Lent invites us to pause, reflect, and realign our hearts. This March, join us on a four-week journey exploring the spiritual practice of generosity—not as an obligation but as a way of life rooted in abundance. This is a time for reflection, conversation, and inspiration—no rigid study, just shared wisdom.

The annual Yearbook is here! Churches should have received an email at the beginning of February with instructions for filling out their Yearbook information. The deadline for submission is March 21, 2025.

What are your most important values? Are they rooted in your faith somehow? Are you scared because your values are not being shown in our State Houses? In Washington DC? In the White House? Are you afraid for the people you love? For people you don’t know but love anyway? What can we do about it?

The gospel often calls us to wrestle with hard truths which can stir a range of emotions. That’s okay. But as followers of Christ, our call is not to seek comfort alone—it is to remain faithful. Faithful to Jesus’ charge to love our neighbors, to seek justice, and to walk humbly with God.

Three-Way Covenants will become a standing requirement in the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference beginning in 2026. Various versions of the covenant exist, depending on ministerial standing and ministry setting. This month, we are focusing on Authorized Ministers with Ordained Ministerial Standing serving in a local church.

Last week, CWS was informed by the U.S. Department of State to halt federally funded activities supporting refugees in Egypt, Indonesia, and 4,200 refugees in the U.S., effective immediately.

Let us hold our siblings in Christ who have been, and continue to be, affected by this disaster in our prayers.

As the calendar turns to a new year, we are invited into a season of reflection, renewal, and intentionality. The New Year is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a symbolic threshold, a moment to pause and consider the year behind us and the one that lies ahead. It allows us to ask meaningful questions: What have I learned? Where have I grown? What needs to change? Are there new promises that I need to make? Or old ones that I need to revisit?

The coming few years will be tough for our beloved LGBTQ siblings, open or in the closet. Let us be sure to support our LGBTQ clergy who contribute to the heart of our Conference!

The new year is off to an eventful start. We are on the brink of welcoming a new presidential administration, bringing with it the uncertainties of transition. At the same time, Kansas experienced a powerful ice and snowstorm that shut down multiple sections of the I-70 corridor - a storm some are calling the storm of the century.

Conference leadership has invited Rev. Phil Hart to conduct a series of three Zoom sessions aimed at helping churches of all sizes explore their next steps in ministry. Each session builds on the last, promoting meaningful discussions for pastors and their leadership teams. 

As Christmas day draws near, we are reminded of the profound message of hope, love, and renewal brought to us in the birth of Jesus Christ.

A discussion group using Rob Bell’s Nooma videos, facilitated by Rev. Aaron Roberts.

The Certificate is a fully-online, asynchronous certificate program that explores the theological dimensions of youth ministry in local church settings.

Let us remember that we are not alone on this journey. God is with us, strengthening us and guiding our steps.

In this post-election season, we hold space together, aware of the varied emotions this moment may bring.

Friends, I encourage you to keep stretching beyond your comfort zones to share Christ's love with others. Building relationships within your congregation, community, and beyond sustains hope in our world. In reaching out and connecting with others, may you feel a deeper connection to the Holy.

Authorized clergy in KO, and MIDs who are at the “approved for ordination pending a call” stage, are invited to register for this event.

As we gear up for the 2024 KO Annual Meeting, preparations are in full swing...

Each summer, several UCC congregations in the KO Conference get together at White Memorial Camp near Council Grove Kansas for shared worship, food, and fun.