At this time we still have reduced-rate rooms available at Tru by Hilton ($85) and Home2 Suites ($117), both less than half a mile from Mayflower.  Online reservation links are not available yet, but you can make a reservation by calling the preferred location and using the code "KOC" (Kansas-Oklahoma Conference.

Youth in grades 5-8 and 9-12 are especially invited to be a part of this year's Annual Meeting!  We'll have a mix of games, creative activities, and an Escape Room as we explore our faith and our connection to the wider church. 

The 2023 Justice Summit, on October 7, will center on trans and nonbinary belonging in the church. All who are interested in learning more about this justice issue are welcome!

Partners in Building is a two-day virtual event hosted by Church Building & Loan Fund that connects pastors and church leaders with resources on how to repurpose, finance and manage church-owned property. 

Thirty authorized ministers from the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference gathered last week for three days of rest and renewal in Lindsborg, Kansas. This year's event was generously supported by the Richard and Helen Brown Endowment through United Church Funds.  

This year at the Annual Meeting there will be opportunities for delegates and visitors to talk about what gives them life in their congregations and what is challenging for them. Bring your hearts and your voices together so we can listen and learn from each other. 

We’ve updated the Annual Meeting webpage with schedule, workshop details, hotel options, and more…

OUR ANNUAL MEETING THIS YEAR DRAWS US TOGETHER IN OKLAHOMA CITY TO CONNECT, WORSHIP, PRAY, TAKE CARE OF CONFERENCE BUSINESS, AND JOIN HANDS IN THE WORK THAT GOD HAS FOR US IN KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, AND BEYOND.

You can help! Your donation to the Hawaii wildfires appeal helps the United Church of Christ increase support to immediate relief efforts and enables us to be present for the journey ahead, assuring long-term aid for persons who require assistance with their recovery.

Synod reflection from Dewan Keesee member of Fellowship UCC, Tulsa.

While I was Synod, I bought a shirt that says “We” on the front. It was a very intentional purchase. As an introvert by default, I have often struggled with the idea of the need for community with a capital C.

The 34th General Synod was my first time attending Synod. It was also the first time for my two teenage children. There were many great moments. Maybe the most memorable, and the one that my kids were most adamant to be in the room for, was the election of Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson.

This year, returning in-person and as a UCCB member and delegate, gave me an entirely new experience and perspective. I might still be catching my breath!

It’s 6:20 am. The steamy warmth of a freshly cooked breakfast gently hugs our silent caucusing room. Heavy eyed and yawning, delegates amble into the room and take their seats. 

This was my second Synod as a delegate but the first in person. To say it was a transformational experience doesn’t accurately describe my time in Indianapolis.

I am Marcia Keesee a member of Fellowship Congregational UCC in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The expectations for my Synod experience abruptly changed when I agreed to be one of the six delegates that represented the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference.

This year at Synod we passed some amazing and forward-thinking resolutions. These social justice issues will be advocated for by our National Setting, but it's important for our local churches to brainstorm ways to contribute towards each resolution in our neighborhoods and towns.

This summer has been busy for the Kansas Oklahoma Conference! With your generosity we helped Tulsa residents begin to recover from a devastating tornado (thank you!), conference delegates and visitors attended General Synod 34 in Indianapolis, the conference hired a new staff member to serve as registrar/admin assistant, and we will be preparing to say goodbye to the faithful work of our registrar Jan Lange.

It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Rev. Soo Jane Ho who passed into the arms of the Eternal yesterday, July 27. 

Please consider giving to our UCC Congregation in Tulsa as they strive to help those who are experiencing hardship due to the recent tornados, and as they work to restore their campus. 

Brewster Place is in search of a full-time chaplain who will serve as a member of the social services team to provide person-centered care.