The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

06/11/2026

Bishop Poulson shares a statement regarding the Southern Baptist Convention's decision to advance an amendment to their denominational constitution prohibiting women from serving as pastors.

On June 10, the national meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention (the largest denomination in Oklahoma) voted overwhelmingly to advance an amendment to their denominational constitution prohibiting women from serving as pastors. If approved a second time in 2027, the amendment would be permanently adopted. A number of denominations share this stance, and I believe there are those who hold it sincerely as a matter of conscience and their Biblical interpretation.

Nonetheless, the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma has been and continues to be abundantly blessed by the ministry of women as lay leaders, deacons, and priests. Our wider Episcopal Church, which has ordained women as priests since 1974 and as bishops since 1988, has likewise been blessed by their service and many gifts as leaders and disciples of Jesus.

I give thanks for the many women in ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church, and in other denominations, and for their faithful persistence for the sake of the Gospel.

- The Rt. Rev. Poulson Reed

06/10/2026

In this week's edition of Incline Our Hearts, Bishop Poulson reflects on graduation season at our Episcopal Schools, participating in Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies.

Congratulations to all graduates! We are proud of your achievements!

Read more here: https://www.epiok.org/stories-news/incline-our-heartsjune5

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Applications are now open for our full-time Director of Children, Youth, and Camp Ministries. The Director leads our children and youth formation, supports local congregations, and oversees our thriving summer camp program at St. Crispin's Summer Camp.

If you’re passionate about fostering belonging and equipping the next generation in faith, this is the role for you.

Deadline to apply is July 1st, 2026. Learn more and apply today here: https://www.epiok.org/stories-news/dcyscm2026

05/31/2026

In this week's edition of Incline Our Hearts, Bishop Poulson looks back on six years of ministry as a bishop. He was consecrated on May 30, 2020.

Read more here: https://www.epiok.org/stories-news/incline-our-heartsmay29

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pray.

O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the people of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines. This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our offices are closed today! We will be open for regular business on Tues. May 26th.

05/22/2026

Happy Birthday to our wonderful Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Poulson Reed!