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Kansas City Oasis

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About KC Oasis

  • OUR PHILOSOPHY
  • OUR VOLUNTEERS 
  • OUR MEETINGS
  • OUR AFFILIATES
  • OUR PHILOSOPHY

    Oasis is a place for the non-religious to come together to celebrate the human experience. We
    understand that vibrant communities are central to human happiness and well-being. That’s why we need Oasis: to
    provide a place for like-minded individuals and families to connect, be inspired and feel empowered. Every Sunday
    morning, we offer you the chance to get together to discuss real-world principles supported by evidence and free
    thought, not scripture or revelation. Furthermore, we provide a place where your children can explore their developing
    world views, ask questions and make friends in an environment that’s supportive of critical thinking. Our Oasis
    Values define our community and help shape our interactions with each other, society, and the world:
    People are More Important Than Beliefs Throughout history beliefs, dogmas, and ideologies have divided
    people and have been the source of wars, persecution, and other conflicts. The Oasis movement values the well-being of
    people over any abstract belief, dogma, theology, or philosophy. Our common humanity is enough to bind us together in
    meaningful community. (And, yes, we are fully aware that this is also a belief—but we’re just fine with a little
    irony in our lives!)
    Reality is Known Through Reason Most religions claim to have special insight into the nature of
    reality on the basis of revelations given by supernatural beings. As a secular movement, the Oasis communities are
    committed to exploring and understanding reality on the basis of empirical evidence and rational discourse.
    Human Hands Solve Human Problems The challenges facing humanity are largely created by humans
    themselves. We don’t wait for divine intervention. If the world is to become a better place for all people; it is up
    to us to make it happen through our collective wisdom, resources, and efforts.
    Meaning Comes from Making a Difference Oasis communities do not exist only to satisfy the needs of
    their members or perpetuate the Oasis movement. Rather, Oasis communities are committed to service projects and civic
    engagement that improve the lives of others locally, nationally, and internationally.
    Be Accepting and Be Accepted Oasis communities strive to be places of acceptance for all people. We
    embrace and celebrate humanity in all its diversity and we foster an environment of compassion and kindness without
    regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and family structure. © The Oasis Network 2015
  • OUR VOLUNTEERS

    Board Members

    (For more information see the Board Bios)

    Sara Geelan – President – sara.geelan@kcoasis.org

    Melissa Leytem – Secretary – melissa.leytem@kcoasis.org

    Julie Whistman – Treasurer – julie.whistman@kcoasis.org

    Mark Dixon – mark.dixon@kcoasis.org

    Nathan Bailey – nathan.bailey@kcoasis.org

    Russell Conrad – russell.conrad@kcoasis.org

    Julie Maschler – julie.maschler@kcoasis.org

    Roger Pick – roger.pick@kcoasis.org

    David Ready – david.ready@kcoasis.org

  • OUR MEETINGS

    Sunday mornings bring a compassionate community of freethinking individuals together for coffee
    and live music. Each gathering presents a different topic of discussion—usually something inspirational or
    motivational, about the human experience, and grounded in reason. We’re pleased to offer childcare and engaging programming for those who want to bring the whole family.

  • OUR AFFILIATES

    OASIS COMMUNITIES

    Houston Oasis Houston, Texas
    Cache Valley Oasis Logan, Utah
    Utah Valley Oasis Provo, Utah
    Wasatch Back Oasis Park City/Heber, Utah
    Northern Wasatch Oasis Ogden, Utah
    Salt Lake City Oasis Salt Lake City, Utah
    West Hill United Toronto (Scarborough), Ontario

    COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPMENT

    Rainier Oasis South Puget Sound Area/Tacoma, Washington
    San Antonio Oasis San Antonio, Texas
    Toronto Oasis Toronto (Downtown), Ontario
    Wichita Oasis Wichita, Kansas
    Louisville Oasis Louisville, Kentucky

     

     

     
     
     
    Want an Oasis in your city? Let us know! We have had so many people wanting an Oasis in their city that we formed
    The Oasis Network. The Oasis Network serves to help other cities form their own Oasis communities by providing support, a working model, resources, and a greater community at large. Whether you want to help start or be a part of one, let us know.

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1717 W 41st St, Kansas City, MO, 64111

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