“To you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.”
– Luke 2:11 NRSV
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UKirk and Exodus Alumni modified Christmas Party
Tuesday, December 15, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Miller Library at the Church
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Christmas Music Sunday
Sunday, December 20, 11 a.m.; Sanctuary
Join us for joyous music of the season including the Chancel Choir and contemporary music group.
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Exodus Alumni Lunch
Sunday, December 20, 12:15-2:00 p.m.; Kirkland Reception Room, Bernsen Center
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Vespers Carols Sing-Along
Sunday, December 20, 5 p.m., Courtyard
Join us in the Courtyard for cocoa, worship and a carols sing-along.
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Nativity activity bag pickup
Sunday, December 20, Children’s Ministry area
Monday through Wednesday, December 21-23, Noon – 1 p.m.; Porte cochere
This year on Christmas Eve, we will worship at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary with a service called, “A Family Christmas.”
For those of you who are not attending in person, your children can still participate by watching online and using the materials in a provided Nativity activity bag including costume headpieces, coloring book and crayons, devotional and a LED candle. Just drive through and pick up the number needed for your family.
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Please register your worship attendance here. Find bulletins here.
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Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24
Please join us for Christmas worship at the Church including candle-lighting in each service. Two of our services will be available online for those watching from home.
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2 p.m. – Carols and Communion, Stephenson Hall
Communion will be served.
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4 p.m. – A Family Christmas, Sanctuary (no Children’s Pageant this year)
Join us for an immersive, interactive telling of the greatest story ever told, the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. First Church families will take us through the narrative, while children participate in the pews. Each child will receive an activity bag filled with costume pieces, a coloring book and crayons, and their own LED candle. As the story progresses, children will be encouraged to use the costume pieces to become the angels, sheep and Wise Men. Families staying safer-at-home can drive through to pick up the activity bags in advance December 21-23 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Church Porte cochere and participate in the service by watching online. Let’s engage in the story together, as we celebrate the birth of Christ.
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7:30 p.m. – Lessons and Carols, Sanctuary
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11 p.m. – Watchnight Christmas Eve worship, Stephenson Hall
Communion will be served.
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Christmas day
Friday, December 25, 11:00 a.m.; Kerr Chapel
Communion will be served.
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Festival Sunday – one service for all
Sunday, December 27
Waffle breakfast, 9:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
Worship, 11:00 a.m.; Sanctuary
Join us in the Sanctuary for one all-congregation service at 11 a.m. No Sunday school.
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New Year’s Eve watchnight
Thursday, December 31, 11:00 p.m.; Sanctuary
Communion will be served.
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Please register your worship attendance here. Find bulletins here.
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Contemporary worship
Sundays at 8:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
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Traditional worship
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.; Sanctuary
Also watch on Livestream, or Facebook or on Cox Cable Ch. 3 at 11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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TIF worship
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.; Great Hall
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Vespers Evening Worship
Sundays at 5:00 p.m.; Courtyard
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Check the web calendar or call the Church for updates on location changes. Note: there will be no Prayer Service Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in Miller Library through the end of the year. |
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Little Lambs
Mondays, 10 a.m.; Playground
No meetings December 21, 28 and January 4.
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10:10 Pastor's Message live on Facebook
Tuesdays and Thursdays
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UKirk “Gather” for ages 18 – 24
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.; Miller Library
No meetings Dec. 22, 29. Resumes Jan. 5. For adults 18-24, we are discussing prayer – what it is and how to do it. Follow us on Instagram @ukirktulsa for updates. Email Julia Metcalf for more information.
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Pastor’s Study with Dr. Jim Miller
Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
No class through the end of 2020. Resumes January 6 (Wed.) and January 10 (Sun.)
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Downtown Theological Roundtable
with Phillip Bowman & Rev. Dan Hutchinson
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.; Miller Library
No meetings December 23, 30 and January 6. Discussing A. W. Tozer's "The Pursuit of God." Sign up on the website calendar at FirstChurchTulsa.org/Events.
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UKirk “Grow” for ages 18 – 24
Sundays, 12:15 p.m.; Room E201
No meetings December 20, 27. Resumes January 3. For young adults 18-24, join us for a free lunch and lesson that intertwines life and faith.
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Wednesday Night Downtown Tulsa Fall/Winter 2020
No WNDT and AWANA on December 16, 23 and 30
Classes restart January 6
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Pastor’s Study with Dr. Jim Miller – “Essays of C.S. Lewis”
Resuming Wed., Jan. 6, 11:30 and Sun., Jan. 10, 9:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
Sign up online for an optional lunch. Find recordings of this class here. This class will be followed by “Faith and Physics” taught by Professor Jerry McCoy beginning on Sunday, January 17.
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Wednesday Night Downtown Tulsa 2021
Wednesdays beginning January 6, 5:15 p.m. dinner and 6:15 p.m. classes
For a complete listing, visit FirstChurchTulsa.org/WNDT. Make reservations and pay for dinner online. Dinner and classes restart January 6 – more information to come.
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Inquirers Class
Sundays, January 17 – February 7, 9:15 a.m.; Room E104
Start your New Year with a commitment to attending the Inquirers Class. This is an opportunity to learn about joining the Church, provides a safe place to ask questions and gives you the opportunity to meet the pastors and lay leadership. Safety protocols will be followed and the class size will be limited. For information, email Patricia Hall or call 918-301-1028. If you’re a Realm user, sign up online.
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January Series virtual experience
Wednesday, January 6 – Tuesday, January 26; online
The January Series free 15-day lecture series continues, but 2021 will be completely virtual. You can watch each presentation (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST) on your own device weekdays, January 6-26, 2021. The January Series is free but you will need to register to watch. Learn more at FirstChurchTulsa.org/JanuarySeries20.
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Educational scholarships due April 15, 2021
If you are a student seeking an educational scholarship, read about the varying opportunities through the Church and application procedures online.
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First Church of Tulsa is hiring
FPC is searching for a full time Executive Director of Operations. This position, in which Bruce Blackman is retiring, provides oversight and leadership for all the business-related operations of the Church.
Key areas of accountability include management and maintenance of Church facilities and grounds; management of human resources and benefits; oversight of accounting, information technology and food services; and direct supervision of a staff of four department heads and an additional indirect staff of eight.
Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent discipline; 7-10 years of relevant business experience leading multi-disciplinary departments and teams; strong communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills; and commitment of Christian faith through active membership in a church community. Interested applicants should email resume to tbriscoe@firstchurchtulsa.org. FPC is an equal opportunity employer.
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Faith Partners Addiction Ministry available for support
Members of the Faith Partners Addiction Ministry team are available for confidential conversations and support. If you or a loved one is struggling with the effects of addiction, we are here for you. Call 918-407-4623 and leave a message or contact Patricia Hall at 918-301-1028. Educational materials can be found in Miller Library.
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FPC Help Ministry for member financial assistance
If you’re in need of financial support or can help a fellow member in a time of need, please let us know.
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Make a prayer request or report a birth, marriage or hospitalization
Do you need prayer? Please call the Church and ask for Kathy Wilson at 918-584-4701, kwilson@firstchurchtulsa.org or contact the Guild of Intercessors at 918-296-5548, mandppeterson@msn.com. Also, please call the Church for afterhours emergencies or to report a birth, death or someone in the hospital at 918-584-4701.
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“Mask-always” inside the Church
A friendly reminder that there is a "mask always" requirement for anyone inside our Church facilities, including Sunday worship services, Sunday school classes and other events as specified by the First Church Tulsa Covid-19 Preparedness Task Force. This requirement will be in place through Christmas and will be reevaluated based upon current data in early January 2021.
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Publication archives
Find all our most recent publications at these links from bulletins to issues of Tidings.
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