May 2019

CONNECT A MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER OF THE OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES ‌ ‌ ‌

The latest news and information from OCC

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 us at [email protected] today to get plugged in to our wonderful efforts statewide!

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

May 7 - Revealing Ramadan May 9 - Painting for a Purpose (Paint Your Art Out, Edmond) Early May- Ramadan Begins May 16 - Ramadan Fast Breaking Dinner July 1 - New Annual Partner Program Begins August 3rd - Train the Trainer November 7 - Annual Dinner & Fundraiser (Farmers Public Market) September 15 - Interfaith Youth Tour

Blessed Ramadan Ramadan begins the first week of May. Buy a sign and place it in your yard to show your love for your Muslim neighbors during this season.  Signs are $15. Purchase a "Blessed Ramadan" Sign

Painting for a Purpose: An Evening of Connecting and Fun May 9th, 2019 | 6:00-9:00pm Paint Your Art Out 10 S Broadway, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034 Come hang out with other supporters and partners of the Oklahoma Conference of Churches. Come hear from Rev. Shannon Fleck, Executive Director, about the vision of the future of OCC. Come paint and have fun with other lovely, amazing people. Light snacks will be provided. Cash bar (wine & beer) will be available. All proceeds benefit OCC ministry. Register for Painting for a Purpose

Four Easy Ways to Support OCC Send a check to Oklahoma Conference of Churches at 301 NW 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 CLICK HERE TO DONATE! Text "OCC" to 50155 Give a gift to your faith community and write Oklahoma Conference of Churches in the memo line.

Gifts of $5, $10 or $20 a month sustain the ministry of the OCC! Give Today!

Train the Trainer for White Privilege Program August 3, 2019

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In April 2019, the Oklahoma Conference of Churches partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to begin an extensive program of outreach education and awareness on opioids. The focus of this project is to equip churches and faith communities with the necessary information to understand the proper use of opioids, the risks that come with their use, the proper storage of medication, and what to do if you suspect that someone in your family or community is at risk for an overdose. We hope that the outcome of this project will lead to more faith communities have important conversations around the topic of opioids and their use. For more information about this project, go to https://www.okchurches.org/opioidoutreach or contact Micah James, OCC Liaison to the Opioid Outreach project, [email protected] .

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Join us on May 7, 2019 in the Nabeel Khan Hall of the Mercy Mission Building as we welcome the month of Ramadan for our Oklahoma Muslim community. Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar where Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. A traditional Ramadan-inspired meal will be served. Register below to attend! This event is hosted by CAIR Oklahoma, Oklahoma Conference of Churches, Dialogue Institute of Oklahoma City, Surraya Anne Foundation Oklahoma City and the Islamic Society of Greater Oklahoma City.

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