Oak Knoll News

In a continuing effort to keep the congregation informed on the issue of affordable housing, the Oak Knoll Beacon Housing Committee likes to share relevant housing articles, information and events. Relationships Sustain Hope for a Better Future: A reflection from Rev. Emily Goldthwaite, Director of Congregational Organizing We are living in a time of significant tension. It feels on a nearly daily basis that our deepest, shared values of inclusion and abundance are of

December was a joyous month for our program. The classrooms kept busy preparing for the Christmas season by making special gifts for their families and helping to decorate our classrooms. Our dramatic play centers included Santa’s workshop and a hot cocoa station for the children to explore. We built our own version of a gingerbread house, worked on patterning with candy canes and learned the story of Jesus’ miraculous birth in Chapel. We celebrated the holiday season with ou

Hello OKLC! Happy New Year to you all! I hope that everyone had a safe and happy Christmas holiday. As we enter into the new year, I am excited to see how our shared ministry continues to bring God’s blessings and love to our world. December was a fun month! Breakfast with Santa was such a fun event. Seeing families from the neighborhood and many of our preschool families coming together for a morning of crafts, music, food, and Santa was such a delightful time. It is alw

Written by Christina Black, Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Director Thank you, Confirmation Students! We had several confirmation students help lead crafts at Breakfast with Santa. They did a tremendous job helping the little kids. They even had a chance to visit Santa! Congrats to our Actors and Sunday Schoolers It always comes together! The children and youth did such a fantastic job in our Christmas program. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped to

Thank you for your generous commitment and support of our ministry together as a community! We are thrilled to share that 98 households have made commitments totaling $488,000 for 2026 ministry. This reflects the glad and generous hearts of this beloved community. Thank You! Your faithful response ensures that Oak Knoll will continue to be a place where Jesus’ love and grace are proclaimed, lived, and shared as we: GATHER in vibrant, life-giving worship and fellows

Office The office upgrade is now complete with new countertops, desks, and other office furniture in the front of the office. Thank you to John Burman, Fred Moore, and Steve Anderson for their hard work in completing this project! This project was funded by the Dedicated Building Fund. If you are interested in giving to support projects like this, you may select the Oak Knoll Building Improvement Fund on online giving or write it on the memo line. Thank you for helping ma

Oak Knoll Congregational Council did not meet in December but instead gathered for a Christmas celebration at the home of council member, Fred Moore. It was a lovely evening of good food and fellowship. A well-deserved break for the Council after a year of hard work. We will meet early in January to discuss the 2026 budget and plan for the Annual Meeting (my last responsibility as your Council president!) It has been my honor to serve as president; I will turn the reins ove

Written by Matt Cerar, Music Director Happy 2026! The music never rests at Oak Knoll. The vocal choir will restart rehearsals on January 14th to prepare for the winter season. If you are interested in joining the choir, January 14th would be a great opportunity to start! January will bring more wonderful music to our Sunday services. The Bell Choir will be back to provide music at our January 18th service, and the Oak Knoll Choir will sing on January 25th. If you are interest