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The Connection  

St. Crispin's Conference Center and Camp

Newsletter March 2023

Greetings from the Directors

Alton and Joy Belew



Oakerhater Lodge is open! Well...most of it! We have hosted groups this past weekend in 30 of the rooms and all of the rooms should be open in a couple weeks!


Thank you to all who have prayed, been patient in this process and supported St. Crispin's during this time!




Come see us! We would love to host your next retreat or conference!



Bishop Poulson Reed welcomes over 100 leaders around the Diocese as they attended Vestry academy 2023 at St. Crispin's! 

2023 Bishop’s Cup Golf Tournament


Bishop’s Cup will be played at Lincoln Golf Course in Oklahoma City on April 28th at 8:00am. From the longest drive to holes’-in-one, and great prizes for first through third place, it’s a fun time for fellowship. Our hope is that you will consider the ways in which you can participate. We have sponsorship opportunities aplenty, a raffle, mulligans for sale, and we need golfers! Attached, you will find information pertinent to each of those areas. Thank you for your consideration in supporting The Bishop’s Cup and St. Crispin’s Conference Center and Camp.


Find out More about the Bishop's Cup

ST. CRISPIN’S SUMMER CAMP

is now registering for Summer 2023!

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Friends of St. Crispin's are making a difference as they...


Pray - Share - Give


We are grateful for all who pray for St. Crispin's and share their lives as they come here.


Join us in praying for the following:


  • A peaceful and life-changing experience for all who come to St. Crispin's.
  • St. Crispin's Summer Camp as they begin registration for Summer 2023. (See LInk Above!)
  • Direction and wisdom for the St. Crispin's Board of Directors.
  • Restoration work being done in Oakerhater Lodge.

Counting our Blessings!

  • The restoration work is going well in Oakerhater Lodge.
  • Conference/Retreat groups coming to St. Crispin's!
  • Gearing up for Summer Camp!


As you pray about your giving for 2023, would you consider giving a monthly gift to St. Crispin's? We can help set up an ACH to give the gift that keeps on giving!

  

Click the link below to give online. 

Type "Friends" in the comment section.

Donate Here


We've had requests for a portable keyboard...would you like to help?


Check out our Amazon Wish List

St. Crispin's Wish List

Would you help provide 3 benches at the Waterfront for Summer Camp?


Campers and leaders need a place to sit and put on shoes and to rest a bit during their busy day!

Donate a Bench on St. Crispin's Wish List Now

Opportunities for Support

St. Crispin's...Providing a

Peaceful Space!


We need 6 more to reach our goal of 25 rockers!


Thanks so much for the following churches and individuals for providing rockers for our guests!

  • Given by: Christ Church, Tulsa
  • Given by: Michael and Suzanne Shepherd in honor of Megan Shepherd and her years at St. Crispin's
  • Given by: St. Crispin's Staff
  • Given by: All Saint's Miami, In Honor of the Rev. Kay Boman-Harvey in Thanksgiving for her ministry.
  • Given by All Saints', Miami, In Honor of the Rev. Mary Susan Whaley in Thanksgiving for her ministry.
  • Given with Thanksgiving from Rick and Angela Brewer.
  • Given In Loving Memory of Lois Carter Clark.
  • Given In Loving Memory of Emily Alexander Shurley.
  • Given by OK Committee on Indian Ministry, In Memory of Reverend Deacon Jim Knowles, Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma 
  • Given by St. Paul's Holdenville, In Memory of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas H. William
  • Given by St Paul’s Holdenville, in Memory of Camille June Gann

Faithful Servant

  • Given by St. Paul's, Holdenville, In Memory of Fr. Harry Robinson and his contribution to St. Crispin's.
  • Given by The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection.
  • Given by The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, In Honor of Ann and David Zuk.
  • Given by St. Thomas Episcopal Church - Pawhuska, in Memory of Strat and Bobbie Tolson.

New Rockers this month:

  • Given by the Rev. Dion Crider in Thanksgiving for the IONA School of Formation.
  • Given by Jeff and Laura Birk with Love and Thanksgiving for Fr. Nick and Teresa Phares
  • Given on behalf St. James Church, Oklahoma City
  • Given by All Saints' McAlester ECW


Would your family, your church, or your Summer Camp Alumni group consider donating $250 to provide one of these rockers?


You can designate a person, church or family to honor or memorialize, which will be engraved on a bronze plaque.


Other Opportunities to support St. Crispin's:

  • Waterfront storage buildings to protect our lifejackets.
  • St. Crispin's General Fund



Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for these gifts!

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We'd love to hear your "Connection to St. Crispin's" Story!

It is so encouraging to hear other's memories and how they connected with St. Crispin's! Please take a few minutes to share your story! We will feature stories in upcoming editions of The Connection newsletter.

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St. Crispin's Staff


Joy Belew, Guest Services Director leads the Guest Services Team of Marie Harjo and Cassidy Carter. They are charged with taking care of our guest groups from reservations to ensuring a peaceful, welcoming stay and follow-up after the retreat. They do a wonderful job taking care of St. Crispin's guests!

Guest Services Team

L. to R. Marie Harjo, Joy Belew, Director, Cassidy Carter

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