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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...
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 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...