Tulsa Public Schools has named All Souls Unitarian Church the 2010 “Partner of the Year” in the Partners in Education program - a collaborative effort between the Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce and Tulsa Public Schools.
According to the district website, “All Souls Unitarian has helped several schools, but its dedication to Jackson Elementary prompted its nomination. The church provided funding for school trips and events, members served as classroom volunteers and a congregant even helped launder school uniforms.”
According to its website, All Souls states, “We help our children develop their spiritual curiosity, exposing them to the great religions without indoctrinating them in a particular set of beliefs.”
In the category of “outstanding faith-based partner award,” Parkview Baptist Church was designated for its work with Salk Elementary.
According to the Parkview website, “Southern Baptists believe in being a personal witness (of Jesus Christ). While witnessing is not an ordinance of the church, it is a command in Scripture. Jesus said to go in to the all the earth and make disciples. We believe it is the responsibility of every believer to personally share Christ with those they come in contact with and to invite them to church.”
Fall classes begin at Tulsa Public Schools Aug. 23 as most schools in the metro area begin the fall term. Schools in Bixby, Broken Arrow, Collinsville, Sperry and Jenks reopened on Aug. 12. Glenpool and Owasso schools opened Aug. 18. Classes start Aug. 20 in Sand Springs. Catoosa opened classes Aug. 11.
Mingo Valley Christian School opened classes Aug. 18. Augustine Christian Academy began classes Aug. 11. Metro Christian School opened Aug. 13. Evangelistic Temple School began classes Aug. 10. Wright Christian Academy starts Aug. 19. Victory Christian School started Aug. 12. Lincoln Christian School began Aug. 16.
After 32 years, Grace Christian School closed earlier this year. Due to decreased enrollment and financial constraints, a decision was made to close, according to a statement by Pastor Bob Yandian.
“The economic status of many families has caused them to seek an education for their children elsewhere,” Yandian wrote.

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