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Exclusive Visual Art Exhibit Opening April 29 at Phillips

“Halim Flowers – Something New, Black Birds (2121)” is a solo exhibit of new works created by internationally known visual artist, spoken word performer, businessman and author of 11 published nonfiction works, Halim Flowers. The exhibit opens during Phillips Theological Seminary’s annual Tulsa Race Massacre Lecture Series. Monday, April 29, Philips presents a lecture by Dr. Tracey Hucks, “Religion, the Black Body, and Intimate Terror in Trinidad” to commemorate the massacre, suggesting lessons the history offers, and interpreting the inherited legacies that must be confronted. Prior to the lecture, will be a reception launching the opening of Halim Flowers art exhibit featuring paintings exclusively created for this event.

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Top 5 reasons Jesus Followers Should Celebrate Pride Month

Editor’s Note: President Nancy Claire Pittman offers this list for celebrating Pride Month. Top 5 reasons cis-gendered, heterosexual followers of Jesus should celebrate Pride Month with queer siblings and colleagues (written […]

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Watch the Phillips Commencement Online

You’re invited to watch the commencement live from Metropolitan Baptist Church in Tulsa, Okla. starting at 11 a.m. Central time on YouTube. Please download the commencement program to more fully […]

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Phillips Awarded Grant from Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative

Phillips Theological Seminary has received a grant of $1,236,483 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Worshiping with Children: Imaging and Imagining the Presence of God program.  

The program is funded through Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative. The aim of the national initiative is to support faith-based organizations as they help children grow in faith and deepen their relationships with God.

“When I was sent the information about the initiative, I felt excited about putting together a proposal centered on worship and the arts,” said the Rev. Allie Utley, Ph.D. “My hope is that I can equip church leaders in cultivating meaningful and moving sacred spaces through which children can come to know the Holy.”

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