First Church E-News | Vol. 3, Issue 18 | Tuesday, September 7, 2021 |
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UPDATE: see Presbyterian Women updated times below. |
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“Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.”
– Romans 12 NRSV
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We are returning to all services on Sunday, Sept. 12. Scroll to read more. |
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Priscilla Circle – First Wednesday monthly through May, 6:30 p.m.; E206
Esther Circle – Third Thursday monthly through May, 10:30 a.m.; E202
Soup Group Meet & Bible Study – Third Thursday monthly, noon; Miller Library
Project days – First & fourth Thursdays monthly, 9:30 a.m.; Project Room 4th Floor
Women of the Church, join Presbyterian Women (PW) for Bible study, mission and lunch. For questions, contact Kathy Wilson at the Church.
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Breakfast on Boston – Pay for breakfast online
Sunday, September 12, 9:30 a.m.
Cooking up a hot breakfast with Grady Nichols on stage
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Enjoy food, fellowship and fun at this year’s Breakfast on Boston. Bring the entire family and enjoy the return of programming for the fall. There will be live music by saxophonist Grady Nichols, pony rides, face painting and a hot breakfast. Families $20, adults $6, children $3 and children under three years of age are free. Pay online now or pay for breakfast on site. For questions, reach out to Hannah Elliott at the Church. Note: there will be no Sunday School this day.
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Global Mission Partner Zoom
Monday, September 20 at noon on Zoom
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Meet our global mission partners on our monthly Zoom calls where we discuss their victories and needs. Our partners are on the ground with sleeves rolled up serving the name of Jesus. Join us for this monthly 45-minute meeting. Register here or call Rev. James Estes for information.
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Keith & Kristyn Getty Concert - Christ Our Hope Tour
Rescheduled for Spring 2022; Sanctuary
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Make plans to attend the concert of modern hymn writers, Keith and Kristyn Getty, in the Spring of 2022. Ticket information is forthcoming. If you purchased tickets for the fall concert, hold on to them and they will be honored for the new date. If you have questions about refunds, contact Gretchen Bashforth at the Church.
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Play in the Matson Cup
Benefiting Helping Hand ministry
Monday, September 20, 9 a.m. – noon; Meadowbrook Country Club
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Proceeds benefit Helping Hand ministry. Register online or call the Church for information. You can also email Joe Land for information.
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UKirk “Gather” and “Grow” for adults 18-24
Gather meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; Sharp Chapel on TU’s campus
Grow meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m.; Kirkland Library Bernsen Building
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Monday School with Wes Vander Lugt
A Biblical Theology of Kinship
Monday, September 13 – December 13, 11:30 a.m. optional lunch and class at noon; Kirkland Library
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The Bible is one story; a story of relationships formed, deformed and transformed with God, each other and the world. Over 14 weeks, we’ll explore this theme of transformed, mutual relationships, what we’re calling “kinship,” throughout the Bible and how it relates to our own lives and discipleship today. Register online or by calling Hannah Elliott in the Church office.
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Downtown Theological Roundtable (DTR)
Wednesday, beginning September 15, 11:30 a.m.; E206
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If you’re interested in theological discussions, join DTR for a discussion of Martin Luther’s “On the Bondage of the Will.” Each participant is asked to purchase the book online. The first session will review Luther and the book. Please call or email Phillip Bowman at 918-630-1786 to sign up or ask questions.
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Little Lambs
Weekly beginning Monday, September 13, 10 a.m.; playground
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Parents, grandparents, caregivers and children ages birth to pre-school enjoy a Bible story, singing and prayer, while playing and getting to know other families. For questions, contact Phillip Bowman at 918-630-1786.
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Precepts with Denise Rounds
Weekly beginning Tuesday, September 14, 9:30 a.m.; E100
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Join us for this study on 2 Corinthians. No RSVP is required. |
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AMASS Exodus
Weekly beginning Wednesday, September 15, 6:00 p.m.; Powerhouse
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All of Exodus including high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors will meet each Wednesday night for worship led by the Youth Praise Band and ending with a fun game or activity. In between we will have lessons, discussion and small groups. We hope you will join us for each Wednesday night and feel free to bring a friend. |
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Beginning Wednesday, September 15, dinner at 5:15 p.m.; Stephenson Hall
(no classes November 24)
Join us for dinner and stay for a class. Classes include:
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Beauty is Oxygen – How the arts help our souls breathe
Rev. Wes Vander Lugt, theologian in residence
Wednesday, September 15 through Wednesday, December 8, 6:15 p.m., Stephenson Hall
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Beauty is everywhere, but what does it have to do with becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ? In this study, we will explore the pivotal role of beauty and the arts in knowing God, flourishing in our full humanity, and following Jesus with vibrant wisdom in a grayscale world. |
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Seekers
Rev. Wambugu Gachungi
Weekly beginning Wednesday, September 15, 6:15 p.m., Room E103
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Join us for a verse-by-verse study of the fall sermon series. |
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Pastor’s Study with Dr. Jim Miller
Sundays beginning Sept. 19 at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.
Stephenson Hall
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Dr. Miller will continue his series on C.S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity.” Each session will be recorded and available online the following week at Vimeo.com/FirstChurchTulsa.
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Join a K Group (small group)
Beginning the week of Monday, September 20 for nine weeks; times and locations vary
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This fall, join a small group to discuss the book “The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows” by James Bryan Smith. This deep, loving and transformative book will help you discover the narratives that Jesus lived by - to know the Lord he knew and the kingdom he proclaimed, and to practice spiritual exercises that will help you grow in the knowledge of our good and beautiful God. Turning to the Gospels, Smith invites you to put your ideas to the test to see if they match up with what Jesus himself reveals about God. If you are interested in joining, hosting or leading a group, please contact Phillip Bowman at 918-630-1786.
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NAMI Family to Family mental health class
Monday, September 20 through November 8, 6-8:30 p.m.; Bernsen Center
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Nearly 8.4 million people provide care for an adult with mental illness. First Church is partnering with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to provide confidential support and education for families of individuals with mental illness. The classes are free, and registration with NAMI Tulsa is required by calling 918-587-6264. |
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Pathways to hope with Rev. Wally Johnson
Weekly on Wednesdays, October 6 through Wednesday, November 3, noon; Miller Library
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People grieve for many reasons: the loss of a loved one, losing a job or career, the end of a marriage or relationship. This class will utilize the Psalms of Lament to explore ways to cope with grief. Participants may bring a lunch or pay for a boxed lunch when registering online.
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Volunteer to work with our kids |
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Help teach our children at Sunday School this fall with pre-prepared lessons, supplies and materials in the classrooms. Your part is to prayerfully read over the lesson, pray for the kids and show up on Sunday morning ready to assist. Call Sarah Savage or Rachel Tsuma at the Church or register online.
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Return of all services
Beginning Sunday, September 12, First Church will return to the standard five worship services on Sunday morning plus Vespers in the evening, including:
- 8 a.m. Traditional worship in the Chapel
- 8:30 a.m. Contemporary worship in Stephenson Hall
- 11 a.m. Three services including Contemporary in Stephenson Hall, Traditional in the Sanctuary and TIF in the Great Hall
- 5 p.m. Vespers worship in the Courtyard
To view the 11 a.m. Traditional worship service live from home, tune in to Cox Cable Ch. 3 or watch on Facebook or the website. To view the TIF worship service, watch on Facebook. Access the bulletins here.
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Tulsa International Fellowship Prayers
Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – noon; Great Hall
All are welcome to this TIF prayer worship led by Wambugu Gachungi.
Coming up …
World Communion Sunday – one service for all
Sunday, October 3, 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Let us all join for one service and communion.
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As of August 20, 2021, the First Church Tulsa Covid-19 Preparedness Task Force and Session voted to recommend that face coverings (masks) be worn inside the Church. You will see signs on the doors as you enter the building and masks will be available if you do not have one. If you’d like more information on COVID-19, testing and inoculations, find it here at the Tulsa Health Department.
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Children’s health safety protocols |
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Starting Sunday, August 29, children are required to wear masks in the Children’s Ministry department. The desire is to keep children and adults safe due to rising Covid cases. Children ages 3 and up, parents and volunteers are required to wear masks in the Children’s Ministry areas including parents who are dropping children off. The situation will be evaluated again in six weeks and follow up with an update. For your child to attend programming, they must be well for 24 hours prior to attending. |
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Notifications of hospitalizations, births, marriages |
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Please notify Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029 hospitalizations, births and deaths. Those hospitalized will receive calls, notes of encouragement or pastor visits based upon hospital guidelines.
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Let us know if you need prayer |
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Please call the Church and ask for Kathy Wilson at 918-584-4701 or contact the Guild of Intercessors at 918-296-5548. We’ll be standing by to help you. If you have an afterhours emergency, call 918-584-4701.
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Access the Realm First Church app |
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Contact Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029 to get signed up for this online resource.
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Find all our most recent publications here. |
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