A Love Letter from Rev. Lorraine Ceniceros and the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference of the United Church of Christ
We love you. When called upon, we will speak out with you, and we will walk alongside you on your journey of wholeness and acceptance.
Love Letters to Trans Youth on Trans-visibility Day
Today, March 31st, is National Trans-visibility Day, and we’re taking the day to shower trans-youth with messages of love.
March Message from Rev. Lorraine Ceniceros, Conference Minister
Let us walk in the light and expose that which is done in the darkness.
The Passing of Rev. Joie Webb
With grief at the loss of a dear friend to so many of us, and with gratitude for her remarkable life and her years of service in ministry, we share the news of the passing of Rev. Joie Webb.
Kansas Leadership Courses and What Comes Next?
For more than two years, people from all around the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference have been attending a leadership course through the Kansas Leadership Center.
Pastor Caela Simmons Wood Testifies at Senate Hearing
Pastor Caela Simmons Wood of First Congregational UCC Manhattan KS testified before the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee in support of trans youth in Kansas.
February Message from Rev. Lorraine Ceniceros, Conference Minister
I bring you greetings this cold week in February. Many conversations in my circle are centering around Synod and the event is still some months away!
Peter Lucky Will Join Upcoming Clergy Conversation to Talk about Coaching
If you ever wondered what coaching could do for you, come join Peter for a conversation over zoom at our next clergy gathering on Tuesday, February 21st at 10:15. All questions welcomed!
A Multitude of Offerings from Pathways Theological Education
PATHWAYS exists to offer a range of stimulating, accessible, and affordable online progressive Christian resources for church leaders, faith explorers, pastors, and those discerning various vocations and callings within and outside the church community.
Turkey and Syria Need Our Help!
We are still receiving news regarding the damage and loss of life caused by the devastating earthquake and after shocks on the border of Turkey and Syria.
Facing Our F.E.A.R.S : Anti-Racism Conversations with Rev. Dr. Anthony Scott - LIVE EVENT
The Jesus Has Left the Building Podcast wraps up a fantastic 3 episode mini-series discussing strategies and frameworks of anti-racism with a live discussion: Monday evening, February 6 at 7pm Central.
KO Conference Assistant Conference Minister Rev. Rachael Pryor Delivers Gubernatorial Invocation
On Monday, January 9, the inauguration of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's second term opened with an invocation from Lindsborg resident Rev. Rachael Pryor.
Month of Prayer - Week 4
This week, Rev. Lorraine Ceniceros from the Kansas Oklahoma Conference leads us in prayer for our conference staff.
Month of Prayer - Week 3
This week, please join with the Rev. Dr. Courtney Stange-Tregear, Conference Minister for the Pacific Northwest Conference, in praying for our local churches, our associations and conferences, and and our covenanted partners.
Cathedral of Hope OKC, is pleased to announce that SISU Youth Services will be honored as their 2023 Hero of Hope.
SISU Staff will speak and be presented the award during Cathedral of Hope OKC's evening service on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 6 PM in the sanctuary of Church of the Open Arms, 3131 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City.
Antoinette Brown Award Nomination Deadline Extended to February 14!
Antoinette Brown Award Nominations: What outstanding clergywomen can you nominate from your Association or Conference? We’re challenging every conference to nominate two or more women and one church-related organization to receive an Antoinette Brown Society Award!
Rev. David Schoen Hosts ZOOM Discussion of Resourcing Church Legacies
Join in this zoom conversation with other conferences to discuss resourcing church legacies.
Mayflower OKC Youth Wins Award in UCC’s Climate Hope Cards Art Contest
One of Mayflower OKC’s youth group members, Honor (they/them), was the winner in the 14-17 year old age category.
Fellowship UCC Pastor Honored by Department of Defense for Patriotic Support
On Sunday, January 8, 2023, Rev. Chris Moore, Lead Pastor at Fellowship UCC in Tulsa, received the Secretary of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award for the extraordinary support he provides his employee Rev. J. D. Morrison, a Chaplain and Captain in the Oklahoma Air National Guard.