Welcome: 

Welcome to Western Oaks Christian Church!  We are glad you have found our website.  If you are new to our city or looking for a new church home we hope you will contact us and visit us.

We are located:  8100 NW 23rd Street in Oklahoma City (see map)

Contact us:  phone 405-789-8812

Our Pastor:  Rev. John Regan e-mail wocc_john_r@sbcglobal.net

Our Worship times:  9:00 a.m.  Contemporary Worship

                                 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages

                                 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

The links to the left allow you to access other pages.

Our Congregation:

Western Oaks Christian Church was founded in 1964 and has a rich tradition of warmth, hospitality, and community service.  With the recent adoption of our long range ministry plan, we are now prepared to move forward with a number of challenging and exciting ministries.  We believe that each person is uniquely gifted and called by God to serve the cause of Christ in the world.  We are committed to helping visitors and members in their spiritual journey through nurture and service.

We believe that we are called to provide ministries that meet the physical and spiritual needs of people.  We recognize that people worship and connect with God in a variety of ways, so we provide alternative worship experiences to celebrate this diversity.

Motto:

Loving God and serving our neighbors.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

All electricity in the Church will be off on Thursday, July 9th, and Friday, July 10th, for planned electrical system upgrades.  The Church will be closed both days.

"WILD WEDNESDAYS" COME TO WESTERN OAKS!
Ursula Lichtenberger
Associate Minister with Children

This summer, our youth and children's ministries have planned some great activities.  Thanks to our new Church bus, we are free to go places as a group!!  Activities will take place every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will include lunch.  Youth (grades 6-12) will meet every other week and children (grade K-5) will meet on the opposite weeks.  Information about cost will be announced later.

7/8/09       Children     "Splash Zone"
7/15/09     Youth          "Bowling"
7/22/09     Children     "WOCC Playground"
7/29/09     VBS            No separate Wild Wednesday Activity
8/5/09       Children      "Cactus Jacks"
8/12/09     Youth          "Movie at WOCC"

VBS Summer 2009
Ursula Lichtenberger
Associate Minister with Children

Please mark your calendars!

"Bethany Village Live" is this year's theme for VBS (Vacation Bible School) here at Western Oaks Christian Church.  Classes begin Monday, July 27th through Thursday, July 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Youth and Children's wing.

One Plus

Watch for the next meeting date on this website.  It will be held at 8100 NW 23rd St., Oklahoma City, OK.   Questions--contact Ursula:  789-8812.

Surviving as a single parent is tough, but you are not alone.  We come together once a month to eat, talk, laugh, and learn.  Your thoughts are: " I need a Break . . . Work, raising kids, just coping.  I need time for me--and I need to talk to other parents like me."  Join us for a meal, a community, and an opportunity to learn.  Free child care and a kid-friendly lunch will be provided.

It's free, but we do need to know how many are coming.  Please call 789-8812 to make your reservation.

One Plus is a Ministry of Western Oaks Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) through the generosity of the Women's Endowment Fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ.)

WOCC KIDS FISHING TRIP -- TEACH A KID TO FISH

Saturday, August 15, 2009, 7:30 a.m. until we return (around 11?)

We need:  Kids (age 5 to 15) and Adults who want to fish

Ursula Lichtenberger, Associate Minister with Children

On Saturday, August 15th, we will use the WOCC bus to go fishing at Edwards Park Lake.  The city of Oklahoma City will provide free fishing lessons, free poles, bait and tackle for the kids.  Each child will need to be accompanied by an adult.  (Adults will need their own equipment.)  Cost:  $2.00 per person for the bus.

HELP WITH HABITAT UNITY BUILD & IMPROVE OUR HEALTH

Using  Tom Russell's thoughts:

First--Pray for our Habitat Unity Build

Second--We can put the money normally spent on snacks, sodas, coffee and tea, etc. in the Habitat Unity House Bank.  If we spend $2 a day or more for snacks and we put that money in the Habitat Bank we will save enough to give funds ($57) to provide one sq. ft. in less than a month.  If we cannot resist temptation and buy a treat; then we could put double that amount in the Habitat Bank.  Or we could take a sandwich to work for lunch and give what we would normally spend for lunch in the Habitat Bank.  We can improve our health and help a family who can't afford to own a home under conventional costs and financing, to purchase their new Habitat Home.  Gifts in honor or in memory of a teacher, mentor, pastor or family member who has helped you in your spiritual journey is great way to help.  This can be a great project for families, Sunday School Classes, Men's Groups, Women's Groups, and Youth Groups. 

Bridge for Fun--Meeting Time Change

Come and enjoy cards and good fellowship.  Meetings will be 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. in Room 117 (instead of 2nd and 4th Thursdays.)

Canasta

A group plays Texas canasta each Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Room 112-113.

CMF News

The Christian Men's Fellowship breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 at the Olde Orchard Restaurant, 7339 NW 23rd, Bethany, OK.  Note that this is the second Saturday rather than the first Saturday because of the July 4 holiday.  Come join us for a great meal and great fellowship.

CWF News

CWF will be on Summer Break until September 8th when we will have our first business meeting and luncheon.  The quilters will NOT meet until September. 

Caring and Sharing Group

Our next regular meeting at the Church is Sunday, July 26, 2009, at 4:00 p.m.  in Room 117. 

All who have lost a loved one are invited and encouraged to join us the last Sunday of each month at 4:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact Betty Sessions at 470-1657.

Choirs

It is a great time to join the chancel choir. 

Beginning August 27, 2008, the Chancel Choir will rehearse from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.