VOICE OKC Events
Criminal Justice Action Team Meeting
Interested in attending? Contact team chair Sr. Diane Koorie at dkoorie@sistersofmercy.org.
VOICE Education Fund Board Meeting
A meeting of the board of directors of VOICE’s Education Fund to oversee and ensure its financial and legal responsibility. This board coordinates VOICE-wide fundraising activities, plans and oversees training and education work, and oversees grants to the (c)3. Board members: Fr. Tim Luschen, president (St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church), Heather Sparks, treasurer (Friends of VOICE), Maureen Harvey (First Unitarian Church), Shawanda Rankin (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation), and Robin Wertz (Penn Avenue Redemption United Methodist Church).
Mental Health Action Team Meeting
Interested in attending? Contact team chair Becky Tallent at beckyktallent@gmail.com for more information.
Strategy Team Meeting
A meeting with representatives from all member institutions to move forward on major decisions made at Delegates Assemblies and to guide and implement the actions of VOICE.
Accountability Session with Candidates for Senate District 46 & House District 88
Save the date! Accountability session with candidates in competitive primary races.
VOICE Education Fund Board Meeting
A meeting of the board of directors of VOICE’s Education Fund to oversee and ensure its financial and legal responsibility. This board coordinates VOICE-wide fundraising activities, plans and oversees training and education work, and oversees grants to the (c)3. Board members: Fr. Tim Luschen, president (St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church), Heather Sparks, treasurer (Friends of VOICE), Maureen Harvey (First Unitarian Church), Shawanda Rankin (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation), and Robin Wertz (Penn Avenue Redemption United Methodist Church).
VOICE Leaders Meeting
Calling all VOICE participants! This two-hour meeting will focus on what’s next when current organizer, Sundra Flansburg, steps down at the end of June, transition plans, and goals for the rest of the calendar year. All are encouraged to attend and join in discussion. Location TBD.
VOICE Education Fund Board Meeting
A meeting of the board of directors of VOICE’s Education Fund to oversee and ensure its financial and legal responsibility. This board coordinates VOICE-wide fundraising activities, plans and oversees training and education work, and oversees grants to the (c)3. Board members: Fr. Tim Luschen, president (St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church), Heather Sparks, treasurer (Friends of VOICE), Maureen Harvey (First Unitarian Church), Shawanda Rankin (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation), and Robin Wertz (Penn Avenue Redemption United Methodist Church).
Delegates Assembly
A quarterly meeting of voting delegations from each member institution. Institutional core teams attend these sessions to discuss, vote, and implement our major campaigns and actions.
VOICE Education Fund Board Meeting
A meeting of the board of directors of VOICE’s Education Fund to oversee and ensure its financial and legal responsibility. This board coordinates VOICE-wide fundraising activities, plans and oversees training and education work, and oversees grants to the (c)3. Board members: Fr. Tim Luschen, president (St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church), Heather Sparks, treasurer (Friends of VOICE), Maureen Harvey (First Unitarian Church), Shawanda Rankin (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation), and Robin Wertz (Penn Avenue Redemption United Methodist Church).
VOICE Education Fund Board Meeting
A meeting of the board of directors of VOICE’s Education Fund to oversee and ensure its financial and legal responsibility. This board coordinates VOICE-wide fundraising activities, plans and oversees training and education work, and oversees grants to the (c)3. Board members: Fr. Tim Luschen, president (St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church), Heather Sparks, treasurer (Friends of VOICE), Maureen Harvey (First Unitarian Church), Shawanda Rankin (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation), and Robin Wertz (Penn Avenue Redemption United Methodist Church).
VOICE Education Fund Board Meeting
A meeting of the board of directors of VOICE’s Education Fund to oversee and ensure its financial and legal responsibility. This board coordinates VOICE-wide fundraising activities, plans and oversees training and education work, and oversees grants to the (c)3. Board members: Fr. Tim Luschen, president (St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church), Heather Sparks, treasurer (Friends of VOICE), Maureen Harvey (First Unitarian Church), Shawanda Rankin (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation), and Robin Wertz (Penn Avenue Redemption United Methodist Church).
Delegates Assembly
A quarterly meeting of voting delegations from each member institution. Institutional core teams attend these sessions to discuss, vote, and implement our major campaigns and actions.
VOICE Education Fund Board Meeting
A meeting of the board of directors of VOICE’s Education Fund to oversee and ensure its financial and legal responsibility. This board coordinates VOICE-wide fundraising activities, plans and oversees training and education work, and oversees grants to the (c)3. Board members: Fr. Tim Luschen, president (St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church), Heather Sparks, treasurer (Friends of VOICE), Maureen Harvey (First Unitarian Church), Shawanda Rankin (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation), and Robin Wertz (Penn Avenue Redemption United Methodist Church).
VOICE Education Fund Board Meeting
A meeting of the board of directors of VOICE’s Education Fund to oversee and ensure its financial and legal responsibility. This board coordinates VOICE-wide fundraising activities, plans and oversees training and education work, and oversees grants to the (c)3. Board members: Fr. Tim Luschen, president (St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church), Heather Sparks, treasurer (Friends of VOICE), Maureen Harvey (First Unitarian Church), Shawanda Rankin (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation), and Robin Wertz (Penn Avenue Redemption United Methodist Church).
Strategy Team Meeting
A meeting with representatives from all member institutions to move forward on major decisions made at Delegates Assemblies and to guide and implement the actions of VOICE.
Strategy Team Meeting
A meeting with representatives from all member institutions to move forward on major decisions made at Delegates Assemblies and to guide and implement the actions of VOICE. This is a special meeting of the Strategy Team to make decisions around upcoming accountability sessions.
Mental Health Action Team Meeting
Interested in attending? Contact team chair Becky Tallent at beckyktallent@gmail.com for more information.
Wine & Cheese for the Common Good: A Tasting Pairing Vintages with VOICE Issues
We invite you to join us for a tasting selection of wines and cheeses. This will be a fun and casual evening of community. $25 advance (a limited number for $30 at the door).
Purchase tickets online to save and ensure your spot! $25 when paid for in advance (before 9:00 a.m. the day of). Click here.
For additional information, and to find out where/when you can purchase tickets in person, contact Maureen Harvey at mharvey5@cox.net.
VOICE Education Fund Board Meeting
A meeting of the board of directors of VOICE’s Education Fund to oversee and ensure its financial and legal responsibility. This board coordinates VOICE-wide fundraising activities, plans and oversees training and education work, and oversees grants to the (c)3. Board members: Fr. Tim Luschen, president (St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church), Heather Sparks, treasurer (Friends of VOICE), Maureen Harvey (First Unitarian Church), Shawanda Rankin (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation), and Robin Wertz (Penn Avenue Redemption United Methodist Church).
Clergy Caucus
A light lunch will be provided. A monthly meeting of clergy and faith leaders from VOICE’s member institutions and potential members.
Strategy Team Meeting
A monthly meeting with representatives from all member institutions to move forward on major decisions made at Delegates Assemblies and to guide and implement the actions of VOICE.
Fellowship & Food for a Cause
Come and go lunch fundraiser to help Penn Avenue Redemption Church with their VOICE dues. Free parking. Come for lunch and stay for our second quarter Delegates Assembly. Lunch: $10/person. RSVP here.
Criminal Justice Action Team Meeting
Interested in attending? Contact team chair Sr. Diane Koorie at dkoorie@sistersofmercy.org.
Criminal Justice Action Team Meeting
Interested in attending? Contact team chair Sr. Diane Koorie at dkoorie@sistersofmercy.org.
Housing Action Team
Interested in attending? Contact team chair Michael Figgins at michael.figgins@laok.org
Delegates Assembly & Leaders Retreat
VOICE’s quarterly gathering of member institution leaders. Senior organizer Elizabeth Valdez will do organizing training.
Education Action Team Meeting
For more information, contact Aaron Baker at bakerleft@aol.com for more information.
Mental Health Action Team
February’s meeting will focus on training to do small-group house meetings, and the team will kick off a listening campaign that will help the team determine the focus of their work, as well as identify some new leaders. The meeting and training is open to all VOICE members, those interested in mental health and those who simply want to know how to run house meetings.
Interested in attending? Contact team chair Becky Tallent at beckyktallent@gmail.com for more information.
Criminal Justice Action Team Meeting
Interested in attending? Contact team chair Sr. Diane Koorie at dkoorie@sistersofmercy.org.
Clergy Caucus
A monthly meeting of clergy and faith leaders from VOICE’s member institutions and potential members.
Mental Health Action Team
Interested in attending? Contact team chair Becky Tallent at beckyktallent@gmail.com for more information.
Community Organizing 101 (2-Day Training, English and Spanish)
Learn how to effectively lead change for the common good through grassroots organizing. Sponsored by Action (Tulsa), with trainers from the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF), the oldest and largest grassroots organizing network in the U.S.
The cost is $25 and includes meals. Learn more and register at https://www.actiontulsa.org/community_organizing_101
Congregational Organizing 101 - For Clergy
Are you are feeling burnt out or seeking a source of energy and inspiration in your ministry?
Is your congregation hungry to enlarge its impact in social justice work?
Do you crave the fellowship of a clergy community that supports your professional growth and personal well-being?
Learn time-tested philosophies, principles, and practices for developing congregations to lead social change in their communities. Sponsored by ACTION (Tulsa) and Phillips Theological Seminary, this training is led by experienced community organizers trained by the Industrial Areas Foundation. The Industrial Areas Foundation is the nation's oldest and largest community organizing network, with over 80 years of institutional knowledge on grassroots interfaith organizing.
This training is free, but you must register at https://www.actiontulsa.org/clergy_training_2024
Cancelled! Delegates Assembly & Leaders Retreat
Due to impending weather conditions, we have cancelled this assembly. It will be rescheduled for a future date.
Recognizing the Stranger: Next Steps
What can Jethro teach us about leadership and building a relational culture? This RTS gathering will focus on leadership development and practice in small group listening sessions. In Spanish and English.
¿Qué puede enseñarnos Jethro sobre liderazgo y construcción de una cultura relacional? Esta reunión de RTS se centrará en el desarrollo y la práctica del liderazgo en sesiones de escucha en grupos pequeños. En español e inglés.
Money Team
This team is our visionary team on finance and growth, helping us work toward financial stability, and even growth. We are strategizing work with individual and business donors, as well as growing our membership. Zoom. Contact Heather Sparks, team chair (dr.hisparks@gmail.com), for the Zoom link and to learn more.
Predatory Lending Action Team
This action team meeting is currently developing a plan for local action to curb payday and car title loan businesses in Oklahoma City. Contact chair Pastor Ray Douglas at ray.douglas@gmochurch.org or Sundra Flansburg at sflansburg.iaf@gmail.com for more information.
Criminal Justice Action Team Meeting
Interested in attending? Contact team chair Sr. Diane Koorie at dkoorie@sistersofmercy.org.
Clergy Caucus
A monthly meeting of clergy and faith leaders from VOICE’s member institutions and potential members.
Education Action Team Meeting
For more information, contact Aaron Baker at bakerleft@aol.com for more information.