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.

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 Dr Mitch Randall’s sermon is entitled, A Time for Urgency, based on Luke 9:51-62.

Dr. Randall is the chief executive officer of Good Faith Media (GFM). Before joining GFM, he was the Executive Director of the Baptist Center for Ethics. In addition, he pastored churches in Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma for over 20 years, and he holds a Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from George W Truett Theological Seminary.

Mitch is a citizen of the Muscogee Creek Nation with his ancestors reaching back to the McIntosh and Childers’ clans. He is married to Missy Randall and they reside in Norman, Oklahoma. They have two adult sons.

Women in Action for All and the League of Women Voters of Norman are inviting citizens to a timely conversation on the Petition Initiative for State Question 836 Open Primaries

Discover how Oklahoma’s elections could become more inclusive. State Question 836 is a citizen-driven initiative that could open primaries to all voters—no matter of a voter’s political party

The speakers include:

• Pat McFerron, Political Strategist at Oklahoma United

• Emily Virgin, Former Oklahoma State Representative.

Rev Dr Davies’s sermon is entitled, Healing Community, and is based on Isaiah 65: 1-9, and Luke 8:26-39,

Mark Davies is the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics and the Director of the World Institute for Social and Ecological Responsibility at Oklahoma City University where he has worked for 29 years. He is also the Executive Director of the Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD) Hub of the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

Mark’s PhD is from Boston University in the area of Social Ethics. His Master of Divinity Degree is from Emory University, and his undergraduate degree is from Oklahoma City University.

Mark engages in advocacy and activism in the areas of peace, social justice, and ecological sustainability. Locally this is expressed through his work with the Human Community Network, which works to create non-violent systemic change for a just and flourishing human and ecological community through collaboration, education, innovation, and action.

Rev Dr Davies’s sermon is entitled, Wisdom and Truth, and is based on Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 and John 16:12-15.

Mark Davies is the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics and the Director of the World Institute for Social and Ecological Responsibility at Oklahoma City University where he has worked for 29 years. He is also the Executive Director of the Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD) Hub of the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

Mark’s PhD is from Boston University in the area of Social Ethics. His Master of Divinity Degree is from Emory University, and his undergraduate degree is from Oklahoma City University.

Mark engages in advocacy and activism in the areas of peace, social justice, and ecological sustainability. Locally this is expressed through his work with the Human Community Network, which works to create non-violent systemic change for a just and flourishing human and ecological community through collaboration, education, innovation, and action.

The Protest will begin at Oklahoma and Hudson Avenues to the OKC City Hall (109 N Hudson Street, OKC)

First Congregational is grateful to welcome back Rev Dr George E Young, Sr. Dr Young’s sermon will be entitled Do you Want to be Made Well?.

Rev Dr. Young is a:

• Senior Pastor at Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK

• Former State Senator

• Author

• Community Organizer

• Adjunct Professor

Mr. Monroe’s sermon is entitled “Contagious” and will be reflected from Isaiah 52:7 and 2 Corinthians 2:14-17.

Tate Monroe is:

• An Anti-Poverty Activist

• The Director of Discipleship and Student Ministries and United Methodist churches in Chandler and Meeker, Oklahoma

• A student of Dr. Meyers at Oklahoma City University.

The FCC Social Justice Committee is hosting a potluck dinner to discuss attacks on LGBTQIA+ community. The discussion will be led by Don and Kay Holladay, founding members of FCC Norman. Both have been involved in various state and national organizations that support the LGBTQIA+ community. Additionally, Don was actively involved in the lawsuit against the State of Oklahoma for the right for same-sex couples to have the right to marry.

Rev Robin R Meyers PhD will deliver the sermon, Peter Expands His Palate, from Acts 11:1-18. Special music will be provided by Dr. Marilyn Rosfeld and celloist Kiegan Ryan.

CANCELLED - Due to potential for bad weather

Assalamu Alaokum!

Get ready for an exciting day full of un, food and community vibes at the Muslim Fun Day & Market.

Bring your friends and family for a un-filled afternoon featuring:

• cotton candy

• snow cones

• balloons

• bouncy house

• coffee and tea.

All are welcome

Former Governor David Walters and Former Senate Pres Pro Tem Cal Hobson will answer your questions that you would like to ask Rep. Tom Cole

Rev Robing R Meyers, PhD, will deliver the sermon, Ten Things We Can Do to Resist Trmp II, from Luke 6:20-26.

Communion will be served.

Special music will be provided by Kiegan Ryan and Dr Marilyn Rosfeld.

After completing the book, Ten Poems to Change your Life, those in attendance will discuss poems they have written, or poems written by others that are important to them.

Stand Up to Transphobia

Join us for a peaceful demonstration during the Riley Gaines event

When: April 2, 5:30 pm

Where: South Oval Outside Dale Hall (parking will be free by Dale and Elm Hall)

Bring your own sign. No signs on sticks. Come with a safety buddy!

Need a group? Contact oklahoma.citizens@protonmail.com

Join us for our 5th Sunday Potluck where Dr. Lloyd Musselman will be leading the discussion.

Rev Robin R Meyers, PhD, will deliver the sermon, “The Prodigals” from Luke 15:1-2 and 11:32. Special music will be provided by Kiegan Ryan and Dr Marilyn Rosfeld

After completing the book, Ten Poems to Change Your Life, those in attendance will share poems they have written, or poems written by others that are important to them.

Rev Robin Meyers, PhD will deliver the sermon, Among the Dark Lilies, from the St John of the Cross poem, The Dark Knight.

Special music will be provided by Kiegan Ryan and Dr Marilyn Rosfeld.