Financial Peace University

Thu, Sep 06, 2018 - 06:00 PM CDT until Thu, Nov 01, 2018 - 07:30 PM CDT

Started 26 days ago | Thu, Sep 06

Get Directions: All Souls' Episcopal Church (Parish Hall), 6400 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73116

The Bible-based Dave Ramsey series that has helped millions of families take control of their finances will meet this fall beginning September 6th.

Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

$109 per family

All Souls' Episcopal Church (Parish Hall)
6400 North Pennsylvania Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73116

You can register for the course by signing-up here

Question? Please contact Alysa and Charles Newcomb (405) 748 - 0830.

Regional Pre-Convention Meetings

Sun, Sep 16, 2018 - 12:00 AM CDT until Sat, Oct 20, 2018 - 12:00 AM CDT

Started 17 days ago | Sun, Sep 16

Get Directions: 924 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Tulsa Region
September 16th at 3:00 p.m.
Christ Church Episcopal
10901 South Yale Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74137

Oklahoma City Region
September 22nd at 10:00 a.m.
Santa Maria Virgin
5500 S. Western
Oklahoma City, OK 73109

Southeast Region
September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. (time changed)
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
110 East 17th Street
Ada, OK 74820

Northeast Region
September 30th at 2:00 p.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church
522 West Canadian
Vinita, OK 74301

Northwest Region
October 13th at 10:30 a.m.
St. Matthew's 
518 West Randolph
Enid, OK 73701 

Southwest Region
October 20th at 10:30 a.m.
All Saints' Episcopal Church
809 West Cedar Avenue
Duncan, OK 73533

Safeguarding Training

Sun, Sep 30, 2018 - 12:00 AM CDT until Thu, Oct 11, 2018 - 11:59 PM CDT

Started 3 days ago | Sun, Sep 30

Get Directions: 924 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Ministry, like much of the work Jesus Christ has given us to do, is a ministry of relationships. Children, youth and adult supervisors, parents, clergy, and other volunteers come into contact with one another to share their lives, worship, have fun, and explore how their spiritual beliefs shape their lives. 

Jesus Christ calls us to loving relationships that are healthy and helpful to each other, not taking advantage of those who are weaker or putting people in situations that are inappropriate for their age or maturity. All persons involved in ministry with children and youth, whether child, youth or adult, deserve to be treated as Jesus Christ would treat them, with love, respect, and kindness.

All participants in ministry deserve to be in a safe environment; which includes, but is not limited to, an environment that is free from harassment, abuse, and misconduct. These policies are meant to help provide for such an environment.

Learn more about our Diocesan Safeguarding Program:
- Safeguarding God's Children
- Safeguarding God's People

Upcoming Training Opportunities:

Safeguarding God's Children

September 30th (3:00 - 6:00 p.m.)
St. Philip's Episcopal Church
516 McLish
Ardmore, OK 73401
All church employees and volunteers who work with children must complete this course every four years. The course is recommended for any parents or grandparents. Please contact the Rev. Joyce Spurgin at [email protected] or text (580) 465-2127 if you plan to attend.

October 11th (1:00 p.m.)
Grace Episcopal Church
218 North 6th Street
Muskogee, OK 74401  
Please contact Nancy Scott at [email protected] or call (918) 687-5416 if you plan to attend.

Safeguarding God’s People

OKC vs. Tulsa Collection Drive

Mon, Oct 01, 2018 - 12:00 AM CDT until Thu, Nov 15, 2018 - 11:59 PM CST

Started 1 day ago | Mon, Oct 01

Get Directions: The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma, 924 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Ready for a Little “Friendly” Competition?

The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma invites you to join in with our first OKC vs. Tulsa Collection Drive!

Each congregation can either send in their donations to the person listed below, or bring them to Diocesan Convention for collection. Each congregation's contributions will be weighed and the congregation with the most weight will receive an Ice Cream Social from Braum’s!

Click here to download a flier!

Oklahoma City Group
Includes Oklahoma City, and the portion of the state west of OKC

We will be collecting items for Infant Crisis Services, located on Lincoln Boulevard in OKC. This group provides life-sustaining formula, food, and diapers to babies and toddlers in times of crisis.

We are asking each youth group to collect:

• Baby Wipes
• Diapers
• Formula (orange) Gerber Good Start or soy
• Sippy Cups
• Burp rags
• Baby clothes new
• Baby toys new
• Blankets
• Winter Coats (all sizes)

Your collections can be delivered (either weekly or in one total shipment) to the address below, or brought to Diocesan Convention for collection:

Kate Huston
St. Paul's Cathedral
127 NW 7th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Tulsa Group
Include Tulsa, and the port of the state east of OKC

We are supporting Tulsa Advocates for the Protection of Children: TAPC, who supports the 1,500+ children in out of home care due to child abuse/neglect in Tulsa County.

We are asking each youth group to collect:

• Diapers
• Socks
• Baby Wipes
• Baby car seats
• Children’s underwear (sizes 2 Toddlers) – (14-16 children)
• Baby clothes new
• Winter coats (all sizes)

 Your collections can be delivered (either weekly or in one total shipment) to the address below, or brought to Diocesan Convention for collection:

Paula Rule
St. John's Episcopal Church
4200 South Atlanta Place
Tulsa, OK 74105

2018 Clergy Conference

Tue, Oct 02, 2018 - 12:00 AM CDT until Thu, Oct 04, 2018 - 12:00 AM CDT

Started about 17 hours ago | Tue, Oct 02

Get Directions: St. Crispin’s Conference Center, 36302 State Highway 9, Wewoka, OK 74884

Registration Deadline: September 26th

The 2018 Clergy Conference will be held October 2nd - 4th at St. Crispin’s Conference Center. The conference will begin with lunch on Tuesday, followed by time for Q&A with the Bishop, social hour and dinner. We will conclude with a Closing Eucharist on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. (slight change in time).

This year’s speaker will be Dr. Steven Tomlinson, the Associate Professor of Leadership and Administration at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. Dr. Tomlinson is a highly regarded teacher, and in 2014 received the Durstan R. McDonald Teaching Award. He will discuss The Spiritual Practice of Difficult Conversations: How to Listen and Lead When People Get Hurt, Scared, Angry and Polarized.

Just as last year, there will be many recreational opportunities available during our time together.

One option will be the traditional golf outing on the afternoon of October 3rd. To assist us in making reservations and planning accordingly, please indicate your interest in participating in these activities when completing online registration.

Unless prevented by illness or pastoral emergency, all active Oklahoma parochial clergy are expected to attend the entire Clergy Conference. I am sensitive to the fact that many of our bi-vocational priests and vocational deacons have to work during this time. While your attendance is welcomed, it is not mandatory.

Due to the limited rooms, all lodging will be double occupancy. Please feel free to self-select roommates, and list the full name of your preferred roommate when completing online registration below. Additionally, if you have any food allergies, please be sure to list them when completing online registration. St. Crispin’s needs advance notice to ensure that the appropriate food is ordered.

 If you have any questions, or need assistance completing registration, please contact Lesli Graft, Office Coordinator, directly via email at [email protected] or via phone at (405) 232-4820. The registration deadline is September 26th.

If you have difficulty using the form below, please click here!

Grief Share Loss of a Spouse

Tue, Oct 02, 2018 - 05:30 PM CDT until Tue, Oct 02, 2018 - 07:30 PM CDT

Starting about 1 hour from now | Tue, Oct 02

Get Directions: All Souls' Episcopal Church, 6400 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73116

To register call: (405)842-1461

Episcopal Church Women 2018 Fall Retreat

Fri, Oct 05, 2018 - 06:00 PM CDT until Sun, Oct 07, 2018 - 12:00 PM CDT

Starting 3 days from now | Fri, Oct 05

Get Directions: St. Crispins Camp and Conference Center, 36302 State Highway 9, Wewoka, OK 74884

Registration Deadline: September 22nd

Please join women from across the diocese at the 2018 ECW Fall Retreat. The retreat will be held at our beautiful St. Crispin's Camp and Conference Center beginning at 6:00 p.m. on October 5th and ending at noon on October 7th. As with the retreats held in the past, the retreat will be broken into two parts so that you may attend only one part, or join us for the entire weekend.

During our time together Mother Debora+ will lead the group in discussions and reflections on what brings us to life – emotionally, physically, and most importantly – spiritually.

We will also spend time creating our spiritual autobiographies which we will share in small groups. Feel free to bring photos or anything that will help you talk about your spiritual journey. Be sure to bring paper, pen, journal, and whatever else you may need for your time away.

We will also have time to hike, to walk the labyrinth, and to take advantage of all that St. Crispin’s has to offer!!

Bring comfortable clothing and shoes.

Be ready for rain, snow, sunshine, cold rooms, warm rooms...well you get the picture!

We hope you can join us for this weekend of nourishment, reflection, and fellowship!!

Simply complete the registration form and mail to:

Fran Rahn
1106 Red Bud Drive
Grove, OK 74344.

See you there!!

Brains and Brats Trivia Night

Sat, Oct 06, 2018 - 06:00 PM CDT until Sat, Oct 06, 2018 - 08:30 PM CDT

Starting 4 days from now | Sat, Oct 06

Get Directions: Christ Church Episcopal PAC, 10901 South Yale Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74137

Registration Deadline: October 1st

Cost: $150/team of 6

Christ Church's annual "Brains and Brats Trivia Night" that benefits New Hope Oklahoma.

The event is open to adults 18+ who want to support New Hope graduates continuing onto college or other higher education opportunities.

We hope to see you there!

Questions? Please contact Mrs. Margo Powell via email at [email protected] or via phone at (918) 406-8712.

Diocesan Office Closed for Columbus Day

Mon, Oct 08, 2018 - 12:00 AM CDT until Mon, Oct 08, 2018 - 11:59 PM CDT

Starting 5 days from now | Mon, Oct 08

Get Directions: Diocesan Office, 924 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

The Diocesan Office will be closed on Monday, October 8th
in observance of Columbus Day.

The office will reopen on Tuesday, October 9th.

Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the world into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them that peace which is the fruit of righteousness, that they may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
(Book of Common Prayer, p. 816)

"Grace in an Age of Distraction" Mockingbird Conference

Thu, Oct 11, 2018 - 12:00 AM CDT until Sat, Oct 13, 2018 - 12:00 AM CDT

Starting 8 days from now | Thu, Oct 11

Get Directions: All Souls' Episcopal Church, 6400 N. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Registration Deadline: October 4th

We are super excited to announce that pre-registration for our Fall Conference in Oklahoma City is now open!

Join us October 11th - 13th at All Souls' Episcopal Church in Oklahoma City as we explore what “Grace in an Age of Distraction” might look like. Speakers include Steven Paulson, Jady Koch, Carrie Willard, David Zahl, Kelsi Klembara, Ethan Richardson and more. You can check out the full schedule on the conference website here.

The conference begins with an opening reception on Thursday, October 11th at Commonplace Books in Oklahoma City (13th and Walker). Registration begins October 12th at 9:00 a.m. at All Souls'.

The conference fee is just $30/person or $50/couple. which includes delicious lunch and dinner on Friday, catered by The Kitchen at Commonplace. You do not want to miss this one!

Click here to register!

Questions? Please contact Mrs. Carol Johnson via phone at (405) 842-1461.

TN BBQ & Bluegrass Jam Fest

Sat, Oct 13, 2018 - 10:00 AM CDT until Sat, Oct 13, 2018 - 05:00 PM CDT

Starting 11 days from now | Sat, Oct 13

Get Directions: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 555 E. Third Street, Grove, OK 74344

The TN BBQ & Bluegrass JamFest is sponsored by the St. Andrew’s Bluegrass Jammers and friends. This is an opportunity to play and fellowship or sit and listen.

Small Jam Group areas will be set-up for individual jams. Players are encouraged to move around among the groups. All players and spectators are welcomed. Musicians of all skill levels will be included.

Get a BBQ dinner plate for $10. Funds will support St. Andrew’s new youth music program.

Vendor spaces are available.

Call Fr. David at 918-801-2203 for details, or write: [email protected]. 

Planned Giving Workshop

Sat, Oct 20, 2018 - 10:00 AM CDT until Sat, Oct 20, 2018 - 03:00 PM CDT

Starting 18 days from now | Sat, Oct 20

Get Directions: St.Crispin's Conference and Camp Center, 36302 State Highway 9, Wewoka, OK 74884

Hosted by: The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma and Episcopal Church Foundation

Registration Deadline: October 6th

Click here to complete registration!

Both parishes with an existing Planned Giving ministry and/or an Endowment, as well as those without one, will benefit from this workshop. This workshop reviews best practices and empowers leadership to take the best, next steps for their congregation!

Setting Up a Planned Giving Program for Your Parish
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Take the mystery out of planned giving for your parish. Learn in easy to understand terms how planned giving differs from annual stewardship and capital campaigns, and how your parish can build endowments through wills and life income and other planned gifts. After a review of the planned giving instruments, you will learn about the importance of a parish vision, protecting and growing your endowment, and how to invite others to remember your parish through estate and financial planning. You will leave the workshop with a plan of action.

Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Creating a Legacy Society and using Planned Giving on Demand for Your Parish
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Join us to learn how to use the resources provided by ECF’s new toolkit, Planned Giving on Demand to encourage new gifts to support your parish’s future through estate and financial planning. We will also review how to create and sustain a Legacy Society to encourage giving to your parish for decades to come.

Presenter: James W.N. Murphy, CFRE
Managing Program Director
212-870-2844 or 800-697-2858
[email protected] 

Jim is Managing Program Director for Endowment Management, Planned Giving and Donor Solutions at the Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF). He oversees ECF’s financial resources programs: planned giving, endowment management and donor solutions, including ECF’s Donor advised Fund program. He works with congregations, dioceses, and other Episcopal organizations to enhance and develop their programs and resources. Jim holds a Certificate in Fundraising from New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies, MA in Christian Spirituality from General Theological Seminary, and BS from NYU's Stern School of Business. Jim is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive. Prior to joining ECF in 2008, Jim was Director of the Master of Arts Program and Program Manager for Lifelong Learning & the Center for Christian Spirituality at the General Theological Seminary. For more than 16 years he worked for a major international law firm in NYC, serving in a number of financial management roles. He has been an active volunteer leader in stewardship, parish administration, and Christian formation ministries in several Episcopal parishes in New York and New Jersey.

A native of Lansing, MI, Jim holds a Certificate in Fundraising from New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies, an MA in Christian Spirituality from the General Theological Seminary, and a BS from NYU's Stern School of Business. Jim is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).

Questions? Please contact Tyler L. Davis, Director of Stewardship & Development, via email at [email protected] or via phone at (405) 232 - 4820.

All Saints', Miami Centennial Celebration!

Fri, Oct 26, 2018 - 12:00 AM CDT until Sun, Oct 28, 2018 - 11:59 PM CDT

Starting 23 days from now | Fri, Oct 26

Get Directions: All Saints Episcopal Church, 225 B Street NW, Miami, OK 74354

All Saints' Episcopal Church in Miami celebrates its 100th year in 2018!

We invite all Saints to return home!

We invite our friends to come have fun with us.

October 26th until 28th we will have opportunities for fellowship, a golf tournament on Saturday afternoon followed by a picnic, and joyous worship and birthday cake on Sunday.

See you at All Saints!

Questions? Please contact All Saints' Church directly via email at [email protected] or via phone at (918) 542-3662.

2018 Diocesan Convention

Thu, Nov 01, 2018 - 12:00 AM CDT until Sat, Nov 03, 2018 - 11:59 PM CDT

Starting 29 days from now | Thu, Nov 01

Get Directions: The Central National Bank Center, 302 S. Grand Ave., Enid, OK 73701

81st Annual Convention of 
the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

Hosted by St. Matthew's, Enid

November 1 - 3, 2018

“You Shall Be My Witnesses”

Guest Speakers:

The Rt. Rev. Mark Van Koevering
Bishop Provisional, Diocese of Lexington

The Rev. Canon Dr. Helen Van Koevering
Rector; St. Raphael’s, Lexington

The Central National Bank Center
302 S. Grand Ave.
Enid, OK 73701

Click here to visit the Diocesan Convention page! 

Diocesan Office Closed for Veteran's Day

Mon, Nov 12, 2018 - 12:00 AM CST until Mon, Nov 12, 2018 - 11:59 PM CST

Starting about 1 month from now | Mon, Nov 12

Get Directions: Diocesan Office, 924 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

The Diocesan Office will be closed on Monday, November 12th
in observance of Veteran's Day.

The office will reopen on Tuesday, November 13th.

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer, p. 823)

Diocesan Office Closed for Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 22, 2018 - 12:00 AM CST until Fri, Nov 23, 2018 - 12:00 AM CST

Starting about 2 months from now | Thu, Nov 22

Get Directions: Diocesan Center , 924 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

The Diocesan Office will be closed on
Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd
in observance of Thanksgiving.

The office will reopen on Monday, November 26th.

Almighty God, we thank you for making the earth fruitful, so that it might produce what is needed for life: Bless those who work in the fields; give us seasonable weather; and grant that we may all share the fruits for the earth, rejoicing in your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer, p. 824)

2019 River Cruise with Bishop Michele Pollesel

Fri, Sep 06, 2019 - 12:00 AM CDT until Sat, Sep 14, 2019 - 11:59 PM CDT

Starting 11 months from now | Fri, Sep 06

Get Directions: 924 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Join Bishop Michele Pollesel, retired Bishop of our Companion Diocese, the Anglican Diocese of Uruguay, on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise through Portugal and the enticing Douro River!

Click here to download the full flier with more details!