To be included or not to be included—that is the question. The United Methodist Church asked and answered this question at its most recent General Conference, which takes place every four years. The congregation gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, from April 23 to May 3 earlier this year to discuss matters involving the LGBTQIA+ community…
A New Twist on University Worship
On March 14, University Worship was structured a little differently than usual. Instead of rows of chairs, tables took their place. After the devotional led by Rev. Dr. Lisa Wolfe and a music offering by the Worship Singers led by Dr. Melissa Plamann, the time turned into a loving act of service. On the…
Fasting for Spiritual Growth; Ramadan Begins
Considered one of the holiest months of the year for the Muslim community, March 23 marks the ninth month of the lunar calendar and the beginning of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from food and drink, including water during the sunlit hours of the day. This means they only eat or drink prior to dawn…
Religious Life Celebrates Ash Wednesday
This past Wednesday, March 22nd, was Ash Wednesday, meaning that the Lenten season is upon us! Lent is a 40-day season celebrated by many Christians to spiritually prepare for the coming of Jesus on Easter. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of this liturgical season known for its fasting and almsgiving. Campus Religious Life sponsored a…
Gallery: How To Tie Dye
Photographer Mackenzie Shaw creates a guide for Tie Dye!
SGA starts 2020 with new resolutions, event planning
Student Government Association has new goals and initiatives planned for the beginning of this semester.
Religious life collects supplies for hurricane relief
Religious Life students and faculty are organizing aid for those affected by the recent hurricanes in the United States and its territories.
SGA president makes first executive order, updates budget
Student Government Association started the semester with many changes, including the organization’s first-ever executive order in SGA history.
Campus community comments on Hurricane Florence, takes donations
University church-relations officials are collecting donations to help those affected by hurricanes.
Students, community continue donating for Harvey relief
A donation was already made for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, but the campus community continues to collect donations.
Religious life starts academic year with new director
The Rev. Elizabeth Horton-Ware will take over as director of religious life.
Chapel goes ‘on the road’
Officials are experimenting with new locations for Chapel this semester and going “on the road” to give students a change of scenery. The location of the service will vary by week this semester, but typically Chapel is at 1 p.m. every Thursday in Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel. Chapel will be hosted twice this month…
Religious life changes, encourages students to volunteer
Campus religious life is making changes. The largest change is that Wednesday at the Wesley, a free lunch for the campus that was provided every Wednesday in Watson Lounge in Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel, is now only hosted the first Wednesday of every month. The first one of the year was Sept. 2 in the…
Students participate in rainy ‘Love Not Hate’ event
Students enjoyed free food and tie-dying T-shirts in the rain at the seventh annual Love Not Hate Day.
Award winning author to lecture in the chapel
By Kayla McKenna, Staff Writer The Wimberly School of Religion will host a special lecture featuring Marilyn Oden courtesy of the Lemon family. The Lemon family donates to help fund the special lectures hosted on campus. Oden is an award-winning author who has published 11 books. She has had life experiences across six different continents…
Religious life staff, students host youth service day
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor The religious life and church relations staff will host a Youth Service Day on March 7. Youth Service Day was developed to introduce United Methodist high school students to OCU. United Methodist youth groups from around the state sign up each year for the day of service and worship on…
Alternative gift market begins
Students of the Wimberly School of Religion have organized a way to give a gift that gives back with the alternative gift market this holiday season. Students can make a donation to Methodist charities, including Project Transformation, which provides kids with homework help and literacy instruction and the opportunity to support various charities around the world.
Students and faculty support Muslim community
Students and faculty organized an event on Friday, Oct. 24, to show support of Oklahoma City’s Muslim community.During the Friday afternoon service at the Grand Mosque of Oklahoma City, Christians and Jews from across the state gathered outside. When the Muslim service goers left their prayer meeting, they were greeted and thanked by those standing outside.
Students volunteer time, give donations for Operation Christmas Child
OCU Religious Life hosted their second Operation Christmas Child collection drive last week.
Students encouraged to give during holiday season
The holiday season provides many opportunities for students to give back to their community through service.
Annual peace festival planned
By Elisa Regulski, Staff Writer OCU is scheduled host the seventh annual Pinwheels for Peace Festival on Sept. 20. The events is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel. The festival, expression of the International Day of Peace, is free and open to the public. Oklahoma City businesses, elementary…
