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Tulsa leaders turn to churches to help solve housing crisis
Tulsa churches are expanding beyond their congregations, answering a call to develop their unused land for community spaces, youth sports and housing.
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Tulsa churches could play a role in solving the city’s homelessness issue
Tulsa is hosting two public forums to hear from faith-based congregations that want to help address homelessness. City officials say it’s a chance to work with churches with available land.
Posted inHealth
‘Just pray about it’: Black Tulsans move to break social stigma surrounding mental health
Black Americans have often turned to churches and faith leaders for mental health support. These Tulsans are encouraging their peers to consider other treatment options, too.
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New avenues are opening for Black Tulsans to seek mental health treatment
Tulsa companies and counselors are creating spaces for Black clients to discover a safe space and work through mental health challenges.
Posted inCulture
40 years into ministry, Ray Owens is still answering God’s call at Tulsa’s Metropolitan Baptist
Ray Owens has led the north Tulsa church through tremendous growth and a global pandemic. The 20-year journey has come with a lot of sacrifice and learning.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
From the streets to seminary, Morning Star Baptist Church pastor traded happiness for joy
North Tulsa pastor Rodney Goss’ journey took him from a stint in prison to the pulpit. He found contentment through a life of service.
Posted inCulture
Shocked by attention, Islamic Society of Tulsa prepares for hundreds at open house
About a month after the Broken Arrow City Council rejected IST’s proposal for a mosque, they’re welcoming residents into their midtown mosque Feb. 15.
Posted inEntertainment
Tulsa pastor Michael Todd takes ‘Relationship Goals’ from the pages to the screen
“Relationship Goals,” which premieres Feb. 4 on Amazon Prime, stars Kelly Rowland and Clifford “Method Man” Smith.
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Jewish Canadians can find a new home in Tulsa with program offering legal, financial help
Applicants could get up to $4,000 in moving costs reimbursed, along with legal services and plane tickets to scope out the city.