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A MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER OF THE OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES
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The latest news and information from OCC
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We are thrilled to have you as a part of our network and we look forward to sharing the latest OCC news with you each month. We are always looking for ways to involve as many people as possible in our work. Interested in getting involved? Email
The Rev. Shannon Fleck today to get plugged in to our wonderful efforts statewide!
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Your gift is tax deductible. OCC is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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Annual Dinner
November 8, 2018
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Our 2018 Annual Dinner is right around the corner! Please visit our
NEW! website
and get the details about this year's largest fundraiser including our new Award: Leader of Tomorrow. The Leader of Tomorrow Award will go to an outstanding and influential youth (10th-12th grade) making a difference in the community.
This year the Annual Dinner will be hosted at none other than Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center located at
2501 Conference Dr, Norman, OK 73069
. Yes, your read it right, Norman...but don't worry...the venue is right off I-35 so it won't be too far. We also have a block of rooms ready in case you would like to enjoy the town overnight.
This year our keynote speaker will be none other than the Rev. Lawrence Ware! Lawrence Ware is co-director of the Africana Studies Program and Teaching Assistant Professor and Diversity Coordinator in the Department of Philosophy at Oklahoma State University. He is a contributing writer to Slate Magazine, The New York Times and The Root. He has been a commentator on race and politics for the Huffington Post Live, NPR, and TV One! Please join us as we listen to a message from a dynamic leader!
This year we are also featuring a raffle for the choice to win a vacation in one of these beautiful beach destinations: Barbados, St. Lucia, The Grenadines, Antigua, and Panama! These beach destination packages range from $2,100-$3,600 but raffle tickets will be available for only $125!!! Yes! You have the chance to win a week-long vacation by participating in a raffle! Tickets are available on our website
www.okchurches.org
under the Annual Dinner tab
. Tickets will continue to be available through Thursday, November 8, 2018 during the Annual Dinner presentation. You do not have to be present to win so please help to support the mission and vision of OCC by participating in our raffle.
The early bird ticket prices have ended, so tickets are $70 a piece as of today. Our
sponsorship levels
are also on the website if you are interested in sponsoring the event. If you have any questions, or would like to learn more about the raffle, sponsorships, or other details about the Annual Dinner, please give us a call at (405) 525-2928 or at
okchurches@okchurches.org
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Saying Goodbye to Courtland
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Please join us as we say goodbye to our Director of Development & Finance, Courtland Powers as she embarks on a new journey to Denver, CO. She will serve as the new Director of Philanthropic Partnerships for Community Shares of Colorado, a nonprofit organization that manages over $4.5 million in philanthropic funds for over 150 grass-root nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Colorado. We will certainly miss her at the Oklahoma Conference of Churches and wish her the best in her new endeavor.
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Theologian Matthew Fox is coming to OKC
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OCC Emotional and Spiritual Care
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Project Resilient Spirit faith leader trainings continue
In response to 2017 and 2018 historic northwestern Oklahoma wildfires, the Oklahoma Conference of Churches and SRT, Inc. are partnering to provide local community leaders new skills to assist the emotional and spiritual recovery of their disaster-affected communities.
There’s still time to sign up for the Vici, Oklahoma “Psychological First Aid: Faith Leaders Edition” training:
Vici, Oklahoma
October 3, 2018
(Wednesday)
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
First United Methodist Church
302 Main St.
Vici, OK
Registration Deadline: Noon, Monday, October 1
PFA is an evidence-informed modular approach designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster short- and long-term functioning and coping. This course offers general knowledge and skills development and is recommended for persons in various helping professions. “PFA for Faith Leaders” is designed and customized for faith community leaders (clergy and non-clergy.)
Through a specialized menu of trainings, OCC and SRT, Inc. seek to
strengthen the emotional and spiritual resilience of those affected by enhancing the existing local social support infrastructure such as clergy, schools, health & behavioral health entities and others. Additional trainings will be announced in the coming weeks and months.
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to receive email notification of future disaster spiritual and emotional care trainings.
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here
for a more detailed description of OCC’s three credentialing categories, training, qualifications, and accountability requirements.
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or an update on OCC’s disaster spiritual care program.
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Justice and Advocacy: Get Engaged!
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Interested in receiving Advocacy Alerts from the Oklahoma Conference of Churches? Let us know you want to be added to our list! It is growing every day and we look forward to putting this list into action when needed. Don't miss out! Please email
okchurches@okchurches.org
with your name and email address to be added
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Consider contributing to our Social Justice Ministry today! Every little bit helps us make a difference in Oklahoma!
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The Oklahoma Conference of Churches now has a presence on Twitter and Instagram! Please follow us for the most up to date ways to stay in touch!
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Oklahoma Conference of Churches
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301 N.W. 36th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 525-2928
The Rev. Shannon Fleck
Executive Director
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The Oklahoma Conference of Churches connects, motivates, and empowers the witness of communities of faith and individuals throughout Oklahoma on issues of faith, care, and social justice.
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