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Cock Fighting

by The Rev. Dr. David L. Bridges — St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

July 19, 2018

I was watching a documentary about cock fighting in another country, when I saw a brief clip of such a fight. These are roosters bred and trained to fight, often to-the-death, with razor-sharp knives strapped to their feet. Two of the birds are released in ...

July 2018 Evangel

by St. John's Episcopal Church — St John's Episcopal Church

July 01, 2018

My heart is burdened with the inhumanity of local and national policies toward children, the sick and needy, and refugees. My mind is reeling with the faulty logic and thinly veiled lies that try to cover for prejudice and greed. I am in disbelief that we s...

July 15, 2018 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

by Fr. John Borrego — St John's Episcopal Church

July 15, 2018

The Episcopal Church Budget

by Kate Huston; St. Paul’s Cathedral, Oklahoma City — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 12, 2018

Having emerged from the “black hole” known at General Convention as PB&F (Program, Budget, and Finance Committee) I am happy to report that the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies adopted, without amendment, the budget for the next tr...

So Many Stories

by The Rev. Irv Cutter; Rector; St. John’s, Tulsa — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 12, 2018

In addition to participating in decisions which affect the Church in various ways, coming to the General Convention is always a reminder of what a rich, broad, diverse denomination The Episcopal Church is. For those of us whose experience as Episcopalians i...

General Convention Closing Worship Photos

by — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 12, 2018

Ordination of Ann Murray, Stephen Miller, Michael Clements, and Mary Ann Coffman

by The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 11, 2018

On Saturday, June 29th, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Oklahoma City, Ann Murray, Stephen Miller, Michael Clements, and Mary Ann Coffman were ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons by Bishop Edward J. Konieczny. The joyful service began with Ann, Stephen...

What We're Doing at General Convention

by Gary Derrick; St. Paul’s Cathedral, Oklahoma City — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 11, 2018

My grandson, Clark, is at St. Crispin’s this week. I wrote him to explain what we were doing at General Convention. The headline issues were Prayer Book revision – generally for adoption of gender-neutral language – and the expansion of ge...

La Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba!

by Jaron Hill; Grace Church, Yukon — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 11, 2018

Both the House of Bishops and House of Deputies unanimously passed Resolution A238 which restored the relationship between The Episcopal Church and La Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba! I was lucky enough to see it pass in both houses. And luckier still to be on th...

From Bishop Ed - the House of Bishops' Response to #MeToo

by The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 10, 2018

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The House of Bishops' meeting this past March was the first since the #MeToo movement began. At that meeting, the Bishops of The Episcopal Church formally accepted aStatement on Sexual Harassment, Gender Bias. This stateme...

General Convention: Rookie Report

by Jaron Hill; Grace Church, Yukon — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 09, 2018

Thank you, Oklahoma! I will be eternally grateful to my fellow Oklahoma Episcopalians for allowing me to attend my first General Convention as an Alternate Deputy. Few things outside of my family cause me to well up and have tears in my eyes; however, here ...

July 8, 2018 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

by Fr. Dwight Helt — St John's Episcopal Church

July 08, 2018

Bishops United Against Gun Violence Witness at General Convention Photos

by — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 08, 2018

General Convention Service at Hutto Detention Center Photos

by — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 08, 2018

Greetings from your Oklahoma Deputation!

by The Rev. Everett Lees Vicar; Christ Church, Tulsa — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 07, 2018

Greetings from your Oklahoma Deputation! The first few days of General Convention were filled with committee meetings where legislation was discussed and shaped and then sent to the floor of either the House of Deputies (made up of lay and clergy members) o...

General Convention Revival Photos

by — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 07, 2018

General Convention UTO Gathering Worship Photos

by — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 07, 2018

I Follow Jesus

by The Rev. Dr. David L. Bridges — St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

July 05, 2018

I was recently asked why I follow Jesus Christ. I follow Jesus in gratitude for His constantly-renewing resurrection power. The resurrection not only gives me confidence in Jesus’ promises for eternity, it allows me to be renewed, refreshed, and recon...

St. John’s, Tulsa Seeking Part-Time Office Support

by St. John’s, Tulsa — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 05, 2018

St. John’s, Tulsa is seeking part-time office support that reports to the Rector or Director of Parish Operations. Education/Qualifications/Experience: Able to maintain confidentiality Bookkeeping/ Accounting experience Skilled in written and verbal c...

General Convention Opening Worship Photos

by — The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

July 05, 2018

Around the Province

Musical Arrangement in Honor of Margaret Henrion's Fifty Years of Service

February 16, 2017

The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

The choir of Church of the Redeemer in Kansas City presented a new arrangement of “I’ll Walk with God” as an anthem during their Sunday service on January 29th.

Centering Prayer

April 10, 2014

The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

Escape from the whirlwind of daily life
for 30 minutes. 
Join us for Centering Prayer 
at the House of Prayer 
(located just west of the church) 
from 5:30-6:00 p.m.
every second Tuesday
Father Ed Whelan conducts the prayer time for us.