First Church Tulsa E-News for Tues., January 4, 2022

First Church E-News | Vol. 4, Issue 1 | Tuesday, January 4, 2022

“And hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”

– Romans 5:5 NRSV

Cathedral District Blood Drive

Thursday, January 6, 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Holy Family Cathedral

The downtown Churches are joining together to give blood to the American Red Cross at Holy Family Cathedral, Msgr Halpine Room, 122 W. 8th Street in Tulsa. To schedule your appointment, email Paul Louderback or call 918-851-0762 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter HolyFamily.

Epiphany Plunge & Bonfire

Celebrate the Revelation of Christ to the World

Sunday, January 9, 5 p.m.; Lake Parthenia at Camp Loughridge

Bring your greens for the bonfire and follow the cross into the waters of the lake. The event will include hymns, gingerbread and hot cocoa. You can drop off your greens early beginning Wednesday, January 5 in a designated area by the Glass Cabin.

January Series

Weekdays Monday, January 10 through Friday, January 28

11:15 a.m. lunch, 11:30 a.m. live feed begins-12:30 p.m.

Join us for a FREE 15-day lecture series that takes place each year at Calvin University and is broadcast to remote locations including First Presbyterian. The series aims to cultivate deep thought and conversations about important issues of the day to inspire cultural renewal and make us better global citizens in God's world. Some of the speakers include New Testament scholar and writer N.T. Wright, travel television host Rick Steves and U.S. Air Force veteran and fighter pilot Col. Nicole Malachowski. Find the full speaker agenda and link to sign up for the $6 optional lunch here.

Inquirers’ Class

Sundays, January 16 - February 6, 2022

Do you know of someone who is interested in learning more about the church on a path to membership? This four-part class led by Patricia Hall with visiting speakers from Session and leadership will illuminate you. To sign up, email or contact Patricia Hall in the church office.

Presbyterian Women

Priscilla Circle – First Wednesdays monthly thru May, 6:30 p.m.; Rm. 206

Esther Circle – Third Thursdays monthly thru May, 10:30 a.m.; E202

Soup Group Meet & Bible Study – Third Thursdays monthly, noon; Miller Library

Project days – First & fourth Thursdays monthly, 9:30 a.m.; 4th Floor

Women of the church, join Presbyterian Women (PW) for Bible study, mission and lunch. For questions, contact Kathy Wilson at the church.

The Pastor’s Word on Thursday

Thursdays on Facebook

In 2022, our Pastor’s 10:10 Message on Facebook is changing. It will now be called, “The Pastor’s Word on Thursday,” and will take place sometime that day. Watch for Dr. Jim Miller on Thursday, January 6 for the first “Pastor’s Word,” LIVE on Facebook.

>>> Join First Friends – a new informal group of greeters

Would you like to make an important contribution to the church and provide a warm welcome to newcomers sitting in and around your pew? Then join us to become informal greeters for each service. Contact Patricia Hall at the church.

Most classes begin the week of January 3, 2022 …

Little Lambs for caregivers and children birth to pre-school

Mondays, 10 a.m.; Playground

For questions, contact Phillip Bowman at 918-630-1786.

Monday School with Dr. Wes Vander Lugt

Slow Faith: A Study in the Psalms

Mondays beginning January 31 at noon; Room E104

In our fast-paced world, there is an urgent need for a rooted, attentive, unhurried spiritual life. As the church’s inspired prayer book, the Psalms are the preeminent guide for this kind of slow faith, inviting us to participate in a slow story of a slow God. Purchase lunch in advance here.

Precepts with Denise Rounds

Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.; E100

Continuing with discussion on 2 Corinthians.

UKirk "Gather" and "Grow" for adults 18-24

Led by Julia Metcalf, follow UKirk on Instagram @ukirktulsa.

“Gather” meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. starting January 11; Sharp Chapel on TU's campus - Join us for a series of lectures on faith and careers.
“Grow” meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m.; Kirkland Library Bernsen Building

Old Testament Survey

Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in E104 beginning on January 9

Our first class will be an overview of Genesis through Deuteronomy and then we will begin the book of Judges.

Save the date ...

Pastor's Study with Dr. Jim Miller on C.S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity”

Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. beginning February 2; Stephenson Hall

For questions, contact Dionna Schooley at the church.

Wednesday Night Downtown

Restarting Wednesday, January 5

Join us at the church on Wednesday nights for dinner at 5:15 p.m. and classes at 6:15 p.m. Prepay for dinner online.

Classes include:

Contemporary Challenges Facing the Church; Stephenson Hall

This eight-week class will be taught by pastors and friends on topics including medical ethics, human sexuality, science and faith, and more.

Aging with Attitude; Bernsen Reception room

Led by professional trainer Randy Barnard, this class will include eight weeks of resistance exercise for all levels of fitness. Enjoy fellowship while improving strength, balance and energy levels. The fee for this class is $20 and space is limited. Please register at FirstChurchTulsa.org/WNDT.