First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Contemporary Worship Leader Eric Baird shares a fitting song for this Labor Day weekend, “Your Labor Is Not In Vain”
by Paul Zach, Isaac Wardell, Wendell Kimbrough
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Visit our YouTube channel to listen to the full version. FirstChurchTulsa.org/YouTube

Eric shares why this song feels especially fitting for Labor Day:

In the Great Commission, His final instructions to His disciples, Jesus tells them to “go and make disciples.” It’s commonly said that a more accurate translation of the Greek here would be, “as you are going.” Our daily lives. At our jobs, raising our children, in our homes — as we are going. We are to be about the work of living as Christians and making disciples in our daily lives.

And in that work, 1 Corinthians 15:58 tells us that as we pursue what the Lord has called us to, in Him, our labor is not in vain. Though sometimes it may feel like it, when we are out there living as Christians in our daily lives, that work of faith and faithfulness is never wasted. The Lord is using it.

Praise the Lord that in this, as He always does, He takes the little that we give Him in faith and does far beyond what we can imagine. Sometimes beyond what we can see.

09/04/2026

You are warmly invited to worship with us this Sunday, Sept. 6, at First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa. Each week, it is a joy to come together for worship, prayer and fellowship. There is a place for you here, and we look forward to welcoming you this Sunday.

Continuing in the Gospel of Mark, Rev. Cameron Beaty will preach “The Lord of Rest” from Mark 3:1-6 in traditional worship, exploring Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath and the rest He offers. In contemporary and international worship, Rev. Wambugu Gachungi will preach “What Is the Sabbath For — For the Withered Hand or For Hardened Heart?” from the same passage. Longtime members, newcomers and visitors, let's gather for worship this Sunday.

Traditional Worship
8 a.m. in Kerr Chapel and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary
“The Lord of Rest”
Mark 3:1-6
Rev. Cameron Beaty

Contemporary Worship
8:30 a.m. in Stephenson Hall
“What Is the Sabbath For — For the Withered Hand or For Hardened Heart?”
Mark 3:1-6
Rev. Wambugu Gachungi

International Worship
11 a.m. in Great Hall
“What Is the Sabbath For — For the Withered Hand or For Hardened Heart?”
Mark 3:1-6
Rev. Wambugu Gachungi

Worship services are streamed online at First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa and FirstChurchTulsa.org/YouTube and also broadcast on Cox Channel 3 at 11 a.m., 5 p.m., and 10 p.m. Thank you for your continued financial support. Online giving is available at FirstChurchTulsa.org/give.

09/03/2026

This fall marks an exciting new chapter at First Church as Rev. Cameron Beaty begins his ministry with us—and it’s a wonderful time to get involved. As our full schedule of fall programming gets underway, discover opportunities for all ages to worship, grow in faith, serve and enjoy fellowship together. Come be part of this important first season with Rev. Beaty and the life of your church family.

08/28/2026

Join us this Sunday, August 30, at First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa as we gather for worship, prayer and fellowship. Continuing in the Gospel of Mark, Rev. Cameron Beaty will preach “A Deeper Healing” from Mark 2:1-12 during the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. traditional service. Rev. James Estes will bring the same message in contemporary worship at 8:30 a.m. and at 11 a.m. in the Great Hall.

Whether you’re a longtime member, just visiting or looking for a church home, you are welcome to come join us this Sunday.

Traditional Worship
8 a.m. in Kerr Chapel and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary
“A Deeper Healing”
Mark 2:1-12
Rev. Cameron Beaty

Contemporary Worship
8:30 a.m. in Stephenson Hall
“A Deeper Healing”
Mark 2:1-12
Rev. James Estes

International Worship
11 a.m. in Great Hall
“A Deeper Healing”
Mark 2:1-12
Rev. James Estes

Worship services are streamed online at First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa and FirstChurchTulsa.org/YouTube and also broadcast on Cox Channel 3 at 11 a.m., 5 p.m., and 10 p.m. Thank you for your continued financial support. Online giving is available at FirstChurchTulsa.org/give.

08/28/2026

Awana Children’s Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Wednesdays | 6 p.m. | September–May
For children age 2 to 4th grade

Wednesday nights are full of fun, friendship and faith at First Church! Awana is a global children’s discipleship ministry that combines games, engaging activities, Bible lessons and Scripture memorization to help kids grow in their faith.

Awana begins Wednesday, September 9, at 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Tulsa.

Registration is open! Sign up your kids, invite a friend and make First Church part of your family’s Wednesday night.
Sign up here: FirstChurchTulsa.org/awana-registration

08/27/2026

Sunday, August 23, 2026, was a historic day at First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa. With joy and gratitude, we officially welcomed the Beaty family to First Church and opened a new chapter of leadership with the Rev. Cameron Beaty as senior pastor. He joins a remarkable legacy as the ninth senior pastor in First Church’s 141-year history.

The day began with a lively welcome breakfast, complete with a First Church version of “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” a “Guess Who?” game to get to know the Beatys, Oklahoma trivia facts and even a special First Church forecast from our own meteorologist Michael Grogan. The morning also included gifts for the family, the presentation of a pastor’s robe to Rev. Beaty and, of course, more music featuring our state song, “Oklahoma!”

Then we gathered in the Sanctuary for Festival Sunday and one combined service of worship. With warmth, humor and thoughtful insight, Rev. Beaty brought Scripture to life as he preached “The Rightful King Has Landed” from Mark 1:14–15. Our worship team and Chancel Choir led us in singing, and the Sanctuary was filled with music, gratitude and joy for God’s provision. At the close of worship, the Chancel Choir offered a fitting and joyful finale—the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah.

Later that afternoon, the celebration moved to Camp Loughridge for the Beaty Beachball Bash. Our First Church family gathered for swimming, Beaty beach balls, giveaways, Josh’s Sno Cones and even a diving contest. Fun, sun, laughter and fellowship were just right for a very hot Oklahoma August afternoon by the pool.

From breakfast to worship to one last splash off the diving board, it was a day of celebrating God’s faithfulness, welcoming the Beaty family and simply enjoying being together as a church family. We are grateful for the many First Church volunteers who generously shared their time, talents and energy to make this day so special.

A new chapter has begun at First Church, and we are grateful to begin it together.

08/25/2026

First Church is going national today!

National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” will feature Helping Hand and its ministry of assisting Tulsa neighbors with utility bills. Joanne Pearson recently spoke with NPR about Helping Hand and the difference this ministry is making in our community.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share the story of Helping Hand Ministry with a national audience.

Listen for the story today at 5:20 p.m. CDT on KWGS radio, 89.5 FM. On Wednesday, a digital version of the story will be available online at www.npr.org.

Find out more about Helping Hand Ministry at
https://helpinghandministry918.com/

08/21/2026

We are thrilled to welcome our new senior pastor, Reverend J. Cameron Beaty, to the pulpit on Sunday, August 23. As Rev. Beaty begins his ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa, we celebrate this new chapter with gratitude for God’s faithfulness and abundant provision.

Rev. Beaty will begin his sermon series, The Gospel of the Kingdom, with “The Rightful King Has Landed,” based on Mark 1:14–15. Our traditional, contemporary and international congregations will come together for one combined worship service at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

Want to get to know Rev. Beaty and his family? Join us at 9:30 a.m. in Stephenson Hall for a light breakfast followed by a special welcome program featuring music, photos and a few fun ways to get to know the Beatys as we welcome them to First Church.

ONE COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE
Sunday, August 23
11 a.m. in the Sanctuary
“The Rightful King Has Landed”
Rev. J. Cameron Beaty
Mark 1:14–15

Worship services are streamed online at First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa and FirstChurchTulsa.org/YouTube and also broadcast on Cox Channel 3 at 11 a.m., 5 p.m., and 10 p.m. Thank you for your continued financial support. Online giving is available at FirstChurchTulsa.org/give.