Take Up Your Cross
Jeremiah brings his complaint to God without softening it: he is worn out, and he says so. Paul answers a different way in Romans, calling us to a love that doesn't flinch, even toward people who've wronged us. And in the Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples plainly that following him means taking up a cross, not avoiding one.
None of this is comfortable. It isn't meant to be. But it's honest, and there's something steadying about a faith that doesn't ask us to pretend otherwise.
This Sunday
10:00 a.m. Rooted Together
10:00 a.m. Holy Communion
11:45 a.m. Sunday Forum
We invite each person to serve in worship in ways that are meaningful to them. If you're interested in getting involved, chat with Chas or Daphne to learn more about the opportunities to serve.
Around Saint D's
A special thank you to Dennis, Steve, Barry, Lee, and Colleen, who spent time painting in the hallway to get it ready for the new parishioner art gallery.
Our outreach ministry is currently helping a family new to our country find a reliable, inexpensive car. If you have a lead on one, contact Cathy Luckenbach.
Looking Ahead
September 2nd | Exploring Your Legacy
Join us Wednesday, September 2nd for dinner at 5:30, followed by a short workshop at 6:00 on legacy: how you'd like to be remembered and how you might begin thinking through your final arrangements. We'll also share an early look at a new program we're planning, with more details to come.
September 6th | Bishop's Visitation
Bishop Poulson is coming to Saint Dunstan's on Sunday, September 6th, and it's a big one: three confirmations and two receptions into the Episcopal Church. Sunday Forum that morning will be taught by Bishop Poulson himself, on Benedictine Spirituality. This falls on Labor Day weekend, so plan ahead if you'll be traveling. We'd love to have the church full for this one.
September 9th | Dinner & Movie
Join us Wednesday, September 9th for dinner at 5:30, followed by a screening of Josie and the Pussycats at 6:00. Maggie Brooks will offer some context before the film and lead a discussion afterward.
September 13th | Potluck Luncheon
Join us after church on Sunday, September 13th for a potluck luncheon. We'll announce fall activities, a new edition of the Chalice and Tongs will be out that day, and there's much more parish fun in store. If you're able to bring a dish to share, sign up in the narthex.
September 30th | Come and See
Starting September 30th, we're launching a new Wednesday evening group for anyone carrying honest questions about faith, whether you've never set foot in a church, walked away years ago, or you're sitting in the pew right now with doubts you've never said out loud. No pressure to have it figured out. Optional dinner at 5:30, group time from 6:00 to 7:30, in the Christian Formation Center. Visit stduntulsa.org/come-see for more info.
There Is a Place for You Here
Whether you've been part of Saint Dunstan's for years or you're considering your first visit, we'd love to welcome you.
At Saint Dunstan's, we are a community of inclusive hearts, curious minds, and generous lives. We believe faith is something we practice together through worship, friendship, service, and honest conversation. Wherever you are on your journey, there is a place for you here.
August 20, 2026
One Body, Many Members
This Sunday's reading from Paul asks us to look at ourselves differently, not as a collection of individuals who happen to sit in the same pews, but as one body with many parts. Some of us teach. Some of us serve. Some of us lead, and some of us encourage. Paul is clear that none of these gifts are more or less necessary than another, they simply belong to different people, given by the same grace.
That's easy to say and harder to live. It means the person setting up chairs on Sunday morning and the person leading Bible study on Monday are doing the same work, just with different hands. This week's readings and the shape of parish life this week both point the same direction: showing up with whatever gift you've been given.
This Sunday
Property Committee Meeting
9:00 a.m. in the Christian Formation Center.
Rooted Together
10:00 a.m., children's worship during the service.
Holy Communion and Sunday Forum
Worship at 10:00 a.m., followed by Sunday Forum at 11:45.
Around Saint D's
Thank You, Meal Kit Volunteers
Last week, this community came together to build 100 meal kits for the Street School Student Pantry. Thank you to everyone who shopped, sorted, and assembled, this is what it looks like when many gifts do one work.
Bible Study
Monday, 10:45 a.m.
Faithful to Christ, Embracing the Divine in Every Tradition
Wednesday, dinner at 5:30, presentation 6 to 7 p.m. Father Chris begins a new series on where world religions and Christianity meet, and where they part ways.
Choir Practice
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Church Offices Closed
Friday, August 28.
Looking Ahead
Wednesday evenings continue into September with dinner at 5:30 and a presentation or activity at 6:00.
September 2 | Exploring Your Legacy
A short workshop on how you'd like to be remembered, with an early look at a new program we're planning.
September 9 | Dinner & Movie: Josie and the Pussycats
Maggie Brooks introduces the film and leads a discussion afterward.
September 16 | Enneagram Workshop
An introduction to the Enneagram as a tool for understanding personality and spiritual growth. No prior experience needed.
September 23 | Dinner & Movie: A Hard Day's Night
Maggie Brooks returns to introduce this Beatles classic.
Coming This Fall
Come and See: A Year of Honest Questions
You know someone who left church years ago and never quite explained why, even to themselves. Maybe that's you. You know someone who's never set foot in one and isn't sure why they'd start. Maybe that's you too. And you know someone who's been in the pews every Sunday, saying the creed, quietly wondering if they believe half of it. That might be you on a different day.
This is for all three. Not separate tracks, not anyone's project, just one room.
Starting September 30th, we're gathering on Wednesday evenings for a new kind of formation, built around a simple idea from the Gospel of John: when someone asked Jesus's first followers what they were looking for, he didn't hand them an argument. He said, "come and see." That's the whole invitation. Not "believe first." Just come, and see what's here.
Over the course of the year, we'll move through six parts, each one sitting with a different piece of the same honest question: what does it look like to actually show up, doubts and all.
Questions We Actually Have
Too Far or Too Close (on God feeling distant, or too close to take seriously)
Waiting in the Dark (Advent, and sitting with not knowing)
Faith You Can Do With Your Hands
The Day Between (living in the space between grief and hope)
What Now
There's no expectation that you make it every week. We'll take breaks around the holidays, and life happens. Come and See will be there when you're able to join.
How the Evenings Work
Each week stands on its own, so you can walk in cold and still follow along. There's no reading beforehand and nothing to catch up on if you miss a week. The evening is mostly conversation, sitting together with a question and hearing how other people are actually wrestling with it, not a lecture and not a debate.
Wednesday evenings start with dinner at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall, open to anyone in the building that night, whether you're here for Come and See, another group, or just dinner itself. Come and See meets from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the Christian Formation Center Classroom.
You don't need to know if you belong here. That's kind of the point.
Come and See.
Wednesdays starting September 30th.
5:30pm — Dinner, Parish Hall (open fellowship, all welcome)
6:00–7:30pm — Come and See, Christian Formation Center Classroom
This group is led by Chas Emerson. If you're interested, reach out to chas@stduntulsa.org, or catch him after the service.
Learn more at stduntulsa.org/come-see.
There Is a Place for You Here
Whether you've been part of Saint Dunstan's for years or you're considering your first visit, we'd love to welcome you.
At Saint Dunstan's, we are a community of inclusive hearts, curious minds, and generous lives. We believe faith is something we practice together through worship, friendship, service, and honest conversation. Wherever you are on your journey, there is a place for you here.
Room at the Table
This Sunday's readings ask a simple, uncomfortable question: who gets welcomed to the table? Isaiah promises God's house of prayer to all peoples, not just Israel. The Gospel puts a face on that promise in the Canaanite woman, an outsider who refuses to be waved off and is met not with rejection but with "great is your faith."
THIS SUNDAY
10:00 a.m. Rooted Together Children's Worship
10:00 a.m. Holy Communion
11:15 a.m. Street School Meal Kit Assembly, Daniels Hall
11:45 a.m. Sunday Forum
Interested in serving in worship? Chat with Chas or Daphne. There's a place for you on the schedule.
AROUND SAINT D'S
Meal Kit Assembly for Street School Student Pantry
Thank you to everyone who's brought in supplies over the past two weeks. We'll put it all together this Sunday after church in Daniels Hall. Many hands make quick work, so stop by even if you can only stay a few minutes.
If you still need to bring your items, there's still time. Bring them with you to church Sunday morning, and outreach volunteers will greet you in the lobby to get everything sorted.
LOOKING AHEAD
Faithful to Christ, Embracing the Divine in Every Tradition
Father Chris begins a three-part series exploring the intersections and common ground between world religions and Christianity.
Wednesdays, August 19 & 26
5:30 p.m. Dinner · 6:00–7:00 p.m. Presentation
Vestry Meeting
Monday, August 17 · 6:30 p.m., Daniels Hall
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
Join our Outreach Ministry preparing food for neighbors across eastern Oklahoma.
Tuesday, August 18 · 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Scan the QR code in the Dunstan Bell or sign up on the Outreach board.
South Tulsa Community House
Volunteers greet seniors as they receive food distribution.
Friday, August 21 · 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Ronald McDonald House Guest Chef
Volunteers prepare meals for families staying at Ronald McDonald House. A Food Handler Permit is required.
Friday, August 21 · 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Sign up on the Outreach Board, or contact Susan Norman with questions.
📖 THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES
Worship Bulletins & The Dunstan Bell
www.stduntulsa.org/worshipwithus
Parish Calendar
www.stduntulsa.org/parishcalendar
There Is a Place for You Here
Whether you've been part of Saint Dunstan's for years or you're considering your first visit, we'd love to welcome you.
At Saint Dunstan's, we are a community of inclusive hearts, curious minds, and generous lives. We believe faith is something we practice together through worship, friendship, service, and honest conversation. Wherever you are on your journey, there is a place for you here.
A Sound of Sheer Silence
Ever feel like you're sinking and just need someone to grab your hand? This Sunday, Peter finds himself mid-storm, faltering on a wind-tossed sea — and Jesus reaches for him before the water even calms. It turns out that's not the only place steadiness shows up in the unexpected: Elijah goes looking for God in the wind, the earthquake, the fire, and finds him instead in "a sound of sheer silence."
Come hear what these two storms have to say about where God actually meets us.
Our music holds that same thread. Sibelius' Finlandia ("Be Still My Soul") frames the service in the prelude and postlude, and the offertory pairs "Be Still My Soul" with "You Raise Me Up" — a call to trust God's steadiness amid the storm.
📖 THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES
Worship Bulletins & The Dunstan Bell
www.stduntulsa.org/worshipwithus
Parish Calendar
www.stduntulsa.org/parishcalendar
Sunday Schedule
10:00 a.m. Rooted Together
10:00 a.m. Holy Communion
11:45 a.m. Sunday Forum
Faithful to Christ, Embracing the Divine in Every Tradition
Starting this Wednesday, August 12, join us for a new series with Fr. Chris exploring the intersections and common ground between world religions and Christianity. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., presentation from 6–7 p.m. Everyone welcome. The series continues August 19 and 26.
Meal Kit Assembly for Street School Student Pantry
On August 16, we'll assemble shelf-stable meal kits for the student pantry at Street School — there's a task for everyone, from shopping to portioning to assembling. Sign-up sheets in the lobby list the items and quantities needed; please pay close attention to sizes, since our recipes depend on it. Bring your items to church on the 9th and the 16th, and we'll put the kits together in the parish hall on the 16th during coffee hour.
Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity
On August 18 from 6:00–8:00 p.m., we'll be volunteering at the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. It's a great opportunity to serve our community and lend a hand where it's needed most — scan the QR code in the lobby if you'd like to join us.
STCH Volunteer Opportunity
On August 21 from 9:30–11:00 a.m., volunteers are needed to greet seniors as they receive food distribution at South Tulsa Community House.
There Is a Place for You Here
Whether you've been part of Saint Dunstan's for years or you're considering your first visit, we'd love to welcome you.
At Saint Dunstan's, we are a community of inclusive hearts, curious minds, and generous lives. We believe faith is something we practice together through worship, friendship, service, and honest conversation. Wherever you are on your journey, there is a place for you here.
Hunger Meeting Abundance
This Sunday's Gospel gives us the miracle of the loaves and fishes: five thousand people fed from what looked like nowhere near enough. It's a story about the gap between what we think we have and what God can do with it.
Our music follows the same path this week, opening with "Break Thou the Bread of Life" and closing with "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah," a reminder that the God who fed five thousand on a hillside is still feeding us today.
📖 THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES
Worship Bulletins & The Dunstan Bell
www.stduntulsa.org/worshipwithus
Parish Calendar
www.stduntulsa.org/parishcalendar
With Grateful Hearts
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Pencil Box School Supply Drive. Cathy Luckenbach delivered a shopping cart full of supplies, and because of your generosity, we're also delivering a check for $465.00. Our Food Bank Team worked earlier this month and made a real difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. And at our Pride Service in late June, the offering raised $882.00 for Oklahomans for Equality.
Loaves and fishes, indeed. Thank you for continuing to show what generous lives look like.
This Sunday
Join us for Holy Communion on this Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Whether you've been worshiping with us for years or you're planning your first visit, we'd love to welcome you.
Sunday Schedule
- 10:00 a.m. Rooted Together
- 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion
- 11:45 a.m. Sunday Forum
- Following Worship Coffee & Conversation, Daniels Hall
Around Saint D's
A Holy Ending
This Wednesday, August 5, we'll gather at 6:00 p.m., beginning in the narthex, for A Holy Ending, a Service of Gratitude and Thanksgiving for our preschool. Together we'll journey through the preschool classrooms and hallway, offering prayers of thanksgiving and remembrance as we commend this beloved ministry to God with grateful hearts.
Wednesday, August 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Service begins in the narthex.
Looking Ahead
Faithful to Christ, Embracing the Divine in Every Tradition
Starting Wednesday, August 12, join us for a new series with Fr. Chris exploring the intersections and common ground between world religions and Christianity. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., presentation from 6 to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesdays, August 12, 19 & 26
Dinner 5:30 p.m. · Presentation 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Meal Kit Assembly for Street School Student Pantry
On August 16, we'll assemble shelf-stable meal kits for the student pantry at Street School, a project with tasks for everyone, from shopping to portioning to assembling. Sign-up sheets are in the lobby listing items and quantities needed; please pay close attention to sizes, since our recipes depend on it. Bring your items to church on the 9th and the 16th. We'll assemble the kits together in the parish hall on the 16th during coffee hour.
Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity
On August 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., we'll be volunteering at the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. It's a great opportunity to serve our community and lend a hand where it's needed most. Scan the QR code in the lobby if you'd like to join us.
There Is a Place for You Here
Whether you've been part of Saint Dunstan's for years or you're considering your first visit, we'd love to welcome you.
At Saint Dunstan's, we are a community of inclusive hearts, curious minds, and generous lives. We believe faith is something we practice together through worship, friendship, service, and honest conversation. Wherever you are on your journey, there is a place for you here.
Small Vows, Big Faith
This Sunday, three women will be admitted into the Order of the Daughters of the King, while many others renew their own vows of prayer and service. It's a quiet kind of commitment — no fanfare, just a promise to keep praying, keep serving, and keep showing up. That's most of faith, really. Not the big dramatic moments, but the steady ones.
It's a good week to think about what steady commitment looks like in our own lives, and where God might be inviting us to renew something we'd let go quiet.
📖 THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES
Worship Bulletins & The Dunstan Bell
www.stduntulsa.org/worshipwithus
Parish Calendar
www.stduntulsa.org/parishcalendar
This Sunday
Join us for Holy Communion as we celebrate the admission of new Daughters of the King and the renewed vows of our current members. Whether you've been part of this ministry for years or are just learning what it is, we'd love for you to be there.
Sunday Schedule
- 10:00 a.m. Rooted Together
- 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion, celebrating the Daughters of the King
- 11:45 a.m. Sunday Forum
- Following Worship Coffee & Conversation, Daniels Hall
Around Saint D's
🍽️ Dinner & a Movie: The Iron Giant
Our summer movie series continues Wednesday with a beloved story about friendship, courage, and the choices that shape who we become. Dinner is pulled pork from our own Burnt Offerings crew — come hungry, stay for the film, and stick around for the conversation after.
Wednesday, July 29
5:30 p.m. Dinner, Daniels Hall
6:00 p.m. Movie and discussion
Suggested dinner donation: $10
Last Call: Pencil Box School Supply Drive
Today's the day — bring markers, colored pencils, or 24-count crayons to help local students start the year ready to learn. Financial gifts are also welcome; just note "Pencil Box" on your check or gift.
Looking Ahead
A Holy Ending
On Wednesday, August 5, we'll gather for A Holy Ending, a Service of Gratitude and Thanksgiving for our preschool. Beginning in the narthex, we'll process through the preschool classrooms and hallway, giving thanks for the generations of children, families, teachers, and volunteers who have shaped this ministry.
Wednesday, August 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Service begins in the narthex.
Faithful to Christ, Embracing the Divine in Every Tradition
Starting in August, join us Wednesday evenings as Fr. Chris leads a new series exploring the intersections and common ground between world religions and Christianity. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., presentation from 6–7 p.m. More dates coming soon — everyone is welcome.
Also Ahead in August
We'll be assembling shelf-stable meal kits for the Street School Pantry — simple, easy-to-prepare meals for students with limited financial and cooking resources. More details to come.
There Is a Place for You Here
Whether you've been part of Saint Dunstan's for years or you're considering your first visit, we'd love to welcome you.
At Saint Dunstan's, we are a community of inclusive hearts, curious minds, and generous lives. We believe faith is something we practice together through worship, friendship, service, and honest conversation. Wherever you are on your journey, there is a place for you here.
Growing Together Until Harvest
This Sunday's Gospel gives us the parable of the wheat and the weeds. A farmer lets both grow together until harvest, rather than risk pulling up the wheat along with the weeds.
It's a reminder that we don't always see clearly what's wheat and what's weed in our own lives. Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is trust God's timing instead of rushing to sort things out ourselves.
There's a similar kind of patience in the rhythm of parish life this week. We'll gather for Morning Prayer, learn a new way to pray with Anglican prayer beads, share a meal and conversation around High Noon, and continue looking for ways to serve our neighbors.
📖 THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES
Worship Bulletins & The Dunstan Bell
www.stduntulsa.org/worshipwithus
Parish Calendar
www.stduntulsa.org/parishcalendar
THIS SUNDAY
Whether you've been worshiping with us for years or you're planning your first visit, we'd love to welcome you. Join us for Morning Prayer, stay for Coffee & Conversation, and stick around afterward for a hands-on introduction to Anglican prayer beads with David Smith.
Sunday Schedule
- 9:00 a.m. Property Committee, Christian Formation Center
- 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
- 10:00 a.m. Rooted Together Children's Worship
- Following Worship Coffee & Conversation, Daniels Hall
- 11:45 a.m. Anglican Prayer Beads, Christian Formation Center
AROUND SAINT D'S
🍽️ Dinner & a Movie
One of our favorite summer traditions continues this Wednesday. Enjoy dinner from our Burnt Offerings BBQ ministry, then settle in for the classic western High Noon. Afterward, Maggie Brooks will lead a conversation about courage, conviction, and choosing to do what's right.
Wednesday, July 22
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Movie and discussion
Daniels Hall
Suggested dinner donation: $10
School Supply Drive
We're in the final week of our Pencil Box School Supply Drive. Help local students start the year prepared by bringing markers, colored pencils, or 24-count crayons this Sunday. Financial gifts are also welcome.
Donations due Sunday, July 26.
LOOKING AHEAD
Daughters of the King
During next Sunday's 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion, we'll celebrate the admission of three women into the Order of the Daughters of the King, while many others renew their own vows of prayer and service. We hope you'll join us for this meaningful moment in the life of our parish.
Sunday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m.
🍽️ Dinner & a Movie: The Iron Giant
Our summer movie series continues with The Iron Giant, a beloved story about friendship, courage, and the choices that shape who we become.
Wednesday, July 29
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Movie and discussion
A Holy Ending
On Wednesday, August 5, we'll gather for A Holy Ending, a Service of Gratitude and Thanksgiving. Beginning in the narthex, we'll process through the preschool spaces, giving thanks for the generations of children, families, teachers, and volunteers who have shaped this ministry.
Wednesday, August 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Service begins in the narthex.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
Join our Outreach Ministry as we help prepare food for our neighbors across eastern Oklahoma.
Tuesday, July 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Sign up on the Outreach bulletin board in the lobby.
There Is a Place for You Here
Whether you've been part of Saint Dunstan's for years or you're considering your first visit, we'd love to welcome you.
At Saint Dunstan's, we are a community of inclusive hearts, curious minds, and generous lives. We believe faith is something we practice together through worship, friendship, service, and honest conversation. Wherever you are on your journey, there is a place for you here.
Senior Warden, Charles Brooks runs the livestream of our worship at a recent service.
This week we conclude our Cherished Belonging series just as Sunday's Gospel gives us the parable of the sower. Over the past several weeks we've reflected on Fr. Gregory Boyle's conviction that every person belongs because every person is unshakably good. This Sunday, Jesus reminds us that God's work often begins quietly, through seeds planted in ordinary moments that grow in ways we cannot always see.
Perhaps that's what parish life is like. We worship together, share meals, learn, pray, serve our neighbors, and trust that God is doing more than we can measure. We'd love for you to be part of it.
HELP FILL A BACKPACK, BUILD A FUTURE
As we hear Jesus' parable of the sower this Sunday, we're reminded that even small acts of generosity can bear fruit far beyond what we can see.
Through Sunday, July 26, we're collecting markers, colored pencils, and 24-count crayons for Pencil Box to help local students begin the school year ready to learn. Financial gifts are also welcome by noting "Pencil Box" on your check or online gift.
A few boxes of crayons may seem like a small thing, but for a child walking into a classroom on the first day of school, they can be a reminder that someone believes in them.
SUNDAY WORSHIP | JULY 12
Whether Saint Dunstan's has been your church home for years or you're planning your first visit, we hope you'll join us this Sunday.
10:00 a.m. Holy Communion
Rooted Together (children's worship) begins at 10:00 a.m. in the Preschool. Children return to the church to rejoin the congregation for Communion.
Coffee Hour follows worship with coffee, snacks, and conversation.
11:45 a.m. Sunday Forum in Daniels Hall.
Helpful Links
Worship Bulletins: https://www.stduntulsa.org/worshipwithus
Parish Calendar: https://www.stduntulsa.org/parishcalendar
LIFE TOGETHER AT SAINT D'S
Wednesday, July 15 | Final Cherished Belonging
Join us in Daniels Hall for the final evening of our summer dinner and discussion series based on Fr. Gregory Boyle's Cherished Belonging. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. (suggested donation of $10), followed by conversation from 6:00–7:00 p.m. No reading is required, and everyone is welcome.
Sunday, July 19 | Anglican Prayer Beads
Following worship at 11:45 a.m. in the Christian Formation Center, David Smith will introduce Anglican prayer beads, share how they can enrich your prayer life, and help everyone make a set to take home.
Wednesday, July 22 | Dinner, Movie & Discussion
Join us beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Daniels Hall for dinner prepared by Burnt Offerings, our BBQ ministry, before a screening of the 1952 classic High Noon. Following the film, Maggie Brooks will lead a conversation exploring its themes and enduring relevance. Dinner is available for a suggested donation of $10, and everyone is welcome.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
Looking for a way to make a difference? Here are a few opportunities to serve alongside your Saint Dunstan's family.
South Tulsa Community House – Friday, July 17, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma – Tuesday, July 21, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Pencil Box School Supply Drive – Donate school supplies through Sunday, July 26 to help local students start the school year prepared to learn.
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday.
Inclusive Hearts. Curious Minds. Generous Lives.
This Week at Saint D's
July 5-12, 2026 As we begin a new week together, thank you to everyone who participated in last Sunday's Pride Service. It was a joyful evening of worship as friends from across Tulsa gathered to celebrate fifty years of The Episcopal Church's journey toward LGBTQ+ inclusion. Check out photos here. We are especially grateful to our friends from Christ Church, Trinity, Saint Aidan's, and Saint Patrick's, whose shared ministry reminded us that the Church is at its best when we worship together.
The season after Pentecost reminds us that discipleship is lived out in the ordinary rhythms of life: gathering for worship, learning together, serving our neighbors, and sharing meals around the table. Whether you're with us on Sunday, Wednesday evening, or throughout the week, we look forward to seeing you.
Worship Bulletins & Dunstan Bell
https://www.stduntulsa.org/worshipwithus
Parish Calendar
https://www.stduntulsa.org/parishcalendar
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
10:00 a.m. | Holy Communion (Rite II)
Children begin in Rooted Together in the Preschool and return to the church to rejoin the congregation for Holy Communion.
Coffee Hour follows worship.
11:45 a.m. | Sunday Forum
This Sunday we'll discuss Bishop Poulson's recent Living Church article, The Book of Common Prayer: Against the Algorithm, and explore what it has to say about prayer, technology, and Christian formation in our digital age.
Read the article before Sunday:
https://livingchurch.org/covenant/101102/
HIGHLIGHTS
Wednesday Dinner & Formation
There are just two weeks remaining in our Cherished Belonging series with Rev. Deacon Alan Barrow.
Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by discussion from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. No reading is required, and everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, neighbor, or family member for an evening of good food, thoughtful conversation, and reflection.
Knit Together
Our Knit Together group meets Saturday at noon for fellowship, conversation, and creative projects. Whether you've been knitting for years or would like to learn, there's a place for you.
LOOKING AHEAD
Dinner & Movie Night | Wednesday, July 22
Join us for dinner and a screening of the 1952 classic High Noon, starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. Following the film, Maggie Brooks will lead a discussion exploring its themes and enduring relevance.
Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with a suggested donation of $10. Invite a friend and join us for a wonderful evening of food, film, and conversation.
Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity | Tuesday, July 21
Our next volunteer evening at the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Come help us serve our neighbors while enjoying fellowship with fellow Saint D's volunteers.
This Week at Saint D's
As we close out June and look ahead to July, we continue to gather for worship, learning, fellowship, and service. Whether you're joining us for Sunday worship, celebrating a life well lived on Tuesday, or sharing a meal on Wednesday evening, we hope you'll find a place to connect this week.
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
Sunday, June 28
10:00 a.m. Holy Communion
10:00 a.m. Rooted Together (children begin in Rooted Together and return to the church to rejoin the congregation for Communion)
Coffee Hour immediately following the service
11:45 a.m. Sunday Forum
5:00 p.m. Pride Eucharist celebrating 50 years of The Episcopal Church's journey toward LGBTQ+ inclusion, followed by a festive reception
Worship Bulletins: https://www.stduntulsa.org/worshipwithus
Parish Calendar: https://www.stduntulsa.org/parishcalendar
CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR TERRY PEPPER
On Tuesday, June 30, at 2:00 p.m., we will gather to give thanks for the life of Terry Pepper.
Cookies and refreshments will be served in the Parish Hall following the service. Thank you to everyone who has offered to help provide hospitality as we welcome Terry's family and friends.
WEDNESDAY DINNER & FORMATION
Our Cherished Belonging series continues Wednesday evenings through July 15.
Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by conversation from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Together we're exploring Fr. Gregory Boyle's vision that every person is unshakably good and that we belong to one another. No reading is required, so bring a friend, neighbor, or family member and join us for good food and meaningful conversation.
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, July 6: Church offices will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Saturday, July 11: Knit Together meets at Noon. Bring your knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, or other creative project for an afternoon of fellowship.
Tuesday, July 21: Volunteer with us at the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 22: Join us for Dinner & a Movie featuring High Noon. Our Burnt Offerings BBQ ministry will provide dinner before the film, followed by a discussion led by Maggie Brooks.
We look forward to seeing you this week as we continue growing together in faith, friendship, and service.
Summer may be in full swing, but there is no shortage of activity at Saint D's this week. From Sunday worship and formation to Wednesday evening conversation, Friday's movie night, and preparations for next week's Pride Service, there are many opportunities to gather, learn, serve, and connect with one another.
Helpful Links
Worship Bulletins & Dunstan Bell: https://www.stduntulsa.org/worshipwithus
Parish Calendar: https://www.stduntulsa.org/parishcalendar
SUNDAY MORNING
Join us Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for Holy Communion.Children begin in Rooted Together Chapel in the Preschool and return to the church to rejoin the congregation for Communion. Following worship, gather with friends old and new for Coffee Hour in Daniels Hall.At 11:45 a.m., our summer forum, Paul Among the People, continues in the CFC. Together we are exploring how hearing Paul within the world in which he lived can challenge our assumptions and offer fresh insights into some of Christianity's most familiar texts.
WEDNESDAY DINNER & FORMATION
Our summer Wednesday gathering continues through July 15 as Rev. Deacon Alan Barrow leads a conversation inspired by Cherished Belonging by Fr. Gregory Boyle, SJ.At the heart of Boyle's work is a simple but transformative conviction: every person is unshakably good, and we belong to one another. Whether you have read the book or are simply curious about its themes, you are invited to join us.Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. for a suggested donation of $10, with conversation from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. No reading is required. Bring a friend, neighbor, or family member and join us for an evening of good food and meaningful conversation.
FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT
Looking for something to do tomorrow evening? Join us Friday for a screening of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Based on Judy Blume's beloved novel, the film explores questions of identity, belonging, family, and growing up with warmth, humor, and compassion.
Whether you're revisiting a favorite story or seeing it for the first time, come enjoy a relaxed evening of fellowship, conversation, and a great movie with friends from Saint D's.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR TERRY PEPPER
On Tuesday, June 30, at 2:00 p.m., Saint Dunstan's will host a Celebration of Life for Terry Pepper. Following the service, cookies and refreshments will be served in the Parish Hall. If you would like to help provide cookies, they may be brought to church on Sunday, June 28.Please keep Terry's family and loved ones in your prayers as we gather to give thanks for his life and commend her to God's eternal care.
PRIDE SERVICE NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday, June 28, at 5:00 p.m., Saint Dunstan's will join with Trinity Episcopal Church, Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church, Christ Church Episcopal, and Saint Patrick's Episcopal Church for a special Pride Service marking fifty years of The Episcopal Church's journey toward LGBTQ+ inclusion.The service will feature clergy, musicians, and choir members from across the participating congregations, along with civic leaders from our community. Together we will give thanks for God's love, pray for our neighbors, and celebrate the sacred dignity of every person.An offering will be received to benefit Oklahomans for Equality, and a festive reception will follow the service.
If you are able to help by bringing a bottle of wine, an appetizer to share, or assisting with hospitality, please let Chas or Barbara know. We are also looking for a few additional greeters and ushers.We look forward to welcoming friends from across Tulsa for this meaningful evening of worship and fellowship.There is a place for you here. We hope to see you this week at Saint D's.
📖 Worship Bulletins & The Dunstan Bell
Worship Bulletins & Dunstan Bell
📅 Parish Calendar
Parish Calendar
Last Sunday we celebrated Dunstan Day with worship, fellowship, laughter, and a few spirited rounds of Dunstan-themed bingo. It was a joyful reminder that the Church is more than a place we attend. It is a community where we learn together, serve together, and grow together in faith.
That spirit continues this week as new opportunities for formation begin, familiar ministries gather, and we prepare for a busy and joyful season ahead.
SUNDAY AT A GLANCE
10:00 a.m. Holy Communion
10:00 a.m. Rooted Together
Children begin in Rooted Together and return to the church to rejoin the congregation for Communion.
Coffee Hour Following Worship
Join us in Daniels Hall for refreshments and conversation.
11:45 a.m. Paul Among the People
Our new summer formation series begins in the CFC.
Paul Among the People Begins Sunday
This Sunday at 11:45 a.m. in the CFC, we'll begin Paul Among the People.
Paul's letters have shaped Christianity for nearly two thousand years, but they were written to real communities facing real challenges in a world very different from our own. Together we'll explore Paul's writings in their original context, discovering how his words would have sounded to the people who first heard them and why they can feel surprising, challenging, and even foreign today.
By learning to hear Paul as his first audiences heard him, we may find fresh ways to hear his message in our own time. No preparation is required. Just bring your curiosity and join the conversation.
Wednesday Dinner & Formation
Our summer Wednesday series inspired by Fr. Gregory Boyle's Cherished Belonging continues this week. Rev. Deacon Alan Barrow is leading conversations around two simple but transformative ideas: that every person is unshakably good, and that we belong to one another.
Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. in Daniels Hall for a suggested donation of $10, followed by discussion from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. No reading is required. Bring a friend, neighbor, or family member and join us for an evening of good food, meaningful conversation, and thoughtful reflection.
Summer Movie Series Begins Friday
Our Summer Movie Series kicks off Friday, June 19. Junior Warden Maggie Brooks will lead an evening of dinner, a film, and conversation.
Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 6:00 p.m. Our first film will be Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret? Future movie nights are planned for July 22 and August 5.
Parish Work Day
This Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to noon, we'll gather for a Parish Work Day. Whether you can stay for the entire morning or simply lend a hand for a little while, your help is appreciated. Caring for our buildings and grounds is one of the many ways we support the ministry that happens here each week.
Knit Together
Also on Saturday, our Knit Together group will meet Noon. Bring your current project, learn a new skill, or simply enjoy good company. All are welcome, regardless of experience level.
Looking Ahead: Pride Service
On Sunday, June 28 at 5:00 p.m., Saint Dunstan's will host our second annual Pride Service in partnership with Trinity Episcopal Church, Christ Church Episcopal Church, and Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church.
Together we will celebrate God's love for all people, give thanks for the gifts of LGBTQ+ people in the life of the Church, and continue our witness as a community with inclusive hearts. A reception will follow the service.
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday.
Dunstan Day is here!
This Sunday we celebrate our patron, Dunstan, whose creativity, courage, and deep faith continue to shape the life of our parish. Our music will lean into the day, including pieces written and arranged by former Saint Dunstan's Choirmaster and Organist Eliot Glaser. After worship, we'll gather as a parish family to give thanks for the community that has grown here since 1963.
A quick update: thanks to some very soggy weather, we're moving our picnic indoors to Daniels Hall. We're looking forward to sharing a meal together, playing Dunstan-themed Bingo with prizes, and enjoying a few surprises along the way. For our younger parishioners, we'll also have Dunstan coloring books available. Rain may have changed the location, but it won't dampen the celebration.
As we celebrate Dunstan this weekend, I keep returning to one of the things I love most about his story: he never separated faith from everyday life. Whether working with metal, making music, serving the church, or confronting the occasional devil, Dunstan trusted that God could be found in the ordinary work before him.
May we do the same this week.
Chas
Dunstan Day Celebration, Sunday, June 7th
10:00 a.m. Holy Communion
Rooted Together for children begins at 10:00 a.m.
Picnic lunch in Daniels Hall following worship
Dunstan-themed Bingo with prizes
Dunstan coloring books for children
Whether you've been part of Saint D's for decades or are just getting to know us, this is one of the most joyful Sundays of the year.
CHERISHED BELONGING BEGINS WEDNESDAY
Beginning June 10, Rev. Deacon Alan Barrow will lead a six-week conversation inspired by Fr. Gregory Boyle's book Cherished Belonging. Together we'll explore what it means to live as people who are "unshakably good" and who belong to one another. You do not need to have read the book to participate.
Dinner at 5:30 p.m. in Daniels Hall ($10 suggested donation)
Discussion from 6:00–7:00 p.m.
June 10 through July 15
Please sign up in the narthex or call the church office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday so we can plan for dinner.
RONALD McDONALD HOUSE
Our next Guest Chef team serves on Saturday, June 13. Volunteers will prepare dinner for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House from 3:30–6:00 p.m. Sign up on the Outreach bulletin board if you'd like to help.
SUMMER MOVIE SERIES
Mark your calendars for our Summer Movie Series:
📽️ June 19
📽️ July 22
📽️ August 5
Each evening begins with dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by a film and discussion led by Maggie Brooks. Our first film will be Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret? A signup sheet will be available in the narthex so we can plan dinner.
LOOKING AHEAD
🏳️🌈 Pride Service
Sunday, June 28 at 5:00 p.m.
We are excited to once again join with our Episcopal neighbors from around Tulsa for an evening of worship, celebration, and welcome as we mark Pride Month and the Episcopal Church's continuing commitment to the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people. A reception follows.
If you are able to help with the reception, donations of a bottle of wine, an appetizer to share, or a few helping hands in the kitchen that afternoon would be greatly appreciated. Together we can offer a warm welcome to our guests and create a joyful evening of hospitality.
NEXT SUNDAY
Following worship on June 14, we'll gather for our Paul Among the People discussion at 11:45 a.m.
Helpful Links
📖 Worship Bulletins & The Dunstan Bell
Worship With Us
📅 Parish Calendar
Parish Calendar
▶️ Sermons & Videos
Saint Dunstan's YouTube Channel
There’s a lot of life happening around Saint Dunstan’s right now as we move from the joy and fire of Pentecost into Trinity Sunday and toward Dunstan Day. This Sunday we’ll gather for Holy Communion, celebrate a Baptism, continue our Eastertide journey through the Book of Acts, and begin looking ahead to some joyful summer moments in parish life.
🔗 Quick Links
Worship Bulletins & Dunstan Bell: https://www.stduntulsa.org/worshipwithus
Parish Calendar: https://www.stduntulsa.org/parishcalendar
⛪ SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 31 • Trinity Sunday
10:00 AM • Rooted Together
10:00 AM • Holy Communion Rite II
11:45 AM • A Journey Through Acts Book Study in the CFC
