Reconciliation Grant Applications
Through your congregation’s giving to the Reconciliation Offering (Sept. 27 & Oct. 4), the Commission on Faith in Action can offer grants to support the local reconciliation work happening in Oklahoma communities.
Congregations can apply for a grant beginning today! The Commission will meet in early September to review grant requests and make decisions.
Read More to see what the Commission has funded in the past.
Regional Minister Michael Davison participated in a gathering of denominational judicatory and religious leaders in Oklahoma City on August 12th. Called together by a collaboration of Action Tulsa and Voice Oklahoma City, the meeting was hosted by the Archbishop of Oklahoma. It focused on reconnecting leaders whose institutional relationships extend back to the Oklahoma Conference of Churches, now Oklahoma Faith Network. The question for the day was, “How can our diverse religious heritages, imaginations, and institutions speak with one voice about hospitality and immigration policy for neighbors and those seeking to immigrate to the United States?”
Regional News
Regional Board Meeting Update
With the Region’s mission in mind, the Regional Board held its first meeting of the 2026–2028 biennium on August 8 at Wildewood Christian Church. Led by our moderator, Rev. Jesse Jackson (East 6th Street CC, OKC), the meeting and orientation included banquet stories from the congregations represented, the installation of Rev. Shannon Cook as our Associate Regional Minister, a mid-year financial report from our treasurer, Pastor Elaine Howsley (FCC, Pauls Valley), and reports from our ministry partners, commission chairs, and Regional ministers. During the morning group building, two questions led to rich conversations among board members.
- What do you think is the single most important, life-giving characteristic of your congregation?
- What do you think is the single most important, life-giving characteristic of our denomination?
During this biennium, a task group led by Rev. Susan Payne (FCC El Reno), moderator-elect, will review the Region’s Constitution and Bylaws to determine if our current organization and governance fit the Region’s current needs for the next five years, and how we might align the Region’s governace with the changes to The Design and the Standing Rules of the General Board of the denomination. The next Regional Board meeting is November 7th.
Thank you, Rev. Dwayne Rodgers, second-vice moderator, and Wildewood Christian Church for hosting the Regional Board. Mark your calendar today for March 3-4, 2028, when Wildewood Christian Church hosts Regional Assembly ’28.
Rev. Shannon Cook was installed as Oklahoma’s Associate Regional Minister. Regional Minister Rev. Michael Davison officiated at this fall’s first Regional Board meeting held August 8th.
Rev. Jesse Jackson (right) offers a prayer during the installation of Rev. Shannon Cook.
Don’t Miss Events!
Where's Michael?
August 2026
What's Cookin'?
August 2026Connect
Disciples Women
Time to Register for Retreat!
by Marilyn Bohlender, President
Registration is open online for the ODW Fall Retreat 2026, taking place October 2-3rd at Camp Christian, Chouteau.
This year’s theme is “A New You! A Birthday Party!” based on 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
The deadline to register is Tuesday September 22. You will receive an email confirmation of registration.
Thanks to many volunteers, including those in the program, registration costs remain the same as last year: These are low when you consider meals are included in registration. Friday & Saturday: $75 • Saturday Only: $45
Empower
Congregations
First Christian Church Norman
Rev. Colton Lott Installation
Yale Ave. Christian Church, Tulsa
Pastor Darell Christopher Installation
Rev. Jesse Jackson
Guest Pastor, Okla. Board County Commissioners
Congregations Celebrating 2026 Milestone Anniversaries
Every day our churches open their doors is cause for celebration as they serve their communities, fellowship, and shine the light of Christ beyond and within their walls. We celebrate our past, our present and our future. Every Disciples of Christ congregation, from the newest to the oldest, is worth celebrating.
First Christian Church – Chandler 135
First Christian Church – Kingfisher 135
First Christian Church – Shawnee 135
First Christian Church – Wagoner 130
First Christian Church – Duncan 125
First Christian Church – Hobart 125
First Christian Church of Lawton 125
First Christian Church – Stroud 125
First Christian Church of Claremore 120
Central Christian Church – Fairview 120
First Christian Church – Jenks 95
Crown Heights Christian Church – OKC 95
First Christian Church – Moore 65
Southern Hills Christian Church – Edmond 60
New Vessels Christian Church – OKC 25
First Christian-Presbyterian Church – Pryor 20
Simplicity Church – Edmond 10
Youth
Summer Children & Youth Happenings Around the Region!
Western Oaks CC, OKC
Youth Mission at Regional Food Bank
FCC Alva Youth
OKC Memorial with Rev. Ronnie Fields
FCC Alva
Boiling Springs Christian Camp
FCC Norman
Mission Camp organized by youth director Eula Hledik
Western Oaks CC
Youth Mission with youth director Julia Jordan Gillette
Forest Park CC & Western Oaks CC
Youth enjoying fellowship time during mission work
Leave A Comment