News Archive
Conference letter about Hurricane Ian
published 10/6/2022
As you are aware, the state of Florida has been devastated by Hurricane Ian. We want to provide you with some updates from our partners at UMCOR. While authorities have not yet given the all-clear to ...
Ministry in a Minute
published 10/6/2022
El Reno-Wesley celebrated 100 years in their sanctuary on Oct. 1. The celebration included a display of memorabilia, a brief service led by Rev. Dylan Ward, a homecoming cookout, sanctuary tours,...
OIMC hosts service for National Day of Remembrance
published 10/6/2022
The Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference hosted a service in honor of the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools at JJ Methvin Memorial UMC in Andarko on Sept. 30. The service ...
OK Camps hires two site directors
published 10/6/2022
OK Camps has hired two new site directors. Tony Thomas is the new site director for Cross Point Camp, and Penn Henthorn is the new site director for Egan Camp and Retreat Center. Thomas, who spent 29 ...
Passages
published 10/6/2022
Lillie Mae Hobbs passed away on Sept. 7. She was the surviving spouse of Rev. Joseph W. Hobbs who passed away twenty-two years ago. A service was held on Sept 14th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in ...
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published 10/6/2022
Indigenous People’s Day | Oct. 10 Ministry Center Offices Closed Lay Servant Training | Lake Country District Oct. 14-15 | Cross Point Camp, Kingston Deadline to register is Sept. 30 https://okumc-re...
To Restore and Redeem
published 10/1/2022
There’s no denying the joy and laughter around a close community around a common meal at church. Friends and families gather together in faith and fellowship, enjoying one another’s company and ...
David Wilson endorsed for episcopacy by Oklahoma Conference
published 9/14/2022
Rev. David Wilson has been endorsed as a candidate for the episcopacy by the Oklahoma Conference. If elected, Wilson would be the first Native American bishop in the United Methodist Church. “Many ...
Jurisdictional Conference November 2-4
published 9/14/2022
On Nov. 2-4 elections will be held in the United Methodist Church for new bishops. Also, current bishops, along with those newly elected, will be assigned to provide episcopal supervision of annual ...
Ministry in a Minute
published 9/14/2022
CCYM Fall Summit was held Saturday, August 20 at OKC-Wesley UMC. It’s a time for youth across the state to come together, worship, play games, fellowship and elect new Exec Team members. Top Left: ...
Older adult ministry expert addresses Oklahoma Conference leaders
published 9/14/2022
Over the next ten years, those 65 years and older will grow by the largest percentage of all age groups in the state of Oklahoma and it is one of only three groups which will grow. More people. More ...
Passages
published 9/14/2022
Bishop John Russell died Sept. 2. Russell spent twenty years leading churches in the Oklahoma Conference such as OKC-Village, Enid-First, and Tulsa-Boston Avenue. He also served an interim appointment...
Resources help rural and small churches tell their story
published 9/14/2022
Rural Life Sunday calls the church to celebrate the rural heritage of The United Methodist Church. In light of celebrating this heritage, the Rural and Small Membership Church Commission has compiled ...
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published 9/14/2022
Rural Life Sunday | Sept. 18 Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cvu2-fwYBI Resources at www.okumc.org/tellingourstory Stir Up the Fire! | Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 Weatherford High School Performing...
What you need to know for the Special Called Annual Conference
published 9/14/2022
When and Where Oklahoma City Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center 7777 S. May Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73159-4444 October 21-22, 2022 Special Offering Benefits the Youth Service Fund for ...
Conference continues commitment to connect with young people
published 8/17/2022
As one cohort of young leaders completed their service in local churches, another celebrated its beginning. The Apprentice Project, a partnership to train young adults to serve in ethnic churches ...
Grant expands opportunities to learn English in Southeast Asia
published 8/17/2022
One of the best avenues for better jobs and job security in Southeast Asia is knowing how to speak English. However, learning English can be expensive, and the school most people would attend is too ...
Ministry in a Minute
published 8/17/2022
The Wesley Foundation at East Central University in Ada founded a Tiger Victory Garden on the grounds of the university. The garden is intended to support the community in and around ECU. Victory ...
Mission u returns after two-year hiatus
published 8/17/2022
United Women of Faith (UWF), formerly United Methodist Women, held its first Mission u program in two years on July 21-23 at Oklahoma City University. The program is sponsored by Oklahoma UMF and the ...
Project Transformation continues post-pandemic growth
published 8/17/2022
By Roxie Hacker Project Transformation held its 21st summer program this year. Four churches, 138 campers and 18 young adults came together in purposeful relationships. This is one additional site and...
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published 8/17/2022
Council Oak District Lay Servant Training Sept. 9: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 10: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bixby-First | 15502 W. Memorial Drive, Bixby Cost: $10 plus book | Requires both days for credit Contact ...
Workshop to focus on rural and small membership ministry
published 8/17/2022
The Oklahoma Annual Conference will host a rural and smaller membership focused workshop to address how to use the togetherness, experience, and resources a congregation has in order to achieve more ...
Conferences coming to OKUMC
published 7/13/2022
Multiple conferences will be held in the Oklahoma Conference in August and September. One will be held by the Oklahoma Conference, one will be hosted by an extension ministry, and one held at a local ...
Lazarus Community grows from ministry pitch to ministry plant
published 7/13/2022
By Alanna Ireland A church in Northwest Oklahoma City is finding new life with Christians wanting to live out their faith in their daily lives alongside those recovering from homelessness. The Lazarus...
MLCC cultivates multicultural ministry with the Summer Internship Project
published 7/13/2022
A summer program is helping ethnic students develop leadership skills in a multi-ethnic setting. The Summer Internship Program pairs a Wesley Foundation student with a mentor of the same ethnicity and...
New ministries focus on alternate funding
published 7/13/2022
Tulsa-University has established two ministries that focus on alternate methods of funding the mission of the church. Co-pastors Rev. Matt Patrick and Rev. Matt Austin became passionate about ...
NSO celebrates designation as a UMC historical site
published 7/13/2022
Neighborhood Services Organization has been recognized as United Methodist Historic 567. NSO is one of eight ministries in Oklahoma and the second non-church organization in the state to receive the ...
Passages
published 7/13/2022
Rev. James T. (Jim) White, who passed away on June 28, 2022. White’s first appointment in the Oklahoma Conference was in 1951; he retired in 1993. In all, he 13 congregations: Arcadia, Bennington, ...
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published 7/13/2022
Re-Shape Worship Planning Retreat | Aug. 14-17 Livestream at OCU Cost: $200 | Space is limited at this time Learn more or register at https://prr6w7cr.pages.infusionsoft.net CCYM Fall Summit Aug. 20 ...
UMC releases 2021 State of the Church Report
published 7/13/2022
UM Communications News Release Nashville, Tenn.: The United Methodist Church has released the 2021 State of the Church Report, which centers around the theme of claiming our identity. Beginning with ...
2022 OIMC Annual Conference to include race dialogues
published 6/8/2022
The 2022 Annual Conference Session of The Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference will be held Friday through Sunday, June 10-12, at the Southwest Region Center located outside of Anadarko, Oklahoma. ...
2022 OKUMC Clergy and Cabinet
published 6/8/2022
Ordained Elders Left to right: Rev. Greg Tener, chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry Chair; Bishop Jimmy Nunn, Rev. Steve Littrell Photo by Tabitha Beckman Commissioned Elders Left to right:...
Applications open for second Testimony HQ cohort
published 6/8/2022
Applications opened May 1 for congregations interested in joining the second cohort of Perkins School of Theology’s Testimony HQ grant-funded initiative. Ten churches will be selected for the second ...
Oklahoma Conference Graduates from Saint Paul School of Theology
published 6/8/2022
News Release | St. Paul School of Theology Oklahoma City, OK – Saint Paul School of Theology held its first hybrid Commencement at 11:00 am on Friday, May 13, 2022. Graduates came together for one ...
Passages
published 6/8/2022
Mary Hanes, surviving spouse of Rev. James Willard Hanes passed away on April 13. James served as an associate member in the Oklahoma Conference between 1981 and 1995, pastoring the Marshall, ...
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published 6/8/2022
ImpactOK2! Deadline to Apply | June 15 Resident Application: https://okumc-reg.brtapp.com/ImpactOK2ResidentApplication Site Application: https://okumc-reg.brtapp.com/ImpactOK2 Announcement: https://ww...
Youth and young people a major theme at annual conference
published 6/8/2022
By Meagan Ewton Among the ministry reports and district celebrations, an unplanned theme emerged: the Oklahoma Conference needs to improve its ministry to youth and young people. “Even our big ...
2022 Annual Conference Award Recipients and Photos
published 6/7/2022
Note: Images will cycle Clergy Denman Award The Harry Denman Evangelism Award for clergy was presented to Rev. David Guajardo (center), pastor at Vida de Abundancia in Laverne, on May 25 during the...
Oklahoma Annual Conference Council announces new leaders
published 5/23/2022
After serving as Director of Congregational Development and Conference Resources since 2016, Rev. Chris Tiger will be entering retired relationship with the conference. “Chris has done tremendous work...
Author Stephen Gunter to speak at AC 2022
published 5/10/2022
Professor Stephen Gunter is a retired clergy member of the Oklahoma Annual Conference. His ministry began as a church planter in Waco, Texas, and while he was completing his seminary education at The ...
Conference leaders offer important reminders for AC 2022
published 5/10/2022
OKUMC Announcement Greetings in the name of Christ. The May session of the Oklahoma Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church is scheduled for May 23-26. Registration for AC 2022 closes May 10....
El Reno-Wesley celebrates Historic Site Designation
published 5/10/2022
Amy Neathery, El Reno-Wesley Press Release On Sunday April 24, Wesley United Methodist Church El Reno, Oklahoma celebrated and dedicated its designation as a Historic Site with significance to the ...
Ministry in a Minute
published 5/10/2022
Clergy and staff employed at the Oklahoma Conference Ministry Center spent the afternoon on Holy Thursday volunteering at various conference ministries. Ministries included Circle of Care, the NSO ...
Oklahoma Conference updates safe sanctuary training
published 5/10/2022
By Rev. Derrek Belase, Director of Connectional Ministry In 1994, the Oklahoma Annual Conference made a significant decision when the first conference Safe Sanctuary policy was approved. It was ...
OKUMC helps complete work on disaster recovery sites
published 5/10/2022
The Oklahoma Conference helped complete work still needed to address recovery efforts due to a May 2019 flooding event. Dana Parker, the Oklahoma Conference disaster response coordinator, said she was...
Passages
published 5/10/2022
Rev. Duane F. Roever passed away on April 10, 2022 at 90 years old. Roever pastored churches in the Oklahoma Conference between 1976 and 1997. He served six churches during that time: Hitchcock, Fay, ...
Retired Clergy Book Sale returns to Anual Conference
published 5/10/2022
The UCO Wesley Campus Ministry will spearhead the Retired Clergy Book Sale at Annual Conference this year. Clergy that would like to contribute books can drop them off before Annual Conference at ...
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published 5/10/2022
Oklahoma Annual Conference 2022 May 23 – May 26 https://www.okumc.org/annual_conference ImpactOK2 Site Application Deadline June 15 Register at https://okumc-reg.brtapp.com/ImpactOK2