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Delegates Prepare for General Synod

Every two years in the life of the United Church of Christ, delegates from across our denomination gather as a community to experience General Synod.

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Love the Work You Do

Do you love your work? It’s a question many of us wrestle with as work takes up a significant part of our time on Earth.

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Conference Minister Interviews Begin

With gratitude for all those who have applied to be considered for the role of Kansas-Oklahoma Conference Minister, we are pleased to report that we are ready to move into the interview phase of our search

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Thank you, Don Miller!

Don Miller has a long history with the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference, and he doesn’t shy from supporting a ministry when there is a need.

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Yes, Edith Still Works Here!

I am not as visible these days in our most visible places, eNEWS and on Facebook, but that makes space for others to be more visible.

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Love Is Necessary

We, a "so-called" Christian nation, seem to have forgotten the commandment that Jesus gave us: "Love one another.”

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Women’s Ministry to Offer Online Connection

Kansas Oklahoma Ministries/Missions Among Sisters (KOMMAS), a ministry for all women in the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference, offers an upcoming book study and opportunity for connection. Join us!

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New Treasurer Appointed

We are fortunate that Rich Bireta, member of the Finance and Stewardship Committee, has agreed to step into this role!

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What Love Looks Like

Jesus was very clear about what the most important things are: love God, and love our neighbors as ourselves. When you put it like that, it sounds so simple. But the reality of choosing to love God and love our neighbor as ourselves day in and day out isn’t so easy, is it?

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Valerie Kaur Book Study

Valerie Kaur will be one of our guest speakers for this year's UCC General Synod July 11-18. Let's get to know her by reading her memoir "See No Stranger."

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Reflections on the Senate Judiciary Hearing

I was surprised to receive a call from PFLAG a week ago with an invitation to potentially give testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Equality Act. As the PFLAG staff person quickly rattled off pertinent details, I stopped her and said, WHAT?

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