Kansas City Oasis

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. The 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. The Micah Ministry operates in a way that’s a bit different from traditional support organizations....

Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Michelle Morgan, "Creating Community for the Good of Humanity" Community Moment: Darrin Kabel Musical Guest: Mike Perkins Kids: TBD Michelle Morgan has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration and a minor in Psychology, but after graduating cum laude, only worked a year and half in her field of study before giving up her career to be a full-time homeschool mom, as commanded by her then-held Christian beliefs. During her years...

Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m.Featured Speaker: Carrah Q, "Going Secular" and KC Oasis' 4th Anniversary! Community Moment: Helen Austen Musical Guest: Ernest James Zydeco https://www.facebook.com/ejzydeco/ Kids: TBD Going Secular On the 4th Anniversary of Kansas City Oasis we take time to reflect on what we’re all about. All of us come from such different walks of life and yet, we find common enough ground to want to be together, help each other and be enthusiastic about the future,...

Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Kristy Blagg Family Recruitment Specialist Cornerstones of Care Community Moment: Jim Fisk Musical Guest: Mikal Shapiro https://mikalshapiro.com/ Kids: TBD Cornerstones of Care partners with children, young adults and families to improve safety and health through six key service areas: Education Mental & Behavioral Health Foster Care & Adoption Youth Support Family Support Community Trainings *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (https://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).  

Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Marilee Harrison Community Moment: Julie Whistman Musical Guest: JJ Cantrell Ever 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...

Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Eric Wells, Genealogist, "I See Dead People and So Should You" Community Moment: TBD Musical Guest: Nick Marshall https://www.facebook.com/loopsbynick/ There 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...

Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Charlie Upchurch, "Building Community and Meaning Through Grief" Community Moment: Veronica Brown Musical Guest: Kadesh Flow https://www.kadeshflow.com/ Just 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...

  Celebrate 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.

Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Helen Austin, KC Oasis Executive Director Community Moment: TBD Musical Guest: Tracer Heights https://www.facebook.com/tracerheights/ Helen 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. With 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...

Doors open at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation. Sunday Gathering begins at 11 a.m. Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome! Program ends at 12:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Garrett Griffin, "Racism in Kansas City: Police Shootings" Community Moment: Brittani Rhoades Musical Guest: TBD   An 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. Garrett S. Griffin is a political writer, activist and author. He currently serves as communications coordinator with...