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Oklahoma United Methodist Rural Fellowship


 

Celebrating Oklahoma Town and Rural Ministry
 

The United Methodist Small Church and Rural Fellowship is a state and national voluntary group within the United Methodist Church composed of lay and clergy who share a common concern for the Christian message as it engages issues of town and country small churches.

The Fellowship works to build a positive image of the small membership church in our great state. In order to lift up these remarkable churches, the Fellowship recognizes outstanding small membership churches (town and country) at a luncheon during Annual Conference.

Take a minute to think about the churches in your district that are making a difference in the ministry for the Lord and His mission of love and grace. Please forward or mail the award nomination form to them so that their missions and programs may be highlighted. A selection committee will announce the exemplary churches early in May. (Application is below)

Contact Claudean Harrison, UMRF President, for more information regarding the luncheon and Fellowship membership. clharrison@aol.com. (see membership flyer below)

The Fellowship believes that God works through people, churches and communities regardless of size or setting. The Fellowship works to build a positive image of the small membership church with focus on these tasks:

  • General Conference legislation - an intentional process of preparing and enabling passage of petition/resolutions concerning town and country ministry and small membership churches.

  • Supportive fellowship and training - an educational opportunity for
    church leadership.

  • Advocacy and monitoring response of the total church to rural issues
    and needs of the small membership church.

  • Internationalizing the rural and small membership experience by
    building bridges between these churches.

  • Communication by publishing the Oklahoma UMRF Bulletin and other small church
    resources.

  • Recognizing outstanding rural and small membership churches during Oklahoma Annual Conference.

 

Join the only group in the United Methodist Church that has proven effectiveness in advocating for town and rural issues in our global church. By supporting the UMRF you are a part of a world-wide movement.

The membership dues will provide support for rural issues. Should you be a part of this organization?

The dues are very affordable. See flyer for details

Membership Brochure

Contact:

Claudean Harrison
401 W. Creek St.
Lindsay, OK 73052
(405)756-2427
clharrison@aol.com

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