Guest Speaker will be Dr. Mark Davies and his message will be Finding Courage in Chaos, from Isaiah 40:29-31 and Matthew 10:26-31

What is CROP?

  CROP - Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty - is a nationwide, ecumenical effort to raise awareness and raise funds to fight hunger and poverty. Our family-friendly charity walk is one of more than 500 CROP Walks across the country and is organized by volunteers from local faith groups and community organizations.  

Who Benefits?

CROP Walk proceeds support the international hunger-fighting, disaster relief and development projects of Church World Service.  Twenty-five percent of CROP Walk proceeds will be donated to Norman’s Food & Shelter Inc., which provides housing for homeless families and individuals, free meals and other vital services to those in need.

How to Get Involved

CROP Walk teams include churches, student groups, businesses, community organizations, families and friends. Individuals can also register and donate online at www.crophungerwalk.org/normanok. Learn more by emailing brendawheelock@cox.net or attending our Sept. 14 Orientation on Zoom at  https://tinyurl.com/CROPWalkInfo.

No Kings

NO KINGS OKC

In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together. The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us. 📍 Where: City Hall Park 📅 When: October 18, 2025 A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

NO KINGS NORMAN

There will be a No KINGS NORMAN also Saturday October 18 at Andrews Park from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Reverend Robin R. Meyers’ message will be Flamethrowers and Procrastinators from Luke 9:51-62. Special music will be provided by Kiegan Ryan, cellist, and Mike Evans, pianist.

You are welcome to join our Social Justice Committee meeting prior to our Sunday afternoon service.

Miracles and Wonder: the Historical Mystery of Jesus

Our fall book study led by Chris Carter, will begin Sunday, October 12, at 3:00 pm. Our text will be Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus, by Elaine Pages.

Please read the introduction for the first session

One can order it from Full Circle in OKC or the Grean Feather in Norman or some other bookstore. Since it is on the bestseller lists, it should not take long to arrive.

It should also be available at the public libraries.

Ten Rules for Getting Old

Reverend Robin R. Meyers’ message will be Ten Rules for Getting Old from Proverbs 20:29.

Garden Chronicles:

A new work by Shawn Meyers

Studio Six Gallery

Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Opening Reception - October 3, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Show runs through November 1

Shawn Meyers received a Master of Fine Arts in process from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Liberal Arts in studio art from Oklahoma City University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. She also holds a Certificate of Welding Processes and has attended blacksmithing and art welding seminars.

Meyers’ work has received several honors including Art Awards from Mainsite Contemporary Art in Norman in 2003 and 2004; as well as Best Drawing Award/Student Exhibition, Best Body of Work, and Best Graduate Work/Student Exhibition from Oklahoma City University. Meyers has served as a juror of the Paseo Arts Festival in Oklahoma City and as Adjunct at Oklahoma City Community College and Oklahoma City University.

St. Thomas Moore University Parish invites local faith groups to join them on Thursday, October 2, at 7 pm where they will host Ingrid Delgado, National Director of Public Policy and Advocacy for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA as part of its Friends of the Poor Week. Ingrid will bring legislative updates from Washington DC and share ways for all of us to advocate for “the least among us” at every level; more important now than ever.

For those not familiar, St Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay ministry with more than 90,000 members nationwide and 4,500 conferences, including three in Norman-one at each Catholic church- who assist with emergency rent and utility assistance, homelessness, prevention, disaster recovery and other charitable works for people in need. Voice for the Poor is the advocacy arm of the Society at the local state and federal level.

The event is open to the public. Free parking will be available in the St. Thomas More lots off Jenkins, Stinson and Lincoln.

Reverend Robin R. Meyer’s sermon is entitled, “The Chasm”, based on Luke 16:19-31

The Women in Action for All (WIAA) is planning a carpool to a peaceful protest at the State Capitol during the State Board of Education meeting. Those wishing to participate and carpool from Norman will meet at 8:15 am on September 25, 2025, at St. Stephen’s UMC, 1801 W. Brooks, Norman, OK

Please join this sign-making event for the upcoming peaceful Board of Education Protest on September 25 and the No Kings March on October 18 in Oklahoma City. The sign-making event is a come and go event from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and St Stephens UMC.

Supplies and ideas will be furnished.

Reverend Robin R. Meyers’ message will be “Every Single Other” from Matthew 10:40-42. Special music will be provided by Keigan Ryan, cellist and Dr. Marilyn Rosfeld, pianist. Childcare will be provided

Open to the public

Legislative Committee Report: Deportation/concentration camp plans for Oklahoma

Immigration Rights Status: Report from the front lines on actions in Oklahoma

Guest Speakers: Lawyers from Latitude Legal Alliance and Saidy Herrera, Oklahoma History Society Multicultural Office, Human Rights Activist.

For more information, contact: wiaanorman@gmail.com

Reverend Robin R. Meyers’ message will be What Do You Know for Sure? from Luke 12:54-57.

Rev. Meyers’ message will be Starting Over from Scratch, from Jeremiah 1:1-11.

The FCC Social Justice Committee is hosting the 5th Sunday Potluck with Carla Atkinson, Curriculum Director for the Norman Public Schools.

Join us to learn how we might provide more support to students, teachers and others with Norman Schools

Rev. Robin Meyers’ message will be Personal Space in the Reign of God, from Luke 14:1, 7-14.

Rev Dr Meyers sermon this week is entitled, Bent Over by Unbending Ways, based on Micah 6:8. Steve Taylor will join us as a guest musician.

Confronting Christian Nationalism in OK

Saturday, August 23, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

OKC City Hall

• Take action against: Walters, Stitt and friends - Pushing Christian Nationalism down Oklahoma’s throat.

• Handouts on:

  • Filing complaints

  • Open Records requests

  • Ethics Violations

• Learn about shady groups:

  • The OCPAc

  • City Elders

  • Lifewise Academy

  • PragerU

  • and MORE!

They won’t IMPEACH HIM, now what?

We take on those backing ALL OF THEM!

TEACHER SUPPLY DRIVE! To help our educators!

Robin’s sermon this week is entitled, Disturber of the Peace, based on Luke 12:49-56. Marilyn Rosfeld, pianist, Kiegan Ryan, cellist, and Mark Billy, baritone/clarinetist will provide the music.

Join us as we welcome back our Pastor, Robin Meyers. We will be meeting at our new location at St Michael’s Episcopal Church. After the service will have refreshments and a special Celebration Choir featuring:

• Marilyn Rosfeld, Pianist

• Kiegan Ryan, Celloist

• Mark Billy, Tenor

• Cathy Reaves, Violinist

First Congregational is grateful to have member Dr Lloyd Musselman who is a:

• Historian

• Former Professor at OCU

• Higher Education Hall-of-Fame members

First Congregational Church is grateful to welcome back Mike Bumgarner with his message Time to Reset from Matthew 5:1-11. Rev. Baumgarner is a life coach, pastor and chaplain with a focus on end-of-life ministries.

First Congregational is grateful to welcome back Dr Imad Enchassi who is a:

• Chairman of Islamic Studies, Chaplain and Professor at the Wimberly School of Religion at Oklahoma City University

• Senior Imam at the Islamic Society of Greater Oklahoma City

• Sabra and Shatila massacre survivor

“An Evening of Music” will take place on July 19th at 7:30 pm. Come enjoy a mosaic Evening of Italian Opera, chamber music including Nino Rota’s Effervescent Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, and a sacred Cherokee cycle of songs sung on the Trail of Tears, along with other wonderful chamber music to celebrate the summer.

The event will feature:

• Kiegan Ryan, Cellist and Composer (musician at FCC-Norman)

• Mark Billy, Clarinetist/Cedar Flutist/and Baritone (frequent guest musician at FCC-Norman)

• Nicole Van Every, Soprano

• Michael Stafford, Pianist

The Summer Pulpit Series continues, featuring Lindsay Bruehl, M DIv. Lindsay has a background in finance, has a Master of Divinity degree from the SMU Perkins School of Theology, and is a social justice activist. Her sermon, You’ve Got a Friend in Me, is from John 15:12-15 and Proverbs 13:20

First Congregational is grateful to welcome back Rev Dr Kathy McCallie who is:

• Associate Professor of Ministerial Leadership and Ethics and Director of Formation for UCC Students and Phillips Theological Seminary.

• Political Scientist with a focus on Latin America and the Middle East

• Founding Minister of Church of the Open Arms UCC, Oklahoma City.