Bishop Laura Merrill presided over her first OKUMC annual conference at Boston Avenue UMC.
The new t-shirts were popular at the Communications table.
Our youth delegation and leaders are objectively the best in the world.
Conference Lay Leader Sharri Hiller had her first Annual Conference in her position, too.
The Grillin’ With Grace food truck from Claremore Grace was a big hit!
Lots of folks enjoyed the dining options - and the weather!
Bishop
Merrill had a few fans!
Evelyn Caruso was commissioned as a deaconess.
Retirees were recognized.
Retirees Tish Malloy and Greg Tener passed the mantle to new ordinands Levi Duggan and Hagen Jackson.
The body voted on four constitutional amendments. We won’t know the results until all conferences have handed in their tallies.
Enabling motions made the business much easier.
Boston Avenue UMC choirs provided beautiful music.
Candles were lit for each clergyperson and clergy spouse who passed this past year.
Rev. Dr. Sam Powers offered the memorial message.
Bishop Merrill sang the communion liturgy.
The elements were served.
OKUMC youth performed a wonderful morning devotion...
...about the fruits of the spirit!
The Denman Award was given to Rev.
The One Matters Award went to Ellison Avenue UMC in El Reno.
Deaconesses, home missioners, and missionaries were recognized.
Helen Taylor was awarded the COSROW Frances E. Willard Award.
And so was Joann McNaught!
El Sistema performed a concert.
The OIMC honored Derrek Belase with a blanket and a blessing.
Licensed Local Pastors were recognized.
Rev. Levi Duggan was ordained.
Rev. Hagen Jackson was ordained.
commissioned.
Revs. Keith Bethell and Lisa Hinds were commissioned.
A new logo was introduced.