Brewster Place Offers Senior Living Rooted in the Ministry of the UCC
Brewster Place in Topeka, Kansas is a Life Plan Community with a unique history and a foundation tied to the United Church of Christ.
A Message from Rev. Lorraine Ceniceros, Conference Minister and Synod 34!
Strong healthy connections and relationships across the conference continue to be important as they allow us to care for one another, cheer each other on, celebrate, and lament together as we grow more fully into the beautiful multifaceted gem we are as a conference.
Rev. Michael Vollbrecht Appointed to the Position of Generosity Officer for the United Church of Christ's West Central Region
I love building relationships with people and helping people to connect their passion with purpose so that we can make a real difference in the lives of others in our churches and local communities, and I’m looking forward to beginning this work with you.
The Institute for Youth Ministry at Princeton’s Log College Project
…they collected data from almost 200 congregations who are passionate about designing new forms of youth ministry.
An Important Message from Rev. Lorraine Ceniceros, Conference Minister
This month I’m going to ask you to connect with someone who is different than you. Talk with the neighbor who is not usually friendly. Compliment the adult or young person in the grocery market who has bright colorful hair. Be curious…
First Congregational UCC Manhattan KS Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Their ONA Covenant
Unanimously adopted by congregational vote on May 11, 2003.
UCC Webinar—Seizing an Opportunity: Strengthening EPA Protections in 2023
This webinar will cover how the coming months at the EPA present a significant opportunity to save thousands of lives, address societal inequalities, and put the United States on a path to achieve 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2035.
Save the date for the 2023 KO Annual Meeting!
Friday September 29 - Saturday September 30Mayflower United Church of Christ in Oklahoma City
Clergy Mental Health Resource Available Now
We have a new relationship with Midwest Ministry Development Service which allows us to support clergy mental health needs with a significant amount of confidentiality.
Save the Date: Ecclesiastical Council
The Kansas-Oklahoma Conference will host an Ecclesiastical Council for Rev. Raul Bermudez, who was recommended as a candidate for Privilege of Call by the Committee on Ministry on April 12, 2023.
KIFA 2023 Annual Dinner
Authorized clergy in Kansas are invited to attend KIFA’s 2023 annual dinner in Topeka, Kansas on June 1.
Register Now! 2023 Clergy Retreat & Boundary Training
Authorized Ministers in the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference can attend our annual clergy retreat, or boundary awareness training, or combine both offerings for an extended retreat and learning event!
Ordination/Installation for Dr. Mandy Todd
This celebration represents the beauty of strong partnerships and collaboration in ministry!
Building our 2023 Annual Meeting Together - Annual Meeting Brainstorming Zoom Sessions
What would a vibrant Annual Conference Meeting look like for you and your church community? Our planning team has developed a creative new framework for our return to meeting in a local church. Before we move forward, we'd like to hear from our whole Conference once more about some of the topics and activities we are planning!
The KO Conference Seeks a Part-Time Conference Registrar/Administrative Assistant
Part-Time: Hourly /Nonexempt position. 10 hours weekly with the possibility of more hours depending on the periodic needs of the Conference with the approval of the Conference Minister.
Rev. Lorraine on the Jesus Has Left the Building Podcast
The latest episode of the Jesus Has Left the Building podcast features Rev. Lorraine Ceniceros, Conference Minister of the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference of the United Church of Christ!
Kansas Interfaith Action is offering a 4-night exploration regarding White Christian Nationalism
Kansas Interfaith Action is offering a 4-part seminar exploring White Christian Nationalism, its roots, what it means to us as people of faith, and what we can do about it here in Kansas and more peripherally, Oklahoma.
Rev. Jacob Poindexter Installation at Wichita United Church of Christ
Saturday • April 22, 2023 • 3pm
A Holy Week Reflection from Rev. Lorraine Ceniceros - KO Conference Minister
These next few days let us not be in a hurry to get to joyousness of Easter Sunday. Let us move slowly through the meaning and rituals of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday to experience God being with us through the dark days of Holy Week. Only then can we truly experience the joy of resurrection and new life as we run the race that has been set before us.
A Love Letter from Rev. Jacob Poindexter and Wichita United Church of Christ in Wichita, KS
With all of the voices of hatred and ignorance coming from people of faith, especially Christians, we commit as pastors, church leaders, and members of Wichita United Church of Christ to the sustained work of love. We proclaim that your light and life is beloved, this day and every day.