The Church in Oklahoma Window

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1 The Church in Oklahoma Window We selected this stained glass window as the logo for the 78 Annual Episcopal Church Women's Conference and Bishop's Day because we consider this to be our home window. The Rt. Rev. Francis Key Brooke, first bishop of the Missionary District of Oklahoma, is the focal point. Visible in the top of the window is the Diocesan shield. Also included in this area is a typical Indian village with an Indian sun-worshipper astride his pony. Research indicates that a tribal village of Caddo Indians, who lived in tepees, occupied the land where Grace Episcopal Church now stands. th In the lower right section are the symbols on the flag of the State of Oklahoma which was designed by Ponca City native, Mrs. George Fluke. Mistletoe, the state floral emblem, is draped over the arch of this window. In the base panel is the first church building owned by this congregation located at Seventh and Central Avenue. It was from this building that the move was made to the present church at Thirteenth and Grand. Nearly two years went into designing and manufacturing the window which is the work of J. Wippell & Co. Ltd., Exeter, England, a company which dates back to When this window was installed in the 1950s, Rector Thomas Moehle remarked, It is expected that this window will prove more interesting and meaningful to members of Grace Church and the community than any in this stained glass series. This example is just one of the vast number of exquisitely detailed stained glass windows which enhance Grace Episcopal Church and the Christian Education Building. We look forward to having you tour our magnificent place of worship! 2

2 CONFERENCE FLYER 2015 Conference Hosts Grace Episcopal Church, Ponca City, Oklahoma Keynote Speaker The Rev. Dr. T. Lee Stephens Rector, St. Luke s Episcopal Church, Bartlesville, Oklahoma Conference Site Grace Episcopal Church 109 N. Thirteenth Street Ponca City, OK Hotel Accommodations Comfort Inn 3101 North Fourteenth Street Standard rooms $94.50 Suites $ Holiday Inn Express 2809 North Fourteenth Street Standard rooms $ Suites $ Room Block is Episcopal Women s Conference You are responsible for making your hotel accommodations! This conference will be one to remember Prepare to Be filled with the holy spirit! Conference Chair Marcia Davis at 143davis@sbcglobal.net REGISTRATION DEADLINE APRIL 10, 2015! *A free tour of Ponca City's Places of Interest after the conference is available.* 5

3 PLEASE POST THIS INFORMATION AND DUPLICATE FOR ALL THE WOMEN OF YOUR CHURCH WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS VERY SPECIAL ECW CONFERENCE APRIL 24-25, 2015 AT GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN PONCA CITY, OKLAHOMA! PLEASE ENCOURAGE THE WOMEN OF YOUR CHURCH TO COME AND ENJOY THESE TWO DAYS OF INSPIRATION AND FUN! THANK YOU MUCH! Marcia Davis, Conference Chair

4 You are invited to attend The Episcopal Church Women s Annual Conference and Bishop s Day at Grace Episcopal Church 109 North Thirteenth Street Ponca City, OK Keynote Speaker - The Rev. Dr. Lee Stephens This Conference Will Be One to Remember! Be prepared to Be Filled With The Holy Spirit! Please see your church office for Registration Details REGISTRATION DEADLINE APRIL 10, 2015 Please contact: Marcia Davis - Conference Chair 143 Whitworth Avenue, Ponca City, OK davis@sbcglobal.net

5 - Speak Lord, Your Servant Is Listening! Grace Episcopal Church, 109 N. Thirteenth St., Ponca City, OK Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, This year s committee for the Annual Conference and Bishop s Day invites you to join us at Grace Episcopal Church in Ponca City as we embrace the theme, We will give thanks for all that has been accomplished by the ECW and by our churches. ECW Diocesan President Bebe Dotter is excited to welcome all who gather for worship and fellowship. This Conference offers many opportunities to share your experiences through sessions as well as time to meet with friends across the Diocese. We are pleased to welcome our Keynote Speaker, The Rev. Dr. T. Lee Stephens. He has been the Rector of St. Luke s Episcopal Church in Bartlesville for eighteen years. Please refer to his biography in this packet for more details. *Attached are pages of the conference material to be shared with your parish. Please duplicate for those interested in attending the conference.* 1. Invitation 8-9. Description of Sessions 2. Logo Explanation 10. Conference Registration FORM 3. Introduction 11. Clergy Recognition FORM 4. Special Invitation 12. Diamond Jubilee Award FORM 5. Conference Flyer 13. Exhibitor Registration FORM 6. Keynote Speaker 14. Necrology Report FORM 7. Conference Schedule 15. Driving Tips Some important things to remember: Checks should be made payable to ECW Conference and returned with the Conference Registration and other applicable forms. Friday, April 10th is the deadline for all forms to be received by Marcia Davis Whitworth Avenue, Ponca City, Oklahoma or. 143davis@sbcglobal.net Individuals are responsible for making their hotel accommodations at either Comfort Inn or Holiday Inn Express (see Conference Flyer). I appreciate the assistance given by ECW Diocesan Board members and the parishioners of Grace Episcopal Church for helping to make this a successful conference. We hope to see you and the other women of your church in Ponca City, April Marcia Davis, Conference Chair 3

6 A Special Invitation to YOU! Dear Friends, This year s Episcopal Women s Spring Conference and Bishop s Day will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, Ponca City, April Our theme for this conference, Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening, will have a new interpretation after hearing the inspiring Address by Bishop Ed and the spiritual words of Keynote Speaker, Fr. Lee Stephens. Here is your opportunity to grow in the Holy Spirit! Our special surprise guest is Wesley who will be dressed in black tie to greet you as you arrive in our spectacular Parish Hall. We are excited for you to tour our magnificent place of worship, with its multitude of extraordinary stained glass windows and our state-of the-art Christian Education Building. Topping your visit will be a tour to our Mansion on the Prairie, an exquisite Italian Renaissance mansion owned by former governor and senior warden of Grace Episcopal Church, E. W. Marland. If you are like me and have not attended a Women s Conference in a long time, here is your chance of a lifetime! Spend these two days having your life enriched with comforting words from Mother Debora, an audio/visual look at Fr. Dee Bright s horrific life and death experience while living in Liberia and on a lighter note, Wesley s delightful life story. There will be new items in our Gift Shop that you can t live without, especially a stained glass Episcopal shield created by one of our parishioners - perfect for your front window. Our exhibitors will feature displays which will peak your interest and inform you. So, PLEASE, think this over and decide to drive to Ponca City. We will be thrilled that you decided to share your valuable time with us. We promise time well spent! This Conference Will Be One to Remember! Be prepared to be filled with the Holy Spirit! A Note to the Clergy: You have received the packet with all of the information you will need to attend this conference. Please review each part of the packet and submit the information that will acknowledge any women who achieved the high status of a Diamond Jubilee Member and those who should be named in the Necrology Report. Please put the Conference on your calendar and complete the Clergy Recognition Form so we can recognize you during the Saturday luncheon. We look forward to seeing you here. PLEASE encourage the women of your congregation to come to our very special conference in Ponca City, April 24-25! Faithfully, Marcia Davis, Conference Chair 4

7 Grace Episcopal Church, 109 N. Thirteenth Street, Ponca City, OK KEYNOTE SPEAKER The Rev. Dr. T. Lee Stephens Our keynote speaker, The Rev. Dr. T. Lee Stephens, otherwise known as Fr. Lee, has been Rector of St. Luke s Episcopal Church in Bartlesville, Oklahoma for eighteen years. Fr. Lee grew up in Tulsa where he graduated from Tulsa Central High School. He then attended Oklahoma Baptist University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Psychology and minor in Philosophy. He earned his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry Degrees from Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. He has served as a Baptist pastor for twenty-one years and as an Episcopal priest for twenty-four years. He is married to Lynda Stephens. They have three grown sons and four grandchildren who live in the Kansas City area. Since coming to St. Luke s in Bartlesville, Fr. Lee has sought to bring attention to an action on behalf of the marginalized and poor in the community. His parish is actively involved in raising funds for outreach as well as personally being involved in local ministries. Fr. Lee has served on the Diocesan Council and as Dean of the Northeast Region. During his tenure he has been the mentor for five Curates at St. Luke s. He has also served on numerous Cursillo teams as Spiritual Advisor. Over the years he has taken special studies on spirituality and contemplative prayer. He has a desire to share and further explore a deeper spirituality for himself and for his parish. He has led special studies in spirituality as well as retreats and classes on spiritual disciplines. 6

8 ` Episcopal Church Women's 78th Annual Conference and Bishop s Day Grace Episcopal Church, Ponca City CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Friday, April 24, :00 9:00 Exhibitors Set-Up (Cloister) Registration (Parish Hall) Participants gather to enjoy coffee and snacks (Christian Education Building) 10:00 Opening Celebration - The Rev. Debora Jennings (Nave) 10:15 The Rev. Dee Wellington Bright, Sr. Listening for God While Serving in Trying Times -Parish Hall 11:00 Break 11:15 Business Meeting; Noonday Prayer (Nave) 12:00 Lunch (Parish Hall) 1:00 The Rev. Dr. Lee Stephens - Listening as a Way of Life (Nave) 1:50 Break 2:00 The Rev. Debora Jennings -An offering from the ECW Diocesan Devotional Life Chairman (Nave) 2:50 Break 3:00 T.L Walker & Wesley If You Call Me, I Will Come. (Parish Hall) 3:30 Break 3:45 Leave for tour of the Marland Mansion 5:00 Social Hour in Cloister and Christian Education Building 6:00 Dinner in Parish Hall 6:45 The Rev. Dr. Lee Stephens - Listening Isn't Easy, But Necessary (Nave) Compline in Nave following dinner and address Saturday, April 25, :00 Registration opens (Parish Hall) - Exhibits open (Cloister) Participants gather to enjoy coffee and snacks (Christian Education Building) 9:00 The Rev. Dr. Lee Stephens - Listening from the Center (Nave) 10:00 St. Crispin s Conference Center Project (Parish Hall) 10:15 Break 10:20 Tour of Grace Church Get to Know Grace 11:00 Break 11:15 Holy Eucharist in Nave celebrated by The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward Konieczny, The Rev. Dee Wellington Bright, Sr., The Rev. Debora Jennings. The Bishop s message for the attendees Necrology Report Installation of officers. Alms for Marland Children s Home and The St. Crispin s Project 1:00 Lunch in the Parish Hall Recognition of clergy in attendance. Diamond Jubilee Awards, Past Presidents, Outgoing Board Members, Current Board Members, Introduction of the Grace Church Conference Committee for recognition, Gifts for Dignitaries, Passing of the Crystal Bell from Grace Church to St. Paul s, Oklahoma City for 2016 Annual Conference and Bishop s Day. After Conference Optional Free Tour of Places of Interest in Ponca City. Hotel: Comfort Inn or Holiday Inn Express Individuals are responsible for making their accommodations. Room block is Episcopal Women s Conference. Conference Chair: Marcia Davis at 143davis@sbcglobal.net

9 Episcopal Church Women's 78th Annual Conference and Bishop's Day Grace Episcopal Church, 109 N. Thirteenth St., Ponca City, Oklahoma SESSION DESCRIPTIONS Opportunities for personal growth are offered at every ECW Annual Conference and Bishop's Day. This year, we will gather together in general session to hear all speakers. We hope this is an opportunity for you to grow spiritually during each of these presentations. Summary for Friday, April 24: 10:00 a.m. Opening celebration The Rev. Debora Jennings 10:15 a.m. The Rev. Dee Wellington Bright. Sr. - Listening for God While Serving in Trying Times 1:00 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Lee Stephens Listening as a Way of life 2:00 p.m. T.L Walker and Wesley If You Call Me, I Will Come. 4:00 p.m. Marland Mansion Tour 6:45 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Lee Stephens Listening Isn't Easy, But Necessary After dinner Compline Summary for Saturday, April 25: 9:00 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Lee Stephens Listening From the Center 10:00 a.m. St. Crispin's Conference Center Project 10:20 a.m. Tour of Grace Episcopal Church Get to Know Grace 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist DETAILED DESCRIPTION - FRIDAY, APRIL 24: 10:15 a. m. In the Parish Hall, -The Rev. Dee Wellington Bright, Sr. - This is a moving story of a priest, Fr. Dee Bright, and his family caught in the cross-fire of a very bloody civil war while serving in the mission field of the Gospel in their homeland of Liberia. It is a narrative of the persecution and near death experiences and hardship encountered by a family stranded in the ravages of a military crisis and the eventful Divine Intervention that brought them through. It chronicles the circumstances of their rescue as Fr. Bright was airlifted by U. S. Marines and their dramatic relocation to the United States where he now continues his ministry as an Episcopal priest. 1:00 p. m. In the Nave, the Rev. Dr. Lee Stephens will be exploring spiritual disciplines for listening. This will be a practical approach with resources to help keep the process going for individuals and parishes. Time will also be given for questions, answers and sharing - Listening as a Way of Life. 8

10 2:00 p.m. In the Nave, the Rev. Debora Jennings A offering from the ECW Devotional Life Chairman 3:00 p.m. In the Parish Hall Come meet Wesley and learn about the work he has been called to do as a certified registered therapy dog. If You Call Me I Will Come. 3:45 p.m. Marland Mansion Tour E. W. Marland, former governor and Grace Church senior warden, was an oil baron who built his Palace on the Prairie a 43,561 square foot mansion with four levels and 55 rooms. Designed by J. Duncan Forsyth, this magnificent showplace features a European-inspired interior created by Italian artisans. Elevators are available. 6:45 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Lee Stephens will present Listening Isn't Easy, but Necessary. In today's world of noise, distractions and stress, listening is difficult and actually an excuse. But the problem runs deeper because we have forgotten how to listen and/or lost the desire. Yet we say prayer is crucial for the Christian life. Let's go beyond the basics to the essentials. DETAILED DESCRIPTION SATURDAY, APRIL 25: 9:00 a.m. In the Nave - The Rev. Dr. Lee Stephens will present Listening From the Center. In this session we will explore how to move from the rim to the hub --from the periphery of our lives to the center. The mentors for this process are many, but call us to that something more in the spiritual journey that requires both desire and discipline. However, if we are willing to truly listen, our lives will be transformed toward the Christ Life. 10:00 a.m. St. Crispin's Conference Center a brief description of their building improvement project. 10:20 a.m. Tour of Grace Episcopal Church a view and description of the many exquisite stained glass windows and unique history of the church. Get to Know Grace. 11:15 a.m. In the Nave - Holy Eucharist Everyone is invited to attend this church service. *After the Conference: Brief optional free tour of Ponca City's Places of Interest * Conference Chair Marcia Davis, 143 Whitworth Ave., Ponca City, OK

11 Grace Episcopal Church, 109 N. Thirteenth St., Ponca City, OK CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM Name Address City/State/Zip Telephone ( ) Church Home or Exhibitor s Name My dietary/special needs are Event Cost Quantity Sub-totals Registration $20 Friday, April 24 - lunch $15 Friday, April 24 - dinner $20 Saturday April 25 - lunch $20 Exhibitor Tables 8 ft. $20 Marland Mansion tour $ 4 Total ** Would you like to go on a brief free tour of Ponca City's places of interest after the conference? ** Check as applicable: Board Member *Clergy *Diamond Jubilee Recipient Delegate Clergy Spouse Guest General Member Exhibitor ECW President/Key Woman *Saturday lunch complimentary *ECW Past President Lodging is available at the following: Comfort Inn, 3101 N. 14th Street, at the rate of $94.50 per night (2 Q or 1 K) Cut-off date: April 15, 2015 after which prices may increase. Holiday Inn Express, 2809 N. 14th Street, at the rate of $ per night (2 Q or 1 K) Cut-off date: March 25, 2015 after which prices will increase. Full complimentary breakfast available at both motels. Exhibitors: May begin early set-up on Thursday, April 23 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday set-up is at 8:00 9:00 a.m. Grace Church exhibitor fee is $ Exhibitors must furnish their own surge protectors and extension cords. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2015 Please mail form and check payable to ECW Conference to Marcia Davis, 143 Whitworth Ave., Ponca City, OK This Conference Will Be One to Remember Be Prepared to be Filled with The Holy SpiriT! 10

12 Grace Episcopal Church, 109 N. Thirteenth St., Ponca City, OK CLERGY RECOGNITION FORM The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward Konieczny and the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Oklahoma will recognize the Clergy of the Diocese who are in attendance during the luncheon of the Conference and Bishop s Day on Saturday, April 25. Please submit the following information to ensure you are properly recognized: Name Name of Church Years of Service at this Church Date of Ordination to the Deaconate Date of Ordination to the Priesthood Bishop - Date of Consecration Approximately how many ECW Annual Conferences have you attended? This year, I will attend both days of the 2-day Conference. I will only be able to attend on Friday Saturday. Sorry, I will not be able to attend the Conference this year. Please send information in time to meet the April 10th Deadline. Marcia Davis, 143 Whitworth Avenue, Ponca City, OK davis@sbcglobal.net

13 Grace Episcopal Church, 109 N. Thirteenth St., Ponca City, OK DIAMOND JUBILEE AWARDS Each year the Diocesan ECW honors women in our midst who have celebrated at least 75 years as a baptized Christian or Confirmand of the Episcopal Church. Honorees may be nominated by their congregation and will be recognized on Saturday, April 25 during the luncheon. Each will be the luncheon guest of the ECW and will be presented with a rose and a certificate by the ECW Diocesan President Bebe Dotter and The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward Konieczny. There will be an opportunity for the honorees to tell us when and where they were baptized (it needn t be an Episcopal Baptism) and any historical or interesting facts about the occasion. Afterwards, each one will have her photo taken with Bishop Edward Konieczny.. Friends and family are welcome to attend, but will be asked to use the registration form enclosed in the packet to reserve a luncheon ticket for themselves. Please have nominees names submitted to Marcia Davis by April 10th. The following information is needed for each woman to be recognized: 1. Full Name 2. Date of Baptism or Confirmation 3. Place of Baptism or Confirmation 4. Church and/or location of Baptism or Confirmation 5. Place of current church membership 6. Is honoree attending the annual luncheon on April 25? Optional information would aid in a formal introduction of the honoree: 1. Husband s name 2. Number of years married 3. Number of children/grandchildren/great-grandchildren Activities within the church that the honoree may have participated in, i.e., Sunday school teacher, lay reader, ECW local or state officer, etc. Please send information in time to meet the April 10th Deadline. Marcia Davis, 143 Whitworth Avenue, Ponca City, OK davis@sbcglobal.net

14 Grace Episcopal Church, 109 N. Thirteenth St., Ponca City, OK EXHIBITOR S REGISTRATION FORM The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of Oklahoma will be holding their Diocesan-wide Spring Conference at Grace Episcopal Church, Ponca City, OK. We traditionally offer exhibit space to a select group of vendors, bookstores and other church-related ministries for a minimal charge per table. We hope your schedule allows you to accept this invitation to join us in April. If so, please complete the information below and submit to Marcia Davis, 143 Whitworth Avenue, Ponca City, OK If you are participating in the Conference please complete the Conference Registration Form in addition to this form. Deadline: April 10, 2015! Make checks payable to ECW Conference. Church Home or Exhibitor s Name Name of Contact Person Street Address City, State, Zip Code Phone( ) Address Names of person(s) staffing booth Please give a general description of items you will have for display or to sell: (i.e., books, jewelry, crosses, t-shirts, printed material, pamphlets, etc.) Exhibitors may begin early set-up on Thursday, April 23 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Friday set-up is 8:00-9:00 a.m. Grace Church provides 8 foot skirted tables at a cost of $20.00 each, but exhibitors must furnish their own surge protectors and extension cords. Marcia Davis, Conference Chair davis@sbcglobal.net 13

15 Grace Episcopal Church, 109 North Thirteenth Street, Ponca City, Oklahoma NECROLOGY REPORT Each year at the Episcopal Church Women s Annual Conference and Bishop s Day, we remember our sisters who have died in the past year. Please send us the names of all women in your church who have died since May 1, 2014 so that we may offer them up in prayer during our conference. It is important that we receive the names from your congregation by April 10, 2015 so that their names can be included in the program and subsequently published in the Yearbook. It has been suggested that the name by which the person was best known be listed rather than her given name, middle name, maiden name, etc. However, this is your decision. The preferred method of receiving this information would be be to copy the format below and to Marcia Davis at 143davis@sbcglobal.net. You may also mail the information to Marcia Davis at 143 Whitworth Avenue, Ponca City, OK Please submit to be received by Friday, April 10, 2015 Congregation City Name of Person Making Report: Phone Number ( ) Address Names: Names: Conference Chair; Marcia Davis davis@sbcglobal.net 14

16 Episcopal Women's 78th Annual Conference and Bishop's Day DRIVING TIPS To: Grace Episcopal Church, 109 N. Thirteenth St., Ponca City, OK From Oklahoma City: I-35 north Exit 214 = U. S. 60 (Tonkawa/Ponca City) - approximately 90 mi. from 122 St. OKC Turn east (right) on U. S. 60 to Waverly (15.5 miles) Be sure to stay on Business 60. Turn left on Waverly (first light) and travel about 1 mile to Grand Avenue. Turn right on Grand Avenue (first light) and travel about 2 miles to 13 th Street. Grace Church is on the NE corner of 13th and Grand. Park in the west parking lot or the parking lot north of the church. Be sure to notice the wall murals in downtown Ponca City painted recently by an art instructor and his students from UCO. From the South but east of I-35: U. S. 177 north to Ponca City U. S. 177 becomes U. S. 77 at the U. S. 60 intersection. From that intersection, travel 1.6 miles north to second stop light from U. S. 60 (Grand Avenue) Drive one block to 13th Street. You are there. Parking instructions same as above. From East: U. S. 60 west from Bartlesville/Pawhuska. Turn north (right) at intersection of U. S. 60 and U. S. 177/U. S. 77 (14th Street) Travel 1.6 miles north to second stop light from U. S. 60 (Grand Avenue) Drive one block to 13th Street. You are there. Parking instructions same as above. From West: U. S. 60 East and follow directions - From Oklahoma City To Motels: Grace Church is located on the corner of 14th and Grand Avenue. To Holiday Inn Express, 2809 N. 14th Street Turn north(left) on 14th Street and travel approximately 2 miles. Turn east (right) on Prospect and look for the Holiday Inn Express sign on your right (.2 mi.) To Comfort Inn, 3101 N. 14th Street Turn north (left) to 14 Street and travel approximately 2.2 miles. Comfort Inn is on your right just beyond the light at 14th and Prospect. Marcia Davis, Conference Chair davis@sbcglobal.net 15