Announcements:
Calvert Family Concert
Friday, August 7, 7pm | Faith Bixby Fellowship Hall
Come out and experience a night of music with the Calvert Family! This concert will take place on Friday, August 7, at 7pm in the Faith Bixby Fellowship Hall. This is something you won’t want to miss! Admission is free, but we will be accepting donations of canned food to take to the Bixby Outreach Center.
Support Our Teachers!
Purchase an item from the wish list and have it delivered to Faith Tulsa by Aug. 9
Would you like to adopt a teacher for this school year? We have put together a wish list from each of our teachers of items that they need for their classrooms. Please choose an item from the list at the link below and make sure to have it delivered to Faith Tulsa by Sunday, August 9. The teachers will pick up their items on Sundays.
Tech Team Workshop
Sunday, August 30, 12pm | Faith Tulsa Sanctuary
The Tech Team is looking for volunteers to serve our Tulsa and Bixby worship services through sound, lighting, slides, camera and live streaming. No prior experience with equipment or software is required—anyone with a willing heart is welcome to join! Click the link below for more information and to register for the event!
Bixby Faith Group
Sundays, 12:30pm, starting August 16 | Faith Bixby
Following worship each Sunday, Faith Bixby will be offering a study on the Five Marks of a Methodist which will include a light snack. We also plan to offer childcare during this time. If you are interested in being a part of this group or have any questions, please contact Pastor Sherri at the link below.
Things Hidden: Book Study
Wednesdays, 6:30pm, starting August 19 | Faith Tulsa Youth Purple Room
Join Pastor Heather as we deepen our understanding of the overarching themes of the Bible and how they apply to our lives and beliefs today by exploring the book, Things Hidden by Richard Rohr. Class will meet from August 19 through November 11. Books are $20 for paperback or $36 for the book and participant’s guide. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Heather. Click the link below to register or to purchase your book!
Backpack Blessing
Sunday, August 16 | 10am Faith Tulsa, 11am Faith Bixby
Join us on Sunday, August 16, for our Backpack Blessing for students and teachers. We will have the ceremony in the Great Hall at 10am at Faith Tulsa and during worship at 11am at Faith Bixby. The ceremony at Faith Tulsa will only last for about 10 minutes, so you’ll still have time to make it to your Sunday School class!
Leader Training
Sunday, Sep. 13, 20 & 27, 10-11am | Faith Tulsa Youth Purple Room
Those who wish to serve as future leaders are required to take Leadership Training hosted by the Nominations Team. We encourage those who are already volunteering as leaders to sign up as well. These three class sessions will go over the history of the congregation, offer training on this model of leadership, explore the operations of the organization and help equip you with strategies for effective leadership. The training will take place over three sessions on Sunday, September 13, 20 & 27 from 10-11am in the Faith Tulsa Youth Wing Purple Room. It is important that you attend all three sessions. If you are interested in taking this class of leadership preparation, click below to register.
Shelf Care Book Club
Monday, August 10, 6pm | Hardesty Library
“Shelf Care” is a book club designed to enhance your understanding of the world through reading marginalized voices and stories about those different from us. Our next book discussion will be about Heartstopper #1: A Graphic Novel by Alice Oseman. Click the link below for a list of upcoming books. If you have questions about this group, contact Sierra Thompson via the directory.
Faith Breakfast
Saturday, August 15, 8:30am | Faith Tulsa Great Hall
Faith Breakfast meets on the third Saturday of the month at 8:30am in the Faith Tulsa Great Hall. While this group initially started as our “Men’s Breakfast”, it is now open to anyone and everyone! Our next breakfast will take place on Saturday, August 15 at 8:30am. If you’d like to help make breakfast, contact Kurt Lampi at the link below. We hope to see you there!
Grief Support Group
Monday, August 17, 6:30pm | Faith Tulsa Room 503
The road to a new normal and healing is often easier with someone walking by your side. Join others who are navigating grief for support. This group will meet on Monday, August 17 at 6:30pm in Room 503 at Faith Tulsa. Contact Brittney Blakley at the link below if you are interested.
Walking Bixby
Mondays at 7pm | Bentley Park in Bixby
Walking Bixby is a new walking group that will walk around Bentley Park in Bixby. This group will meet on Monday evenings at 7pm. We’ll meet in the parking lot at Bentley Park before we begin. This is a great opportunity for fellowship and exercise! Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and a Faith shirt if you have one, as well as to bring water. Contact Janice Sellers via the directory if you have questions.
Communion Servers
Faith Tulsa
We need volunteers each week to set up the Communion stations at our Tulsa location. We also need people to serve Communion each week at the 9am Traditional Service and on the first Sunday of each month in the 11am Contemporary Service. Training can be provided if needed. Click below to sign up.
