I am thinking about the liberation transgender people can symbolize for the rest of the Church.

In the Western World, we have been shaped to mistrust and dislike our bodies. When I was growing up, we only had to worry about comparing ourselves to photoshopped images. Today, because of A.I., we can’t even be sure that many of the images we see are based in reality at all. From the media we consume, the products we buy, and the weight loss systems we cycle through, our bodies are trained to be ever present sources of scrutiny, insecurity, and shame.

It’s not simply malicious; it’s capitalist. Globally, the beauty industry is worth $500 billion and the health and wellness industry is worth about $5 trillion. In America, the weight loss industry does $70 billion in business each year, and the healthcare industry, whose predominant methodology is curing disease (treatment) rather than promoting wellness (prevention), costs $4.5 trillion annually, or about 17% U.S. GDP.  

An entire economic system depends on us believing that our bodies are problems to solve. That we are too much or not enough. Too soft, too large, too small, too old, too different. And if we just buy the right product, follow the right routine, optimize ourselves in the right way, then we will finally be acceptable.

But it’s not just capitalism. Even in the Gospels, we see how deeply this instinct runs.

In John 9, Jesus’ disciples encounter a man who was born blind, and their first question is revealing: “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”

They see a body that does not fit their expectations, and they assume something must have gone wrong, but Jesus refuses the premise.

Many modern scholars, including voices in disability theology, have pointed out that Jesus’ response is often mistranslated in ways that reinforce the very logic he is rejecting. The traditional reading makes it sound like the man’s blindness exists so that God can show off through healing. But that misses the point. A better reading and a more accurate translation emphasized by scholars like Allison Barr, goes something like this: “Neither this man nor his parents sinned. But let the works of God be revealed in him.”

It’s not about what’s wrong. It’s about what God is doing right here, in this person, just as they are.

Disability theologians have been telling the church this for a long time. There is nothing wrong with disabled bodies in the way we often presume. They are not broken versions of some ideal human form. They are not problems waiting to be fixed or objects of pity. They are fully human, fully worthy, fully held in the life of God.

Jesus agrees.

And that matters a great deal because the instinct to label bodies as “wrong” doesn’t stop with disability. We do it all the time. We do it whenever someone’s body doesn’t fit the categories and the gender binaries we’ve been taught to trust. And for many of us, encountering someone who is at home in a body that challenges those categories—especially trans bodies—can feel deeply unsettling. Not because something is wrong with them, but because something is being revealed in us: assumptions, fears, and the cultural conditioning we’ve inherited about what bodies are supposed to be.

Which brings me to another story.

In Acts 8:26–39, an Ethiopian eunuch is traveling home after making a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. What made this African, whose body defies the binary, want to come to the Temple in Jerusalem in the first place? Did they know that they would be turned away upon arrival?

Acts doesn’t give us the details, but Deuteronomy 23:1 tells us that eunuchs are forbidden to enter the temple. Sexual minorities keep out.

Here we read of a person who has traveled a long distance, spiritually and physically, only to encounter a boundary. Presumably, they must now turn around and head home. But as they go, the text says they read the scroll of the Prophet Isaiah (53:7-8).

I don’t think I would continue reading your sacred texts, if you turned me away, but this eunuch, and most of the trans Christians I know, are more faithful than I am.

As the eunuch reads and travels, God sends Philip to them. The eunuch tried to approach God and was barred, but God won’t be barred from reaching the eunuch. Through Philip, the Good News of Jesus is shared.

Then the eunuch asks the question at the center of the story:  “What is to prevent me from being baptized?” It’s the same question that sits at the center of many human lives:  What prevents me from belonging? from being fully included? from being received as I am?

And the answer is beautifully simple: Nothing.

Philip baptizes the eunuch right there, on the side of the road. No gatekeeping. No temple. No institution standing in the way. Just water and welcome.

Despite what you’ve been told— despite the exclusion you’ve experienced—you are welcome and wanted in the Kingdom of God.

On this Trans Day of Visibility, I want to say as clearly as I can: The Church needs visible trans people as witnesses to a kind of honesty and courage that many of us are still learning. Because when someone is at home in their own body—especially in a world that has told us not to be—it reveals how much our relationship to our bodies has been shaped by fear, pressure, and systems that profit from our dissatisfaction.

It reveals how often we have confused conformity with faithfulness, and it invites us into something deeper. Not a world where every question is resolved or where every category is clear, but a world where people are seen and welcomed.

I find great comfort in the idea that the eunuch got back in their chariot after being baptized and continued reading Isaiah. If they read just three more chapters, they would encounter one of the most inclusive and boundary breaking passages in all the Old Testament.

For this is what the Lord says:
“To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths,
    
who choose what pleases me
    
and hold fast to my covenant—
to them I will give within my temple and its walls
    
a memorial and a name
    
better than sons and daughters;

I will give them an everlasting name
    
that will endure forever. (Isaiah 56:4-5)

Within the same Bible we find verses to bind and verses to liberate. Within the same story, we see religion used to exclude a sexual minority from worship, and we also see the Way of Jesus used as a force for inclusion and empowerment.  

And that tension hasn’t gone anywhere. We still live in a world that teaches us to distrust our bodies. We inherited systems that decide who belongs and who doesn’t. We still ask the wrong questions about what’s “wrong” with people instead of paying attention to what God is doing in them.

But the good news is God keeps showing up on the road. Not inside the systems that exclude. Not behind the walls that keep people out. But out in the wild where the people are. All of the people.

On this Trans Day of Visibility, I want to say this clearly:
 Your existence is not a problem to be solved.  In a world that pressures you to disappear, your visibility is not just courage—
your existence is resistance. And maybe, in time, the rest of us might learn from your example how to live more honestly, more freely, and more faithfully in our own bodies.

Earlier this month, a teacher at a public school in Norman texted asking if our church could help provide printing paper. Through no fault of their own, the school’s annual allotment of  paper had run out by early March. 10 sheets per student, per month simply isn't feasible.

Sadly, that kind of request isn’t unusual in Oklahoma. Teachers regularly spend their own money or turn to parents and churches to provide basic classroom supplies.

At the same time, the United States spent an estimated $779 million on the first day alone of bombing operations in Iran. During that day, a missile hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in Minab. Reports say more than a hundred children were killed. The incident is still under investigation, but the images of the destroyed school have already circulated around the world.

According to the Pentagon’s early estimate given to Congress, the United States spent about $11.3 billion in the first six days of the war. More than $5.6 billion of that was spent on munitions in just the first two days, with analysts estimating the war is currently costing close to $1 billion per day

The money spent in the first week of the war could pay the salary for every teacher in Oklahoma for more than six years.

And yet, even those numbers do not include long-term costs like troop deployments, equipment replacement, veterans’ care, or reconstruction.  Pentagon officials are reportedly preparing a possible request to Congress for up to $50 billion in additional funding if the conflict continues. That's enough to fund the entire Oklahoma State budget for four years spent on a war that still lacks clearly defined goals. As of March 4, there was still an article on the White House Website declaring Iran's nuclear capabilities have been obliterated since June 2025. 

Every year, the Christian calendar invites us to begin again—not on January 1st, but with Advent. Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming” or “arrival,” and it marks the four-week season leading to Christmas when the Church leans forward in longing, watching for Christ’s presence being born into our world.

But Advent is not passive waiting. It does not ask us to sit still, hands folded, hoping things will get better someday. Instead, Advent teaches us to light candles in the darkness, not after it has lifted. It trains our imaginations to recognize the ways Christ is already arriving—in acts of justice, in quiet courage, in shared joy, in stubborn love—right here, right now.

This year, our guiding theme is:
“Do You See What I See? Finding Christ Here and Now in Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.”

Each Sunday, we will practice seeing Christ’s presence—right in the middle of ordinary life—through testimony, scripture, community, and worship. Each candle we light is not just a symbol but an act of holy resistance against despair.

Here is a look at our Advent journey this year:

WEEK 1 — HOPE
“Seeing the Light in Darkness”*
Candle Theme: Hope
Theme Text: John 1:1–5
Sermon Text: Matthew 24:36–44
Testimony Prompt: “Where did you see hope—or Christ’s presence—this week?”

Hope is not passive wishing. Hope is the courage to act, to move, to resist, to rebuild. It is the holy refusal to surrender to despair. Jesus’ teaching reminds us that God breaks in precisely when people choose light over darkness, courage over resignation. Advent hope trains our eyes to look for Christ even when circumstances seem uncertain.

WEEK 2 — PEACE
“Preparing the Way of Peace by Doing Justice”
(Children’s Play Sunday — A Two-Act Worship Experience)
Candle Theme: Peace
Theme Text: Isaiah 11:1–9
Sermon Text: Luke 3:2–15

Peace in scripture is never mere quietness—it is justice in motion. John the Baptist calls for preparation through equity, repair, and clearing every obstacle that keeps people from flourishing. This special two-act service highlights how children, with their honesty and imagination, often lead the way toward peace. Christ’s in-breaking arrives wherever justice-making is happening.

Service Structure:
* Act I: Candle lighting, theme text, testimonies, short homily
* Intermission: light snacks
* Act II: Children’s Christmas play
* Reception: Cookies

WEEK 3 — JOY
“Joy as an Act of Resistance”
Candle Theme: Joy
Theme Text: Luke 1:46–55 (The Magnificat)
Sermon Text: Luke 2:8–20

Joy is not frivolous—it is defiance. It is spiritual strength. Joy is how the oppressed refuse to be crushed. Mary sings her Magnificat in the shadow of empire, proclaiming a world turned upside down. The angels deliver good news not to the powerful but to shepherds—outsiders, laborers, the poor. Advent joy announces a counter-story: Christ is breaking in where joy rises from unlikely places.

WEEK 4 — LOVE
“Love That Makes Room”*
Candle Theme: Love
Theme Text: 1 John 4:7–9*
Sermon Text: Matthew 1:18–25*

Love is where God dwells. In Joseph’s quiet “yes,” we see hospitality, courage, and vulnerability. Love interrupts fear, shame, and social pressure. It rearranges lives and makes room for God’s incarnation in unexpected places. Advent love teaches us that Christ breaks in whenever love becomes visible—in homes, in relationships, in acts of compassion, in communities that dare to open their doors.

CHRISTMAS EVE 6:00 PM
“The World Shines”
Candle Theme: Christ
Text: Luke 2:1–20 & 21-40

The shepherds saw Christ because they were willing to look in unexpected places. Advent trains us to do the same. The Light still shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Christ is still being born wherever hope rises, peace is made, joy resists despair, and love makes room. We will close our candlelit service by singing Silent Night, reminding us that Christ continues to shine through us and among us.

December 1:  Janet Adair
December 3:  Garrett Hollingsworth
December 16:  Ethan Cox
December 21: Neveah Abbott
December 29: Richard Gray

Texts of Terror: A Spooky October Wednesday Series. If you only read this first sentence, here’s the bottom line: on Wednesday nights in October we’ll gather for a special study called Texts of Terror, exploring some of the Bible’s most haunting stories through the eyes of feminist scholar Phyllis Trible. It’s honest, heavy, and timely.

Here’s why this matters to me. I love the Bible. I love it not because it is safe or simple, but because it never stops surprising me. It’s full of fantastic stories and strange characters, moments of breathtaking beauty and moments of raw brutality. The Bible will not be tamed into a book of slogans or positive affirmations. Instead, it mirrors life back to us as it really is—messy, unpredictable, tragic, wondrous—and then dares to claim that God is somehow present even in the middle of it all. Sometimes that presence is radiant and hopeful. Other times it is obscure, as if God is hidden in the shadows, grieving alongside us.

That’s why I want to spend this October facing some of the hardest passages together. Phyllis Trible’s Texts of Terror takes us to four stories that most preachers skip, stories filled with violence against women, cruelty, and loss. They are not redeemable “happily ever after” tales. They resist being tidied up. And yet, when we read them carefully, they reshape how we see Scripture, how we name injustice, and how we search for God’s presence in a world that is not as it should be. Here’s the lineup:

We’ll close the month with lament, prayer, and the conviction that telling the truth about these stories matters, not only because they are in our sacred text, but because they echo into the present day.

So if you’re looking for a way to lean into the spookiness of October with something more substantive than candy and costumes, I invite you to join us. We’ll face the darkness together, not to glorify it, but to remember that even there, God has not left the scene.

October 5: Doug Crabb
October 17: Deborah Hicks
October 19: Norma Stephenson
October 21: Judy Warren
October 23: Lynndi Cox
October 29: Andre Leone
October 30: Sandra Tucker

“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”  - Galatians 6:9.

September is a season of service at NorthHaven. As we move from the long days of summer into the rhythms of fall, we are reminded that faith is not only something we believe - it’s something we practice together. This month, our Wednesday evenings will be devoted to mission, each week giving us an opportunity to partner with and hear from organizations who embody compassion and justice in our community.

Our mission statement reminds us that NorthHaven is an inclusive community of Christ followers who inspire, challenge, and equip one another to participate in God’s great story. Each of these partners does exactly that—meeting people where they are, offering dignity and care, and showing us how we can continue to live out Christ’s love in tangible ways.

September Mission Nights
September 3: Tie Blankets for the Unhoused
We’ll begin by making fleece tie blankets for our unhoused neighbors. As cooler nights approach, these small gifts will carry great warmth—both physical and spiritual.

September 10: PFLAG of Norman
PFLAG provides support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, and allies. Their presence among us reminds us that God’s love is expansive, and that our call is to stand with those who need encouragement and affirmation.

September 17: Care-A-Vans of Norman
Care-A-Vans offers direct assistance to some of the most vulnerable in our community. Their “hands-on” ministry embodies Jesus’ words: “Whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Their work challenges us to live generously and act boldly in service.

September 24: Center for Children and Families (CCFI)
CCFI strengthens families and supports children with programs that promote safety, healing, and growth. Their mission resonates with our call to nurture the next generation and to build a community where every child is valued. Join us this September as we put our faith into action. Each gathering will include fellowship, learning, and service opportunities that remind us of the harvest promised in Galatians—that every act of love plants seeds of hope.

September 2: Sheila Crabb
September 5: Katherine Brooks
September 5: Susan Miller
September 5: Mike Sexton
September 6: ReRe Lunsford
September 9: Ginger Elliott-Teague
September 9: Kerri Williams

Summers are a time of upheaval and transition in my family. The stable childcare of the school year crumbles into a patchwork system of chaos- Mondays at a friend’s house, Tuesdays at a Mother’s Day Out program, etc… The predictable routines of the year, 9 months in the making, give forth to the erratic movements and moods of the summer. At church, we compensate by stepping back our programing and forgoing weekly Wednesday night activities in favor of a few family fellowships. It’s into this season that we excitedly announce that Casey Mayo has accepted the job as our Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator to bring much appreciated stability in this time of transition.

Casey worked as the Children’s Leader at her old church for two years, so she knows something of the mess that she’s getting into. Soon after our search for a new coordinator began, multiple volunteers in the children’s ministry approached me and personnel committee members to suggest that we reach out to Casey, because they had worked with her and admired the way she interacted with the children. At the same time, Casey’s mother, Sandra Mayo, was encouraging Casey to pursue her passion and apply for the position, as if the wind of the spirit was blowing from both directions. At the interview, Casey impressed us all with her honesty, earnestness, and insights into child development. It was then that we discovered Casey is also a certified poker dealer. If she’s qualified to handle belligerent poker players, then she’s well on her way to being ready to manage the Topper kids.

Casey hit the ground running and is planning a one-day VBS on June 14th with a Western theme. You can find out more about this at our June 1 Children's Ministry Meeting immediately following the worship service. If you can’t make it, then please reach out to see how you can help make the event successful. We need volunteers and food. We’re also putting together a Children’s Ministry Team to work with Casey to lend support and leadership to the program. Children’s Ministry is the responsibility of the whole church, not just those we pay to coordinate it for us. Like summers, leadership transitions are a good time to reevaluate what we’re doing and why. They’re a good time to dream about the future, and I give thanks to Casey for bringing consistency this summer so that we have time to dream together.

Personnel plans to do its due diligence by soliciting the resumes of other potential candidates before making a decision about the permanent position. During the onboarding process, Casey asked Helen McGrath (Personnel Chairperson) and I what success would look like to us. I said that if Casey still wanted to apply for the permanent position after working on staff for a few months, then I’d take that as a win. NorthHaven is a generous employer, but church work, like many other vocations, carries unique challenges. Of all the churches I’ve been at, none is so extravagant in their support and encouragement than NorthHaven, and I hope that you will all give Casey a great big taste of NorthHaven generosity in the next few months. Show her how appreciated her service is and how willing we are to support our leaders, just as you’ve shown me all these years.

Recap: Stamp Out Hunger

The Youth group and adults of NorthHaven spent an afternoon volunteering with the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank. Stamp Out Hunger is the largest nationwide food drive and we were able to unload mail carrier trucks, sort the donated food, and load it onto the Regional Food Bank truck. Come join us next time!

Recap: Summer Kick Off

The Summer Kick Off Park night was a perfect way to celebrate the start of Summer! Food, fun and conversation was shared by young and old and in between. 

NorthHaven VBS is Saturday, June 14 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm! Join us for a day packed with fun, faith, and friendship at NorthHaven’s one day Vacation Bible School! From exciting activities to meaningful lessons, this will be a day your child won’t want to miss.

All children are welcome! If your child is not yet potty-trained, we kindly ask that a parent or guardian stay with them throughout the day. RSVPs are encouraged (but not required). A sign-up sheet is available in the KidsHaven area. Lunch Potluck - We’ll be sharing a potluck lunch with the kids and welcome any help from those willing to contribute. If you’d like to bring a dish, a seperate sign-up sheet is also located in the KidsHaven area. Come be part of something special—we can’t wait to see you there!

June 1: Debbie Skeel
June 2: Don Krause
June 3: Linda Huigens
June 4: Jason Clemons
June 5: Keith Abbott
June 11: Greer Schooler
June 13: Walter Price
June 15: Hadley Topper
June 19: Brooks Topper
June 22: Rachael Lester
June 25: Brandi Moore
June 25: Sheri Ridenour
June 29: Helen McGrath
June 30: Malori Lawrence

Community isn't optional; it’s essential to human flourishing, and it's a mandate for faithful living. This week I was in Atlanta presenting my final project and listening to my classmates present theirs.

The week began by listening to a classmate present on food justice and the necessity of food pantries “in the meantime.” The goal of working toward food justice is to ensure that everyone, and especially every child, has the food they need in their own homes and in their pantries. The work of food justice is to put our food pantry out of a job, she said. However, social resources are fewer and more inaccessible right now than they’ve been in some time, and they show every sign of shrinking in the year to come. In the meantime, before we can achieve food justice, she articulated the pivotal role food pantries play in keeping hungry people fed. I was reminded that NorthHaven’s food pantry remains one of the most important ministries that we’ve ever created in our time here together.

The next presenter talked about the importance of children growing up in inclusive faith communities, particularly toward LGBTQ+ persons. One of the main reasons people are leaving the church, she reports, is because they don’t see the values of Jesus preached from the pulpit aligning with community practices. Her research focused on areas of inclusion, where college-age students reported losing faith, not only in their churches, but in God, because they saw their churches being places of hostility and exclusion toward LGBTQ+ persons. In a small paradox to this, she also reported that her interviews and research with actual LGBTQ+ persons in congregations highlighted the fact that they didn’t want to be objects of focus and didn’t want their churches to become “gay churches.” Like the rest of us, LGBTQ+ persons simply wanted a place to worship freely and safely. In conclusion, my classmate argues for religious communities that accept all and love all without making any single demographic their “mission project” or their identity. The need for inclusive, diverse communities isn’t just important for our own faithfulness, they’re essential for passing the faith of our ancestors on to our children.

Then, in a bizarre string of events on the way home from Atlanta, I found myself arguing with Governor Stitt in the St. Louis airport about public schools and the separation of church and state. He touted the Supreme Court case for school vouchers as a fight for religious liberty, and I was unable to keep my mouth shut. I’m not a very good arguer. Luckily, he is even worse.

This week reminded me that God never intended us to do it all on our own, neither as individuals or churches. We need each other. We need the Lori Walkes and the Mitch Randalls, who are good arguers, and who were also in DC this week fighting against school vouchers. We need the experts on food justice and pantries to share their research and best practices. We need churches where all people can be themselves and worship in peace. No one person or church can do it all or be all things to all people, but together we can be a faithful witness of the humble way and work of Jesus of Nazareth. The work is too big to do alone and too important not to collaborate on.

"Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly, now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.”  - Rabbi Tarfon

Saying Goodbye. April 27th was our last Sunday with Kailyn Knapp as NorthHaven's Minister to Children and Families. Her family started attending NorthHaven around 2018 and then in 2020, she volunteered as interim for KidsHaven. Very soon afterwards, she took on the role officially.

Her creativity and immense love for the children of NorthHaven was evident in her thoughtful lesson planning, attention to detail for fun and engaging crafts, her determination to keep ALL children safe, and the love that all the children had for her.

Please consider writing Kaitlyn a note, letting her know of the impact she had on you and your family. Hand it to Pamela or place in her box at the church and she will make sure she gets it. Let us show her how much she is loved and appreciated.

Art Night was the perfect blend of fellowship and thoughtfulness as Pastor Jakob led everyone through four different artistic expressions of what it means to be a part of NorthHaven and what it means to be a part of God's family. Whether you were 4 or 64, the ease of being with one another and the sense of safety allowed everyone to get closer to one another and themselves. If you haven't experienced our Wednesday night programming yet, be sure to mark it on your calendar. It's a fantastic change to connect with one another in a more relaxed atmosphere. 

May 5: Edith Duncan
May 7: Ella Crenshaw
May 10: Casey Mayo
May 11: Aby Mayo
May 15: Grayson Lawrence
May 16: Jeffery Knapp
May 18: Emily Miller
May 19: Keeli Morris
May 26: Chad Duncan
May 27: Kian Cox
May 30: Randy Ridenour
May 31: Trace Topper

In March, we enter the season of Lent—one of my favorite times of the year. Lent marks a 40-day journey, beginning on Ash Wednesday, when Jesus sets his sights on Jerusalem, leading to the cross on Good Friday, and culminating in the resurrection on Easter Sunday. Traditionally, churches observe Lent as a season of reflection and repentance. While much of the Gospel calls us to look beyond ourselves—to the marginalized, overlooked, and neglected—Lent invites us to turn inward, examining the neglected and forgotten places within our own hearts, souls, and minds.

This year, I am following a Lenten series by Sanctified Art that aligns with the Narrative Lectionary’s focus on the Gospel of Luke. Titled “Everything in Between: Finding God in the Midst of Extremes”, the series resonates deeply with our times. It does not seek to find a middle ground between opposing realities like grief and hope or faith and works. Instead, it invites us to embrace paradox—to live in the tension of both/and rather than settling for the simplicity of either/or. As the Sanctified Art creative team describes it: “This year, we’re letting the Gospel of Luke guide us through Lent. Beginning with Jesus setting his face toward Jerusalem (Luke 9:51), this worship series flows through several familiar stories—the Good Samaritan, Mary and Martha, the fruitless fig tree, the Lost Sheep, Zacchaeus, and more. Many of these stories are well-known in both sacred and secular imagination and hold significance in pop culture, church history, politics, and everything in between. As we studied these scriptures, we were struck by how Jesus’ ministry disrupted the established social, political, and religious divides of his time. Jesus intentionally pointed out cultural and political extremes to emphasize the radical, inclusive, and surprising love of God. When we study these stories in their historical and cultural context, we see how they mirror the divisions many of us experience in our families, churches, and communities today. Our theme, “Everything In Between,” invites us to navigate the polarities in our lives with more faith, intention, and openness to be transformed. You will see that each weekly sub-theme explores two supposed binaries, like “faith & works” or “rest & growth,” or “grief & hope.”

We often consider these ideas to be opposing. However, as we explore these concepts within the scriptures, we find nuance and complexity. We find that these dichotomies are false. We might begin to see a full spectrum instead of black and white. We might find that God is present in between. And so, this season, we invite you to look beyond black and white binaries and easy answers. We encourage you to notice the dichotomies that define our lives, but also imagine where God might be meeting us beyond the categories we create. This Lent, we're trusting that God shows up in shades of gray, rainbow hues, and everywhere in between.

Born and raised in Tulsa and a graduate of Broken Arrow High School, Kaycee Logsdon was heavily involved in music, participating in concert and show choirs, jazz and concert bands, orchestras, and The Pride of Broken Arrow. Kaycee received her Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Central Missouri and her Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Texas Tech University. She is an accomplished choral musician, having performed on some of the world’s largest stages, from Carnegie Hall to Westminster Abbey, and has sung professionally with ensembles in Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, New York, and Connecticut. Currently, Kaycee is working toward her Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting at the University of Oklahoma, with a special emphasis in Sacred Music.

She has been professionally involved in church music for over two decades. She is currently a member of the American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, Sigma Alpha Iota, Phi Sigma Pi, Sigma Alpha Pi, and Tau Beta Sigma.

When not singing or conducting, she enjoys petting dogs of all breeds and sizes and loves pub trivia and attending Tulsa Oktoberfest.

Attendees of this years Lenten Fair were able to look at seven different faith practices to potentially try this year. Lent is a great opportunity to slow down and look inside our own spirits. We were grateful for the opportunity to mindfully gather together as a church again this year. If you were not able to attend the Lenten Fair, we encourage you to try some new faith practices that could help deepen your own spiritual connection.

The youth had a great time serving our community last month by helping CCFI (Center for Children and Families) deep clean the after school program rooms. They cleaned windows, mopped floors and scrubbed walls! The program does regular cleaning but they were so excited to have volunteers come and help undertake some of the more tedious tasks, which can be time consuming. What an amazing group of young people we have been blessed with at NorthHaven Church. If you are interested in learning more about upcoming youth events contact Pamela!

March 2: Joanie Abbott
March 4: Rita Ryan
March 6: Delaney Martin
March 7: Leslie Bumgarner
March 10: Brian Krause
March 11: Harold Brooks
March 19: Wendy Foreman
March 20: Kyle Yount
March 22: Kristen Moore