“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.”
– Colossians 3:15 NRSV
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You can find all of our updated events online at FirstChurchTulsa.org/events. The Church is open for worship, Sunday School, classes and other events. We are following social distancing protocols and asking members and visitors to wear a mask while entering and moving through the Church. We do have masks available for you at the entrance should you not have one.
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Tidings fall issue 2020
Pick up the latest copy of Tidings at the Church or read it online.
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10:10 Pastor's Message live on Facebook
Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Join us on Facebook Live, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:10 a.m.
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First Family Summer Swim
Sunday, September 6, 2:00–4:45 p.m. – last swim opportunity
Camp Loughridge Aquatic Center
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Join fellow First Church members and their families for open swim at Camp Loughridge Aquatic Center. |
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New! New! Bumpers on Boston – register for breakfast today
Sunday, September 13, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
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Join us for a modified celebration of fellowship at the new, Bumpers on Boston. This event also serves as the kick-off for fall programming at First Church. We will parade in our cars around the Church to pick up breakfast and then park to eat and enjoy fellowship in the Stephenson Parking lot. Attendees can stay in their cars or step outside wearing a mask. We encourage you to decorate your car or make signs for the parade. All services will meet at their regularly scheduled times, however, there will be no Sunday school for children or adults at 9:30 a.m. Sign up for breakfast in advance online.
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Play in the Helping Hand Golf Tournament
Monday, September 21, 9 a.m.
Meadowbrook Country Club
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The 13th Annual Helping Hand Golf Tournament is being held in honor of George and Geordie Matson with 100 percent of the net profit going to Helping Hand Ministry. Learn more and register on the Church website calendar or on Realm. Questions? Email Braigen Hubbard.
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Inquirers class for prospective members
Sundays in October beginning October 3, time TBD
Room E104
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Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about First Church? The Inquirers’ Class is a perfect place to come meet others, get to know some of our pastors and ask your questions. If you are interested please email Patricia Hall.
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Blood Drive
Sunday, October 4, 8 – 11 a.m. and noon – 2 p.m.
Bernsen Building, 2nd Floor
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Schedule your appointment for the FPC Blood Drive online at RedCrossBlood.org and enter “FPCTulsa.” Please help us fill our local Red Cross blood bank.
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Ron Pearson’s 47th annual organ concert
Sunday, October 11, 4 p.m.
Sanctuary
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Come hear First Church director of music ministries and organist, Ron Pearson, play in his 47th Annual organ concert.
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Atrium Art: call for artists! |
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Over the past few years, Atrium Art has brought beautiful professional art displays to First Church, inspiring viewers to engage with aesthetics, faith and spirituality. We are currently seeking new artists with a fresh vision for Atrium Art. If you would like to apply or recommend an artist, please visit the Atrium Art website.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Realm online directory |
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Thank you, members for embracing our new digital directory called Realm. Realm offers a place for you to view your giving history or sign up for events and children's programming. And thank you for your questions. Our Realm team has prepared an FAQ with answers which can be found on our website at FirstChurchTulsa.org/Realm. If you have a question, feel free to email contactus@firstchurchtulsa.org or call 918-584-4701 and ask for Kathy Wilson or Braigen Hubbard. If you have a question about your giving, please contact the business office for information.
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Volunteer at Masterwork Academy |
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Come show Tulsa children the love of Christ this fall as a volunteer with FPC’s Masterwork Academy for Faith & Fine Arts. Masterwork Academy is expanding its program to support Anderson Elementary students in their academics during TPS's nine-week school closure and distance learning program. We need helpers to supervise, assist and encourage our students while they participate in online lessons from Bernsen building classrooms. Volunteers are needed for both programs from noon-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, through October. We will be following COVID-19 safety precautions. If you’d like to know more about how you can be a part of this beautiful program, email Kelly Brown at or call 918-370-0207.
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Join Faith Partners Addiction Ministry |
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Faith Partners is a ministry for loved ones struggling with addiction or their families. You are not alone. For a confidential contact please call Karla Kirby 918-407-4623. The Al-Anon (support group for loved ones of alcoholics) meeting which normally takes place in the Bernsen Community Life Center now takes place on Zoom, Mondays through Fridays at noon. The meeting ID is 353 848 9291 and the host will let you in to the meeting. For more information text or call Patricia Hall at 918-260-5785.
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Do you find yourself carrying an unusual financial burden in this season or do you know someone in the Church that is? If so, please let us know and speak confidentially with an elder. |
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Helping Hand Ministry – Funds needed ... can you help? |
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Between January 1 and July 31, 2020 Helping Hand Ministry has spent $231,701 helping 2,998 families facing financial crisis and strain. In July alone, HHM gave $83,535 to keep 117 families in their homes, which represents more than a 10% increase in spending from the same time last year. When the moratorium on evictions expires many Tulsa County residents will be in imminent danger of becoming homeless. Helping Hand Ministry needs your help to keep serving Tulsans as our community suffers from the impacts of COVID-19. You can give online, text "FPC709Boston HHMCovid19" to 73256 to give using your mobile device, or send a check to the Church with a memo line that reads Helping Hand COVID Donation.
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Beginning September 14, 2020 |
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Little Lambs
Mondays, 10 a.m.
Playground
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Parents and children aged from birth to pre-school enjoy a Bible story, singing and refreshments. |
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Monday School
Mondays, 12:00 p.m.
Kirkland Library
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Dr. Arden Autry will continue his study on Revelation. This study provides an overview of the entire book, followed by examples of how Revelation has been interpreted in different eras of the Church. For more information, email Hannah Elliott. Optional lunch at 11:30 a.m.
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Precepts
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Room E100
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We are studying Philippians and how to have joy in any circumstance, led by Denise Rounds. There will be a workbook needed that can be purchased in the class.
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Pastor’s Study
Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Stephenson Hall
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This fall, Dr. Miller leads a four-week study of John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” This will be followed by a study of a C.S. Lewis favorite, “Mere Christianity.” Purchase your Wednesday lunch in advance by registering online.
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Downtown Theological Roundtable
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. – Courtyard
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The goal is to gather weekly and go in-depth with thoughtful discussion on the books important to our theological upbringings and heritage. We will be starting a new book for our fall meetings and it will be announced soon. Led by Rev. Dan Hutchinson and Phillip Bowman.
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K Groups (small groups)
Beginning Monday, October 5
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This fall, K Groups will be conducting a six-week study on “God Space: Where Spiritual Conversations Happen Naturally,” by Doug Pollock. Start thinking now of people you would enjoy meeting with for six-weeks to discuss how we can incorporate Jesus into our daily conversations with those me meet in a meaningful and effective way. Call Phillip Bowman 918-630-1786 for details.
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Wednesday Night Downtown Tulsa (WNDT) Fall 2020
Wednesdays, beginning September 16
5:15 p.m. dinner and 6:15 p.m. classes
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Wednesday nights are a vibrant time of fellowship and spiritual growth at First Church. We hope that you will join us for an optional church dinner followed by AWANA and POW for children and several adult offerings. For more information, email Kiona Tyler for children’s programming and Hannah Elliott for adult programming. Prebook your dinner by ordering online at firstchurchtulsa.org/WNDT.
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AWANA
Wednesdays, 6–7:30 p.m.
Downstairs in the Children’s Center
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AWANA will being Wednesday, September 16 including children from two years of age up to fourth grade. Please RSVP in advance so that we may plan drop off and pick up.
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Dr. Miller’s Class – The Spiritual DNA of First Church
Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 p.m.
Classroom TBA
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In this six-week course, we’ll be looking at the meaning behind our heritage as Orthodox, Reformed and Evangelical believers. |
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Seeker's Bible Study: The Gospel of John
Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 p.m.
Room E103
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Pastor Wambugu Gachungi leads an in-depth, verse-by-verse study of the book of John. Come enjoy praying together, studying scripture, and engaging in lively questions and discussions.
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Financial Peace University
Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 p.m.
Classroom TBA
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This life-changing class led by Judith Land and taught by Dave Ramsey on video, will help you achieve your financial goals by showing you how to eliminate debt, save for the future and give like never before. Cost is $129 per person/couple. Learn more and register online. Limited scholarships available. Please contact Hannah Elliott for more information and questions about scholarships. Purchase materials online.
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Theology of Parenthood
Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 p.m.
Classroom TBA
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Join Rev. Dan Hutchinson, Sarah Savage and guest speakers as we talk about aspects of our faith, how these aspects influence our homes and family life, and how to teach these to our children.
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Sunday school is open
Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
No Sunday School on September 13 for Bumpers on Boston event
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Children – RSVP required for children attending Sunday morning programming at 9:30 a.m. (infant to fourth grade) or 11 a.m. worship hour (infant to pre-kindergarten). We will have nametags ready for no-touch check-ins and temperatures will be taken at the door. Parents are asked to wear masks while moving through the halls. No snacks will be served. Children who are in kindergarten and older are invited to attend worship with their families in one of the two 11 a.m. services.
Pathfinders and Exodus – All students fifth through eighth grade (Pathfinders), and students ninth through grade 12 (Exodus) are meeting in the Powerhouse which opens at 9:20 a.m. Each student is encouraged to prescreen his or her temperature at home, and each will be rescreened at Church. Masks are required inside the Powerhouse and we will provide masks to the students who don’t have one.
Adults– Some of the adult Sunday school classes are already meeting. For more information, email Hannah Elliott at the Church.
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Join us for worship on Sunday in person, online or on TV. |
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8:30 a.m. – Contemporary Worship – Sundays
Stephenson Hall
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11:00 a.m. – Traditional Worship – Sundays
Sanctuary
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Find the bulletin for this event on the Livestream and Facebook event posts and at FirstChurchTulsa.org/Bulletins. Bulletins are published Friday afternoons for the following Sunday.
Cox Cable Ch. 3 at 11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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11:00 a.m. – Tulsa International Fellowship Worship – Sundays
Great Hall
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5:00 p.m. – Vespers – Check web calendar for updates
Camp Loughridge K-Dome
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Evening worship service for all ages takes place outdoors - please bring your own chairs or blankets. You are welcome to bring your own beverages as refreshments will not be provided for precautionary purposes. |
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5:30 p.m. – Prayer Service – Thursdays – Check web calendar for updates
Miller Library
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Rev. Estes and Allison Biggs invite you to join us for the prayer gathering on Thursday evening, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Miller Library (note the location change). We hope you will consider joining us for a beautiful time of fellowship and prayer. We are so appreciative of your heart for others, and we pray that your spirits are lifted this week.
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Register worship attendance |
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Please register if you’ve attended worship in person or online by clicking here.
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Updates and prayer requests |
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Submit a birth, marriage, hospitalization or death, please email Bev Carter or call 918-301-1029. For prayer by the Guild of Intercessors, call Paula or Mark Peterson at 918-296-5548 or email mandppeterson@msn.com. For afterhours emergencies, please call 918-584-4701.
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