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: Audrey Crabtree: "Social Clowning — How Laughter Heals"
Kansas City Oasis, 1717 W 41st St, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA, Kansas City, MO, USMusical guests: West End Junction (https://westendjunction.com/)
Featured speaker: Audrey Crabtree: "Social Clowning — How Laughter Heals"Join Audrey Crabtree in an exploration of the different types of social clowning around the world and how laughter heals and connects others.
Audrey Crabtree has worked in social clowning for more than 19 years, bringing clowning into hospitals, medical education, community spaces, international festivals, and large-scale public events. She is the founder and former director of the International NY Clown Theatre Festival and has worked with Clowns Without Borders and the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit, where she performed as Dr. Pepper and developed and led workshops for Clown Care Unit artists, medical students, and healthcare professionals.Audrey has performed, taught, directed, and coached clown artists around the world. With CREACTIVE by Cirque du Soleil, she performed in and directed 32 shows and led the team of artistic coaches. She was a performer and teacher at the Congreso de Payasos Hospitalarios, a hospital clowning symposium in Cali, Colombia, and a speaker at the Performing the World Conference. She has also served as a clown and coach for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Her social clowning work has taken her throughout the United States and to Mexico, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Colombia, India, and the Dominican Republic. She has taught and performed with Circus Harmony at City Museum and worked with Laughter League, including living in clown character at Camp John Marc, a medical camp for children and families. In St. Louis, she coordinated Clowns On Call and performed as Dr. Pepper with Circus Flora.
Audrey’s work explores the clown not simply as an entertainer, but as a tool for human connection — using play, vulnerability, improvisation, and presence to meet people where they are. She is currently the Executive Director of KC Fringe Festival and continues to work as a performer, director, teacher, and advocate for the transformative power of clowning.
By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
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KC Oasis Halloween Party
Kansas City Oasis, 1717 W 41st St, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA, Kansas City, MO, USJoin us for a spooktacular evening of fun for all ages at KC Oasis! Enjoy music, snacks, games, prizes, and our Best Costume Contest with a prize for the winner.
Bring the whole family and come celebrate Halloween with us in a fun, festive and welcoming atmosphere!By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
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Past events
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