2026 Stories

Those serving in smaller congregations are invited to connect with others who understand the unique joys, challenges, and opportunities of small-church ministry through the PC(USA)’s Community Circle: Small Church. Part of the Faith Formation Leader Connection, this online gathering is designed for those serving churches with fewer than 100 members, including pastors, commissioned pastors (CREs/CLPs), educators, volunteers, and mid council leaders who support faith formatio

Coffee and Spirituality: A Leader Formation Webinar for Ruling Elders & Deacons Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. CST Registration Deadline: October 21 What if we were as intentional about nurturing our spiritual lives as we are about making a good cup of coffee? In this free PC(USA) Leader Formation webinar, Coffee and Spirituality, participants will use the familiar process of making coffee as a way to explore spiritual practices and intentionality. The conver

This summer, First Presbyterian Church Norman, McFarlin United Methodist Church, First Christian Church, and St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church were among the congregations supporting the Norman Coalition for Refugee Support’s Academic Learning for Afghan Students (ALAS) program. The four-week program, supported by an Indian Nations Presbytery grant, served 21 Afghan refugee students with academic instruction and opportunities for social and cross-cultural learning. Certif

As we continue this season of transition and discernment, we are delighted to share some good news! The Interim Presbytery Pastor Search Committee has announced that the Rev. Laurel Cockrill has accepted the call to serve as Interim Presbytery Pastor for Indian Nations Presbytery, beginning August 15. For many in our presbytery, Laurel's arrival will feel like a homecoming. A longtime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City, Laurel completed her preparation

INP Night at the Ballpark – DATE CHANGE! New Date: Friday, June 19th Join us for our annual INP Night at the Ballpark on Friday, June 19th, as the Oklahoma City Comets take on the Sacramento River Cats at 6:05 p.m.! Stay after the game for a fireworks show to end the evening. Indian Nations Presbytery invites you, your family, and friends to enjoy a fun night of baseball and fellowship together. Tickets are $16 each. To reserve your tickets, please contact the Presbytery

This past weekend, we had the gift of gathering together for our Oklahoma Presbytery meeting - a time of worship, connection, and shared ministry. It was a meaningful time to be in community, to listen for where the Spirit is leading, and to be reminded of the strength we share across our presbyteries. We were also grateful to welcome German Garcia from The Urban Mission, who shared about the important work being done in our own community. His presence offered a tangible re