

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Edmond, Oklahoma, seeks a part-time organist/accompanist. Applicants must have excellent skills in organ and piano performance, sight reading, and be able to accompany the choir in all styles of music. College degree in music education or music performance preferred. Prior experience as principal organist preferred. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, March 31st.

E-mail resumes to John Regan our Executive Minister at [email protected] or mail to:
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Attention Search Committee
P.O. Box 3548
Edmond, Oklahoma 73083

Job description available by contacting John Regan at the Church 341-3544.

CCOK3012020-03-05T11:40:17-06:00Mar 5, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

Canadian County Lenten Worship Series

The five Disciples Congregations in Canadian County are gathering to share a meal (5 pm) and worship (6 pm) during the first five Sundays in Lent. We are meeting to build relationships with one another and to get excited to do long-term recovery work together following the Spring 2019 storms. Our hope is to raise $2,500 over our five weeks of worshipping together.

Each night, one congregation hosts, another congregation supplies special music, another congregation supplies the dessert, and one of the pastors from yet another congregation supplies the preaching.

Our theme is “Fixed on Jesus,” which will help us to prepare for Regional Assembly (April 24, 2020 at Central Christian Church in Enid.)

Our first County Lenten Service will be held on March 1st at First Christian Church, El Reno, with Pastor Randy Martin (Mustang Christian Church) preaching, with special music from First Christian Church, Calumet, dessert provided by West Point Christian Church, Yukon, and happy attendance from the First Christian Church in Yukon.
By doing this, we hope to remind ourselves that we are Disciples of Christ together in Canadian County.

Communion Table at First Christian Church El Reno

Communion Table at West Point Christian Church, Yukon

Canadian County Disciples Lent Series 2020

Sanctuary at West Point Christian Church, Yukon

Pastor Randy Martin and Steve Huston at First Christian Church El Reno

Steve Huston and Rev. Colton Lott at West Point Christian Church, Yukon

Ministers from Participating Congregations (L-R)

Rev. Coy Remer, FCC Yukon
Regional Minister Pamela Holt
Pastor Tim Clausing, FCC Calumet
Rev. Colton Lott, FCC El Reno
Pastor Randy Martin, Mustang Christian Church
Pastor Lisa Wynn, West Point Christian Church
Pastor Tara Dew, FCC El Reno

CCOK3012020-03-10T15:57:51-05:00Mar 3, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

Soup for the Soul: 2020 Lenten Series at Western Oaks Christian Church

Each Lent Rev. Daniel U’Ren (Senior Minister at Western Oaks Christian Church) puts together a program called “Soup for the Soul”. The congregation gathers for some good hot soup and then engage in a discussion. U’Ren brings in a different guest speaker each week to talk on the same topic that has been selected as the theme for Lent. This year Western Oaks Christian Church Western Oaks Christian Church, will take a closer look at “Fear Can Be Paralyzing”. During Lent come join on Sundays at 6pm for the meal followed by the lesson at 6:30pm.

The series this year will begin on March 1st with Adam Soltani and Dr. Imam Imad Enchassi leading the discussion.

March 1: Adam Soltani and Dr. Imam Imad Enchassi
March 8: Rev. Bob Willis (God Heals Hearts)
March 15: Rev. Dr. George Young
March 22: Brad Bandy (Spero Project)
March 29: Rabbi Vered Harris
April 5: Dr. Charles Kimble (OU)

Please rsvp to the church office (405) 789-8812 if you plan to attend.

Western Oaks Christian Church (DOC)
8100 NW 23rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 789-8812

CCOK3012020-03-03T10:14:53-06:00Mar 3, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

March 17, 2020: John Dear to Speak at Edmond Trinity Christian Church

Please join Edmond Trinity Christian Church (located at 1400 NW 178th St. Edmond, Oklahoma) on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. to hear John Dear, long-time peace activist speak on his new book, Praise Be Peace: Psalms of Peace col Nonviolence in a Time of War and Climate Change. It is a collection of meditations on the anti-war, pro-peace psalms, and the psalms that celebrate creation, as a way to ground ourselves in faith and trust in the God of peace during these times of war and climate change.

Dear has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize three times, including by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Dear has been arrested 75 times in acts of civil disobedience against war and nuclear weapons. He has lived in El Salvador, Guatemala and Northern Ireland and traveled in war zones across the world, including Iraq, Palestine, Nicaragua, Afghanistan and Colombia.

Dear has written 37 books, including The Nonviolent Life and his autobiography, A Persistent Peace. He is a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Monterey, California and serves as Outreach Coordinator of Pace e Bene [Peace + All Good].

Dear’s talk will be free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Rev. Don Heath at (405) 823-8511 or [email protected].

CCOK3012020-02-26T13:05:42-06:00Feb 26, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

Does Your Church Need Free Pews? New Hope Christian Church Has 12 Available For Donation!

New Hope Christian Church is completing a renovation of their worship space. The church is replacing their pews with sanctuary chairs. They have 12 pews available for donation to another congregation. The pews are in good condition and measure 12 feet in length. Each pew has two hymnal racks and card pockets. Any congregation interested in acquiring these pews should contact New Hope Christian Church to take a look at them and/ or to make arrangements to pick them up. You may contact the church at 405-691-5366 or email at [email protected]

CCOK3012020-02-27T14:39:56-06:00Feb 26, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

Disciples4Water Helping Solve the World Water Crisis

What is Disciples4Water?

Disciples4Water is a Christ-centered ministry that is committed to solving the water crisis, one water well at a time. Disciples4Water helps to create clean drinking water resources in remote locations in the Congo that are in critical need for clean water. First Christian Church Edmond saw a great need to help the Disciples of Christ members in the Congo develop a plan for clean drinking water, so Disciples4Water was created.

In a world where 780 million people lack access to clean drinking water, the creation of water well drilling teams consisting of local citizens brings hope, pride and a source of income to the community. By equipping these drill teams with the tools and skills they require to bring clean water to a population, Disciples4Water are doing more than just giving water to those in need.

By recognizing those education, healthcare and agriculture needs that are associated with a critical need for water, the mission teams can focus projects that solve more than just the singular water problem in an area.

Disciples4Water establishes, trains and supports local teams of water well drillers dedicated to providing clean water in the Democratic Republic of Congo. D4W also supports water-related healthcare, education and agriculture projects through direct funding and in-kind donations. Through the coordination of mission trips with church partners, D4W are able to show donors the impact of their dollars in the Congo.

If you feel led to participate or donate to this ministry, click HERE to read more.

CCOK3012020-02-13T13:40:02-06:00Feb 13, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

FCC Norman Hosts “Ventures 2020 Workshop Series”

First Christian Church Norman hosts an annual series of workshops featuring biblical, theological, ecclesial, personal growth, and social justice issues. The workshops this year are from 4-6 p.m., Sundays February 23, March 1, and March 8.

BIBLICAL STUDIES
February 23: Wives, Mothers, Martyrs, Warriors: Women in the Old Testament

March 1: Entertaining Possibilities: Scriptural History and Development

March 8: Living the Bible, Living With the Bible, Living Within the Bible: A Jewish Relationship With What IS Written and What IS NOT Written

CHURCH AND SOCIETY
February 23: Conversations on Privilege

March 1: Advocacy in the Midst of Polarization

March 8: Oklahoma’s Legislative and Policy Environment

FOR ALL THE SAINTS

February 23: Fr. Stan Rother: An Extraordinary Presence Among Us

March 1: And I Mean To Be One Too: Saints, Sanctification, and Holy Living in the Anglican Tradition

March 8: Holiness is Your Invitation, Signed By the Holy Ones

PLAYWRITING 101

February 23, March 1, 8

A time for gathering and refreshments begins at 3:30 p.m. Child-care is provided. For a full list of offerings, visit https://surveymonkey.com/r/Ventures2020. Please pre-register. We hope to see you there.

CCOK3012020-02-10T10:11:50-06:00Feb 10, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

Foster Feet in Action: A Story of Church Community Outreach

Central Christian Church – Enid partners with Foster Feet to provide free shoes to children in need as a community outreach. The shoes are provided in the local schools and around the community as needed. Foster Feet was created by Lauren Anderson, who saw a need to help foster children who often need new shoes. Foster Feet collects and distributes new pairs of shoes to children in need across Garfield County.

This child showed up to school this week in the rain with his socks sticking out of the holes in his shoes.

His teacher contacted the school counselor. The counselor contacted Foster Feet. Kay Allison, with Foster Feet then went into action and delivered a new pair of shoes to the school.

By 2 p.m. this child was showing off his new shoes to his teacher. It doesn’t get any better than that! God is good. If you feel led to donate or volunteer with Foster Feet, click here to read more.

Or contact Central Christian Church Enid to learn more about this amazing ministry and get involved.

Central Christian Church
1111 W. Broadway Ave.
Enid, Oklahoma 73703-5841

Phone: 580-233-1214
FAX: 580-233-1228
Email: [email protected]

CCOK3012020-02-04T11:17:53-06:00Feb 4, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off

2020 Year Book Reports Due 3/15

NEW!

The Year Book office has a number of handy tools to help you complete and submit your congregation’s 2020 Year Book information to the General Board’s Year Book office in Indianapolis. You may find them all on the Year Book page, or see the list below.

Helpful how-to video now available. Click here to watch.
Plus find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the report. Click here for FAQs
Congregational Tool Kit – a handy overview of the process and deadlines. Click here for the Tool Kit.
What to Collect – a list of data needed for the form. Click here for the Info to Gather list.
Need a paper form to work from while you collect your info? Get a paper copy here.

Choose a Way to Submit

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

Deadline to Submit the 2020 Year Book Form Is March 15, 2020

Please contact the Regional Office if you have any questions regarding your 2020 Year Book Form. 405-528-3577.

Year Book and Directory forms are important to maintaining your church’s 501(c)3 tax status with the IRS. The General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) votes and approves the list of member churches, church agencies and institutions published in the Year Book for submission to the IRS. This assures contributions to your congregation may be properly reported as tax exempt to the IRS.

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The Art of Church Communication: 2020 Workshop Series

Registration is now open for the 2020 Art of Church Communication Workshops. Please share with your churches as you see appropriate. This year’s workshops will be in March. Each Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. – Noon. You are invited to attend in person at Disciples Center at Tawakoni or join us via live video feed from the comfort of your home or office.

Can’t make it to a live session? No problem! Recorded videos of each workshop presentation will be available with paid registration.

Each workshop will include a discussion on various strategies and hand-on applications. Workshops are for anyone (not just church staff). If your interested in church communication ministry, regardless of skill level, you are welcome and encouraged to attend.

2020 topics are:

March 3: Your church story in photographs
March 10: Your church live
March 17: The community connection
March 24: The welcome center
March 31: Texting in church

Cost is $25 per workshop or $100 for all five workshops. Learning is more fun with friends! Sign-up for all five workshops with two or more church friends and pay $90 each. Discounts only available through Friday, February 14.

Register online at www.kansasdisciples.org/2020-aocc-workshops or download the registration form and mail with payment to Topeka regional office, 2914 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka KS 66611.

Questions? Email Jessica Marston, Communications Specialist at [email protected]

CCOK3012020-01-21T11:42:32-06:00Jan 21, 2020|Congregations|Comments Off