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Clergy Retreat: November 14–15, Manhattan, KS

Pastoral ministry is sacred, joyful, and often demanding work. That’s why we’re creating space this fall for rest, connection, and renewal at our Kansas-Oklahoma Conference Clergy Retreat, happening November 14–15 in Manhattan, KS.

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KO Holy Conversations

Holy Conversations are intimate gatherings among trusted friends, designed to foster connection, renewal, and purpose within the K-O Conference. These conversations began three years ago when the conference bylaws clarified that the wider K-O community should guide the board's focus each year.

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Building Beloved Community Through Anti-Bias/Racism, Social Justice Training

On June 6–7, nine clergy from across the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference gathered in Tulsa, OK, for a powerful two-day Anti-Racism Training. This transformative experience, led by Pastor Julia Gaughan, deepened our understanding of systemic racism and helped us explore our individual and collective roles in dismantling it.

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Central Seminary Listening Session - June 22

This gathering is part of Central Seminary’s work through the Thriving Congregations Initiative, generously supported by the Lilly Endowment. The goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges congregations face and how these challenges vary depending on location, size, and denomination.

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The Ecclesiastical Council for Dee Moore

The Committee on Ministry - Discernment (COM D) officially invites the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference to the Ecclesiastical Council of Dee Moore Saturday, June 28 at 10:00 am.  

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