About us
Oasis is a place for the non-religious to come together to celebrate the human experience.
We understand that vibrant, tightly knit communities are central to human happiness and well-being. That’s why we need Oasis: to provide a place for like-minded individuals and families to connect, be inspired and feel empowered. Every Sunday morning, we offer you the chance to get together to discuss real-world principles supported by evidence and free thought, not scripture or revelation. Furthermore, we provide a place where your children can explore their developing world views, ask questions and make friends in an environment that’s supportive of critical thinking.
Our core values define our community and help shape our interactions with each other, society, and the world:
People are More Important Than Beliefs
Throughout history beliefs, dogmas, and ideologies have divided people and have been the source of wars, persecution, and other conflicts. The Oasis movement values the well-being of people over any abstract belief, dogma, theology, or philosophy. Our common humanity is enough to bind us together in meaningful community. (And, yes, we are fully aware that this is also a belief—but we’re just fine with a little irony in our lives!)
Reality is Known Through Reason
Most religions claim to have special insight into the nature of reality on the basis of revelations given by supernatural beings. As a secular movement, the Oasis communities are committed to exploring and understanding reality on the basis of empirical evidence and rational discourse.
Human Hands Solve Human Problems
The challenges facing humanity are largely created by humans themselves. We don’t wait for divine intervention. If the world is to become a better place for all people; it is up to us to make it happen through our collective wisdom, resources, and efforts.
Meaning Comes from Making a Difference
Oasis communities do not exist only to satisfy the needs of their members or perpetuate the Oasis movement. Rather, Oasis communities are committed to service projects and civic engagement that improve the lives of others locally, nationally, and internationally.
Be Accepting and Be Accepted
Oasis communities strive to be places of acceptance for all people. We embrace and celebrate humanity in all its diversity and we foster an environment of compassion and kindness without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and family structure.
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Upcoming events
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KC Oasis at the MOPACA Invitational Alpaca Show
American Royal, 1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, MO, USJoin KC Oasis at the MOPACA Invitational Alpaca Show!
Families and individuals of all ages love to visit the alpacas, talk to the alpaca owners and see the beautiful product that comes from alpacas. Visitors can watch alpaca fiber being spun into yarn and woven into rugs and shawls, and shop for alpaca products such as sweaters, socks and scarves.
Admission and parking are free. Gather at noon.
By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
3 attendees
Volunteer Event for The Whole Person: "Planting Independence"
Location not specified yetJoin fellow Oasians to help people with disabilities by assisting them in cleaning up their yards. The exact address will be provided a week before the event. Waivers are required. Fill out the waiver before March 15 to receive a free T-shirt: https://thewholeperson.org/volunteer/.
#meaningcomesfrommakingadifference
#humanhandssolvehumanproblemsBy participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
1 attendee
Rex Buchanan, "Petroglyphs of the Kansas Smoky Hills"
Kansas City Oasis, 1717 W 41st St, Kansas City, MO, USMusical guests: Tequa Bluegrass Band (https://www.instagram.com/tequa_bluegrass_band/)
Community moment: Jeff Vincent
Featured speaker: Rex Buchanan, "Petroglyphs of the Kansas Smoky Hills"Too often Kansas history seems to start with the Coronados’ trip through the state in 1541. For centuries before European arrival, Native people lived on the plains, and some left behind rock carvings on soft sandstone in the middle of the state. Based on the book Petroglyphs of the Kansas Smoky Hills, this presentation focuses on these carvings, the people who made them, and what the carvings tell us about those people and their relationship to the land. The presentation also discusses the challenges of dating and interpreting these carvings, the threats posed by erosion and vandalism, and the role of landowners whose property shelters these carvings.
Rex Buchanan is the former director of the Kansas Geological Survey and the author of books about Kansas geology and water.
*By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
2 attendees
Past events
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