Advocate Newsletter
The Newsletter of the OIMC
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Youth Engage in Service and Fellowship at OCU
Youth from across both the Oklahoma and Oklahoma Indian Missionary conferences gathered at Bishop Angie Smith Chapel on the Oklahoma City University campus for an inspiring Youth Service Day on Sunday,…
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Pastor Retreat 2024: A Time for Learning, Worship, and Fellowship
From October 27-29, 2024, seventeen pastors and some of their spouses gathered at Egan Camp, located east of Tahlequah, for a three-day retreat focused on spiritual growth, learning, and community…
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OIMC Outreach Brings Christmas Cheer to Little Eagle Grant School
The OIMC once again brought holiday joy to the students of Little Eagle Grant School through its annual Christmas mission trip. Now in its fourth year, the project continues to…
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Celebrating the Historic Dedication of Seeley Chapel
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a significant moment in the life of the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference (OIMC) and the broader Native community: the dedication and
unveiling of the newly
remodeled historic Seeley Chapel United Methodist Church. -
Patience, Faith, and Fellowship–Restoring Cane Hill UMC
Volunteers In Mission renovate Cane Hill United Methodist Church.
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Bishop makes history by presiding at General Conference
In a scene more than 180 years in the making, The United Methodist Church’s first Native American bishop became the first Indigenous person to chair a session of the General Conference.
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2024 Lay Servant Training Events
The OIMC Board of Laity will be hosting four Lay Servant Training Events in 2024. Please note the dates in each region.
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Youth 2023 Leaves Lasting Impact: Life Lessons and Reflections
OIMC youth were among 2,500 young individuals who convened at Youth 23 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Reflecting on their experiences, attendees expressed profound takeaways that transcended the event’s activities.
Conference Headquarters
602 SW 35th
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Office: 405-632-2006
Fax: 405-632-0209
Resident Bishop:
Bishop Laura Merrill
1501 NW 24 Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106
405-530-2000
Assistant to the Bishop:
Rev. Margaret Johnson
mjohnson@oimc.org
Director of Connectional Ministries:
Rev. Donna Pewo
Administrative Assistant:
Linda Draper
Northern District Superintendent:
Rev. Mike Svitak
Southern District Superintendent:
Rev. Julienne Judd
revjjudd2020@outlook.com
