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SUMMARY:Aron Ra\, "Atheist Awe and Wonder"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Aron Ra\, “Atheist Awe and Wonder”\nCommunity Moment: Dr. Hector Garcia\nMusical Guest: Nick Marshall https://www.facebook.com/loopsbynick/ \nAron Ra will talk about “Atheist Awe and Wonder\,” refuting a common misconception that atheists somehow miss out on an appreciation of “creation.” \nAron is a science communicator and secular activist with more than 180\,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel. His videos promoting scientific skepticism\, secular politics and humanist values have been mirrored\, featured\, referenced and recommended by many professional scientists\, secularists and educators. \nHe is the Southwest Regional Director of American Atheists\, an ordained Dudeist\, and director of the Phylogeny Explorer Project\, a navigable online encyclopedic depiction of the entire taxonomic tree of life. He also produces the Living Science Lessons classroom supplement video series\, teaching middle and high school biology according to the “Next Generation” national standards. These unapologetically include explanations of evolution\, climate change\, deep-time and other culturally controversial topics in America’s “Bible Belt.” \nAron Ra is best known as the author of Foundational Falsehoods of Creationism\, and for public testimonies contesting the Texas State Board of Education in its attempts to denigrate evolution and teach notions of conservative Christian creationism in both science and history classrooms of public schools. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/aron-ra-atheist-awe-and-wonder
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180805T175540Z
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SUMMARY:KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry
DESCRIPTION:  \nAt Kansas City Oasis our values are “People are more important than beliefs\,” “human hands solve human problems\,” and “meaning comes from making a difference.” In that spirit\, we partner with Micah Ministry to help feed and clothe those in need. \nThe Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone\, regardless of race\, gender\, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation\, sex\, sexual orientation\, or any other trait – as long as they could use some help\, the Micah Ministry is there to help them. \nThe Micah Ministry operates in a way that’s a bit different from traditional support organizations. They feed those who seek their services with a restaurant-style waiting operation: Volunteers take drink and food orders and deliver the food to them\, providing seconds if needed and continuing to refill their drinks as needed. \nIn addition to food\, if there are enough volunteers\, they operate a clothing and household items (toiletries\, candles\, blankets\, and other items) store. Volunteers ask each person for their order\, go back into the store room\, and retrieve the requested items as long as they are in stock. \nThe Micah Ministry is a religious organization\, which means that the event is started by an optional group prayer at the beginning. \nWe have never been pressured to pray with them and they have always been glad to have us participate in their group. \nPictures are permitted to be taken prior to the admission of those in need\, but\, once people are being admitted into the dining area\, no pictures are allowed. \nBy participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-18
LOCATION:Micah Ministry\, 606 Gladstone Boulevard\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64124\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180826T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T001555Z
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SUMMARY:Steve Arkin\, Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health and Suicide
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Steve Arkin\, staff neurologist at Saint Luke’s Kansas City\,\n“Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health and Suicide: A Personal Perspective” \nMusical Guest: JJ Cantrell\nCommunity Moment: Amanda Niedzwiecki \nDr. Arkin will talk about the epidemic of suicide and trends in this country and worldwide\, and about his personal journey through the years of living with a son with mental illness. He will discuss the stigma and pitfalls as well as the different modalities for treatment and coping. He will explore ways of battling stigma as a community\, both as a person living with mental illness and having a family member die by suicide. \nSteven Arkin is a staff neurologist with Saint Luke’s Health System. He was born in Chicago\, graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\, and received his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago. He completed his internship at Northwestern University\, and his residency and fellowship at the University of Iowa. \nSteve has lived in the Kansas City area since 1994. He is married to Karen\, also a neurologist at Saint Luke’s. They had two children\, Jennifer and Jason. After losing their son to suicide\, Steve and Karen co-founded SPEAK UP\, Suicide Prevention Education Awareness for Kids United as Partners Foundation. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/steve-arkin-breaking-the-stigma-of-mental-health-and-suicide
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180826T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180826T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180805T174818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180805T174818Z
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SUMMARY:Kansas City Oasis Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:  \nHow many lives will YOU save August 26? \nCommunity Blood Center (CBC) is the primary supplier of blood for local hospitals and has been serving Missouri and Kansas hospitals for more than 50 years. CBC needs to collect 580 pints of blood every day and over 140\,000 annually to meet the needs of our local hospitals. \nKansas City Oasis is hosting a blood drive Sunday\, August 26\, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on CBC’s donor bus. Please give a little of your time and a pint of your blood to help us collect 25 units of blood and save 50 lives! \nThose interested in signing up online can visit https://www.esavealifenow.org/PublicScheduler/\, enter OASIS in the Sponsor Code Box and press “Go.” \nWalk-in donors are also welcome! \nTo view medical requirements for blood donation\, please visit http://savealifenow.org/donate-blood/donation-process/medical-eligibility/. \nIn less time than it takes to watch two half-hour sitcoms you can save two lives at the Kansas City Oasis blood drive!
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kansas-city-oasis-blood-drive-4
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180826T013000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
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SUMMARY:The Phantastics Album Release Party
DESCRIPTION:If you come to Oasis then you probably know Jacob Cantrell (aka JJ). He’s kind\, talented\, enthusiastic\, and his band is having an album debut party this weekend. It’d be a great show of support to get as many Oasis booties shaking on the dance floor as possible\, and if you’ve ever been to a Phantastics concert then you already know that it is prime booty shaking music. \nCome out and join your friends in celebrating one of the shining stars of our community. \nTickets are $10 General Admission. \nHere is the link to the band’s event page:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2130465703909320/ \nBy participating in this event you agree to abide by the Kansas City Oasis code of conduct: https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/the-phantastics-album-release-party
LOCATION:The 10 Spot\, 1000 Broadway Blvd. Suite 300\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180819T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180819T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
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SUMMARY:Marilee Harrison\, "On Breathing and Walking at the Same Time"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Marilee Harrison\, “On Breathing and Walking at the Same Time”\nCommunity Moment: John Mueter\nMusical Guest: JT Eberhard \n“Reality is known through reason.” That’s one of our core Oasis values. How do we continue forward movement with a measure of reason when faced with distressing circumstances in which emotion tends to rule the day (or the year\, or the nation)? When it’s easier to ignore or seek distractions from important issues? Maintaining balance and self-care are key skills for activism at all levels. We’ll consider reality-based ways to maintain sustainable forward momentum. \nMarilee Harrison is the KC Oasis Executive Director. She retired from a career as a psychotherapist specializing in trauma and abuse issues\, after receiving a B.A. in Psychology from Wichita State University and Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas. Once a religious fundamentalist\, she emerged from her roots in a Mennonite community to become a secular community organizer. She founded and coordinated secular\, reason-based organizations at the local and state level\, and served in national leadership positions. Maintaining an abiding commitment to social justice\, she was at the forefront of marriage equality\, officiating hundreds of weddings as a Humanist Celebrant. She aspires to cultivate a bountiful garden\, enduring friendships\, and abundant laughter in the process. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/marilee-harrison-on-breathing-and-walking-at-the-same-time
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180812T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180723T003757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180723T003757Z
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SUMMARY:Emma Barnett\, MOCSA\, Supporting Survivors of Sexual Harassment
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Emma Barnett\, Education and Outreach Specialist\, Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault\n“How to Support Survivors of Sexual Harassment”\nMusical Guest: Sky Smeed https://www.skysmeed.com/ \n\nEmma joined MOCSA as an Education and Outreach Specialist in July 2017. While receiving her BA in Political Science from K-State\, Emma worked as a violence prevention educator and victim advocate on campus. It was through these experiences that she realized the importance of educating community members on issues surrounding sexual violence. In her role as an educator for MOCSA\, Emma spends time in schools facilitating discussions about sexual assault and consent\, dating violence\, gender stereotypes\, and bystander intervention. Emma believes with the right tools\, every community has the power to prevent sexual violence. \n\n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/emma-barnett-mocsa-supporting-survivors-of-sexual-harassment
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180723T001642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T021045Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday gathering: Cheryl Kulp\, "A Conversation About Special Education"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m.Featured Speaker: Cheryl Kulp\nCommunity Moment: Melody Petet\nMusical Guest: JJ Cantrell \n\n\nSchool can be challenging enough for kids\, and any additional challenges can all but put an education out of reach. With a good education being a key factor to success as an adult\, getting the most out of school is increasingly more and more important. Parents who know about the options\, resources\, and processes will be better advocates for their child and make school more enjoyable for everyone. \nCheryl A. Kulp has over 40 years of experience in education and has taught elementary\, secondary\, and college-level students. She has been a regular classroom teacher\, a curriculum support specialist and a consulting teacher. Raised on a farm in central Kansas\, she earned her Bachelor of Secondary Education from Fort Hays State and started teaching at Salina High School. Her experience with special education began in 1975 as the parent of a special needs child\, which led her to get her Bachelor of Elementary Education and Master of Special Education from Washburn University and eventually to study Special Education Administration at Kansas State University. She finally allowed her teacher’s certificate to expire after her third retirement from Topeka 501 as a consulting teacher. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-cheryl-kulp
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180729T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180723T001308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180723T001308Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Melanie Phillips\, "Adventures in Nana-Sitting"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Melanie Phillips\, “Adventures in Nana-Sitting”\nCommunity Moment: Mikayla Dreyer\nMusical Guest: Joe Schoonover \nMany of us will find ourselves in the position of being a caretaker for an elderly family member. At some point\, we will all be planning for end-of-life care and arrangements for family or ourselves. In 2015\, Melanie and her sister\, Kristin\, took on a new role: Caretakers for Grandma. Their grandmother was ready (not of her own choosing) to transition from an independent living community in Maryland to an assisted living/skilled nursing facility. They discussed the idea of how “cool” it would be to have Grandma move out here and proposed the idea to their mom and aunt. Thus\, the “Adventures in Nana-Sitting” began. \nAbout the speaker:\nMelanie was born and raised in Northeastern Ohio. She earned her B.S. in Hearing and Speech Sciences from Ohio University\, her M.A. in Audiology from Kent State University and her Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) from University of Florida. She has spent her 20-year career caring for the hearing-impaired population in South Carolina\, Kansas and Missouri. She has been a member of the Northland Professionals in Aging\, an instructor for community education programs and a guest speaker at conferences\, civic organization meetings and senior living residential facilities. She volunteered in the KC Oasis leadership role of child care coordinator for 2½ years. Every day\, Melanie works with her patients and their families to improve their communication strategies and quality of life. Melanie lives with her son and three furbabies in Liberty\, Missouri. She loves to travel\, spend time with her loved ones and sing karaoke. She is a collector of Pez. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-melanie-phillips-adventures-in-nana-sitting
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180719T012152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180719T012152Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: KC Oasis at Micah Ministry
DESCRIPTION:At Kansas City Oasis our values are “People are more important than beliefs\,” “human hands solve human problems\,” and “meaning comes from making a difference.” In that spirit\, we partner with Micah Ministry to help feed and clothe those in need. \nThe Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone\, regardless of race\, gender\, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation\, sex\, sexual orientation\, or any other trait – as long as they could use some help\, the Micah Ministry is there to help them. \nThe Micah Ministry operates in a way that’s a bit different from traditional support organizations. They feed those who seek their services with a restaurant-style waiting operation: Volunteers take drink and food orders and deliver the food to them\, providing seconds if needed and continuing to refill their drinks as needed. \nIn addition to food\, if there are enough volunteers\, they operate a clothing and household items (toiletries\, candles\, blankets\, and other items) store. Volunteers ask each person for their order\, go back into the store room\, and retrieve the requested items as long as they are in stock. \nThe Micah Ministry is a religious organization\, which means that the event is started by an optional group prayer at the beginning. \nWe have never been pressured to pray with them and they have always been glad to have us participate in their group. \nPictures are permitted to be taken prior to the admission of those in need\, but\, once people are being admitted into the dining area\, no pictures are allowed. \nBy participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-kc-oasis-at-micah-ministry
LOCATION:Micah Ministry\, 606 Gladstone Boulevard\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64124\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180722T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180622T151401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T151427Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Carrah Q\, "Owning Beauty"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Carrah Q\, “Owning Beauty”\nCommunity Moment: Ann Anderson\nMusical Guest: FIRE DOG\nhttps://www.facebook.com/firedogstl/ \nWhat is the relationship between beauty and power? The more a woman claims her own autonomy and develops her sense of self away from notions of marriage\, home and family\, the more her sense of her own beauty become a part of her empowerment rather than a superficial decoration or distraction. History has shown this. Conversations in kitchens and bathrooms have proven this. The Powder Room is an innocent name for the many revolutions it spawned. Hairspray and lipstick have taken on a more significant meaning in the third wave of feminism. This talk is about the new glow\, this deep “Bronzing Age” of female empowerment\, in the beauty department. Cosmetics and conversation might just change the world. Pucker up. \nCarrah Quigley is a spiritual humanist\, National speaker and emerging thought leader. She has studied the world’s religions for 19 years and has BA in religious studies from University of Arizona. Originally from Tucson\, Arizona\, she traveled the world beginning at age 9 and built a special relationship with Ireland\, where she received an MPhil in ecumenics\, with distinction\, from Trinity College Dublin. She lectures nationally on a wide range of topics from religion and spirituality to American culture\, feminism\, storytelling\, earth-centered living and the future of Humanism. She is honored to speak at the Parliament of World Religions in Toronto in November 2018. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-carrah-q-owning-beauty
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180715T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180622T150944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T150944Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Two Atheists Go to Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speakers: Rex Burks and Owen Younger\, “Did you hear the one about the two atheists who went to Sunday School?”\nCommunity Moment: Melanie Phillips\nMusical Guest: Mark Lowrey and Friends\nhttp://www.jukeboxxmedia.com/portfolio/mark-lowrey/ \nRex Burks and Owen Younger were both raised as devout fundamentalist Christians until reason and evidence eventually took over. Since leaving religion\, they have both become enthusiastic students of the New Testament\, the historical Jesus\, and the early Christian church. For more than two years\, Bible in hand\, they have been visiting a wide range of Christian denominations and joining Sunday school class discussions with believers. \nThey love to share their fascinating and sometimes humorous stories about the astonishing variety of belief among Christians\, and learn how an understanding and appreciation of this diversity can help make us all more effective advocates for freethought. SPOILER: Episcopalians and Pentecostals are not the same! \nOwen and Rex also frequently share their insights on effective ways to relate to different types of Christians and highlight the most common objections to nonbelief they’ve repeatedly heard. \nProfessionally\, Owen is a pilot and aviation consultant; Rex is an attorney. Both are longtime residents of the Dallas\, Texas\, area. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-two-atheists-go-to-sunday-school
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180714T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180704T173647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180704T173736Z
UID:2336-1531558800-1531566000@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:KC Oasis Volunteers at Sleepyhead Beds
DESCRIPTION:Living our values:\nHuman hands solve human problems.\nMeaning comes from making a difference.\nSleepyhead Beds improves the quality of life for Kansas City-area children and their families by providing clean\, recycled beds and bedding. \nKC Oasis will be joining KCAC to assist with warehouse organization at Sleepyhead Beds. Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. to get organized. VOLUNTEERS MUST WEAR CLOSED-TOED SHOES.\nsleepyheadbeds.org/events/ \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-sleepyhead-beds
LOCATION:Sleepyhead Beds\, 5804 Troost\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180708T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180704T172210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180704T173816Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Joshua Stewart\, How to Change Hearts and Minds
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Joshua Stewart\, “How to Win Every Argument: Understanding How to Change Hearts and Minds”\nCommunity Moment: Chris Hotchkiss\nMusical Guest: JJ Cantrell \nJoshua will be sharing his experience from his activism and debates\, and teaching us how to have better conversations with those with whom we disagree. \nAbout the speaker:\nJoshua is the activism director for the Kansas City Atheist Coalition. Since deconverting from fundamentalist Christianity in 2009\, he has spent years working with individual Christians\, schools and churches in trying to promote rational discourse between both sides. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-joshua-stewart-how-to-change-hearts-and-minds-2
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180701T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180622T150412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T022542Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Lynne Thomson\, Lessons Learned from Caring for 14 Ounce Patients and Their Families
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m.Featured Speaker: Lynne Thomson\nCommunity Moment: TBD\nMusical Guest: John Svoboda http://svobodaguitar.com/\n\n\nLynne is the oldest of 4 brothers and sister\, all of whom were born on a farm in Alden\, Iowa. The oldest of six\, she has always been a care-giver and decided to pursue a nursing degree. After graduating cum laude from the Augustana School of Nursing in Sioux Falls South Dakota\, she accepted her first job with Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi\, Texas. Why Corpus Christi? One\,  they would let her work in the neonatal intensive care unit immediately and\, two\, any place was better than Sioux Falls in the winter. Lynne joined Saint Luke’s Hospital in 1985 where she was active in numerous professional committees and worked in the NICU. She also helped set up Saint Luke’s new single family rooms at Saint Luke’s East. She retired briefly to work with her sister in their flower shop\, but missed caring for tiny humans and their families. Lynne returned to Saint Lukes to become the manager of the NICU on the Plaza where she currently manages a staff of 110.\n\n\nBy participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-featured-speaker-lynne-thomson
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180416T235555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T003252Z
UID:2221-1529946000-1529953200@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry
DESCRIPTION:At Kansas City Oasis our values are “People are more important than beliefs\,” “human hands solve human problems\,” and “meaning comes from making a difference.” In that spirit\, we partner with Micah Ministry to help feed and clothe those in need. \nThe Micah Ministry is a charitable organization that seeks to help anyone\, regardless of race\, gender\, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation\, sex\, sexual orientation\, or any other trait – as long as they could use some help\, the Micah Ministry is there to help them. \nThe Micah Ministry operates in a way that’s a bit different from traditional support organizations. They feed those who seek their services with a restaurant-style waiting operation: Volunteers take drink and food orders and deliver the food to them\, providing seconds if needed and continuing to refill their drinks as needed. \nIn addition to food\, if there are enough volunteers\, they operate a clothing and household items (toiletries\, candles\, blankets\, and other items) store. Volunteers ask each person for their order\, go back into the store room\, and retrieve the requested items as long as they are in stock. \nThe Micah Ministry is a religious organization\, which means that the event is started by an optional group prayer at the beginning. \nWe have never been pressured to pray with them and they have always been glad to have us participate in their group. \nPictures are permitted to be taken prior to the admission of those in need\, but\, once people are being admitted into the dining area\, no pictures are allowed. \nBy participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-volunteers-at-micah-ministry-19
LOCATION:Micah Ministry\, 606 Gladstone Boulevard\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64124\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180530T013254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T145949Z
UID:2264-1529838000-1529843400@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Our gathering for June 24th has been cancelled. Please join us on July 1st.
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-joshua-stewart-how-to-change-hearts-and-minds
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180624T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180304T191654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T003010Z
UID:2161-1529832600-1529843400@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:KC Oasis Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:How many lives will YOU save June 24? \nCommunity Blood Center (CBC) is the primary supplier of blood for local hospitals and has been serving Missouri and Kansas hospitals for more than 50 years. CBC needs to collect 580 pints of blood every day and over 140\,000 annually to meet the needs of our local hospitals. \nKansas City Oasis is hosting a blood drive Sunday\, June 24\, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on CBC’s donor bus. Please give a little of your time and a pint of your blood to help us collect 25 units of blood and save 50 lives! \nThose interested in signing up online can visit https://www.esavealifenow.org/PublicScheduler/\, enter OASIS in the Sponsor Code Box and press “Go.” \nWalk-in donors are also welcome! \nTo view medical requirements for blood donation\, please visit http://savealifenow.org/donate-blood/donation-process/medical-eligibility/. \nIn less time than it takes to watch two half-hour sitcoms you can save two lives at the Kansas City Oasis blood drive!
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/kc-oasis-blood-drive
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180617T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180614T021912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180614T021912Z
UID:2270-1529233200-1529238600@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Judy Bishop\, "Holy Cow - What Do I Do Now?!?"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Judy Bishop\, “Holy Cow – What Do I Do Now?!?”\nCommunity Moment: Susi Bocks\nMusical Guest: JJ Cantrell \n\nJudy received her BSN from Webster University and her BA and MBA from Baker University. She is a 20-year veteran of the Army Nurse Corp\, serving from 1989 to 2009. Surprise – she was 46 when she joined the Army and 66 when she retired as a lieutenant colonel! How did she get in at 46\, you ask? They needed nurses with her qualifications and experience. \nJudy had 25 years of nursing experience when she joined the Army and\, wanting to try something new\, she joined supply. She taught people how to drive 5-ton and deuce-and-a-half trucks\, buses\, forklifts\, Hummers and ambulances. (She always wished they had tanks\, so she could drive one.) \nHer service with the Army took her all over the world\, from most U.S. bases to Germany and Iraq. \nIn her retirement\, Judy continues to volunteer with many organizations\, her favorite being Heart to Heart International\, which was started by the Commander of her military unit. She has had the privilege of going to Haiti with them three times\, for a total of four months. \n\n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-judy-bishop-holy-cow-what-do-i-do-now
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180610T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180515T011545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T011545Z
UID:2259-1528628400-1528633800@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: John Hess\, The Eco Twins: Ecology\, Economics
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChildcare is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: John Hess\, Ph.D.\, “The Eco Twins: Ecology\, Economics\, and the rules of the game”\nCommunity Moment: Darnell Hunt\nMusical Guest: Lauren Krum https://www.facebook.com/laurenkrumsings/\n\nJohn has worked his entire career along the margins of science and art. John’s science side is an ecologist and evolutionary biologist\, and the medium of his art is photography\, which he has used mostly to stitch the two sides together. \nThis talk will explore the dilemma facing all of us: How can we live on this planet without destroying it? \nThe fundamentals are quite clear\, but they conflict with the worldview of our culture (if a culture can have a worldview) and we don’t hear much about them outside of classrooms.\n\n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/)
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-john-hess-the-eco-twins-ecology-economics
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180603T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180509T014524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180509T014524Z
UID:2254-1528023600-1528029000@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Darrel Ray\, Your SocioSexual Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChild care is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Darrel Ray\, “Your SocioSexual Orientation and Its Impact on Relationships”\nCommunity Moment: Merna Solomon\nMusical Guest: TBA \n\nJust as we tend to have different social styles\, like extroversion or introversion\, we also have different sexual styles. These are rooted in personality that is influenced strongly by genetics and culture. Understanding and coming to grips with your SocioSexual Orientation can save a lot of heartache in relationships. \nAbout the speaker:\nDarrel Ray\, Ed.D.\, is an organizational psychologist and consultant. He holds a BA in sociology/anthropology from Friends University\, an MA from Scarritt College for Christian Workers and an Ed.D. in counseling psychology from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. \nHe has written four books and many articles\, including The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture (IPC Press\, 2009)\, and Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality (IPC Press\, 2012)\, and has been interviewed or written about on ABC News (US)\, ABC Australia\, Playboy\, and many more. \nOver the years he has spoken to many organizations\, both national and international\, like the American Humanists\, American Atheists\, Atheist Ireland\, Atheism UK and hundreds of local groups. Darrel can be heard on such podcasts as The Atheist Experience #645 and 686\, Point of Inquiry\, The Atheist Experience and many more including his own podcast\, Secular Sexuality. He is the president and founder of the international organization Recovering from Religion and is currently leading a new initiative to develop leadership in the secular community. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-darrel-ray-your-sociosexual-orientation
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180527T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180509T014212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T002738Z
UID:2250-1527418800-1527424200@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Debi Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChild care is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Debi Jackson\nCommunity Moment: Amanda Niedzwiecki\nMusical Guest: Beau Bledsoe – http://www.beaubledsoe.com/ \nDebi Jackson lives with her husband and two children in Kansas City\, Missouri. She has become an advocate for transgender rights and acceptance because of her daughter. She now speaks openly about her family to provide others with a personal connection to learn about transgender youth\, using her story to prove that families can be supportive of LGBT issues. She has been interviewed by media across the US\, the UK\, France\, Greece\, Russia\, South Africa\, Colombia and Brazil. Debi was awarded the 2016 NEA GLBT Caucus Role Model Award for her contributions to education about the LGBTQ+ community. Her daughter\, Avery\, has also told her own story in a children’s book and was featured on a cover of the “Gender Revolution” issue of National Geographic magazine. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-debi-jackson
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180416T235210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T002623Z
UID:2218-1526819400-1526824800@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Cleanup Around Delta Athenaeum
DESCRIPTION:Living our values: Human Hands Solve Human Problems\n\n\n** RESCHEDULED (C’mon\, Mother Nature!) **\nLet’s celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up and brightening the area around our meeting place! Trash bags will be provided. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/neighborhood-cleanup-around-delta-athenaeum
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180321T015120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T001258Z
UID:2192-1526814000-1526819400@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Garrett Griffin\, Racism in KC-Police Shootings
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChild care is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m.\nFeatured Speaker: Garrett Griffin\, “Racism in Kansas City: Police Shootings”\nCommunity Moment: Brittani Rhoades\nMusical Guest: TBD\n  \n\n\nAn examination of the causes behind police shootings of unarmed black men in Kansas City and across the U.S.\, a case study in the shooting of Ryan Stokes by the KCPD\, and possible solutions to ongoing police brutality. \nGarrett S. Griffin is a political writer\, activist and author. He currently serves as communications coordinator with Communities Creating Opportunity. Garrett was born in Kansas City\, studied at Missouri State University\, and earned a graduate degree in history education from Rockhurst University. He formerly worked with special needs students in Grandview\, Missouri\, where he currently lives. You can find all his writings at gsgriffin.com. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-garrett-griffin-2
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180327T004202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T001020Z
UID:2203-1526209200-1526214600@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Helen Austen\, KC Oasis Executive Director
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChild care is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Helen Austin\, KC Oasis Executive Director\nCommunity Moment: TBD\nMusical Guest: Tracer Heights https://www.facebook.com/tracerheights/ \nHelen is a social entrepreneur\, community organizer and national speaker. She holds a master’s degree in human services and a graduate certificate in professional counseling.\n\nWith a vision for an alternative to faith-based community\, Helen founded Kansas City Oasis in early 2014. In response to a growing demand for Oasis communities in other cities\, Helen co-founded and became the president of The Oasis Network\, the affiliate organization that helps to launch and support Oasis communities across North America. \nHelen’s nonprofit work has been featured in the Atlantic Monthly\, Washington Post\, the Religion News Service\, the Kansas City Star Sunday Magazine\, Pitch Weekly\, the Kansas Leadership Journal and many more. In 2016\, she was invited to be a columnist for the Kansas City Star’s Faith Walk column. Additionally\, she has been a return guest on Kansas City’s NPR affiliate show “Central Standard.” \nHelen also owns and operates the highest-rated professional organizing company in the Kansas City metro area. You can watch her monthly on NBC’s Kansas City Live as their resident expert organizer. Her organizing work has also been featured on KCTV5\, Fox4KC\, KMBC Channel 9\, NBC Action News 41 and KCMO Talk Radio\, and in The Kansas City Star and The Lawrence Journal-World. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/helen-austen-kc-oasis-executive-director
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180417T000819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T000819Z
UID:2233-1525613400-1525624200@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Anniversary Picnic!
DESCRIPTION:  \nCelebrate the fourth anniversary of our Oasis community! We’ll be in Shelter 4 in beautiful Antioch Park. Bring a dish to share; paper products will be provided.
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/fourth-anniversary-picnic
LOCATION:Antioch Park\, 6501 Antioch Road\, Merriam\, KS\, 66202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180417T000443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T000522Z
UID:2228-1525604400-1525613400@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Charlie Upchurch\, KCUR Announcer\, "Building Community and Meaning Through Grief"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChild care is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Charlie Upchurch\, “Building Community and Meaning Through Grief”\nCommunity Moment: Veronica Brown\nMusical Guest: Kadesh Flow https://www.kadeshflow.com/ \nJust prior to losing her mother to brain cancer in 2016\, Charlie was hired by KCUR as an announcer. Little did she know\, it would become the reason to get out of bed in the morning. Grief has taken her to many places\, but the last place she thought she would end up would be grateful. And yet\, she is. Charlie will share how grief has shaped the way she views the world and she engages with people\, and has helped her to live in the moment. \nAbout Charlie:\nCharlie is currently an announcer KCUR and an editor at Andrews McMeel Publishing. She runs KCUR’s young friends group\, Generation Listen\, as a volunteer and also dabbles in improv and stand-up comedy. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-charlie-upchurch-kcur-announcer-building-community-and-meaning-through-grief
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180416T235948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T000034Z
UID:2224-1524999600-1525005000@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Eric Wells\, I See Dead People and So Should You!
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChild care is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Eric Wells\, Genealogist\, “I See Dead People and So Should You”\nCommunity Moment: TBD\nMusical Guest: Nick Marshall https://www.facebook.com/loopsbynick/ \nThere has been a surge of interest in genealogy in recent years\, and for good reason. New technology is breathing life into a very old hobby and profession. This talk will cover why genealogy is important and the benefits to be gained\, along with tips and tricks to start researching your own family tree. \nAbout the speaker:\nEric Wells is the owner of Legacy Left Right\, a genealogist out of the Springfield\, Missouri\, area. He travels around the country speaking about various genealogy topics and also assists clients in genealogy research\, DNA and publishing projects. \nEric Wells is the owner of Legacy Left Right\, a genealogist out of the Springfield\, Missouri\, area. He travels around the country speaking about various genealogy topics and also assists clients in genealogy research\, DNA publishing projects. \n 
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-eric-wells-i-see-dead-people-and-so-should-you
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180422T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180416T234814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T021346Z
UID:2215-1524394800-1524400200@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering: Marilee Harrison\, "When Values Collide\, Everyday Ethics"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChild care is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Marilee Harrison\nCommunity Moment: Julie Whistman\nMusical Guest: JJ Cantrell \n\n\nEver been asked how you can be good as a secular person? We have values! Though my religious days seemed guided by clear dogmatic instruction\, in reality\, questioning contradictions and recognizing my values nudged me out of religion entirely. The capacity for reason is at the heart of our values\, and it helps us weigh them when they seem to compete in our daily lives. Free of dogma\, let’s take a clear-eyed look at how we can tilt toward the good. \nMarilee Harrison retired from a career as a psychotherapist specializing in trauma and abuse issues\, after receiving a B.A. in Psychology from Wichita State University and Master of Social Work degree from the University of Kansas. Once a religious fundamentalist\, she emerged from her roots in a Mennonite community to become a secular community organizer. She founded and coordinated secular\, reason-based organizations at the local and state level\, and served in national leadership positions. Maintaining an abiding commitment to social justice\, she was at the forefront of marriage equality\, officiating hundreds of weddings as a Humanist Celebrant. She aspires to cultivate a bountiful garden\, enduring friendships\, and abundant laughter in the process. \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-marilee-harrison-2
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T062949
CREATED:20180321T014819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T013124Z
UID:2189-1523790000-1523795400@www.kcoasis.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Gathering\, Kristi Blagg of Cornerstones of Care
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation.\nSunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m.\nChild care is provided. Everyone is welcome!\nProgram ends at 12:30 p.m. \nFeatured Speaker: Kristy Blagg\nFamily Recruitment Specialist\nCornerstones of Care \nCommunity Moment: Jim Fisk\nMusical Guest: Mikal Shapiro\nhttps://mikalshapiro.com/\nKids: TBD \nCornerstones of Care partners with children\, young adults and families to improve safety and health through six key service areas: \nEducation\nMental & Behavioral Health\nFoster Care & Adoption\nYouth Support\nFamily Support\nCommunity Trainings\n \n*By participating in this event\, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/). \n 
URL:https://www.kcoasis.org/event/sunday-gathering-with-guest-musician-mikal-shapiro
LOCATION:Delta Athenaeum\, 900 E. Linwood Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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