Kansas City Oasis

Join fellow Oasians for a private tour of Elmwood Cemetery, 4900 E. Truman Rd., KCMO 64127. Suggested donation is $10 per person. Paul Benson, treasurer of Elmwood Cemetery Society, will lead us on an hourlong tour where we will visit the gravesites of some famous, infamous and forgotten souls of KC. We will meet at the cemetery office, just inside the gate on Truman Road. Park anywhere but please leave the road accessible. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).

Matthew Rich, "My Current State of Ignorance" In an early workshop version of his upcoming full special, My Current State of Ignorance, Matthew Rich invites audiences on a deeply personal and uproarious journey through his religious deconstruction, mental health struggles, and profound self-discovery. Blending introspective humor with playful silliness, Matthew explores whether there’s anything from his religious upbringing that can be carried forward into this new chapter of his life. This candid and hilarious performance offers a raw preview of his evolving story, from a boy who was once an heir to the kingdom of heaven to a neurodivergent man...

Join KC Oasis for a potluck with Global Ties-KC. Connect with visitors from 16 other countries with a focus on community policing. Everyone is welcome, but please indicate if you plan to attend so we don't have too many. Sign up here: https://globaltieskc.org/event/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=13&fbclid=IwY2xjawFZq8xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUEId1FBW1LoaQdXz9oTFq1bKiyN7QF7kLROXSA44wf2X7LsxHdDsDEKzA_aem_aSDplOQMYZB5RVmBoU3p7Q By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).

For this Service Sunday, we'll be creating snack kits to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City! Please sign up to bring individually wrapped, nonperishable items here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA8AB22A5FFC34-51431287-service#/ Learn more about Ronald McDonald House Charities here: https://rmhckc.org/. We'll also have a potluck lunch after we finish assembling the kits! Sandwiches and drinks will be provided. Please sign up to bring a side dish or dessert here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA8AB22A5FFC34-51431506-service#/ By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).

Get ready to move and groove! Guest teacher Laura will guide us through a fun-filled Soul Line Dance class where we'll learn popular steps similar to the Electric Slide and the Hustle. No dance experience needed — just bring your energy and love for great music. Perfect for all ages (teens+ please) and skill levels, this class is a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new friends. Don’t miss out on the chance to dance to your favorite tunes and learn some classic moves! This will be in preparation for the Old Mill Dance Groove Event on...

Explore the sights and sounds of the harvest season. Historic interpreters, artisans, musicians and crafters will bring to life the hard work and celebration that took place as the crops came in. Hitch a ride on a wagon, play 19th century games, and make memories to last a lifetime! $15/car | $25/van or bus By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).

Musical guests: Tom "Trashmouth" Baker & Jim Beisman (https://www.facebook.com/tom.t.baker/) Featured speaker: Nicoya Helm, "Memento Mori: Befriending Death" A full examination of life must include its inevitable conclusion: death. Perhaps this is why meditation on the inevitability and universality of death is found so often in contemplative traditions. Nicoya will highlight what we can learn from these traditions about befriending our own end. Nicoya Helm offers meditation and mental health education to help people look deeper, dream bigger, and live better. She combines professional experience in corporate IT and higher education with over 20 years of meditation training to create learning...

Musical guest: Brody Buster (https://www.facebook.com/BrodyBustersOneManBand/) Featured content:: Members from the Oasis Network participate in a panel discussion. Due to unforeseen circumstances we have an alternate program today. Members of the Oasis Network from multiple Oasis Chapters are in town for a conference and will share topics from their experience in their city and what the Oasis Network Board is doing to support Oasis Chapters. Parallel park in the neighborhood near our building or in the "free on Sundays" KU P2 parking garage two blocks west of our community center. Please reserve the small south parking lot for those who need...

MASKS ARE OPTIONAL. *Note: It’s okay if you can’t get there until 5:15-5:30. 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. Micah Ministry serves hundreds of people every Monday evening from 5:15-7:15. They help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait. Come join us in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food, offer...

Get ready to move and groove! Guest teacher Laura will guide us through a fun-filled Soul Line Dance class where we'll learn popular steps similar to the Electric Slide and the Hustle. No dance experience needed — just bring your energy and love for great music. Perfect for all ages (teens+ please) and skill levels, this class is a great way to have fun, stay active, and meet new friends. Don’t miss out on the chance to dance to your favorite tunes and learn some classic moves! This will be in preparation for the Old Mill Dance Groove Event on...