2026 Regional Assembly
March 6-7, 2026
First Christian Church Edmond
This year our theme is “When You Host a Banquet.” Based upon the scripture Luke 14: 7-14, we will explore Celebrating, Welcoming, Creating, Staying, Mobilizing and Expanding the table.
7When Jesus noticed that all who had come to the dinner were trying to sit in the seats of honor near the head of the table, he gave them this advice: 8“When you are invited to a wedding feast, don’t sit in the seat of honor. What if someone who is more distinguished than you has also be invited? 9The host will come and say, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then you will be embarrassed, and you will have to take whatever seat is left at the foot of the table!
10“Instead, take the lowest place at the foot of the table. Then when your host sees you, he will come and say, ‘Friend, we have a better place for you!’ Then you will be honored in front of all the other guests. 11For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
12Then he turned to his host. “When you put on a luncheon or a banquet,“ he said, “don’t invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors. For they will invite you back, and that will be your only reward. 13Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. 14Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.”
FRIDAY
Join the Table at Dinner Church
Join Rev. Dr. Virginia White for a delicious meal as she explains the concept of Dinner Church.
Virginia served as Co-Pastor for Outreach at Root + Branch Church, a Disciples of Christ millennial-founded “dinner church” meeting in theaters, homes, and cooking schools on Chicago’s northwest side.
A recent doctoral graduate of the University of Chicago Divinity School, Virginia currently teaches undergraduate courses in religion, ethics, and gender studies at the University of Chicago.
6:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
Generously Sponsored By
Carrie Newcomer Concert
Spend an evening with Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Carrie Newcomer.
This special concert is included with your Regional Assembly registration at no additional cost.
Carrie is an international touring and recording artist, poet, activist, and retreat facilitator. She has 20 nationally released albums, won an Emmy and is a songwriter on Nickel Creek’s Grammy Award-winning This Side album. Carrie facilitates retreats on songwriting, spirituality, personal growth, hope, and resiliency. Learn more
7:30 pm
Sanctuary
Generously Sponsored By
SATURDAY
Workshops
for
Laity
& Clergy
Workshop Leader Rev. Terri Hord Owens
Drawing on her book by the same title, our GMP will discuss why Disciples can do the hard work of remaining together and serving together in a time of polarization.
Workshop Leader Rev. Dr. Doug Powe
Reimagining evangelism for the 21st century. Practices that will help your congregation connect with those in the community, especially small congregations.
Workshop Leader Pastor Milton Bowen
Workshop Leader Rev. Ronnie Fields
AI can’t visit the hospital, preach the funeral, or serve communion, but it can help you stop reinventing the same emails, policies, and posts every week. In this workshop we’ll take a quick, practical tour of what AI is, what it’s good for in real church life, and where the ethical guardrails need to be. You’ll leave with a handful of copy and paste prompts and simple next steps you can try on Monday without losing your voice or your soul.
Workshop Leader Rev. Darlene Martinez
Workshop Leader Rev. Dr. Joshua Bell
Join the Regional Youth Council in the gym to prepare meals! Come & Go
Sponsored by
Oklahoma Super Choir
Calling all Choir Directors & Worship Leaders!
Sing “The Gift of Love” During Worship Service
Join Voices with Oklahoma Disciples
10:00 am
Education Wing
Worship & Regional Minister Installation
We will gather in worship to celebrate our discipleship, affirm our covenant, and enjoy an inspiring message by General Minister and President Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens. Carrie Newcomer will lead the congregation in the new collaborative song created in Friday afternoon’s workshop, and we will enjoy the energy of the Regional Super Choir.
Rev. Michael Davison will be officially installed by Rev. Hord Owens as Oklahoma’s Regional Minister.
2:15 pm
Sanctuary
Guest Preacher
Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens
General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the US and Canada. She is the first person of color and second woman to lead the denomination.
Read About Our Guest Preacher
Sermon: A Radical Welcome
Rev. Hord Owens will work with our Assembly text, Luke 14:7-14, offering an inspiring word and challenge to be the Church we say we are.
SPONSORS
EXHIBITORS
SCHEDULE
| FRIDAY | Afternoon |
|---|---|
| 1:00 pm | Song Writing Workshop with Carrie Newcomer |
| 1:30 pm | Exhibitor Setup |
| 3:00 pm | Registration Opens |
| 3:30 pm | Exhibits Open |
| FRIDAY | Evening |
|---|---|
| 6:00 pm | Dinner Church |
| 7:30 pm | An Evening with Carrie Newcomer Concert |
| SATURDAY | Morning |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Registration Opens – Coffee & Breakfast Bites |
| 8:00 am | Exhibits Opens |
| 9:15 am | Morning Prayers & Labyrinth |
| 9:30 am | Welcome to Regional Assembly (Sanctuary) |
| 10:00 am | Workshops |
| 11:30 am | Lunch on Your Own |
| SATURDAY | Afternoon |
|---|---|
| 12:50 pm | Online Voting Delegates Join via Zoom |
| 12:50 pm | YouTube Streaming Begins |
| 1:00 pm | Regional Assembly & Business Meeting |
| 2:00 pm | Break |
| 2:15 pm | Worship & Installation of Regional Minister |
| 4:00 pm | Stamp Out Starvation Mission Project |
REGISTRATION
In-Person Laity
(non-voting)
Includes: Dinner Church, Carrie Newcomer Concert, Workshops, Business Meeting & Worship/Installation
$35 per person – Adults
$20 per person – Youth
VOTING Laity Delegates
and Clergy
In-person includes: Dinner Church, Carrie Newcomer Concert, Workshops, Business Meeting & Worship/Installation
$35 person – In-person Adults
Online includes: Business Meeting via Zoom and YouTube LiveStream of Worship/Installation
$20 person – Online (via Zoom) Adults
Carrie Newcomer Concert Only (General Public Guests)
$25.88 per person (limit 4) – For general public guests only who are not attending Regional Assembly. All sales final.
NOTE: This concert is included in your registration for Regional Assembly. If you register for Regional Assembly you do not need to purchase this General Public ticket.
VOTING DELEGATES
Each congregation in our denomination is unique, and your congregation is an integral and unique part of our Region. Your congregation should participate in 2026 Regional Assembly because we are stronger when you are here! Together we make up the Body of Christ, and it is incomplete without your participation.
CHURCH PROMOTION
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16:9 large-screen Worship Slide
LOCATION
First Christian Church Edmond
201 E. 2nd St.
Edmond, OK 73034
https://fccedmond.org
Corner of 2nd & Boulevard
MEALS
FCC Edmond will extend their gracious hospitality to attendees.
Friday Evening Dinner Church
6:00 pm
Enjoy a family-style meal with others in the Fellowship Hall.
Reservations Required
Saturday Morning
8:00-10:00 am
Enjoy coffee and breakfast bites.
Saturday Lunch
11:30 am-12:45 pm
Lunch on your own.
HOTEL
Take advantage of the special rates for Oklahoma Disciples at the Home2 Suites by Hilton.
DISCOUNT RATE ENDS FEB. 15, 2026.
Please contact Jacqueline Bass to receive the discounted rate after the 15th. (405) 740-2462 jacque_bass@sbcglobal.net
Conveniently located on 2nd Street just 2 miles from FCC Edmond, and right off I-35.
CHILDCARE
Childcare is available for six (6) week old infants to 5th graders at no additional cost. Must register by March 2nd, please.
If you need childcare please provide the necessary information on your registration form. Remember to bring your child a sack lunch and snacks. Good manners appreciated.