The Oklahoma Faith Network has initiated a sign-on letter to State Superintendent Ryan Walters in response to his decision to form a committee to examine reinstating corporate prayer in our public schools. Mr. Walters has stated that he received feedback from faith and community leaders requesting organized prayers return to our public schools and that he values the feedback of faith leaders in our state. We know the faith voice in Oklahoma is not unilateral and issue the following letter in response to the forming of this committee.
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FREE Opioid and Stimulant Conference for Faith Communities
Register today for the Opioid and Stimulant Faith Response Conference!
This powerful event will be offered at no cost. Come hear and learn from leaders, practitioners, and others in the field. Whether you are dealing with substance abuse or have a loved one that is struggling with addiction, this conference is for you. We will also be offering Continuing Education credits for those who need them here.
2023 Opioid & Stimulant Faith Response Conference Agenda & Schedule
9:00 - 9:30 am - Participant Registration & Check-In
9:45 – 11:00 am – Conference Breakout Sessions I
*1-Hour Workshop with 15-minute Discussion/Question/Answer
Prevention Methods & Best Practices
Treatment Community Resources
Providing Support for a Loved One Dealing with Addiction
11:15 am – 12:15 pm – LUNCH
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm – Conference Breakout Sessions II
*1-Hour Workshop with 15-minute Discussion/Question/Answer
Prevention Methods & Best Practices
Treatment Community Resources
Providing Support for a Loved One Dealing with Addiction
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Keynote Speaker including Question/Answer portion
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Closing Remarks and Announcements
On OCC Becoming the Oklahoma Faith Network
In 1972, when the Oklahoma Conference of Churches was founded, it was an ecumenical organization for Christian denominations, with the goal of fostering relationships across denominational lines. For over a decade, the Oklahoma Conference of Churches has expanded upon that mission, welcoming membership and participation from a variety of organizations, including interfaith houses of worship, secular non-profits, and corporations, all of whom have shown a commitment to the work of faith community engagement in our state. It is because of the diversity of our membership, and with the mindset of inclusivity, that our board of directors elected to change the name of our organization from the Oklahoma Conference of Churches to the Oklahoma Faith Network. This is a name that more fully encompasses the work our organization has been doing for some time now, and will help us as we continue our mission of connecting, motivating, and empowering communities of faith across Oklahoma.
Please join us throughout the year, as we journey into our new name and continue to work ahead. You can support our increasingly crucial work at www.okchurches.org/donate.
