Thursday, March 5, 2026 | E-News | Vol. 8, Issue 5

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
– 1 Peter 4:8

♦ Worship ♦ Events ♦ Classes ♦ Give & Serve ♦ Connect

Worship

Spring Forward this Sunday! Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night.

Sermon Series: “I Am”

Over the Lenten season, we are exploring the claims of Jesus from the Gospel of John. Having looked at how others respond to Christ, we will now consider what Christ says about himself. Who is this man who makes such radical assertions? And what do these statements teach us about Christ and about the life we have in Him.

March 8: John 10 | I Am the Door
March 15: John 10 | I Am the Good Shepherd
March 22: John 11 | I Am the Resurrection and the Life
March 29: John 14 (Palm Sunday) | I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life
April 5: John 15 (Easter) | I Am the True Vine

Weekly worship services

Saturdays, 9 a.m.

TIF Prayer meeting in the Great Hall

Sundays, 8 a.m.

Traditional worship in Kerr Chapel

Sundays, 8:30 a.m.

Contemporary worship in Stephenson Hall

Sundays, 11 a.m.

Traditional worship in the Sanctuary

Contemporary worship in Stephenson Hall

International worship in the Great Hall

Watch online

Sundays at 11 a.m. live or anytime thereafter on Facebook and YouTube.

Traditional worship

Cox Cable Ch. 3 at 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

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YouTube

Tulsa International Fellowship worship

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YouTube

See all other scheduled worship and classes on our website event calendar.

Events

Spiritual Retreat: Beauty from Ashes

First Church Spiritual Retreat led by Rev. Julia Metcalf

Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Miller Library

Come join a gathering of disciples for a quiet day to draw close to our Lord Jesus Christ focusing on Beauty from Ashes from Isaiah 61:3. The registration fee is $10 which includes breakfast and lunch. Register online.

Newcomer Gathering

Sunday, March 8, 9:30 a.m, Miller Library

If you are new to First Church, or you are a member wanting to meet the newcomers, join us in Miller Library at 9:30 a.m. for coffee, light breakfast, and fellowship as we get to know one another and learn more about First Church! Register here.

Lunch & Learn

This month's topic: Digital Safety in the Age of AI

Monday, March 9, 12 p.m., Room E104

Technology can be a powerful tool for good—but it can also be used by criminals and con artists. This month’s presenter, Detective Aubrey Williams, will share practical ways to protect yourself from the criminal and inappropriate use of AI and other technologies.

Detective Williams will also bring her partner, an electronics-detection canine, trained to locate hidden electronic devices used in criminal investigations. Learn more about her canine partner in this Fox 23 News story.

Worship at the Tulsa Irish Festival

Sunday, March 15, 10:00 a.m.-Noon

Cabin Boys Brewery, 1717 E 7th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma

Rev. James Estes and Eric Baird will lead an Irish-flavored worship experience at the Tulsa Irish Festival featuring Biblical teaching and acoustic music in a Celtic style. Special Offer: Attend this service or any First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa worship service on March 15 (8, 8:30, or 11 a.m.) and receive free admission to the festival for the day.

AGO Organ Concert

Friday, March 20, 7:30 p.m.

The Tulsa Chapter of the American Guild of Organists invites you to an organ concert here at First Church featuring guest artist Dr. Jan Kraybill, organist of the Kansas City Symphony.

Annual Congregational Meeting

Sunday, March 22, 9:30 a.m., Stephenson Hall

Join us for our Annual Meeting as we gather to reflect, look ahead, and take part in important decisions shaping our church’s future. You’ll hear from our leaders, gain clarity on our direction, and participate in key moments of the life of our church.

During the meeting, we will:

Review the highlights and impact of 2025
Vote on the church budget
Watch our “Year in Review” video

Please note: There will be no adult Sunday school that day.

Sing with the choir for Holy Week

Rehearsals begin March 11, 6:30-8 p.m., Choir Room

Would you like to experience the power of singing the profound anthems offered by the Chancel Choir on Maundy Thursday? Or, the thrill of singing the Hallelujah Chorus with the Choir, organ, trumpets, and timpani on Easter Sunday? You are welcome to join us for rehearsals on March 11, 18, 25, and April 1. We have a choir robe that will fit you!

Save the Date! The Chancel Choir Spring Concert

Sunday, April 19, 5 p.m., Sanctuary

The featured work is the exciting and inspiring Gloria by Mark Hayes, performed by the First Church Chancel Choir, with guest soloists Lydia Gray and Taylor Conley and contributions from the First Church Choristers youth choir.

Order Easter lilies

Deadline is March 22

On Easter Sunday, bright white lilies will adorn the church building. As each flower silently trumpets the Resurrection, it also serves to remind us of the life of someone who was, or is, special to a church member. If you wish to honor someone by contributing to the lily fund, click here. The deadline for Easter Lilies is Sunday, March 22. On Easter Sunday, the lilies that have graced our Easter worship services will be delivered to homebound members of First Church.For more information contact Cathy Mitchell at 918-584-4701.

Save the Date!

Dan Hutchinson Celebration

Saturday, April 25

3 p.m. activities, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. Vespers, Camp Loughridge

Sunday, April 26

11 a.m. Festival Sunday worship, Sanctuary
12:30 p.m. luncheon, Stephenson Hall

Join us as we celebrate Rev. Dan Hutchinson and his family and give thanks for their faithful season among us. The weekend begins Saturday afternoon at Camp Loughridge with fellowship, fun, a hot dog dinner and a Vespers service. On Sunday, we will gather for Festival Sunday worship at 11 a.m., followed by a First Family dinner in their honor.

Come share your gratitude, your stories and your love with the Hutchinsons as we bless them for the next chapter.

We need your pictures!

As we prepare for this celebration, please send your favorite photos and memories with Dan over the years using this link.

Classes

Men’s Monday Bible Study - The book of Luke

Mondays, 12 - 1 p.m., Room E103

Join us for an informal men’s fellowship over lunch as we read and study God’s Word and grow together. Reserve and prepay for your lunch here.

Precept Bible Study - Matthew

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Room E102

This semester will focus on Matthew chapters 1–13, examining the identity of the promised Messiah—the King who fulfills the throne of David—along with the nature of His kingdom and the character of those who live under His reign. We invite you to dive deeply into Scripture and discover these truths together.

Jesus says, “I Am”

Wednesday Lenten series

Led by Revs. Dan Hutchinson and Wambugu Gachungi

6:15-7:30 p.m., Room E104

During the Lenten season, Wednesday Night Downtown is following our sermon series, “I Am,” exploring the powerful and personal claims Jesus makes about himself in the Gospel of John. After considering how others respond to Christ, we now turn to his own words: Who does Jesus say He is?

Each week, Rev. Hutchinson and Rev. Wambugu will examine one of Jesus’ bold “I Am” statements and reflect on what it reveals about his identity — and about the life we have in him. These rich passages invite us to deeper faith, clearer understanding and renewed trust in the One who speaks them.

WEEKLY TOPICS

March 11: I Am the Door (John 10)
March 18: No classes because of Spring Break
March 25: I Am the Resurrection and the Life (John 11)
Apirl 1: I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14)
April 5 (Easter): I Am the True Vine (John 15)

Awana Children's Ministry

Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Children's Area

AMASS Exodus

Wednesdays, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Powerhouse

Pathfinders on Wednesday (P.O.W.)

Wednesdays, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Powerhouse

Chancel Choir rehearsal

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Choir Room

Hearts for the Lord

Thursdays, 10 a.m., Room E313

Hearts will be studying In His Image by Jen Wilkins, exploring ten characteristics of who God is - holy, loving, just, good, merciful, gracious, faithful, patient, truthful, and wise - helping us understand who God intends for us to be.

Give and Serve

Become a mentor to new First Church members

Help new members feel welcomed and connected at First Church! Our New Member Mentorship Program pairs each new member with a church member who walks alongside them for about six months, helping them build relationships and feel at home in the life of the church. As new members join throughout the year, there are ongoing opportunities to serve as a mentor.

As a mentor, you’ll:

Greet new members on Sundays so they feel seen and valued.
Connect once a month—coffee, a call, or an invite to an event.

If you’d like to be part of this meaningful ministry, contact Emma Myatt to get involved. It’s a simple way to make a lasting impact. To learn more, watch our video or sign up online.

Presbyterian Women March Mission

Presbyterian Women’s March Mission supports Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, helping provide care and comfort to people facing difficult circumstances. You can participate by bringing items for hygiene kits, including a hand towel, wide-tooth comb, nail clippers, bath-size individually wrapped bars of soap, a toothbrush in its original package and band-aids.

These simple items become practical expressions of compassion for those recovering from disaster. Donations may be placed in the PW Mission Container in the atrium.

TV Ministry Team opportunities

Be part of a fun, behind-the-scenes team helping share worship with thousands each week on TV and online. Whether you're running a camera, switching graphics, or balancing audio, every role helps bring the service to life. We’re looking for students and adults who want to make a difference and be part of a great team. For more information, email Alex Pennell, TV/Video Manager, or call 314-607-1032.

Connect

Education Scholarships

Applications due April 15, 2026

The First Presbyterian Church scholarship program provides financial aid to qualified individuals seeking to attend accredited institutions of higher learning. Scholarships are awarded based on need, academic potential, area of study and performance.

Must be a communicant member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Must normally be working toward a degree in a college, university or seminary that is fully accredited by its regional accrediting association.
Must have established and maintained a satisfactory academic record.

Previous scholarship recipients must reapply to be eligible for consideration of a scholarship for 2026-2027 school year. For more information, visit our website and download a scholarship application or contact tmoseley@firstchurchtulsa.org.

Watch the latest episode of The Transition podcast

There’s more happening behind the scenes with the PNC than you might realize.

The Pastor Nominating Committee has spoken with more than 200 people during the search
This process is being approached not just as a hire—but as a spiritual calling and discernment

In this latest episode of The Transition Podcast, Allison Biggs shares how the Pastor Nominating Committee is seeking God’s guidance and trusting His timing every step of the way. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel:

How you can pray for the Pastor Nominating Committee

Pray that the Holy Spirit will be at work in our PNC and that we will be receptive to the Holy Spirit's direction and guidance.
Pray that our conversations would be glorifying to God.
Pray for protection for us from the enemy. He is real and is always at work.
Pray for our next senior pastor that God is nudging and preparing to lead us into the next era of First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa.
Pray for patience from the congregation for the PNC as we go through the discernment process.
Pray for unity as a PNC and congregation.

Update your contact information

Have you moved or changed your phone number or email address recently? Please take a moment to update your information on your profile in the Realm Connect app, or contact Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029 to share your new details. Keeping our records current helps us stay connected and serve you better.

Reporting births, marriages and hospitalizations

Since most hospitals are no longer providing information to the church about our members who are hospitalized, you can help us. Please call the church at 918-584-4701 or email Kathy Wilson to report hospitalizations, births and marriages. To directly request prayer by the Guild of Intercessors, call Paula Peterson at 918-296-5548 or text her at 918-688-2163.

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