OIMC News

December 4, 2025

Mourning the Passing of a True Pioneer for Women and Native Americans in the UMC

Rev. Dr. Lois Virginia Glory-Neal July 22, 1931 – November 29, 2025 Rev. Dr. Lois Virginia Glory-Neal Rev. Dr. Lois V. Glory-Neal has the distinct honor of being selected as…
December 3, 2025

Service Arrangements for Dr. Lois Virginia Glory-Neal

The Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference has loss a devoted woman of faith and loyal leader who serviced our Native people through her ministry. Dr. Neal made great strides through the…
March 19, 2025

OIMC Youth Share Weekend of Worship and Fellowship With Arkansas Youth at Veritas 2025

Singing a traditional Kiowa tribal song was OIMC’s John Jay following the Land Acknowledgement presentation. Nearly 700 youth from the United Methodist Church (UMC) conferences, Arkansas, and the Oklahoma…
January 15, 2025

Beyond Borders: A Christian Response to Immigration Complexities

South Central Jurisdictional bishops sign joint letter, “Beyond Borders: A Christian Response to Immigration Complexities.”
January 13, 2025

United Methodists see loss, offer relief as wildfires rage

Donate to the California Wildfire Recovery fund through OIMC online donation.
January 6, 2025

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,…
January 6, 2025

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…
January 6, 2025

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…
January 6, 2025

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.
October 10, 2024

Bishop Laura Merrill Message–UMCOR Hurricane Disaster Relief

Bishop Laura Merrill calls on United Methodists to be in prayer for those impacted by Hurricane Helene.