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Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
Journal Part I
Church Directory and Advance Reports
of The Seventy-Sixth Annual Meeting
of the Convention
of The Diocese of Oklahoma
of The Episcopal Church
November 1st – 2nd, 2013 Host: St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Table of Contents
I. Sacramental Acts and Bishop’s Journal .....................................................................................3
II. Administrative – Governance ...................................................................................................7
a. Diocesan Council ..........................................................................................................8 b. Standing Committee ...........................................................................................................10 c. Council on Indian Ministry ............................................................................................... 13 d. Episcopal Church Women .................................................................................................14
III. Development - Formation
a. St. Crispin’s Conference Center ........................................................................................16 b. Christian Formation and Education for Ministry ...............................................................18 c. Summer Camp ...................................................................................................................20 d. Daughters of the King ........................................................................................................22 e. Brotherhood of St. Andrews ..............................................................................................23 f. St. Anselm, OU Chaplaincy ...............................................................................................24 g. St. Augustine, OSU Chaplaincy.........................................................................................25
Development – Congregational
Native American Missioner ...............................................................................................27
Development – Congregational – Program
a. Music Commission ............................................................................................................28 b. Oklahoma Commission on Schools ...................................................................................29 Development – Stewardship
Stewardship and Planned Giving .......................................................................................30
IV. Outreach
a. Commission on Prison Ministry ........................................................................................31 b. Older Adult Ministry..........................................................................................................32 c. St. Simeon’s Home ............................................................................................................33 d. Ardmore Village ................................................................................................................36 e. Holland Hall School ...........................................................................................................37 f. Casady School ....................................................................................................................39 g. Oak Hall School .................................................................................................................40 h. St. John’s School ................................................................................................................41 i. St. Mary’s School...............................................................................................................42
V. 2013 Budget .............................................................................................................................43
VI. Vital Statistics of Congregations & Missions ....................................................................45
VII. Financial Statistics of Congregations & Missions ........................................................48
VIII. Directory of Churches ........................................................................................................51
Bishop’s Journal – 2013
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny Sacramental Acts
November 2012 – October 2013 Confirmation: 230 Reception: 25 Reaffirmation: 19 Ordinations: 14 Weddings: 3 Funerals: 1 Baptisms: 2 November - 2012 Visitations: St. Michael’s and All Angels, Lindsay St. John’s, Norman
Other:
Diocesan Convention, Midwest City CREDO II for Bishops Holland Hall Board Meeting, Tulsa St. Crispin’s Board Meeting, Wewoka Oklahoma Council of Churches Annual Dinner CCAB Organization Meeting, St. Louis
Catholic Charities - Centennial Appreciation Dinner Installation of The Rev. Bill Carroll - Emmanuel, Shawnee December - 2012 Visitations: St. Luke’s, Tulsa St. Michael’s, Norman St. Paul’s Cathedral, OKC Other:
Oklahoma Council of Churches Casady Board Meeting Saint Simeon’s Board Meeting Ordinations to Diaconate: Clay Towles, Funeral, Ken Armstrong, Ponca City Kenneth Orsburn, Justin Fletcher,
Laura Beck January - 2013 Visitations: St. Dunstan’s, Tulsa Resurrection, Oklahoma City Emmanuel, Shawnee St. Luke’s, Idabel Other:
Diocesan Council Retreat, St. Crispin’s Holland Hall Board of Trustees Meeting, Tulsa St. Christopher’s 60th Anniversary Celebration Casady Board Meeting Installation and Reception of
The Rev. Canon Justin Lindstrom, St. Paul’s Cathedral February - 2013 Visitations: St. Bede’s, Westport Christ Church, Tulsa St. Paul’s, Holdenville St. Timothy’s, Pauls Valley St. Thomas, Pawhuska
Other:
Same Gender Blessings Session, Diocesan Center St. Paul’s, Holdenville’s Centennial Celebration Saint Simeon’s Foundation Meeting Wintertalk, St. Crispin’s
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Winter Talk Dinner and Presentation, St. Crispin’s Casady Board Meeting
Same Gender Blessing Session, St. Patrick’s, Broken Arrow OCC Day at the Legislature March - 2013 Visitations: St. Andrew’s, Stillwater St. James, Wagoner St. Paul’s Cathedral, OKC Other:
Same Gender Blessing Session, St. Paul’s Cathedral Episcopal Night at Thunder Same Gender Blessing Session, St. Andrew’s, Lawton Diocesan Council Meeting, Tulsa House of Bishops, Kanuga Conference Center Casady Board Meeting, OKC
Holy Monday Clergy Renewal, St. Paul’s Cathedral Maundy Thursday, St. Paul’s Cathedral Good Friday, St. Paul’s Cathedral Easter Vigil, St. Paul’s Cathedral The Rev. Bob Evans’ Funeral JNCPB, Boston
April - 2013 Visitations: St. Aidan’s, Tulsa Trinity, Tulsa Other: BACAM, St. Crispin’s Gun Summit, Baltimore Casady Board Meeting, OKC Province VII Bishops’ Retreat, St. Crispin’s
St. Simeon’s Joint Board Meeting, Tulsa Shrontz Wedding, Beaumont, Texas Province VII DOK Meeting, All Souls’, OKC ECW Annual Meeting, St. Andrew’s, Grove
Whole Creation Community, St. Paul’s Cathedral Casady Golf Tournament Cum Laude Ceremony at Holland Hall, Tulsa (Key Note Speaker)
May - 2013 Visitations: All Souls’, OKC St. Mary’s, Edmond–Bishop MacPherson St. Christopher’s, Midwest City–Bishop Ohl St. Augustine, OKC–Bishop MacPherson St. Patrick’s, Broken Arrow–Bishop Ohl Other:
Sabbatical Hightower Wedding Bishops Against Gun Violence Diocesan Council Meeting Mediation Seminar, Columbus, OH Bishop’s Consecration, Uruguay Brotherhood of St. Andrew’s Retreat, St. Crispin’s SSJE Boston
June - 2013 Visitations: Christ Memorial, El Reno – Bishop Ohl All Saints’, Duncan – Bishop MacPherson
St. John’s, Tulsa – Bishop MacPherson St. Luke’s, Bartlesville, - Bishop Ohl
Other: Sabbatical Ordinations to Diaconate, St. Augustine of Canterbury:
Cyntha Gilks, Neal Servais, Laurel Watkins
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July - 2013 Visitations: None Other:
Sabbatical Ordinations to Priesthood, St. John’s, Tulsa: Laura Beck, Justin Fletcher, Kenneth Orsburn, Clay Towles
August - 2013
Vacation Other: Beal Wedding, Utah September - 2013 Visitations: Santa Maria Virgen, OKC Consecration Anniversary, St. Paul’s Cathedral Whirlwind Mission Honor Dance, Watonga Other:
Oklahoma Council of Churches, Diocesan Center House of Bishop’s, Nashville, TN Diocesan Council Meeting, OKC Holland Hall Board Meeting, Tulsa St. Simeon’s Western Days, Tulsa Casady Board Meeting, OKC St. Crispin’s Board Meeting, St. Crispin’s Installation – Head of School at Oak Hall October Visitations: St. Paul’s, Altus St. James, Antlers St. Paul’s, Claremore St. Alban’s, Cushing St. Philip’s, Ardmore Other:
Clergy Conference, St. Crispin’s Ordination to Diaconate, St. John’s, Durant JNCPB, Minnesota Gloria Walters, Nathan Carr, Stewart Clem
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The following consents were given:
To the election of William Jay Lambert III to be Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Eau Claire on January 8, 2013.
To the resignation of The Rt. Rev. Clifton Daniel, III, The Bishop of East Carolina, on March 1, 2013.
To the election of Mark Allen Bourlakas to be Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia on April 22, 2013.
To the election of a Bishop Coadjutor for the Diocese of Massachusetts on June 15, 2013. To the election of a Bishop Suffragan for the Diocese of Maryland on June 15, 2013. To the reunion of the Diocese of Quincy and the Diocese of Chicago on June 19, 2013. To the election of William Hallock Stokes for Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of New Jersey on
June 19, 2013. To the election of Whayne M. Houghland, Jr. for bishop of the Diocese of Western Michigan on
July 5, 2013. To the resignation of The Rt. Rev. Russell E. Jacobus, Bishop of Fond du Lac, on July 25, 2013. To the resignation of The Rt. Rev. James M. Stanton, Bishop of Dallas, on July 25, 2013. To the election of a Bishop Coadjutor for the Diocese of Mississippi on July 26, 2013. To the resignation of The Rt. Rev. David A. Alvarez, Bishop of Puerto Rico, on August 26,
2013. To the resignation of The Rt. Rev. Philip M. Duncan, Bishop of Central Gulf Coast, on October,
3, 2013 To the resignation of The Rt. Rev. Paul V. Marshall, Bishop of Bethlehem, on October 3, 2013.
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Administration - Governance Diocesan Council
This report contains the actions and positions taken by the Diocesan Council at its regular meetings: January 4-5, 2013 at St. Crispin’s; March 21, 2013 at Christ Church in Tulsa; May 2, 2013 at The Episcopal Church Center; July 18, 2013 at St. Crispin’s; and September 26, 2013 at The Episcopal Church Center. Members of the Council:
Diocesan Bishop The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny
Chancellor Mr. William Cathcart
Treasurer Mr. Henry Baer
President of the Standing Committee The Rev. Dwight Helt
Standing Committee Members Ms. Kay Christiansen
Mr. Gary Derrick
Mr. Field Griffen
The Rev. Everett Lees
The Rev. Bill Holly
President ECW Ms. Bebe Dotter
Regional Representatives
OKC Ms. Evelyn Bibens
The Rev. David Stock
Tulsa Mr. Thomas Karman
The Rev. Shelby Scott
Northwest Ms. Jackie Saylor
The Rev. Mary Davis
Southwest Mr. John Kinslow
The Rev. Shelley Forrester
Northeast Ms. Jo Baughman
The Rev. Kay Boman-Harvey
Southeast Ms. Ruth Dickinson
The Rev. Stephen Bilsbury
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In their capacity as Diocesan staff members, the following attended meetings of the Council: Ms. Emily Abernathy, Director of Development and Stewardship, and The Rev. Canon José McLoughlin, Canon to the Ordinary, and Mr. John Sorensen, Comptroller, and The Rev. Tony Moon, Congregational Consultant.
The members of the Executive Committee of the Council are by Canon: Chairman, the Diocesan Bishop, the President of the Standing Committee, the Treasurer, the Chancellor, and a member elected by Council to serve as Vice-Chairman. The Rev. Kay Boman-Harvey was elected to serve as Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee.
The following actions were taken:
The Rev. Kay Boman-Harvey was elected to serve as Vice-Chair of Diocesan Council. Elected Ruth Dickinson Recording Secretary of Diocesan Council. Adopted “A Covenant of Leadership”. Approved resolution from Finance Committee for housing resolutions. Approved motion of Finance Committee to address three loans held by the Diocese in default. Approved motion of Finance Committee to forgive loan to Church of Our Savior, Yukon. Approved motion of Finance Committee to restructure loan to St. Andrew’s Church, Grove. Ratified previous approvals of Executive Committee for St. John’s, Woodward for $1,805 to
replace outdated equipment, and for Trinity Church, Guthrie for $8,800 for architectural services. Approved Trustees for St. Simeon’s and Holland Hall. Approved request from Good Shepherd Sapulpa for $38,643 for an air conditioning unit, carpeting,
window refurbishing and digital organist. Approved changes to Bylaws for St. Paul’s Cathedral. Approved request to expend funds from Christ Church, Tulsa for $4,000 to purchase commercial
equipment that needed to be replaced after Montessori School vacated property. Approved Mission Strategy Initiative for Yukon for $500,000 for three years. Approved St. Augustine, Oklahoma City’s request to expend in excess of $1,500 for repairs. Approved Good Shepherd, Sapulpa’s request to expend over $1,500 for repairs. Approved Social Media Policy with noted changes for the Diocese Council which was submitted by
Shelley Forrester and Davis Stock. Approved Changes to Bylaws submitted by St. Aidan’s, Tulsa, and St. John’s, Woodward, subject
to approval of Gary Derrick after his review. Approved Changes to Bylaws submitted by Holland Hall. Approved St. Aiden’s, Tulsa’s request to expend up to $6,000 for various repairs to their building. Approved St. John’s Woodward’s request to expend up to $11,000 for repairs to their vicarage. Approved St. John’s, Durant’s request to expend up to $1,675 for Stephens Educational Training
Materials. Approved St. John’s, Durant’s request to spend in excess of $1,500 for foundation repair with steel
piers. Approved Diocese’s request to expend up to $350,000 for the Diocesan Center Renovation. Approved forgiveness of the property loan to the congregation of Christ Church. Approved St. Luke’s Chickasha’s request to expend over $1,500 for building repairs. Approved Christ Church, Tulsa’s request to expend over $1,500 for building repairs. Approved St. Simeon’s Board nominees. Approved Transfer of investment custodial services from Bank of Oklahoma to Bank of Montreal. Approved Holland Hall’s Board nominees. Approved Casady School’s Board nominees. Approved St. Basil’s, Tahlequah’s request to expend up to 47,000 for pew replacement with chairs. Approved changes to Bylaws submitted by St. Philip’s, Ardmore. Approved St. John’s, Durant’s request to expend up to $3,387 for purchase of educational materials. Approved a matching Grant Request for St. Simeon’s Health Center, Tulsa.
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Approved Grant Request, Ardmore Village. Approved St. Stephen’s Guymon’s request to expend over up to $4,300 to paint vicarage. Approved Good Shepherd, Sapulpa’s request to expend over up to $3,900 to paint their office and
parish hall. Approved Christ Church, Tulsa’s request to expend up to $5,300 to repair air conditioning. Approved St. Aiden’s, Tulsa’s request to expend up to $6,000 to replace yard maintenance items. Approved St. Luke’s, Chickasha’s request to expend up to $4,850 for a new sign. Approved Christ Church, Tulsa’s second request to expend over $1,500. Approved New Oak Hall Board Members Approved House Contract offer, St. Philip’s, Ardmore, which is an adjacent area to their property
that they may turn into a parking lot. Approved Amended Bylaws, Casady School Approved Amended Bylaws, Holland Hall Approved Amended Bylaws, Oak Hall Approved Refinancing of Oak Hall debts Approved Request to expend in excess of $1,500 by St. John’s, Durant Approved to present the 2014 Budget to Diocesan Convention.
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THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA 2012‐2013
The members of the Standing Committee for the year beginning November 2012 Mr. Field Griffin The Rev. Everett Lees The Rev. Gary Derrick The Rev. Bill Holly The Rev. Dwight Helt Ms. Kay Christiansen At the conclusion of Diocesan Convention on November 3, 2012, The Standing Committee met to organize itself for the coming year. Members agreed to elect The Rev. Dwight N. Helt as President of the Standing Committee and Kay Christiansen as Secretary. The Standing Committee met at various times during the year in scheduled meetings, by called meetings after the Diocesan Council meetings for signing of documents and by one meeting on the same day as Diocesan Council Meeting called by the Bishop for executive session only to serve as council of advice to the Bishop on personnel business. These deliberations with the Bishop are of counsel, advice and advisement, as the Church’s canons authorize. In addition to these meetings, consent requests and other actions were resolved by e-mail poll. Business was conducted as required by the Canons of the Diocese of Oklahoma and of the National Church. A Journal of Acts of the committee is presented as this report.
JOURNAL OF ACTS November 3, 2012 – November 1, 2013
Consents were given to the election of:
1. William Jay Lambert, as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Eau Claire Wisconsin,
February 14. 2. Whayne M. Hougland, Jr., as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Western Michigan,
June 27. 3. Mark Allen Bourlakas as the Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese if Southwestern Virginia,
May 2. Canonical Testimonial of Consent was given to the Ordination of:
The Reverend Cannon William Hallock Stokes as Bishop Diocesan for the Diocese of New Jersey, June 27.
Consents were given to the election of:
1. Anne Hodges-Copple as Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of North Carolina, March 8. 2. A Bishop Suffragan for the Diocese of New York, March 11.
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3. A Bishop Suffragan for the Diocese of Maryland, June 27. 4. A Bishop Coadjutor for the Diocese of Mississippi, August 5. 5. A Bishop Coadjutor for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, May 2.
Receipt and Acknowledgement of:
Invitation for Nominations and Applications for A Bishop Coadjutor for the Diocese of Massachusetts.
Consents were given for the reunion of:
The Diocese of Quincy and the Diocese of Chicago, June 27.
Recommended, June 27, by vote and the signing of Testimonials to the Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward Konieczny, Bishop of Oklahoma, to be Candidates for Holy Orders for:
1. Gloria Walters, for the Priesthood. 2. Nathan Carr, for the Priesthood. 3. Twila Smith, for the Priesthood.
Consents were given for ordination of:
1. Laura Beck, to the Priesthood. 2. Justin Fletcher, to the Priesthood. 3. Kenneth Orsburn, to the Priesthood. 4. Clay Towles, to the Priesthood. 5. Cyntha Gilks, to the Diaconate 6. Neal Servais, as Bi-vocational Priest
Receipt and recognition of:
1. A Notice of an Accord with Deposition by The Right Reverend Doctor Edward J.
Konieczny with The Reverend Doctor Stephen R. Samples.
Consents were given, January 4 to:
1. Forgive loan to Church of Our Savior, Yukon. 2. To restructure loan to St. Andrew’s Church, Grove. 3. Ratified previous approvals of Executive Committee for St. John’s, Woodward and for
Trinity Church, Guthrie.
Consents were given, March 21 to:
1. St. Augustine, Oklahoma City’s request to expend over $1,500. 2. Good Shepherd, Sapulpa’s request to expend over $1,500. 3. St. Aiden, Tulsa’s request to expend over $1,500.
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4. St. John’s, Woodward’s request to expend up to $11,000. 5. St. John’s, Durant’s request to expend over $1,500. 6. St. John’s, Durant’s request to expend over $1,500. 7. Forgiveness of property loan for Christ Church, Tulsa. . 8. The Diocese of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City’s request to expend up to $350,000. Consents were given, May 2 to:
1. St. Luke’s Chickasha’s request to expend over $1,500. 2. Christ Church, Tulsa’s request to expend over $1,500. 3. St. Basil’s Tahlequah’s request to expend over $1,500. 4. St. John’s, Durant’s request to expend over $1,500.
Consents were given, July 18 to:
1. Request to Expend in excess of $1,500 by Mission Congregation, St. Stephens, Guymon. 2. Request to Expend in excess of $1,500 by Mission Congregation, Good Shepherd,
Sapulpa. 3. Request to Expend in excess of $1,500 by Mission Congregation, Christ Church, Tulsa 4. Request to Expend in excess of $1,500 by Mission Congregation, St. Aidan’s, Tulsa. 5. Request to Expend in excess of $1,500 by Mission Congregation, St. Luke’s, Chickasha.
Respectfully Submitted this day of September 15, 2013, Kay Christiansen Secretary
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PROGRAM DIVISION OF OUTREACH 2012 Convention Report on OCIM
The Oklahoma Council on Indian Ministry remains the oldest Native American outreach council in the national Episcopal Church. Our mission has always centered on spreading the Gospel, educating the public concerning American Indian and Alaskan Native issues, and serving Indian ministry needs.
The Reverend Cyntha Gilks, of Muscogee Creek heritage, was ordained in June 2013 and along with Deacon Bobby Saunkeah, Kiowa, has increased Native American ministry in the Holdenville and Ada communities of south central Oklahoma. To enlarge our outreach, OCIM has established a Vision Quest committee to discern our Urban ministry over the next 18 months, to establish our path for sustainability and to chart a path for future growth. October 2013 will be the kickoff for this committee. The goal of the vision Quest is to enter into regions in Oklahoma where previously we have had little exposure, to bring together those parties interested in Indian ministry, and to strategize with other nationally known leaders in Indian Ministry. This discernment will establish our vision for continued ministry to all Native Americans, to honor Native American culture and tradition and to recognize God’s grace in all of creation.
The Cherokee Scholarship Committee continues to oversee annual college undergraduate scholarships for qualified enrolled women of the Cherokee Nation under the direction of Heather Knowles, daughter of long time Missioner Jim Knowles. From the Whirlwind Mission of the Holy Family located in Watonga, Oklahoma, a major focus has been to develop the church/community in that area working closely with the Indian Missioner, the Rev. Jim Kee-Rees, a member of the Choctaw Nation. Recently, OCIM and the Whirlwind Mission hosted the 27th Honor Dance to honor David Pendelton Oakerhater, a Cheyenne warrior who converted to Christianity and was ordained a Deacon in 1881. This year the Honored Elder was Dr. Owanah Anderson, a past Officer for Native American Ministry on the Presiding Bishop’s staff, who held office in 1985 when David Pendleton Oakerhater was added to the Calendar of Lesser Feasts and Fasts. Attending from New York was Nellie Burnham, great great granddaughter of Deaconess Mary d. Burnham who was the benefactor and guiding path for Oakerhater. To support Dr. Anderson, Henrietta Mann, President of the Cheyenne Arapahoe College and Ada Deer, past Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner along with Kathleen Wells, Diocesan Chancellor of the Fort Worth Diocese also attended and all remarked that the blend of Native American rites and Christian Liturgy hold great promise for future ministry in other dioceses. In anticipation of the 2014 ordination of Pat Gonzales, also of Cheyenne heritage, the whirlwind Mission of the Holy Family will continue to grow. OCIM members continue to support various activities such as Art Camps and Vacation Bible Schools in Watonga. Nellie Adkins of Pamunkey heritage and a member of the Mission Outreach committee of the Diocese of Virginia took part in preparations for the Honor Dance as they have expressed interest in mission outreach in Oklahoma.
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THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN 2013
OUR MISSION: We are Sisters in Christ. We are every Episcopal Woman – lay or ordained. We are committed to prayer, listening, leadership, study, service, giving and fellowship. The Episcopal Church Women's organization is comprised of all women of the church. The absence of a formal, organized women's group within individual churches does not preclude the women in that church from membership in this state-wide organization. The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Oklahoma offers programs throughout the year for the women of this diocese and their guests. Examples of these offerings include our Women's retreats – held twice a year. In addition to our retreats, programs are presented in the regions of the diocese. We offer annually a leadership conference targeted to the ECW Presidents and Key Women of individual churches. Our Annual Conference and Bishop's Day brings women together from around Oklahoma for prayer, education and fellowship. Retreats held in Spring and Fall at St. Crispin's Conference Center are well attended by Episcopal women. They have also served as an excellent opportunity for outreach as attendees often recruit women outside the Episcopal Church of join them to experience the spiritual renewal and study offered at these events. Our Devotional Life Chair, Mother Debora Jennings has continued to instruct entertain with topics and activities very popular with our members and their guests. For our Fall retreat – “Bless the Work of our Hands” many women arrived early at St. Crispin's and set up a sewing room. Our work that afternoon produced 101 colorful pillowcases. The pillowcases with new pillows included were gifted to attendees of the two “New Hope” summer camps this year to remind those campers that they are loved and valued. Episcopal Women of Oklahoma support many ministries within the state and across the nation. Annually we publish our yearbook. The “Blue Book”, distributed to all clergy, churches, and diocesan leaders catalogs organized ECWs, key women, churches and the diocesan structure. In addition, the women of the church support the greater community including New Hope, Whirlwind Mission, United Thank Offering, Church Periodical Club and others. This past year, we raised funds to send Hymnals written in Spanish to
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our sister diocese in Uruguay. Episcopal church women traveled to St. Crispin's to treat the camp staff to a luncheon inbetween camp sessions. St.Andrews, Grove hosted our Annual Conference and Bishop's Day last April. Our theme - “Living Water/Living Word” gave inspiration for wonderful messages from our keynote speaker The Reverend Susan Marie Smith. Reverend Smith challenged us with a mission of conservation of precious water. In addition, we revisited the baptismal service as Living Water and renewed our individual vows during our Eucharist with Bishop Konieczny. The Reverend Debora Jennings' presentation of “Earth, Sea & Sky”featured wonderful images of water and mountains. Bishop Konieczny celebrated the Eucharist and gave an overview of our gospel “The Woman at the Well”. He stressed the importance of the work of women in our churches as we marvel at the great opportunity available to us for service. Our website which was launched last year has hit a bump as we lost our webmaster. We are reaching out to women around the state for a replacement webmaster who will help us get the word out. In the meantime, Sabrina Evans and Diane Ellsworth at the office of the diocese have been extremely helpful is disseminating our information and helping us announce our events. It's our mission in the upcoming years to bring more women into the fold and introduce them to the opportunities for fellowship and growth that our events provide. We encourage individual churches with organized groups of women or churches just beginning to organize to contact us and we'd love to help in any way we can.
Mark Your Calendars
November 16, 2013 NE Regional ECW Meeting St. John's, Vinita January 2014 (TBA) Oklahoma City Regional Meeting Location TBA February 21-22 2014 ECW Annual Conference & Bishop's Day St. John's, Norman April 24-25, 2015 Annual Conference & Bishop's Day Respectfully submitted, Bebe Dotter, President, Episcopal Church Women, Diocese of Oklahoma labluv@cox.net; 405-760-4304
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St. Crispin’s Episcopal Conference Center Nestled in the rolling oak covered hills of Seminole County, St. Crispin’s Episcopal Conference Center is loved by all who visit. A centerpiece of the mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma, St. Crispin’s has provided a restful place for individuals and groups for over 50 years. St. Crispin’s Mission is to provide a peaceful space for all guests where they will experience hospitality, nourishment and an opportunity to grow in the grace of God. Under the St. Crispin’s protective umbrella, we host a myriad of programs: Summer Camp, Cursillo, Episcopal Church Women’s Retreats, etc... are just a few. St. Crispin’s unique environment offers a respite from busy schedules and provides a place free from the pressures of day-to-day business, where creativity can blossom and you can become your best self again. On our 450 unspoiled acres of lakes, hills and forest, you can enjoy spiritual reflection and time with God during an experience never to be forgotten. Working with youth and providing kids with meaningful, fun and life changing experiences has long been a focus of St. Crispin’s. A large number of past and current leaders in the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma credit their experiences at St. Crispin’s with helping to shape their life choices and career paths. Our youth need a place like camp to escape the pressures of peers, fads, TV, radio, and the internet. Our goal is to unplug youth from society and plug them into God and nature while sharing experiences that will shape the future leaders of diocese. With these goals in mind, St. Crispin’s hosted the 2013 Youth Mission Camp. During their time at St. Crispin’s, the youth completed multiple projects with the help of the St. Crispin’s staff. The most prominent venture that they completed is a beautiful 70 foot Labyrinth constructed from St. Crispin’s Native stone. Over 7 truck, tractor and trailer loads of rock were gathered and placed by our youth in an incredible display of hard work and cooperation. A perfect place for reflection and meditation, the Labyrinth enjoys views of both lakes and is the perfect location to watch the sun set. In order to support the growing needs of the diocese and summer camp, and touch more lives, there is a need for growth and updated facilities. Over the last year we have seen a lot of change at St. Crispin’s. We have begun drilling a new Water Well and have completed work on the upper lake dam and sewage lagoons. We have been fortunate to receive a large amount of rainfall this year so the Upper Lake is once again full. These improvements to our infrastructure prepare us to construct a facility that will house all of the camp staff, campers, volunteers and programs, it will bring all of the participants and leaders into one central location which will help provide an even greater sense of the camp community. It will also open up more than two months of dates for use and allow us to host retreats and conferences year round. In addition to our recent facility updates, we are excited to announce that the St. Crispin’s Challenge Course has been operational since January 2013. The construction included elements focusing on team building and personal challenges. The course facilitators present activities in a manner that increases each individual's ability to work as a group, and to recognize the value of their own contributions. Customized to meet the needs of each group based on an intake interview with group leaders, participants are taken through
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physical and mental exercises that can improve communication, develop efficient problem solving or conflict resolution skills, and enhance leadership. For those guests who are looking for a little more relaxation in their retreat, but still a little adventure, we continue to provide opportunities for fishing, canoeing and archery. They are also encouraged to hike, or bike, the 7 miles of single track trails on the property. We have recently developed environmental education curriculum for school groups looking for an outdoor overnight experience. This alternative to the traditional “classroom” will engage school children in camping activities designed to increase awareness and appreciation of the natural environment, science, geology, and ecology. Students will be able to hike and explore our trail system while learning about specific features along the path, investigate pond and lake life, identify flora, fauna, and animal tracks, plus a number of other activities. They will also have the opportunity to participate in the Low Ropes Course, High Team Challenge Course, archery, canoeing and fishing. Our family continues to feel blessed to live and work in an environment where we can use our talents. We strive to serve you and provide a setting that will encourage your personal relationships, nourish your body and soul, and nurture your spiritual growth. We are also pleased that Daniel Chapman will be staying on at St. Crispin’s for another year as our assistant. His spirit and willingness to give of himself exemplifies the St. Crispin’s Mission. So whether you grew up at St. Crispin’s, attend retreats in one of the lodges, or have never had the opportunity to stay, we hope that you plan to visit soon and experience not only the beauty of St. Crispin’s Episcopal Conference Center, but see and experience the improvements and new activities. St. Crispin’s is a place for people of all ages to grow, play, and participate in Christian formation in a safe and nurturing community. We will work hard to provide a quality, positive environment for all who choose to attend. Come experience the ministry of St. Crispin’s and feel the magic of our conference center - your home away from home. Respectfully Submitted by: Joanne Kovac-Roberts & Mike Roberts
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Department of Christian Formation Annual Report, 2013
What an incredibly busy and wonderful 2013 I have had! It has been full of many “firsts” not only for me but for this Diocese! During Convention last year, we had a Youth Lock In titled “Mission – Possible” at St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Youth led the worship on Saturday morning, which started with a special Mission Possible video. Safeguarding God’s Children has been pushed very hard these past 3 ½ years. I am pleased that we now have 42 Trainers across the Diocese and over 1,750 individuals have been trained. This is up 500 from last year! Safeguarding God’s People – Sexual Harassment of Church Workers and Sexual Exploitation in Communities of Faith has been launched. We have 8 individuals trained throughout the Diocese to lead these workshops and have been working hard to get our clergy covered, offering training for both Tulsa and Oklahoma Clericus groups. New Beginnings was offered February 1 at St. Crispin’s. Happening was offered August 2 at All Soul’s, OKC. Last Convention, we introduced you to 12 young people who took part in our year‐long program, Episcopal Youth Leadership Academy (EYLA). We completed this program in July with a special event, which you will see part of at convention this year. We are in the planning stages for our next group now. Episcopal Night with the Oklahoma Thunder was offered in March. We took a large group of youth down on the court to serve as “bleacher warmers” for the Thunder and to “high‐five” the opposing team. Mission Camp was held March at St. Crispin’s. Mike Roberts directed their time together with ice breakers, team building, and community building. They cleaned out the pool in preparation for summer camp, gathered up fallen twigs into a burn pile (and there were several of these piles around) and participated in the Ropes Course. The group’s most important project entailed the gathering of stone to build the labyrinth which is on top of the hill and overlooks both lakes. Our annual Acolyte Festival is scheduled for October 19 of this year. We will be supporting two congregations as their members attend the National Acolyte Festival at Washington Cathedral October 12. Summer Camp was incredible this year. We had over 362 children attending. We were able to use the lower lake for canoeing and fishing. I was at camp almost every Sunday for registration to meet the campers and their families. We will be sending out a monthly newsletter starting September 1 titled “Back2Camp” using the themes from the deans as material for the newsletter, and it will include activities, prayers, and information to keep them connected until we gather back at camp again! Amazing Faith Dinners – I have attended and Amazing Faith dinner and have been working with the Interfaith Alliance Group and other denominational groups to bring this idea to our youth and college students. The program is designed to explore and appreciate the faiths of our neighbors and the common themes that run through all of them. We anticipate offering this in the spring.
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Vocare now called Altered held its gathering on April 26 – 28. This event is open to young adults ages 19 – 30 and was well‐attended. The group has decided they want to have other opportunities for fellowship and are scheduling a weekend at St. Crispin’s for October. Education for Ministry – This program is seeing its first major curriculum change in 15 years. We in the diocese should be proud as two individuals from St. Dunstan’s, Tulsa, The Rev. Rick Brewer and Angela Hock, are the co‐authors of these new materials! We prepared a video regarding the changes and it is out on our Diocesan Web site and was made available to EfM Sewanee for their use. In order to prepare our Mentors for these changes, we held a gathering in June at the Diocesan offices and almost 40 people attended. In mid‐July, I attended training at Sewanee with regards to the new changes, along with some 100+ other Diocesan Coordinators, trainers, and mentors. We held our annual Mentor’s Training at St. Crispin’s in August. We offered 4 classes to help provide the required annual re‐training of our Mentors. I have been very involved in the up‐date of our Diocesan Web Site. It rolled out September 1. We believe it speaks better to who we are and what we do. Godly Play – We offered two training this year for this children’s Christian Formation program – in OKC and Tulsa. A total of 19 people participated. Each week, you should be receiving our Diocesan E‐mail newsletter. This is really our best way to help everyone stay in touch with things going on in the Diocese. We continue to ask that you encourage your congregation to sign up if they are not already receiving the newsletter. We also ask that you forward to me things that are going on in your congregation, events, activities, and pictures. This summer, I have visited numerous small congregations throughout the Diocese and plan to continue those visits in the fall. It has been a joy to visit and talk with people who are worshipping in congregations celebrating their 100th year in existence. Personally December – I attended the National Happening Gathering in Ashville, NC. This group met in OKC in October and they are making plans to hold the 2014 Happening Convention here at UCO! February – After living in an apartment for 2 years, we moved into a house in Edmond! April – I attended the Province VII Gathering in Dallas this year. I had been serving as Co‐Chair for the Christian Formation Committee. However, my co‐chair has moved out of the Province and I am serving as Chair for this group. May – Completed my program with the Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council Partners in Policymaking. This was the most wonderful program and has caused me to do more and more thinking on how we as a church can “Open the Door Wider” for all to worship with us. Sabrina Evans Director of Christian Formation
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St. Crispin’s Summer Camp 2013 “Rooted in Tradition, Growing in Faith”
-362 Campers attended 7 weekly sessions plus Ankle Biter’s Camp -23 Campers attended two sessions (339 individuals attended camp) -Average of 47 campers per weekly session (same as 2012), 31 campers at ABC -Largest weekly session had 70 campers, Smallest had 30 campers -Largest specific age group – 47 sixth graders -Smallest specific age group – 13 tenth graders -9 Campers came from out of state -43 Oklahoma Episcopal congregations were represented (41 in 2012) -54 campers were non-Episcopalian (22 claimed no church affiliation) Summer Staff: Thomas Adams, Noah Allen, Kelsey Brass, Molly Dowd, Libby Fosmire, Josh Keegan, Austin Lawhorn, Caity Miller, Philip Newcomer, Kirsten Rysted, Darcy Waller Many thanks to all of our volunteers who made the summer camp experience a success! We couldn’t accomplish so much at camp without the countless hours put in by all of our various volunteers. Deans: Ashley Ozan, Patti Morgan, Melissa Stirling, Becky Moseman, Scott Helton, Michael Bibens, HL Watson, Rev. Dana Orwig, Aimee Hanneman, Jennifer Burris, Beth Canaday, Nancy Barrett, Susan Lindstrom, Kate Huston, Ashley Haggard, Karen Langley, Rev. Kirk Woodliff, Tricia Woodliff Chaplains: Rev. Tim Sean Youmans, Rev. Blake Woods, Rev. Hal Greenwood, Rev. David Stock, John Koons, Rev. Tim Sean Youmans, Rev. Charles Blizzard, Rev. Joseph Alsay, Rev. Blake Woods Medical: Susan Tripodi, Dr. Rowena Baumgartner, Linda Newcomer, Dr. Steve Orwig, Tricia Iven, Dr. Elisa Davis, Dr. Gilbert Haas Dean’s Volunteer Staff: Laura Beth Woods, Emily Dutcher, Emily Bibens, Ashley Ozan, Ian Bass, Sandra Opalka, Ben Abla, Kris Henry, Rick Hill, Jacob Rhinehart, Rebekah DeCosier, Michael Canaday, Will Berntson, Kate Jewett-Williams, Phillip Bedford, Austin Woodliff, Abby Langley, Evelyn Langley, Milo Allen, Gable Krebsbach, Katie Shidell, Alana Woodliff Counselors in Training (CITs): Andrew Herndon, Kevin Rysted, Caitlin Kenney, Savannah Lyne, Sarah Cronin, Holly Barry, Hailey Engle, Keith Gage, Adam Lawhorn
Director’s Notes: Once again, I would like to thank all of our camp-friends, volunteers, and staff for making Summer Camp 2013 an outstanding success. This was truly an excellent summer to have as my last as Summer Camp Director. I and my family have been blessed to consider ourselves a part of this holy community. Special thanks go to the five Episcopal Parishes who sent 20 or more campers to Summer Camp this year. These parishes are: St. Patricks Broken Arrow, St. John’s Norman, St. Paul’s OKC, Trinity
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Tulsa, and Emmanuel Shawnee. Additionally, 43 parishes from the Diocese sent at least one camper this year, an increase from last year. The summer of 2013 saw the addition of the much-anticipated Challenge Course. Campers and counselors alike got to climb the rock wall, take a ride on the screamer, and conquer the pamper pole. Campers at Senior High Camp even had the opportunity to participate in the full High Ropes team challenge. I am happy to report that we had an increase in camp registrations this summer. Ankle Biters’ Camp doubled in size, helping to bring our numbers back up to 2011 levels. Please encourage the youth of your parish, their friends, and your parishioners’ extended families to attend summer camp. The people of the Diocese of Oklahoma are truly our best marketing tool. We do amazing work at St. Crispin's Summer Camp! Spread the Good News! As always, we are excited to expand the camping community. Please contact the Rev. Tim Sean Youmans if you are interested in serving as a dean, chaplain, nurse, volunteer counselor, or if your parish wants to help prepare staff lunch on summer Saturdays. Sincerely, Aaron Mooney
Introducing the New Summer Camp Director Fr. Tim Sean Youmans is Assistant Chaplain and Instructor of Theology at Casady School in Oklahoma City and serves as a Special Clergy Associate at St. Paul’s Cathedral in OKC. Tim Sean’s formative church camp experiences were at Camp Wyoba on Casper Mountain in Wyoming, an American Baptist Camp with an atmosphere nearly identical to St Crispin’s. In college he worked as a Counselor for Kanakuk Kamps in Missouri and, as a Youth Pastor over the past twenty years, made church-camping part of every summer, experiencing a wide variety of church-camp approaches. During the past four years in the Diocese of Oklahoma, Fr. Tim Sean has served as volunteer staff, Chaplain, Dean, and this past summer, Director-in-Training. Please welcome Fr. Tim Sean Youmans to St. Crispin’s summer camp. Deans, Summer Staff, and CIT Applications will be posted to the Diocesan Website the First Sunday in Advent. Come, Lord Jesus, come.
St. Crispin’s Summer Camp 2014 Embrace Christ, Engage the World
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING 2013
The Order of the Daughters of the King began on Easter Eve, April 4, 1885, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Sepulcher, now known as the Church of the Resurrection, in New York City. The Order was founded by Margaret J. Franklin as the outgrowth of a Bible class, named Daughters of the King, and later called the Alpha Chapter. Within seven years, fifty chapters had formed and the National Order was established. By the following year, 1893, the Order’s membership had grown to 8,000 and the first national convention of the Daughters of the King was held. Since that time, chapters have spread throughout the world. Last year, the first Daughters chapters were established in Jerusalem at St. George’s Church and in India. There are chapters located throughout United States and the Caribbean, and also in South America, Europe, Africa and India. In the Diocese of Oklahoma, there are eighteen active senior chapters at the present time, located in Altus, Ardmore, Broken Arrow, Duncan, Durant, El Reno, Guthrie, Midwest City, Muskogee, Ponca City, Norman (two chapters), Oklahoma City (three chapters), and Tulsa (three chapters). These individual chapters decide their own meeting schedules to suit their group. They also select their own book studies, meeting styles, projects, and the frequency of their meetings. Chapters are encouraged to form junior chapters, open to baptized girls 7 to 21 years of age, in their own churches or in conjunction with other churches. Members are encouraged to be involved on a diocesan level by attending the annual Spring Assembly hosted each year by a different chapter, and retreats held throughout the states. Formation of a chapter requires the consent of the priest or pastor of the church and a minimum of three women who are communicants in good standing in the Episcopal Church, the Anglican Church, the Lutheran Church (ECLA) or in the Roman Catholic Church, and who desire to commit themselves to a life of prayer and service. Member- ship is granted only after a period of study using our National Study Guide, followed by a period of discernment and prayer. At the end of this time, with the approval of her priest, the candidate may take life-time vows, binding herself to a Rule of Life which encompasses daily prayer, service and evangelism. After she takes her vows, the Daughter wears daily the cross of the Order, as an outward sign and constant reminder of the vows she has taken. Because of our vows, our bylaws prohibit us from raising funds. We may only make personal offerings from what we have been blessed to receive. Any priest or group of women in Oklahoma who is interested in forming such a group is invited to contact the Diocesan President of Daughters of the King. I will be most happy to discuss your ideas, supply an assortment of brochures about Daughters, and assist your church in forming its own chapter of Daughters of the King. Sylvia Crucet, Diocesan President, Daughters of the King 521 Rosewood Drive, Norman, OK 73069 (405) 364-6403 or (405) 249-4432
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The Brotherhood of St Andrew 2013 Annual Report
The Men’s Retreat in May at St. Crispin’s was the highlight of our year with Bishop Ed leading our services and reflections, and just kicking back with the boys. Many men participated in the leisure time activities like skeet shooting with the bishop. These Thursday evening through Saturday noon retreats continue to be a great way for men throughout the diocese to connect and share their ideas and ministries. Several chapters in the Tulsa area were privileged to have a meeting with two former national chaplains of the Brotherhood in attendance. Bishop Bruce MacPherson, who had recently moved to Edmond, graced us with his presence on a Saturday morning the day before he performed confirmations at St. John’s Tulsa. Anglican Bishop William Cox, also a retired Brotherhood National Chaplain, also joined us for worship, breakfast and discussion. We continue to support The Boy Scouts of America, New Hope Oklahoma and Iron Gate ministries through contributions and participation. A good number of Brothers joined many from the diocese in volunteering their assistance in Moore after the recent disaster. The mission of the Brotherhood is to encourage and celebrate all men’s ministries throughout the Diocese of Oklahoma. We would like to acknowledge another robust men’s organization, the Brotherhood of St. Lawrence, organized by Tripp Haggard and the men of Trinity Tulsa, for their dedicated food ministry. Their annual Oklahoma Steak Cookout competition continues to grow each year, and they work throughout the year to support many other church programs with meal preparations. We look forward to another great year of the Episcopal men of Oklahoma gathering for fun, fellowship and making a difference in the lives of others in Christ. Respectfully submitted, Bob Baker, Diocesan Coordinator Brotherhood of St. Andrew
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St. Anselm of Canterbury Annual Report
2013 The Episcopal Church of Oklahoma is committed to the lifelong formation of Christians throughout the Diocese, and the ministry of St. Anselm of Canterbury is an important part of that mission. Campus ministry is uniquely positioned to be a guidepost at one of the most important crossroads of young adulthood. At Canterbury we strive to be an open and welcoming community committed to forming Christian leaders. The most common question I get asked by Episcopalians throughout the year is “Do you have Sunday morning worship.” And the answer is no, because frankly college kids don't want to wake up any morning, let alone Sunday morning. But should you come by our building at 5:00pm on any Sunday evening you will find a vibrant congregation of 20+ college students from all over the country singing the hymns, reciting the Creed and sharing a Holy meal as well as a home cooked one. Show up on any other day and you will see that our church is more than a just a building, it is the hub of our incredible christian community. Walk through the 100 year old door and you will see students studying in the dining hall, you will hear them doing their laundry on the upper floor, and you will find them debating with the Chaplain about pretty much anything. On Wednesday evenings you will see the community gathered for Christian Ed, living out the motto of St. Anselm, Faith Seeking Understanding, and you will hear our voices and guitars lifted as we do Compline by candlelight. Honestly on any given day there is no telling what you will find, that is the nature of the ministry. Rest assured however, that when you leave, you will walk away with little doubt about the state of the future of our church, and it is one to be excited about. Respectfully Submitted by, Rev. Blake Woods Episcopal Chaplain to the University of Oklahoma
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2013 Annual Report St Augustine Canterbury Center
Oklahoma State University
We cannot begin to talk about this new chapter of campus ministry at Oklahoma State without first acknowledging two important people. First, I want to thank the Rev. Mary Hileman for her many years of service to the campus and our ministry. She has provided a great foundation for us to build upon and her legacy is one that cannot be measured. Second, many thanks to Fr. Mike Stephenson, who, in the midst of his responsibilities as interim rector at St Andrew’s, took on Canterbury and served as a crucial bridge while the chaplain position was vacant. There would be no campus ministry to speak of were it not for the leadership of these two. Thank you on behalf of all the students you have blessed. Ministry to the Campus
● Ashes to Go. On Ash Wednesday this year we posted ourselves outside the student union offering a brief service of prayer, psalm readings, and imposition of ashes. 30+ students and faculty received ashes. We will continue this ministry next year.
● Compline by Candlelight. Sunday evenings at 8PM we host compline at St Andrew’s. Students and parishioners serve as officiants, readers, acolytes, and greeters. “30 minutes of serenity” is how we have advertised the service on campus and have had several events promoting the service, including a dashboard Jesus giveaway.
● Wednesday morning Bible study. We have started a weekly Bible study hoping to provide an open and honest arena to discuss and discern how the Holy Spirit speaks to us through scripture. Coffee and tea are served.
● Wednesday evening Eucharist/dinner. An informal Eucharist held at the Canterbury Center followed by a meal provided by a St Andrew’s parishioner.
● Sunday evening fellowship. We meet at the Canterbury Center 6PM to discuss current issues, the role faith plays in our public and private lives, and whatever else comes up. We share a meal provided by a St Andrew’s parishioner before heading over for compline. So far we are averaging 12-15 students and parishioners for fellowship on and have no reason to believe that number will not continue to grow
● Hosting meetings. Currently we host a bi-weekly yoga class led by a St. Andrew’s parishioner and the monthly meeting meeting of Stillwater’s PFLAG chapter. We are hoping to expand our hospitality to other groups and organizations.
● Partnering with campus organizations. We have worked successfully with the OSU Ad club in designing a logo and strategy for marketing Compline by Candlelight. We are excited for and pursuing other opportunities to engage the campus and build partnerships with other groups and classes in the form of class projects and other means.
St Augustine/St Andrew’s shared ministry
● Canterbury Board members and students volunteer at St Andrew’s Thrift Shop ● students joined the Lenten soup and supper series ● several students are active in the life of St Andrew’s including serving on the vestry, singing in
the choir, lay reading, and attendance on Sunday mornings. ● upcoming events including All Hallow’s Eve service and Epiphany party hosted by Canterbury
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● 24 families from St Andrew’s have signed up to provide meals for Canterbury program on Wednesday and Sunday throughout the semester!
● St Andrew’s and Canterbury shared a booth at Lights on Stillwater, the community-wide event welcoming students to town, offering a “photo booth” with silly props that led to 600+ visits to St Andrew’s Facebook page. We also handed out coupons for the Thrift Shop and Compline by Candlelight t-shirts. Several people who signed up have visited both St Andrew’s and Canterbury.
Ministry Partners
● We are grateful for the continued support of the St Andrew’s Thrift Shop, whose $6500 support annually helps offset operating expenses
● Thank you to the Diocese and this convention for supporting our ministry financially and enabling this vital ministry
● Thank you to the support and excitement from the people of St Andrew’s as we begin this new chapter of shared ministry. We hope that Canterbury will prove as big a blessing to the St Andrew’s family as you are to our growing community.
● Finally, thank you to all of the parishes and missions in the Diocese of Oklahoma for raising up such wonderful students. Please keep us in the loop when you have a graduate heading our way.
Contact us: We’d love to hear from you! Canterbury Center (405)624-0104 email: osucanterbury@gmail.com Facebook: like us at OSU Canterbury Center and Compline by Candlelight Twitter: @osucanterbury Respectfully Submitted, Fr. Jeff Huston Associate Rector/Campus Minister
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Oklahoma Commission of Episcopal Schools
God our Father, you see your children growing up in an unsteady and confusing world: Show them that your ways
give more life than the ways of the world, and that following you is better than chasing after selfish goals. Help them to
take failure, not as a measure of their worth, but as a chance for a new start. Give them strength to hold their faith in you, and to keep alive their joy in your creation; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP 829)
Giving feet, hands, hearts and minds to the words of this prayer for young people are the member schools of the Oklahoma Commission of Episcopal Schools. The OCES supports the work of the Church through its member schools. The commission meets regularly during the academic year to provide mutual cooperation and support among the member schools. The OCES provides assistance to the Bishop and Diocesan Council for insuring that member schools adhere to diocesan standards. The commission is comprised of the following six schools, all meeting the diocesan standards for certification:
Casady (Oklahoma City) Holland Hall (Tulsa) Oak Hall (Ardmore)
St. John’s (Oklahoma City) St. Mary’s (Edmond) St Dunstan’s (Tulsa)
The OCES is a certifying agency, not an accrediting agency. The OCES strongly encourages all certified schools to seek accreditation and/or to meet the standards of one area, state or national agency to insure quality nurturing environments for our young people. Every school in the OCES is dedicated to encouraging academics and creativity. We concentrate on the physical, emotional and spiritual development of our children. The Rev. Arthur Scrutchins Chair, OCES
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NativeAmericanMissionerReport
Thereare39FederallyRecognizedTribesinOklahoma,and4moreseekingFederalrecognition.TheAmericanIndianpopulationinOklahomafor2010was482,760.Thisisagrowingethnicgroupandmakesupalmost13%oftheState’spopulation.FormanyyearsthefocusofNativeAmericanministryintheEpiscopalChurchhasbeeninBlaineCountyandWatongawiththeCheyenneandArapahoTribes.
WhirlwindMissionoftheHolyFamilyinWatongaiscentraltomanyoftheministriesthatwecurrentlyhavewithNativeAmericansinOklahoma.Thispastsummerincluded4weeksofcampsforNativeAmerican,HispanicandAfricanAmericanchildreninthecommunity.Somedayswehad100childreninattendance.ReachingouttosomanychildrenwouldnotbepossiblewithouttheWhirlwindMissionfacilities,andthepartnersthatcameouttowork:AllSaints’inDuncan,St.Paul’sCathedral,St.John’sinNorman,RoyalLaneBaptistChurchinDallas,IndianBaptistChurchinWatonga,andartistfromtheOklahomaUniversitySchoolofArtandArtHistory.
OurSundayworshipatWhirlwindMissionisunique.ThecommunityisprimarilyNativeAmerican,butalsoCaucasian.WeofferaliturgythatembracesNativeAmericancultureandtheBookofCommonPrayerinrespectfulwaysthatincludes:beadedliturgicalvestments,Buffalohidedrumforthealtar,Eaglefeatherfanforabsolutionandblessing,Pendletonblanketsfortherearados,CheyenneHymnsinging,and“smokingoff”withcedaronSundaymorningsbeforeHolyEucharist.AndlikemanyEpiscopalChurchesintheDiocesewehavecoffeehoureverySunday,celebratebirthdaysandanniversaries,offerprayersforhealingandstorytellingforchildren.
WehavespecialeventsthroughouttheyearatWhirlwindMissionthatinclude:blessingoftheanimals,Lentenprograms,beadingclasses,hostNativeAmericanveteransgroups,tribalhealthawarenessprograms,hymnclasses,fundraisers,oneyearmemorialservices,AshWednesdayandGoodFridayservices,andsweatlodges.WorkiscurrentlygoingontodeveloparegularSundayschoolprogramforchildrenwithhelpfromSt.Paul’sCathedral.WeareverymuchfocusedonchildrenatWhirlwindMissionandtothatendwealsosupplygroceriesandbabysuppliestoyoungmothersandnewborns.
Afewyearsagowecompletedadancegroundwiththepurposeofbuildingcommunity.OurgoalforthedancegroundisthatitwillbeaplacefortheNativeAmericancommunitytogatherforpow‐wows,memorialdances,classesforchildren,andHonorDances.AnothergoalofthedancegroundistohosttheannualHonorDanceeverySeptember.WejustcompletedtheHonorDance,whichisatimefortheChurchtohonortheworkofDavidPendletonOakerhater,andcelebrateNativeAmericanministries.TheHonorDancetookplaceonabeautifuldaywith
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dancing,feastingandworship.TheannualHonorDanceistheChurchatitsbest:providingaceremonyforallculturestomeetandcelebrateourlifeinChrist.
WhirlwindMissionisavitalplaceforNativeMinistrybecauseofhardwork
fromdedicatedvolunteers,andbecauseofannualfundingfromtheDioceseofOklahoma.Withfundingfromthediocese,wehavebeenabletosecuregrantsanddonationsthatotherwisewouldnothavebeenavailableforIndianministry.WearecurrentlyworkingonastrategicplanthatwillexpandNativeAmericanministriesinWatongaandtootherpartsoftheDioceseofOklahoma.Ourintentistodevelopnewpartnershipssothatwecanworkwithmoretribesacrossthestate.WeareatanexcitingmomentwithNativeAmericanministry.ThankyouforyourprayersandfinancialsupportaswedreamnewvisionsandcreatenewministrieswithourNativeAmericanpartners.TheRev.JimKee‐ReesVicarofWhirlwindMissionandNativeAmericanMissioner
Diocesan Music Commission The Diocesan Music Commission seeks to be of service to our parishes and missions, especially as a resource for information and advice on musical aspects of our life together in community. Like all commissions, our members come from all over the diocese. If a parish or mission is in need of help from a member of the commission, please feel free to call on us - there is someone in your area willing to help. Members of the Diocesan Music Commission are: Laura van der Windt (All Souls, OKC), H. Scott Raab (St. Paul’s, OKC), Casey Cantwell (Trinity, Tulsa), Cynthia Cortright (St. John’s, OKC), Dolores McCreary (St. Luke’s, Bartlesville), and Michael Bedford (St. John’s, Tulsa). Respectfully submitted, H. Scott Raab, Chair
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Office of Development and Stewardship
The Office of Stewardship and Development is established to assist churches in developing stewardship and legacy programs; and to give support and advice about capital campaigns and other special fund development programs.
The Diocese provides confidential, no cost, gift planning consultation to Oklahoma Episcopalians. The Diocese also offers a full array of gift planning services that include income producing gift arrangements as well as donor advised funds.
This Diocese provides program services to every congregation at no cost. These services include working with leadership in a congregation to set up or strengthen stewardship programs, designing annual commitment campaigns and implementing planned giving programs, seminars, Sunday School programs and educational materials are offered at no-cost to churches and their congregations.
The 2013 Alleluia Fund Drive raised just over $8,000 for Diocesan special programs and had a 122% return on investment.
Future plans include a direct mail program, a legacy program and an online training program.
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Diocesan Commission on Prison Ministry Advance Report to 2013 Diocesan Convention The mission of the Commission on Prison Ministry is to bring the reconciliation, redemptive grace and compassion of our Lord Christ Jesus to the incarcerated, their families and victims, those charged with their detention, and to others at risk for or affected by the criminal justice system; so that people may be restored to God, their families and communities; and for the sake of the healing and restoration of our greater society at large. We are challenged and called to this ministry through the witness of our ancestors in the Faith and the words of Christ:
“Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them” -- Hebrews 13:3 Jesus: “I was in prison and you visited me.” – Matthew 25:36 Thank you for your continuing support of our Prison Ministries! There are many ways in which you may become involved:
● Serve as one of our 30+ Prison Ministers who assist in leading St. Patrick’s Community worship services or rehabilitative programs inside Oklahoma prisons. *
● Serve as a Team Member in, or attend the Closing Ceremony of, a Kairos Weekend (a program similar to Cursillo, designed for correctional center residents). *
● Attend a “Bridges Out of Poverty” Training, and/or a “Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’- By World” Facilitator Training – and then collaborate with others toward addressing issues of poverty that so often affect families of incarceration.
● Offer to provide administrative or communications assistance to our Prison Ministry.
* Requires special training and a badge issued by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. For more information, please contact Prison Missioner Nancy Brock at the address below. Respectfully submitted,
The Rev. Mary Lu Walker Pastor Nancy Brock, Diocesan Prison Missioner Interim Chair Email: nbrock@EpiOK.org; Office: 405-232-4820 Other Members of the Commission: - The Rev. Alan Barrow - Ms. Debbie Mahaffey (United Methodist Representative) - The Rev. Gerald Butcher - Mr. John Pearson - Ms. Karen Curtis - Ms. Sue Way (ELCA Diaconal Minister) - Ms. Camille Gann
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The Diocese of Oklahoma 2013 REPORT ON THE OLDER ADULTS MINISTRY
An overall purpose of the OAM is education, to raise awareness about aging and quality of life issues. The OAM addresses negative “ageist” stereotypes with education about lifelong spiritual formation, as well as health promotion, vocation and volunteerism. Today, over one in three Episcopalians is age 65+ and they range from very active to homebound members. Moreover, by 2020, the high risk age 85+ population will increase by 40%, exacerbating a crisis in caregiving. This unprecedented rapid growth of the older adult population nationwide and worldwide and the resultant challenges to the social and economic system demands responses from the church.
This year, the Rev. John and Alma Belzer attended a last meeting of the Older Adults Ministry (OAM) Task Force in NYC. This task force has ended its work, realizing goals set over five years ago. An ongoing legacy of those goals is the downloadable online guide, “Aging is Changing” on the national website. It includes an extensive variety of resources for older persons and their families, essays from experts in the field, liturgies to celebrate older adults, and over 50 program profiles from parishes across the country, taken from a national survey the task force sent out in 2009. The link to “Aging is Changing” is http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/older-adult-ministries, and the link to videos on aging issues is http://www.youtube.com/user/OlderAdultMinistries. To make this website information more accessible to older persons and their families, the Belzers printed laminated business cards describing “Aging is Changing” on one side, and on the other, access information to Oklahoma aging resources. These business cards are given out at Oklahoma’s convention and other gatherings statewide, and at Province VII meetings.
As co-chairs and Oklahoma representatives of the Province VII Older Adults Ministry (OAM) Network, the Belzers were granted a third year for Province VII network representatives to hold their OAM meeting at Camp Allen TX 3/3/13 – 3/4/13 and to attend the annual Abundant Living/Aging Conference 3/4/13 - 3/6/13, which “explores aging as a spiritual journey” with education for developing mind, body and spirit (see www.campallen.org). Participants go back to their dioceses to develop or refresh their OAM programs. Again this year, representatives had all or part of their expenses paid by their bishops or priests, showing their support. Nine dioceses were represented again, but this year several brought their spouses or friends to the meeting and conference. Upon arrival, the OAM network representatives and friends were given notebooks containing a considerable download of “Aging is Changing” to discuss. They also viewed and discussed aging issues and speakers on the youtube website. These online resource materials and the business cards were presented as tools and examples for the OAM network representatives to utilize back in their own dioceses. In the Oklahoma Diocese, the Belzers represented OAM by presenting their PowerPoint “Aging Is Changing: Serving the Least, the Lost and the Last in our Churches and Communities” at the Retired Clergy Conference at St. Crispin’s on October 8th. In spring of 2013, the Belzers assisted in planning for the second “2nd Half of Life” conference. It was cancelled due to lack of enrollment but it is expected that the conference will be offered again in Spring, 2014. On May 6, 2013, the Belzers again led discussions on the aging module of annual training for Community of Hope volunteers held at St. John’s, Tulsa. Once a week, from May 16th through July 16th, the Rev. John Belzer held morning prayer at the newly opened Primrose retirement center in Shawnee, with hymns led by Jane Burke on piano. This practice was recently put on hold due to reorganization of all staff and programs at Primrose. It is hoped that they will resume programs in the fall. It is the goal of the Drs. Belzer to serve as consultants to parishes across the state in developing helpful programs for older members. For more information, the Belzers can be contacted at jabelzer@allegiance.tv.
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Saint Simeon’s Report – Diocese Convention 2013
Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Home in Tulsa continues its tradition of excellent care for over 53 years. We are the preferred home for men and women of all faiths who wish to live their later years in an environment with dignity, individuality and the highest attainable level of independence. We offer four levels of care: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and HealthCare. Saint Simeon’s is home to 180 Residents and employs 200 people.
In April 2013, Saint Simeon’s was awarded “Senior Nonprofit of the Year” by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. Saint Simeon’s was one of 24 nonprofit finalists divided into eight mission categories – Seniors, Arts and Humanities, Community, Education, Health Services, Self-Sufficiency, Sports and Recreation, and Youth Development. Additionally, Saint Simeon’s employee Teresa Reno also won a distinctive award this year. She was named Resident Services Employee of 2013 by LeadingAge Oklahoma. Teresa was selected to receive the award out of all resident services employees at not-for-profit senior living communities in Oklahoma. Teresa serves as Activities Coordinator, and has been employed at Saint Simeon’s for more than 15 years. Saint Simeon’s was also honored to receive two awards from local publications in 2013. Tulsa People listed Saint Simeon’s on its Retirement Communities “A-List.” We were also named Best Nursing Home in Tulsa on Oklahoma Magazine’s “Best of the Best” List.
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Saint Simeon’s continues to reach out to the surrounding community through various engagement projects. This year, Saint Simeon’s joined the Tulsa Regional Chamber, a group of more than 3,100 reputable businesses. This partnership allows Saint Simeon’s to sponsor various medical roundtables, which help raise public awareness of the Home. It also opens up networking opportunities for Saint Simeon’s with local businesspeople.
Saint Simeon’s hosts several events each year that our Residents and their families treasure. This year, we hosted a big birthday party for Saint Simeon’s therapy dog, Simone. Simone is truly the mascot of Saint Simeon’s, boasting a Facebook page with more than 600 friends. We invited three local dog rescue groups to be a part of Simone’s birthday party – Pet Adoption League, Sandite Team Animal Rescue, and the Tulsa SPCA, giving attendees an opportunity to adopt a dog. More than 200 people attended Simone’s birthday party, and the event was publicized on KOTV Channel 6, Tulsa Pets Magazine, Tulsa Lifestyle Magazine, and Vintage Newsmagazine.
Saint Simeon’s continues to enjoy partnerships with local Episcopalian churches. Throughout the summer of 2013, we hosted a senior health series on three Sundays at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Tulsa. In July of 2013, our own Father Bill Holly partnered with Father Lee Stephens of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Bartlesville to present a Grief Seminar at Elder Care in Bartlesville. This seminar opened an opportunity for Father Stephens to continue an ongoing grief support group at Elder Care. Father Holly also conducted a senior seminar at St. Dunstan’s in Tulsa in July. Saint Simeon’s is always eager to share our knowledge of senior health topics with local Episcopalian parishes. The Saint Simeon’s Foundation hosted its 17th Annual Western Days. Western Days 2013: Take Me Back to Tulsa!, raised $558,379 and was attended by 700 guests. The September 10, 2013 evenings featured live and silent auctions as well as live musical entertainment by Shelby Eicher and the Tulsa Playboys.
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Additionally, Foundation Trustees have been successful in a nearly $1.6 million dollar goal to renovate the 5,300 square feet of common areas in Saint Simeon’s Healthcare Center. Approximately 55 Saint Simeon’s Residents live in the Healthcare Center, which provide our most significant assistance in daily needs.
The nearly 120 Auxiliary members continue to support Saint Simeon’s through volunteer services they have offered since 1961. Auxiliary members enriched Resident life at Saint Simeon’s with special events, including a Spring Luncheon. Their Harvest Moon Festival, an afternoon of live entertainment and games, will be open to family members on October 27, 2013.
It has been an eventful, successful year for Saint Simeon’s. It is, however, the heart of our mission to provide daily care to frail and elderly individuals. Our success is measured in large part by the responses we receive from Residents and family members. Letters such as the following are the most telling feedback we receive as a senior care community:
Dear Ms. Fick, Moving to Saint Simeon’s was major change for my mother and, honestly, somewhat frightening. She was used to her own home, her yard, and independent life. My siblings and I settled her in and left with our fingers crossed! We soon learned there was no reason for concern. Within days of Mom moving into Saint Simeon’s, we couldn’t reach her on the phone. Why? She was out dining, playing games, visiting the peacocks, enjoying special entertainment, watching movies and simply sharing the company of her neighbors in the common rooms. Combine all that with the excellent care given by the staff, and it’s clear now: Mom’s life grew bigger at Saint Simeon’s.
Sincerely, Pat
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2013 REPORT TO THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA
From ARDMORE VILLAGE
Great things are happening at Ardmore Village as a result of the guidance and assistance of the Episcopal Diocese and Bishop Ed! Specifically, Ardmore Village has been working closely with Bishop Ed to create a long-range strategic plan. Further, the Episcopal Diocese is helping Ardmore Village pay off its townhome mortgages. Not only will this help with our cash flow, it will greatly improve our financial stability. Ardmore Village is a non-profit senior citizen’s residential community located on an 18-acre campus in Ardmore, Oklahoma. In addition to the 150 beautiful trees, our campus includes 92 one-bedroom cottages, 20 one-bedroom apartments, 16 two-bedroom townhomes, and a 54-suite assisted living residence. For the last six years, Ardmore Village has proudly been a United Way Participating Agency. If you are in or near Ardmore, please come visit us. We would love to give you a tour.
Contact information: Jessica T. Pfau, Executive Director Ardmore Village 1550 Knox Road Ardmore, OK 73401 580-223-4174
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September 10, 2013
Annual Report to Convention
Holland Hall
Holland Hall welcomed 988 students at the start of this academic year, our 91st as a
school community. Founded in 1922, the school began its affiliation with the Episcopal
Church in 1959 and has since taken an ecumenical approach to our religious and
community curricula. Students in each branch of the school attend an age‐appropriate
chapel exercises approximately once a week for an extended time period. Coupled with
religious instruction that begins with our preschool three year‐old program and extends
through comparative religion in the upper school, students are exposed to a variety of
ways of incorporating religious thought and philosophy into their daily and intellectual
lives.
We are fortunate to have two outstanding members of the clergy who lead and
coordinate Holland Hall’s spiritual activities. Rev. Bert Bibens serves as Chaplain for
our Primary and Middle School branches. Bert just began his 21st year at Holland Hall
and serves as a Deacon at Trinity Episcopal Church in Tulsa. Rev. Art Scrutchins serves
as Chaplain for the Upper School branch and just began his ninth year at Holland Hall.
Ordained a deacon in 1987, he is currently a senior in the ʺIona School for Ministryʺ,
studying for the priesthood. The Chaplains offer a Eucharist service once a week on
Thursday mornings. All members of the Holland Hall community are invited to attend,
and several faculty worship with their children. The Chaplains are heavily involved as
leaders in the development and implementation of the school’s wellness program and
serve in a pastoral capacity for students and families in need of counsel and advice.
Holland Hall’s Episcopal approach and the work of the Chaplains serves as a
foundation for the realization of our philosophy that, “Every child at Holland Hall is a
child of God, no matter where he or she is in the spiritual journey.” Several programs
point students and faculty toward the opportunities to serve others while expanding
their understanding of themselves and other faith traditions. “Dutch for Christ” is a
Biblically‐based upper school student organization that meets occasionally for Bible
study and discussion. EPIC (Expanding Possibility for Inclusive Culture) conducts
programs and activities that promote awareness and respect across lines of difference.
Other community service programs and clubs include Habitat for Humanity, Amnesty
International, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Multicultural Awareness Club, and
Environmental Awareness Club among many others.
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Holland Hall is a member of the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools, and
highly values its relationship with the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma and the
constructive role Bishop Konieczny plays on the Board of Trustees.
Holland Hall began this academic year with a new Head of School. J.P. Culley comes to
Tulsa from St. George’s Independent School in Memphis, Tennessee where he served as
Associate Head of School. St. George’s is a member of the National Association of
Episcopal Schools. JP attended Sewanee: The University of the South prior to working
at St. George’s for fifteen years.
Submitted by J.P. Culley, Head of School
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Annual Report to Convention Oak Hall Episcopal School
As the newly called Headmaster of Oak Hall Episcopal School, it has been my pleasure to daily learn more about the School. And while this report will give you some facts and figures, I want you to know that first and foremost, OHES is made up of people; wonderful people who have come together with the one over-riding concern – “what is in the best interest of the children?” This consensus of sensitivity permeates everything here at Oak Hall, and I am honored to have the opportunity to be part of this community. Founded in 1977, Oak Hall became an ‘Episcopal’ school in 1990, and since then, has been fortunate to have the ongoing support of the Diocese. With the help of the Bishop, the Rector of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, and a dedicated Board of Trustees, the School is positioned to continue developing a strong reputation in the Ardmore community. Since 1996, the School has been situated in a 33,000 square foot purpose built facility. Educating children, three years old through the Eighth Grade, Oak Hall Episcopal School offers the traditional list of subjects, both core and elective, with the opportunity for every student to exercise a servant ministry through a variety of service projects. A very exciting development is that through the generosity of the Westheimer Foundation, School owned iPads will be issued to all students Kindergarten through the Eighth Grade. The EC3 and EC4 classrooms will each have iPad stations available. The integration of this technology with best classroom practice will allow OHES to continue educating children not just for today, but for tomorrow and beyond. The School was the first private school in the nation to be named a Great Expectation Model School. We are accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, the Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools, and hold membership of the Oklahoma Commission of Episcopal School, the National Association of Episcopal Schools, and the National Association of Independent Schools. Above all else, Oak Hall Episcopal School is a community faith, exercised through corporate prayer and worship. In addition to the weekly Chapel services, morning exercises include a time of prayer, and class teachers observe a daily time for devotions. With this said, it should be noted that only 7% of the student population and 14% of faculty are Episcopalian. We believe that Oak Hall Episcopal School is demonstrating the very best of Episcopal education, to be comprehensive and inclusive – where children of all faiths, or none, are welcomed and celebrated as children of God. Ken Willy Headmaster of Oak Hall Episcopal School Respectfully submitted
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76th Annual Diocesan Convention
St. John’s Episcopal School
5401 N Brrokline Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
The administration, faculty, vestry and Board of Trustees have been working diligently on keeping pace with the
strategic plan. The teams are building the vision of St. John’s to provide the school an opportunity to assemble a
multi‐representative group of people who provide a wide‐range of viewpoint, memories and great hopes for the
future of St. John’s. These leaders are inclusive of the school community, have the ability to address a wide variety
of issues, and, with their collective thinking, are committed to compel the school to articulate a visionary plan.
St. John’s Episcopal School has taken steps to ensure that the pedagogy practiced in the school addresses the
multiple modalities of student learning and facilitates students identifying and understanding their most
productive learning process. We are implementing and refining the process for curricular development and the
evolution of the educational program of the school.
St. John’s is working on institutional diversity. Education occurs within the distinctive social and cultural contexts.
Our students encompass both genders, and all racial, ethnic, religious, socio‐economic, sexual‐orientation, and
national groupings. Each of these human dimensions contributes significantly to our school environment.
We have fostered a sense of belonging, pride, mutual support and partnership through effective communication
among faculty, staff, school board, church vestry, and patrons of both church and school.
Our Child Development Program is currently servicing 30 children ages six‐weeks through 3 years of age. We are
licensed through the Oklahoma State department of Human Services. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. The program offers various activities for the parents to take part in.
In the Episcopal tradition, SJES is committed to high academic standards, partnered with a commitment to the
artistic, physical, spiritual, social, and emotional growth of our students. The intellectual journey is at the heart of
the SJES experience.
Enrollment at SJES is growing. We currently have 105 students, 6‐weeks‐old through 8th grade.
Respectfully,
Joe Norton
Head of School
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September 16, 2013 DIOCESAN REPORT FOR:
St. Mary’s Episcopal School Edmond, Oklahoma
St. Mary’s begins its 36th year as the Parish Day School of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. The school’s roots formed at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in downtown Edmond with just preschool and kindergarten in 1977. As the children grew so did the school. Today, the campus is located on 51 acres just a mile north of our church campus and houses preschool through eighth grade.
As we begin this new school year, we complete our middle school expansion with the opening of our first eighth grade class. The St. Mary’s Episcopal School board of directors selected Pamela Dockter as their third Head of School in the school’s 36-year history. We are looking ahead to the process of our Self-Study Accreditation Report. As a school, our mission provides students with a quality academic program fostering respect for faith, family, others and self. St. Mary’s Episcopal School attracts families because of the educational environment, Christian values, and a culture of respect that fosters learning. A spiritual influence is reflected in everything that is done. Christian principles, moral values, and responsibility skills are instilled and reinforced through weekly chapel services (lead by St. Mary’s Church Rector, The Rev. Dr. Mark Story) and extended throughout the school program through our exceptional service learning program, religious studies, classroom activities and special events. SMES is committed to developing students who have compassionate hearts and will become active, contributing citizens to our community and nation. St. Mary’s is the only private school in Edmond that offers stimulating enrichment experiences in the areas of science, music, fine arts, Spanish, technology skills, service learning and a before and after school program for children of all levels. St. Mary’s School is an accredited and active member of the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools and values its relationship with the diocese through membership in the Oklahoma Commission of Episcopal Schools. Submitted by: Pamela Dockter, Head of School
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44
DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES
of Parishes, Missions, and Congregations of the Diocese together with their clergy and lay officers
The number in brackets after the name of the church is the date of establishment; the number in parentheses is the date it became a mission; the last date (in the clear) is the date it became a parish.
ADA - St. Luke's (Parish) [1907] (1908) 1939 580/332-6429 100 East 17th Street Mail: P.O. Box 890, Ada, OK 74820
Rector: The Rev. John Norvell Deacon: The Rev. Bobby Saunkeah Sr. Warden: Christopher Kenney Jr. Warden: James Criswell Clerk: Barbara Suess Treasurer: Barbara Suess
ALTUS - St. Paul's (Parish) [1904] (1904) 1962 721 North Thomas, Altus, OK 73521 580/482-2102
Priest-in-Charge: The Rev. Kathleen Murray Deacons: The Rev. Suzanne Mollison
The Rev. Mike Trachman
ANTLERS - St. James (Mission) [Re-established 1941] (1980) 6100 North High Street, Antlers 74523 580/298-5123
Lay Leader: Mark Gardner Sr. Warden: J.D. Denton Jr. Warden: James D. Gardner Clerk: Gretchen Frederick Treasurer: Patricia Gardner
ARDMORE - St. Philip's (Parish) [1893] (1894) 1907 516 McLish, Ardmore, OK 73401 405/226-2191
Rector: The Rev. Stephen Bilsbury
51
BARTLESVILLE - St. Luke's (Parish) [1905] (1905) 1914 210 East Ninth, Bartlesville, OK 74006 918/336-1212
Rector: The Rev. Dr. T. Lee Stephens Deacon: The Rev. Lauri Watkins Sr. Warden: Jim Liehr Jr. Warden Ellen Heald Clerk: Robert Babcock Treasurer: Robert Wesneski
BROKEN ARROW - St. Patrick's (Parish) [1961] (1962) 1982 4250 W. Houston St., Broken Arrow 74012-4538 918/294-9444
Rector: The Rev. Shelby H. Scott Curate: The Rev. Laura Beck Deacons: The Rev. Murray McComas
The Rev. Cindy Ritter Sr. Warden: Anna Deel Sr. Warden elect: Amy Best Jr. Warden: James Skaggs Clerk: Robert Yadon Treasurer: Jim Fuente
CHICKASHA - St. Luke's (Parish) [1893] (1899) 1952 Sixth and Kansas Streets, Chickasha, OK 73018 405/224-1296
Vicar: The Rev. Justin Fletcher Sr. Warden: Ruth Baker Jr. Warden: Chris Crosley Clerk: Betsy Brothers Treasurer Gail Donnellan
CLAREMORE - St. Paul's (Parish) [1910] (1910) 1990 1310 North Sioux, Claremore, OK 74017 918/341-0168
Interim Rector: The Rev. Bob Gates Sr. Warden: Ron Hinds Jr. Warden: Mark Stork Treasurer: Barbara Bajon
52
CLINTON - St. Paul's (Mission) [1915] (1916) 321 South 7th, Clinton, OK 73601 580/323-2160
Sr. Warden: Amanda Jones Jr. Warden: Jason Simpson Clerk: Annabelle Taylor Treasurer: Annabelle Taylor
COALGATE - St. Peter's (Mission) [1915] (1916) 107 Hanover Street, Coalgate 580/927-3310
Deacon: The Rev.Neal Servais
CUSHING - St. Alban's (Mission) [1929] (1961) 112 South Thompson Mail: P.O. Box 1248, Cushing, OK 74023
Deacon: The Rev. Karen Hansen Sr. Warden: Howard “Mitch” Johnson Jr. Warden: Kathleen Livsy Clerk: Bob Jones Treasurer: Deborah Watson
DUNCAN - All Saints' (Parish) [1932] (1935) 1956 809 West Cedar Avenue, Duncan, OK 73533 580/255-6165
Rector: The Rev. Anita Slovak Deacon: The Rev. Gary Templeton Sr. Warden: Candayce Coulter Jr. Warden: Diana Rawls Clerk: Sandy Chatfield Treasurer: Kathy Sherrill
DURANT - St. John's (Parish) [1896] (1897) 1976 515 West Beech Street 580/924-1332 Mail: P.O. Box 1168, Durant, OK 74702
Rector: The Rev. James Blagg Sr. Warden: Vicki Mills Jr. Warden: Lance Patterson Clerk: Jackie Harms Treasurer: Shane Patterson
53
EDMOND - St. Mary's (Parish) [1937] (1937) 1969 First at University 405/341-3855 405/341-3855 Mail: 325 East First Street, Edmond, OK 73034
Rector: The Rev Mark Story Deacons: The Rev. William Hesse
The Rev. Nancy Bridges Sr. Warden: Gail Warne Jr. Warden: Greg Griffith Jr. Warden Elect: Bill Lambert Treasurer: Ben Kenyon III Clerk: Alice Norton
EL RENO - Christ Memorial (Mission) [1894] (1948) 500 South Barker, El Reno, OK 73036 405/262-1710
Vicar: The Rev. Sylvia Shirley
ENID - St. Matthew's (Parish) [1893] (1894) 1929 518 West Randolph, Enid, OK 73701 580/237-4737
Interim Rector: The Rev. Dr. Douglas Johnson
EUFAULA - Trinity (Mission) [1926] (1930) South Third and High Streets 918/689-2369 Mail: P.O. Box 759, Eufaula. OK 74432
Priest: The Rev. Bill Ellington Deacons: The Rev. Therese Starr Sr. Warden: Luke Sharpe Jr. Warden: Ray Duke Clerk: Mary Burnham Treasurer: Alice Duke
GROVE - St. Andrew's (Mission) [1967] (1975) 555 East Third Street 918/786-4113 Mail: P.O. Box 2559, Grove, OK 74344
Vicar: The Rev. Philip Lawrence, Jr. Deacon: The Rev. Melissa Harris Sr. Warden: Bob Altmiller Jr. Warden: Paul Allsup Clerk: Jim Corbridge Treasurer: Scott Potter
54
GUTHRIE- Trinity (Mission) [1889] (1976) 2002 (2013) 110 East Noble Avenue, Guthrie, OK 73044 405/282-0982
Rector: The Rev. John Borrego Deacon: The Rev. Karen Hansen
GUYMON - St. Stephen's (Mission) [1955] (1963) 1803 North Lelia Street 580/338-8747 Mail: 6080 Sunset Dr., Guymon 73942
Rector: The Rev. Sandra Castillo Sr. Warden: Terri Matthews Jr. Warden; Paul Faris Clerk: Michael Stone Treasurer: Keith Matthews
HOLDENVILLE - St. Paul's (Mission) [1913] (1913) 8th and Oak Streets 405/379-5879 Mail: P.O. Box 69, Holdenville, OK 74848
Supply: The Rev. Katherin Radach Deacon: The Rev. Cyntha Gilks Sr. Warden: Tom Williams Jr. Warden Camille Gann Clerk: Beverly Rodgers Treasurer: Jacklyn Patterson
HUGO - St. Mark's (Mission) [1941] (1941) 580/326-5214) 803 South Third, Hugo, OK 74743
Supply Priest: The Rev. Arlen Fowler Sr. Warden: Mike Ford Jr. Warden: Linda Rabon Clerk: Mary Ann Gahagan Treasurer: Frank Hinton
IDABEL - St. Luke the Beloved Physician (Mission) [1952] (1952) 211 Southeast Avenue N, Idabel, OK 74745 580/286-3672
Sr. Warden: Kemp Fuller 580/245-2255
LANGSTON - Holy Family (Congregation) [1967]
55
LAWTON - St. Andrew's (Parish) [1901] (1901) 1947 1313 Southwest D Avenue 580/355-9543 Mail: P.O. Box 1256, Lawton, OK 73502
Rector: The Rev. Shelley Forrester Deacons: The Rev. James P. Holley
The Rev. Kitty Dutcher The Rev. Pat Kardaleff
Sr. Warden: Trent Dockstetter Jr. Warden: Blake Dutcher Clerk: Carol Downs Treasurer: Dave Saul
LINDSAY - St. Michael and all Angels' (Mission) [1958] (1959) 1501 Northwest 7th Street Mail: P.O. Box 134, Lindsay, OK 73052 405/756-3433
Sr. Warden: Ann Pratt
McALESTER - All Saints' (Parish) [1894] (1895) 1942 325 East Washington Avenue 918/423-1915 Mail: P.O. Box 534, McAlester, OK 74502
Rector: The Rev. Stephanie Swinnea Sr. Warden: Wayne Hanway Jr. Warden: Jon Lewis Treasurer: Christine Matkin Clerk: Tami Chaky
MIAMI - All Saints' (Parish) [1918] (1918) 1959 225 B Street, Northwest 918/542-3662 Miami, OK 74354
Interim Rector: The Rev. Ally Perry Deacon: The Rev. Kay Boman-Harvey Sr. Warden: Ed Dudgeon Jr. Warden: Dave Lewis Clerk: Mary Susan Whaley Treasurer: Sally Heydt
56
MIDWEST CITY - St. Christopher's (Parish) [1953] (1953) 1972 800 South Midwest Blvd 405/732-4802 Mail: P.O. Box 10722, Midwest City, OK 73140
Rector: The Rev. Emily J. Schnabl Deacons: The Rev. Paul Snyder
The Rev. Lisa Chronister Sr. Warden: Bill Welch Jr. Warden: Kelly Martin Clerk: Lou Anna Munkres Treasurer: John Schatz
MUSKOGEE - Grace (Parish) [1893] (1893) 1904 218 North 6th Street, Muskogee, OK 74401 918/687-5416
Rector: The Rev. Bob Wickizer Deacons: The Rev. Tom Harrington
NORMAN - St. John's (Parish) [1892] (1892) 1952 Asp at Duffy 405/321-3020 Mail: P.O. Box 2088, Norman, OK 73070
Rector: The Rev. Dwight Helt Sr. Warden: Byron Jackson Jr. Warden: Colby Burress Clerk: Brad Wilson Treasurer: Robert Terry
NORMAN - St. Michael's (Parish) [1976] (l976) 1980 1601 West Imhoff Road, Norman, OK 73072 405/321-8951
Rector: The Rev. Alan Sutherland Deacon: The Rev. Nancy Wakely Sr. Warden: Amy Gardner Jr. Warden: Jeff Baldwin Clerk: Eriana Butler Treasurer: Thomas Pearson
57
OKLAHOMA CITY - All Souls' (Parish) [1944] (1945) 1947 6400 North Pennsylvania Av., Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405/842-1461
Rector: The Rev. Patrick Bright Pastoral Assoc: The Rev. Dale Petley Assisting: The Rev. John Marlin
The Rev. Tom Haifley Deacon: The Rev. Jim Easter Sr. Warden: Chip Dudley Jr. Warden: Brooke Harry Treasurer: Jean Hartsuck Clerk: Libby Nelson
OKLAHOMA CITY - Redeemer (Parish) [1902] (1904) 1971 2100 Martin Luther King Avenue 405/427-2106 Mail: P.O. Box 11272, Oklahoma City, OK 73136
Rector: The Rev. Morgan Ibe Sr. Warden: Birdie Ford Jr. Warden Todd Parrish Treasurer: Nancy Blackshire Clerk: Bridgett Mitchell
OKLAHOMA CITY - Resurrection (Parish) [1961] (1962) 1967 13112 North Rockwell Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73142 405/721-2929
Rector: The Rev. Michael Jasper Deacons: The Rev. Gayle Bridges
The Rev. Beth Bell
OKLAHOMA CITY - St. Augustine's (Mission) [1980] (1980) 14700 North May Avenue 405/751-7874 Mail: P.O. Box 77374, Oklahoma City, OK 73177
Vicar: The Rev. Joseph Alsay Deacons: The Rev. Robby Trammell
The Rev. Tony Moon Sr. Warden: Judy Moon Jr. Warden: Chad Yarbrough Clerk: Sarah Kelley Treasurer: Peter Mather
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OKLAHOMA CITY - St. David's (Mission) [1953] (1954) 1959 3333 North Meridian, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 405/942-1740
Vicar in Charge: The Rev. Tracey Carroll Sr. Warden: Christine Quinton Jr. Warden: Johnny Hughes Treasurer: Deborah Nelson
OKLAHOMA CITY - St. James (Mission) [1931] (1931) 1999 8400 South Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City, OK 73159 405/682-3405
Priest-in-charge: The Rev. Hal Greenwood Sr. Warden: John Wood
OKLAHOMA CITY - St. John's (Parish) [1918] (1918) 1921 5201 North Brookline Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102 405/943-8548
Rector: The Rev. David Stock Deacon: The Rev. Dana Orwig Sr. Warden: Henry Baer Jr. Warden: David Loudenback Clerk: Martha Smith Treasurer: Jaron Hill
OKLAHOMA CITY - Santa Maria Virgen (Congregation) [1988] 5500 S. Western Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73109 405/631-6747
Missioner: The Rev. Leonel Blanco Monterroso Sr. Warden: Daniel Gudino Jr. Warden: Rutilio Perez Clerk: Rocio de la Rosa Treasurer: Claudia Estrada
OKLAHOMA CITY - St. Paul's Cathedral (Parish) [1891] (1893) 1903 127 NW 7th, Oklahoma City 73103 405/235-3436 [Cathedral 1908]
Dean: The Very Rev. Justin Lindstrom Associate: The Rev. Canon Susan Colley Joplin Assisting: The Rev. Canon Carol Hampton Deacons: The Rev. Tim Sean Youmans
The Rev. Marilyn Robertson The Rev. Gerald Butcher
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OKMULGEE - Redeemer (Parish) [1901] (1901) 1916 213 North Seminole 918/756-2384 Mail: P.O. Box 1012, Okmulgee, OK 74447
Sr. Warden: John McConnel
OWASSO - Holy Cross (Mission) [1980] (1980) 9309 N. 129th East Ave. 918/272-1035 Owasso, OK 74055
Supply: Rev. John Rule Sr. Warden: Wesley Mitchell Jr. Warden: Kate Thompson Clerk: Sharon Curfman Treasurer: Danise Glavin
PAULS VALLEY - St. Timothy (Mission) [1953] (1953) 1816 South Walnut 405/238-2133 Mail: P.O. Box 485, Pauls Valley, OK 73075
PAWHUSKA - St. Thomas (Mission) [1895] (1900) 817 North Leahy 918/287-3515 P.O. Box 1476, Pawhuska, OK 74056
Vicar: The Rev. Andrea Jones Sr. Warden: Stewart Conner Jr. Warden: Sean McGrory Clerk: Patty Gambill Treasurer: Andrea Conner
PAWNEE - Ascension (Mission) [1901] (1902) PO Box 113, Pawnee, OK 74058 918/762-2771
PERRY - St. Mark's (Mission) [1954] (1954) P.O. Box 507, Perry, OK 73077 580/336-9720
Sr. Warden: Sharon Mitchell Clerk: Derek Taylor
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PONCA CITY - Grace (Parish) [1898] (1908) 1937 109 North 13th Street, Ponca City, OK 74601 580/765-7609
Rector: The Rev. Dee Bright Deacon: The Rev. Steve Mallory Sr. Warden: Jim Menzer Jr. Warden: Richard Winterrowd Clerk: Vicky Purdy Treasurer: Debbie Winterrowd
POTEAU – St. Barnabas’ 500 College Avenue, Poteau, OK 74953
Sr. Warden: DeAnn Jacobs
PRYOR - St. Martin of Tours (Mission) [1953] (1954) 612 Southeast First Street Mail: P.O. Box 846, Pryor, OK 74362 918/825-1115
Vicar: The Rev. William Martin
SAND SPRINGS - St. Matthew's (Mission) [1958] (1959) [2009] 601 Lake Drive, Sand Springs, OK 74063 918/245-7552
Sr. Warden: Elizabeth Williams
SAPULPA - Good Shepherd (Mission) [1901] (1901) (1950) 1998 [2009] 1420 East Dewey 918/224-5144 P.O. Box 335, Sapulpa, OK 74067
Vicar: The Rev. Joseph Farber Sr. Warden: Joe Faulkner Jr. Warden: William Barnes Clerk: John Harlan Treasurer: Patricia Hare
SEMINOLE - St. Mark's (Mission) [1923] (1936) Highland and Walnut 405/382-2192 Mail: PO Box 1304, Seminole, OK 74818
Supply: The Rev. Katherine Radach
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SHAWNEE - Emmanuel (Parish) [1892] (1896) 1927 501 North Broadway Street 405/273-1374 Mail: P.O. Box 1905, Shawnee, OK 74802
Rector: The Rev. Bill Carroll Deacons: The Rev. John Belzer
The Rev. Doyal Davis Sr. Warden: Sue Ellen Frerichs Jr. Warden: George Moore Clerk: Cathy Kinkade Treasurer: Cindy McVey
STILLWATER - St. Andrew's (Parish) [1892] (1893) 1958 516 West Third, Stillwater, OK 74074 405/372-3357
Rector: The Rev. Jim Cook Associate: The Rev. Jeff Huston
TAHLEQUAH - St. Basil's (Mission) [Re-established 1959] (1959) 814 North Vinita, Tahlequah, OK 74464 918/456-3649
Vicar: The Rev. Debora Jennings Sr. Warden: Al Mutzig Jr. Warden: Sam McCombs Treasurer: Nita Hayes
TULSA – Christ Church [2005] (Mission) 10901 South Yale, Tulsa, OK 74137 918/299-7510
Vicar: The Rev. Everett Lees Deacon: The Rev. Judy Gann Sr. Warden: Lori Hauge Jr. Warden: Don Dyer Clerk: Janelle Robison Treasurer: Donna Durrin
TULSA - St. Aidan's (Mission) [1972] (1972) 4045 North Cincinnati Drive, Tulsa, OK 74106 918/425-7882
Priest: The Rev. William Holly Deacon: The Rev. Steve Lewis
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TULSA - St. Dunstan's (Parish) [1963] (1964) 1967 5635 East 71st Street, Tulsa, OK 74136 918/492-7140
Rector: The Rev. Mary Ann Hill Deacon: The Rev. Alan Barrow Sr. Warden: Barbara Tricinella Jr. Warden: Terry Pepper Treasurer: John Prince Clerk: Barbara Lowell
TULSA - St. John's (Parish) [1945] (1945) 1954 4200 South Atlanta Place, Tulsa, OK 74105 918/742-7381
Rector: The Rev. Irving Cutter Assistant Rector: The Rev. Susanne Methven Assisting The Rev. Mauldin Ray Curate: The Rev. Kenneth Orsburn Sr. Warden: Tim Hicks Jr. Warden: Tom Owens Clerk: Karen Abney Treasurer: Bill Chevaillier
TULSA - St. Luke's (Parish) [1942] (1942) 1951 4818 East Ninth Street, Tulsa, OK 74112 918/834-4800
Rector: The Rev. Georges Jallouf
TULSA - St. Peter's (Parish) [1955] (1956) 1968 9100 East 21st Street, Tulsa, OK 74129 918/627-2713
Rector: The Rev. Heber Papini Deacon: The Rev. Mary Lord Sr. Warden: Sharon Day Jr. Warden: Ray Chance Clerk: Glenda Caldwell Treasurer: Steve Raiber
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TULSA - Trinity (Parish) [1903] (1903) 1909 501 South Cincinnati Avenue, Tulsa, OK 73103 918/582-4128
Rector: The Rev. Stephen McKee Associate: The Rev. Kristi Maulden Deacon: The Rev. Linda Paul
The Rev. Bert Bibens The Rev. Deborah Underwood
Sr. Warden: Patricia Woodrum Jr. Warden: Robert Scott Clerk: Joseph Woltz Treasurer: Harry Dandelles
VINITA - St. John's (Mission) [1892] (1898) 522 West Canadian, Mail: P.O. Box 165, Vinita 74301 918/256-3766
Vicar: The Rev. Clay Towles Sr. Warden: Marge Dixon Jr. Warden: Jim Welch Clerk: Vicki Johnson Treasurer: Elizabeth Welch
WAGONER - St. James' (Mission) [1893] (1894) 303 Church Street, Wagoner, OK 74467 918/485-5681
Supply: The Rev. Edmund James Sr. Warden: Eric Parker Jr. Warden: Luke Miller Clerk: Shirley Bacon Treasurer: Pat Waldron
WATONGA - Whirlwind Mission of the Holy Family (Congregation) [1961] PO Box 26, Watonga, OK 73772 580/623-5585
Missioner: The Rev. Jim Kee-Rees Sr. Warden: Daisy Starr
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WESTPORT - St. Bede's (Mission) [1963] (1968) 1/2 Miles North, Highway 64 on Westport Road 918/743-2686 Mail: Rt. 3, Box 4A, Cleveland, OK 74020
Supply Priest: The Rev. John Powers Sr. Warden: Douglas Laird Jr. Warden: Alan Oliver
Clerk: Margaret Speegle Treasurer: William Brookman
WOODWARD - St. John's (Mission) [1892] (1893) 923 Texas St., Mail: 917 Texas, Woodward, OK 73801 580/256-7713
Vicar: The Rev. Mary A. Davis Sr. Warden: MaeBeth Bird Jr. Warden: Owen Nelson Clerk: Jim Gorton Treasurer: T.Z. Wright
YUKON - Grace (Mission) [1994] (1997) (Re-Start 2013) 720 S. Yukon Parkway, Yukon, OK 73099-4585 405/354-7277
Co-Vicars: The Rev. Tim Baer The Rev. Kirsten Baer
Sr. Warden: Roger Everett Treasurer: John Schmelke Deacon: The Rev. Helen Waddle
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