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Pray with Israel/Palestine Sunday, May 20

Join the Region in prayer with Israel/Palestine on Sunday, May 20. Read more HERE.

Prayers for Israel/Palestine:

Come Comforter, Holy Spirit, Love Divine: descend upon your people – Israelis and Palestinians – in this land. Reveal to them a new vision of reconciliation amid conflict, and open before them new paths for peace. Uphold their pursuits of justice and righteousness in the face of violations against their humanity. Fortify their courage and tenacity for hope when despair assaults them and frustrates their quest for the promise of abundant life. Pour out your grace upon them to overcome evil with good. And, help us all –individually and collectively – as a Church, and as a nation – to be instruments of your grace and channels of your peace. Amen.

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2018 Pentecost Special Offering

When the day of Pentecost had come, awe came upon everyone who witnessed the wonders being done through the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:43). Indeed the Spirit of Pentecost is alive in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) through the awe-inspiring passion of the New Church Movement!

Under the 2020 Vision, we have grown our Disciples family by welcoming many new and affiliated faith communities into the fold. Our church planters are eager to answer God’s call to spread the gospel in new ways and places. Our established congregations are sharing resources, love, and support. Our Church is sowing
seeds and reaping an abundant harvest that bears witness to God’s overflowing love for God’s children.

Your gift to the 2018 Pentecost Offering will help new churches grow in your own Region or Area, and it will provide support to new church planters across the life of the Church through Hope Partnership’s New Church Ministries. The stewardship of our courageous new church leaders is vital, and your contribution to the Pentecost Offering connects planters with much-needed resources for support and sustainability.

Make A Gift

God continues to bless the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) through the mission and ministry of all our congregations, and today, we have the opportunity to share God’s blessings by giving abundantly to the Pentecost Offering. Thanks be to God for this indescribable gift!

Learn more about New Church Ministries at hopepmt.org/plant

CCOK3012019-03-12T09:56:27-05:00May 14, 2018|Regional News|Comments Off

Top 100 Congregations Giving to Disciples Mission Fund

CONGRATULATIONS to the SIX congregations in the Oklahoma Region who made the “Top 100 Congregations Giving to Disciples Mission Fund.” Thank you for your generosity!

Crown Heights Christian Church, OKC
First Christian Church, Edmond
First Christian Church, Norman
First Christian Church, Ponca City
Harvard Avenue Christian Church, Tulsa
Southern Hills Christian Church, Edmond

It is customary for Regions to receive monthly reports of congregational giving to Disciples Mission Fund, because that is the primary way both the General Office and regions are financially sustained. Regions receive annually the “Top 100 Givers to Disciples Mission Fund.” In 2017, every region in the United States and Canada had at least one congregation represented in this “Top 100.” In 2017, Oklahoma has six represented in the “Top 100.”

We can also celebrate that out of Oklahoma’s 149 congregations, 83 congregations give to Disciples Mission Fund through a direct gift or through Special Day offerings. No gift is too big! and no gift is too small! We are very grateful for every gift because this is the primary way that the Region of Oklahoma’s operating budget is funded so that we can provide and enrich the ministry and leadership around the region that you expect.

If your congregation would like to hear more about how Disciples Mission Fund works, please contact Pam Holt at pholt@okdisciples.org. She will come to your congregation to say first, “thank you for your ministry and giving” and secondly, to help folks understand Disciples Mission Fund and the joy of giving to our great church.

Give to the Disciples Mission Fund

CCOK3012019-03-12T09:56:55-05:00Apr 12, 2018|Regional News|Comments Off

Camp Christian Cabin Fire

Camp Christian of Northeast Oklahoma is sad to share that the Howard Lodge cabin was consumed by a fire during the early hours of Good Friday morning. Thankfully, no groups were on campus at the time and no one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

Please keep Camp Christian and those involved in your prayers as they look toward continuing the camping traditions that so many have grown to love.

Camp Christian is located at 275 Camp Christian Lane, Chouteau, OK 74337.

CCOK3012019-03-12T09:57:06-05:00Apr 5, 2018|Regional News|Comments Off

Association of Disciples Musicians Coming to OKC July 2018

The 2018 Summer Conference of the Association of Disciple Musicians (ADM) is being held on the campus of Oklahoma City University July 15 – July 20, 2018.

ADM is the national music organization of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, and will celebrate its 57^th anniversary at this summer’s conference.

Featuring nationally known clinicians in the areas of Worship, Choral Conducting, Organ, Handbells, and Creative Worship, the conference option sessions will also cover topics of Instruments in Worship, Anthem Reading sessions, Global Music, Playing the Recorder, Hymnody, Art of Storytelling, and much more!

To see upcoming conference details check out the ADM Conference Schedule.

Who is ADM?
ADM is an organization dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of church musicians.

Who does ADM serve?HERE
Choir directors, organists, pianists, praise musicians, choir members, handbell ringers, clergy and others interested in the relationship of music to worship.

What ADM offers
Opportunities for music professionals to elevate and improve the standard of music in church. It is also a forum for the exchange of ideas, plus provides conferences to educate and inspire church musicians.

To learn more about ADM, visit the Association of Disciples Musicians.

CCOK3012018-05-21T13:03:42-05:00Apr 3, 2018|Regional News|Comments Off

Faith In Action Commission Now Accepting Grant Applications for Reconciliation

The Faith in Action Commission is now accepting grant application for Reconciliation Grants. Application forms are available HERE.

All applications must be received at the Christian Church in Oklahoma on or before April 30, 2018. Grant awards will be announced by June 1, 2018 with funding made available by July 1, 2018.

Reconciliation Grants are a part of a larger project of addressing systemic racism and other forms of discrimination prevalent in our society. Reconciliation Grants this year are targeted at helping local congregations identify ways to address racism and other forms of discrimination at the local level. A total of five thousand dollars is available to be distributed. Grants may be requested for up to $500 each. The Commission hopes

to identify models of reconciliation that can be sustained by local churches and other entities
that the knowledge gained from these projects can be transferred for use by other churches

Applicants are encouraged to work with other congregations or local entities to broaden the scope of the programs/projects that result. Each grant recipient is expected to submit a final report outlining the design of the project, what practical modifications were needed to make it work, the results of goals/objectives of the project, and the pros and cons of the project.

For more information, please contact Marilynn Knott, Chair of the Faith in action Commission at marilynnknott1@cox.net or Rev. Leslie Dotson, Associate Regional Minister at ldotson@okdisciples.org

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Registration is now OPEN for 2018 Regional Assembly and Leadership Training School

The Oklahoma Region is excited to invite you to its 2018 Regional Assembly and Leadership Training School on April 28, 2018. This new format combines two important events – our annual training event for laity and clergy and our biennial business meeting, the Regional Assembly.

Our theme this year is:
Some Assembly Required: Connect. Empower. Equip.

Registration is now open for Regional Assembly and Leadership Training School. Click HERE to register.

We have invited Rev. Virzola Law as our keynote speaker. Her dynamic enthusiasm for sharing the good news of the Gospel will inspire you and provide plenty of opportunity to stimulate conversation with your fellow clergy and congregants.

You’ll find a variety of Leadership Training School workshops HERE to equip you with new approaches to worship, church administration, stewardship and much more. We’ve arranged for local and national workshop leaders so be sure to sign up for your preferred workshop.

The one-day event will also include the gathering of the 2018 Regional Assembly. Voting delegates from each congregation and Oklahoma’s clergy register to participate in the Region’s biennial business meeting. The officers of the Regional Board will present a slate of new officers for the Regional Board and provide the opportunity to review and vote on proposed changes to the Region’s Constitution. Highlights from the Region’s 2017 activities will also be available.

Join Us at New Covenant Christian Church, OKC

It all begins at 8:30 am on Saturday, April 28th. The good folks at New Covenant Christian Church in Oklahoma City are rolling out the red carpet and hospitality for us. So don’t delay! Select your workshops and plan to join us at the 2018 Regional Assembly and Leadership Training School.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:40:43-05:00Mar 12, 2018|Regional News|Comments Off

Phillips University Legacy Foundation Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

The Phillips University Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce it is accepting new applications for its Undergraduate Scholarship and Leadership Development Program for the 2018-2019 academic year. Completed application forms are due March 23, 2018.

The Legacy Foundation’s Undergraduate Scholarship and Leadership Development Program makes annual awards of up to $6,500 per year to full-time undergraduate students pursuing a liberal arts education at any of the 17 colleges or universities currently or historically related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Recipients are chosen based on their academic achievements, their past, present and potential leadership in the church, their chosen vocation, and their community. The program is available to incoming freshmen as well as college sophomores, juniors and seniors.

The application is available HERE

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:40:59-05:00Feb 27, 2018|Regional News|Comments Off

Ready to Join 2018? Stop Writing Paper Checks and Give Online!

The Oklahoma Region has made giving easier! Online giving is now available through Givelify. Givelify is an app that makes giving as easy as 3 taps. TAP. CLICK. DONE.

To get started:

Download the Givelify app for your Iphone/Android. For instructions watch a short video HERE
Create your account
Enter your financial information that you would like to use for your donations
You are now set up to give as easy as TAP. CLICK. DONE.

There are 4 categories available to give to the Oklahoma Region with Givelify:

Annual Fund
Youth & Children’s Ministry
Caminante
Other (For Special Gifts or Memorial Gifts)

The Givelify App also offers an option to set up recurring gifts, so it is easy to give monthly or on your personal schedule.

If you are interested in learning more click HERE.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:41:27-05:00Feb 8, 2018|Regional News|Comments Off

New Nebraska Regional Minister Called: Rev. Christopher Morton

The Regional Board voted unanimously to call Rev. Chris Morton to serve as the next Regional Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Nebraska, beginning in April. Chris has served as a pastor of congregations in Indiana, Minnesota and Washington, and in senior leadership and/or executive director of ecumenical and interfaith organizations in Minnesota and Washington.

Additionally, Chris has been executive director to a few secular nonprofit organizations, and for nearly 10 years provided organizational development consulting to a variety of not-for-profits. He will move to Lincoln and will begin his ministry in Nebraska in early April.

Much appreciation is expressed to the search committee, co-chaired by Eileen Kunz, (pictured with Chris at left,) and Gayle Gengenbach, (right).

“Chris brings to us the needed balance of pastoral care, administrative ability, fund-raising experience and a vision for future ministry,” Eileen said. Other members of the committee were Jay Mitchell, Daryl Lauber, Ann Pope, and Phyllis Dunlop.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:41:38-05:00Feb 6, 2018|Regional News|Comments Off