plan to join us for adventus FRI 7p @convergence

December 6, 2009 // 1 Comment »

http://www.vimeo.com/8008986

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ADVENTUS: Calling Artists!

October 27, 2009 // No Comments »

Preparations for ADVENTUSOKC are underway.  I hope you will each consider contributing to this new project intended to enhance, deepen, and confront us all with the ADVENT reality.  What is it that HOPE has come after so much waiting?  What is it to us that the LIGHT is invading our city today?  What will it be to the world that the ONE is destined to return?

ADVENTUS is a city-wide art collaborative responding to the themes of Advent.  The life of this collaborative will be documented via blog - and the exposure of this collaborative will come to light in many ways, mainly in an ARTSHOW scheduled for LIVE! on the Plaza at Convergence on December 11 from 7-11pm.

find out more at www.adventusokc.com

follow on twitter at www.twitter.com/adventusokc

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SHOP GOOD Signup

August 11, 2009 // 1 Comment »

Below is a list of the respective jobs with dates/times and everyone who signed up on Sunday to help out with SHOP GOOD this week.  We will continue signups through Thursday.  Please just comment on this post to signup.  Btw, I was really excited about the response of people on Sunday night who want to be involved.  Thanks!!

1. Thursday Evening (~5:30-9pm)
TRANSPORTING STORE MATERIALS
All of the stuff is stored at Heart of God (in Midwest City).  Last month we loaded everything and assembled the entire store all during the day on Friday.  It was a long day, with temps around 105F.  So, since during traditional work hours it is hard to get helpers, I was thinking we could load up the stuff and haul it over to the space on Thursday evening.  We need to try to leave the Space by 5:30pm, if possible.
What to Expect?  Loading van/cars with lumber, bins, etc.  Transport to the Convergence space.  Unloading materials.

Who?  Gary, Scott, one of the Wynns, Kevin/Andrea?

2. Friday Afternoon (~1-4pm)
BUILDING STORE
If we can get the materials over on Thursday night, then I think we can knock out building the booths/market in about 3hrs.
What to Expect?  Assembling/screwing wood frames.  Draping and stapling fabric.  Decorating booth spaces.  Labeling, pricing, and displaying merch.

Who?  Gary, Kara, and Marcus

3. Friday Late Night (~10:30pm-1:00am)
STORE TEARDOWN
With a big crew, we can probably  finish a little sooner!
What to Expect?  Basically the same as #2, except disassembly. Cleanup the space and get ready for Saturday event rental.

Who? Gary, Aaron, Fleximaniac, Scott, Kevin

SHOP GOOD is Friday night from 7-11pm.  Come hang out, meet people, and buy some really cool stuff for some really good causes.

Posted in Uncategorized, culture & life oklahoma city, global, justice, the convergence collective

McKinley Park - more than what is seen

May 24, 2009 // No Comments »

What were you most aware of as we sat in the park together?

What did you see tonight?

There were so many beautiful moments–I had a hard time taking them all in. You answers above aren’t on a value scale. There isn’t one “seeing” more importan than the others.

Maybe you heard the laughter of the kiddos. Maybe it was the buzz of conversation. Or maybe your focus was on the one conversation that tugged at your soul–making the night matter right then and there. Maybe you saw the many groups that emerged onto the park grounds. Activity was everywhere. Or maybe it was the coolish breeze and the quiet still evening—fostering almost three hours together in the shade.

Honestly–it was all this and more for me. Thinking of our past years of doing this memorial day/park gathering and seeing the changes (all good) birthed in fusion. Most notably–McKinley park. This is where we need to be. Playing baseball/football with the neighborood kids (some Sudanese kiddos) - slowed the moment down for me. Not making it more than it was—but as I tossed the ball I imagined fusion life as a
natural integration into these kids lives and the life of the neighborhood. What does it mean to learn Alfred and Diondra’s names not for a moment but to walk alongside them as they grow up. What does it mean for us to naturally be in to the lives of the diverse communities represented — and for their lives to be in ours?

Just wondering.

Posted in culture & life oklahoma city, global, justice

Shared - Stations of the Cross

April 7, 2009 // 2 Comments »

Posted in culture & life oklahoma city, livetheforty, the gathering

THREADS (april 2009) on flickr!

April 6, 2009 // No Comments »

fusionokc’s Flickr account has more images . . .



www.flickr.com   fusionokc07’s THREADS (april2009) photoset

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THREADS (april 2009)

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What a day - over 60 families served equalling 180+ kids!  Thank you to The Gap, Journey Church, the Fusion Community, and the many who donated clothes for the effort.  Send this video out to anyone you’d like - the you tube link is:

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Neighborhood Pancake (Easter) Breakfast

March 31, 2009 // 15 Comments »

SUNDAY APRIL 12 @ 10:00AM
IN THE CONVERGENCE COLLECTIVE SPACE 

We are celebrating Easter by offering a hot meal to our neighbors in the Plaza District by taking some time to stop and enjoy each other over breakfast.  We’ll come back that night for our regularly scheduled Fusion Gathering at 5PM.  Hope you can make both!  Invite/Bring a friend to the entire day’s elements.

SIGN UP HERE
(by adding a comment “Your Name” - “Your Contribution (and quantity)”)

GRIDDLES NEEDED (if you are “in” on using your griddle - come a little earlier so we can get them FIRED UP)

Posted in culture & life oklahoma city, justice