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What denomination is John Knox Presbyterian Church?
Where is John Knox Presbyterian Church located?
What is the email address for John Knox Presbyterian Church?
What is the phone number and fax number for John Knox Presbyterian Church?
When is worship and Sunday School?
What is unique about us Presbyterians and what do we believe?
What do you have to offer children and youth?
What do Presbyterians believe about non-members participating in the Lord's Supper?
What do I do if I'm interested in becoming a member?
Do I have to be baptized to join the church?
How many members does John Knox Presbyterian Church have?
Do I have to give money to be a member?
How may I talk with one of the pastors?


What denomination is John Knox Presbyterian Church?
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)


Where is John Knox Presbyterian Church located?
Our address is 2929 East 31st Street, Tulsa, OK, 74105-2451. We are located two blocks west of Harvard on 31st Street.


What is the email address for John Knox Presbyterian Church?
jkpc@tulsacoxmail.com


What is the phone number and fax number for John Knox Presbyterian Church?
(918) 742-5528
(918) 742-5529 (fax)


When is worship and Sunday School?
John Knox has two worship services on Sunday morning  8:45 in the chapel, and 11:00 in the sanctuary. Sunday School for all ages runs from 9:45 to 10:30.


What is unique about us Presbyterians and what do we believe?
We Presbyterians are unique in two primary ways: 1) adherence to a pattern of Christian thought known as Reformed theology, and 2) the practice of a form of church government that stresses the active, representative leadership of both pastors and elders (elected lay people who serve on the Session, the governing board of the church). Incidently, the form of government of the United States of America is founded on the Presbyterian model, which means there would be no United States of America, as we know it, without us Presbyterians!

Some basic principles of Presbyterian and Reformed theology are:

• The Sovereignty of God
  God is the supreme authority throughout the universe and in control of all that there is
• The Centrality of Jesus Christ
  Presbyterians share with all Christians the belief that Jesus Christ is central to our lives, our worship, and our service. We believe Jesus Christ is God Incarnate: 100% human and 100% divine, a mystery. We believe that God in Christ came to live among us, and die for us, that all might come to know the grace of God and the gift of salvation through faith in Him.
• The Authority of Scripture
  the Bible is, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the Word of God. Presbyterians are not literalists or fundamentalists, but do understand the Bible to be the authoritative source of faith and practice for all of life. It is not the words on the page that are authoritative, but it is the Spirit of God that speaks through these words that make them the Word.
• Justification by Grace through Faith
  our salvation (justification) through Jesus Christ is God's generous gift (grace) to us and not the result of our own accomplishments. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not the result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
• The Priesthood of All Believers
  Presbyterians believe it is everyone's responsibility (not just pastors) to share the Good News of God's grace in Jesus Christ.
• We are Saved to Serve
  Presbyterians believe the purpose of salvation is to serve God by serving others. Salvation is not understood as a thing, or a commodity, or as fire insurance, but as God's gracious election for the purpose of service. Christian service includes, but is not limited to, the following: Worship, Sharing the Good News (evangelism), Mission, Christian Education, Love of Neighbor and Enemy, Prayer and Meditation, Social and Political Awareness and Activity.

We Presbyterians state, in our Book of Order, that there are six Great Ends (purposes) of the Church: the proclamation of the Gospel for the salvation of humankind; the shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the children of god; the maintenance of divine worship; the preservation of the truth; the promotion of social righteousness, and the exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the world.


What is worship like at John Knox Presbyterian Church?
At a time when many churches divide their congregations by distinguishing between contemporary and traditional styles of worship, we at John Knox Presbyterian Church make no such distinction. We pride ourselves on maintaining our unity as we combine a variety of styles that enhance worship and glorify God. We believe all worship should be contemporary all worship should speak to 21st century Christians in ways that are meaningful. And, we believe, all worship should be traditional well grounded in the traditions of the historic Christian church. After all, we're not the first people to be Christian! We rely on a received faith that has been passed down through the ages. We have a healthy respect for the past, but we are not locked into old ways of doing things, including worship! Our worship at John Knox Presbyterian Church is a faithfully healthy mix of new and old. Our worship is an experiential event where both hearts and minds are spoken to and challenged. We sing both contemporary praise songs and traditional hymns every Sunday. We use a variety of instrumentation. We use technology (screen and projector) in faithful, non-gimmicky ways. We regularly utilize the gifts and talents of children and youth, as well as adults. We laugh and cry, hope and dream, as our worship leads us to share our common bond in Jesus Christ.


What do you have to offer children and youth?
John Knox Presbyterian Church loves Christian Education! We offer Sunday School Classes from womb to tomb! Children in preschool through youth in 12th grade have a class just for them. Adults have a choice of at least two different classes. Our Associate Pastor, Rev. Steve Frazier, is our resident master teacher and teaches adult Bible Study on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. We also offer a full Wednesday evening all-ages program called LOGOS (click here for more info). Additionally, we have a superb youth group for mid-highs and senior-highs, that includes regular weekly times of fun and fellowship, as well as an annual summer mission trip to Mt. TOP (click here for more info).


What do Presbyterians believe about non-members participating in the Lord's Supper?
John Knox Presbyterian Church celebrates an Open Table. The Communion table is called The Lord's Table because we believe it is Jesus who is our host at the Lord's Supper. It is The Lord's Table, not a Presbyterian table, or a John Knox table. All persons who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome at the Lord's Table. The Lord's Supper is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month.


What do I do if I'm interested in becoming a member?
Membership at John Knox Presbyterian Church may be established in one of three ways:

• Transfer of Membership - We will write to the church where you are currently a member and request a transfer.
• Reaffirmation of Faith - A public profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Profession of Faith and Baptism - A profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior accompanied by Baptism (if you have never been baptized).

New member classes are offered several times a year in conjunction with membership and serve as an important part of becoming an educated member of the church.


Do I have to be baptized to join the church?
Yes. Baptism is the way we enter the Church. If you have never been baptized then you will be joyously baptized when you join the church. However, Presbyterians do not re-baptize. If you have been already been baptized, you are already a member of the Church Universal. We value and respect all Christian baptisms, for There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:4-6)


How many members does John Knox Presbyterian Church have?
John Knox Presbyterian Church is a congregation of over 400 active members.


Do I have to give money to be a member?
No, you don't have to. However, as you grow in your faith and come to a greater sense of gratitude to God for all that you have and all that you are, you will want to give. To profess Jesus Christ as Lord is to submit yourself to His Lordship in the whole of life. Yes, Jesus has something to say about how we spend our money. Our money is not ours alone. It is a symbol of our labor and it is one way we are called to give back a portion of what the Lord has blessed us with. We are each called to give as we are able and to give out of a sense of gratitude. A tithe, 10% of one's income, is the Biblical starting point and serves as a faithful goal for many Christians. Remember, in the end, there are only three kinds of giving:
1) Grudge Giving says, I have to.
2) Duty Giving says, I ought to.
3) Thanksgiving says, I want to.


How may I talk with one of the pastors?
It's easy. Call the church office (918-742-5528) on weekdays between 8:30 and 4:30 to schedule a time to meet with Dr. London or Rev. Frazier.