Covenant Groups
LOVE each other and ourselves
LEARN about the mysteries of our world
and our spiritual paths
SERVE our community
and the needs of one another
MAINTAIN personal connections
and a caring community
with and for members of our groups.
“It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live", Ethel Percy Andrus
Covenant Groups
These are small groups which meet regularly because of a common interest or goal. Groups can be formed for spiritual purposes, for fun, to address common life issues. Members agree to attend regularly, to be respectful and supportive of each other, and to work together in some way to provide service to the church and larger community. Some of the groups meet at the church, others at a member’s home. There is always an “open chair” for anyone who wants to see what the group is like. Because these are small groups, last minute cancellations or changes can occur. Please contact the facilitator if you plan to come — no one will mind if you come without notice, but you might not know if there has been a change in the meeting time or place.
Book Discussion Group
The Book Discussion Group meets on the fourth Friday to discuss "The Great Oklahoma Swindle: Race, Religion, and Lies in America's Weirdest State" by Russell Cobb. We meet in the forum room at 7pm. with Zoom available for those who can’t be here in person. If you want to come and aren’t on the email list to get the meeting info, contact Susan Bullard at susanpollyb@gmail.com or 405-742-6529.
August 23, 2024 Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America (304 pp) by Heather Cox Richardson
September 27, 2024 Project Hail Mary (496 pp) by Andy Weir
October 25, 2024 Wandering Stars (318 pp) by Tommy Orange
November 22, 2024 How to Be Anti-Racist (400 pp) by Ibram X Kendi
January 3, 2025 Cutting for Stone (667 pp) by Abraham Verghese
January 31, 2025 James (368 pp) by Percival Everett
February 28, 2025 Unbelievable: Why Neither Ancient Creeds Nor the Reformation Can Produce a Living Faith Today (336 pp) by John Shelby Spong
March 28, 2025 Wonder (320 pp) by R.J. Palacio
April 25, 2025 The Book of Form and Emptiness (560 pp) by Ruth Ozeki
May 23 or 30, 2025 Cloistered: My Years as a Nun (352 pp) by Catherine Coldstream
June 27, 2025 Stranger in a Strange Land (528 pp) by Robert Heinlein
July 25, 2025 The Women (480 pp) by Kristin Hannah
Games Group
The Games Group meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Thursdays to play games of various sorts until approximately 9 in the social room at the church. Bring your favorite games or just come to play. Contact Joe Melnick at 405-742-6901 or joemel@gmx.com for further info.
Meditation Practice
Meditation Practice is held every Sunday morning at the church from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome. No previous experience or attendance required. For further info contact Scott Frazier at (405) 612-3641.
Secular Recovery Group
The Secular Recovery Group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Church Forum Room. Anyone can attend. Meetings are patterned after Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) and employ concepts from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). For more information, contact Scott Frazier at StillySOS@gmail.com.
Storytellers Group
The Storytellers’ Group meets on the fourth Sunday after coffee hour (approximately 12:15) to share our stories—written, oral or anything else—and to sharpen our storytelling skills. For further info, please contact Susan Bullard at 405-742-6529 or susanpollyb@gmail.com
UUCS Fitness Support Group
The UUCS Fitness Support Group is in full swing on Facebook, offering encouragement from group members and opportunities to get together for fitness activities. If you want to be added, contact Joseph Melnick on Facebook or at at 405-742-6901 or joemel@gmx.com.
Women's Luncheon Group
The Women’s Luncheon Group meets on the second Wednesday at noon in the social room to share our sack lunches and conversation. For further info contact Sandi Schultz at 405-743-9490 or sandilschultz@gmail.com