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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Featured speaker: Alyssa Carter, KCMO Angels – "Transforming Foster Care"
Kansas City Oasis, 1717 W 41st St, Kansas City, MO, USMusical guest: Jack Summers (https://jacksummersmusic.com/)
Community moment: TBA
Featured speaker: Alyssa Carter, KCMO Angels – "Transforming Foster Care"Alyssa Carter serves as program director at KCMO Angels, where she has been a guiding force for the past five years. She brings extensive experience in Missouri’s child welfare system, beginning in 2011 as an investigator responding to the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, followed by a decade assessing, training and overseeing licensure of foster and relative homes across the greater Kansas City area. Her deep understanding of the system informs her work at KCMO Angels, helping to build strong, trauma-informed programs and meaningful connections for youth and families.
KCMO Angels Mission Statement: To walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship.
*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
KC Oasis Volunteers at Micah Ministry
The Micah Ministry, 606 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City, MO, US*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 the FIRST MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Some Oasians choose to go every Monday. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food and offer beverages.
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
Past events
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