THANK YOU FOR VISITING THE OASIS INSTITUTE WEB SITE!
OASIS Institute is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization formed in 1995. Our mission is to create a safe physical and emotional environment that will facilitate the well being of people of all backgrounds. Our Center offers a variety of group meetings, classes and workshops that have the intention of assisting participants find ways of helping each other remove barriers to the experience of happiness and inner peace.
Please explore our site to learn more about our activities, and about other individuals and groups whom we know are helping others on this path.
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The final portion of the renovations of the OASIS Institute facility has begun as we pack and make ready for fresh paint, new carpet and vinyl flooring. Installation will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026, and take several weeks. Our facility will be closed beginning Monday, January 19, 2026 - Saturday, February 14, 2026. We are hoping to reopen Sunday, February 15, 2026.
It is an exciting time for the OASIS community!
Thank you for your interest and support!
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We are no longer accepting books. The shelves are full. If you are finished with your books you can take them to
McKays or KARM.
Thank you
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The facility is closed for meetings
Next several Wednesday night study group meetings will still be on Wednesday @ 7:15 PM -(01/21/26 - 02/11/2026) but Zoom Only
See link below to join this Wednesday night zoom meeting
*** Live and Teleconference ***
OASIS Institute is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting:
OASIS Wednesday ACIM Study Group
Next meeting will be on Wednesday @7:15 PM - 01/21/26
OASIS Sunday ACIM Gathering
Due to the facility renovations, our last Sunday gathering held at the OASIS Institute facility will be on
Sunday, January 18, 2026, after that the Sunday gathering will be by Zoom only until renovations are complete.
These meetings will continue to begin at 11:00 AM
Monday unless noted
Facilitated by John Rennie RScP
*** ZOOM Teleconferencing ***
The group meets on Mondays at 7:00 PM Eastern Time on Zoom.
The Knoxville New Thought study group will start a new book in February. Our next book is, Conscious Living – Finding Joy in the Real World by Gay Hendricks. We will start discussing this book on Monday, February 2, 2026. People interested in being in the group for future books should contact John Rennie at nrandjr@comcast.net .
For details and to receive contact and Zoom information, email John Rennie RScP at nrandjr@comcast.net.
The OASIS facility is closed for renovations. Please check with David for other possible locations.
Just Be Cause Meetings will be taking a Winter Break.
We will not be meeting for the months of January and February 2026.
Check later for information on future meetings.
Second Thursday of each month unless noted
OASIS Institute - 6:30 PM
Topic: TBD
Speaker: TBD
Third Thursday of each month unless noted
The OASIS facility is closed for renovations. Please check with Martha for other possible locations.
OASIS Institute - 7:00 PM
Third Friday of each month unless noted
The OASIS facility is closed for renovations. Please check with Lisa Mixon for other possible locations.
Next meeting:
Location: Oasis Institute, 4918 Homberg Dr., Knoxville, TN
Topic: Joy and Wisdom Drumming
5:15 – 5:45 pm
Program
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Facilitated by: Lisa Mixon and Barbara Hightower
Come join us for this special evening we have set aside to increase our awareness and practice of rituals, such as prayer and meditation.
We will also focus on story-prompts to help us better know one another.
We want to strengthen our connections and build a stronger sense of community. Our story-prompts for the evening are:
1. What brings you Joy?
2. What “nugget” of Wisdom have you learned this past year?
For those that would like to participate, we will be starting a new “ritual” of informal drumming and singing prior to the regular Wow meeting.
Time: 5:15 – 5:45 pm
Location: Oasis big room
Drums or rattles: please bring “Hand-held” Native American style drums
Song sheets: These will be provided for all. They will be collected afterward so they can be reused next month.
If you do not wish to participate in the drumming, please enter quietly, seat yourself in the adjoining room. We do ask all to please silence cell phones upon entering Oasis.
Thank you for your cooperation.
For more info on this program, call Lisa Mixon at 865-659-8234, or Linda Sammataro at 865-368-2534
Open group format; small donation for meeting space is requested.
The OASIS facility is closed for renovations. Please check with Martha for other possible locations.
The 3rd Wednesday of each month at the OASIS Institute, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. unless noted.
Must have prior mediumship training to attend.
For information about this group and if you are interested in attending,
contact Martha Yarnell 865-214-3069 by phone or text.
Suggested love donation $10.00
The Rising Suns is a men’s circle. We gather weekly to share our life stories,
challenges, dramas, and traumas in a supportive and judgment-free space.
The OASIS facility is closed for renovations. Please check with Nick for other possible locations.
We will meet every Tuesday from 7-8:30 PM
OASIS Institute, 4918 Homberg Dr., Knoxville, TN 37919.
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