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Oklahoma Tulsa Mission
The Oklahoma Tulsa Mission serves a historic Oklahoma region shaped by Native American settlement, oil, and rich cultural traditions.
- English
- Spanish
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2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
Weak Things Become Strong, in the language of this mission
"I make weak things become strong" (Ether 12:27) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
About the mission
Missionaries speak English and Spanish.
At a glance
- Country
- United States
- Main city
- Tulsa, 413,066 residents (2020)
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical, with hot summers, thunderstorms, occasional tornadoes, and about 8.7 inches of snow each year
- Church in Oklahoma
- 53,890 members, 13 stakes, 98 congregations
- Congregations
- 80 wards and 18 branches
A short history of the area
Oil shaped Tulsa's growth. P. L. Crossman and his crew struck oil near Red Fork on June 24, 1901, and the Glenn Pool Oil Reserve was discovered in 1905. Tulsa is also known for its Art Deco buildings, Route 66 heritage, and location within the traditional territories of the Muscogee (Creek), Osage, and Cherokee Nations.
The Church here
- 1847Some of the first Church members in Oklahoma performed construction work in the Cherokee Nation and preached about the Church until opposition forced one member to leave.
- 1855The Church established its missionary headquarters for the Native American territory, and missionaries preached to approximately 400 Native Americans.
- 1877A few missionaries returned to Oklahoma, and missionary publications were later translated into the Cherokee language.
- 1892The first meetinghouse in Oklahoma was erected in Manard, Cherokee County.
- 1960The Tulsa Stake was created on May 1, and the Oklahoma City Stake was created on October 23.
- 1970The Oklahoma Mission was created on June 10.
- 1974The Oklahoma Mission was renamed the Oklahoma Tulsa Mission.
- 2000The Church dedicated the Oklahoma City Temple.
- 2019The Oklahoma City Temple was renovated and rededicated.
Temples nearby
Tulsa Oklahoma Temple
Under construction · Near Tulsa
Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple
Dedicated July 30, 2000 · About 100 miles from Tulsa
Bentonville Arkansas Temple
Dedicated September 17, 2023 · About 100 miles from Tulsa
The Book of Mormon here
Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.
Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Before you go
Phrases to learn
- HolaHello
- Buenos díasGood morning
- GraciasThank you
- ¿Cómo está?How are you?
Foods to try
- Oklahoma barbecue, including hickory-smoked barbecue bologna known as “Oklahoma tenderloin”
- Fried okra, a popular Southern side dish
- Chicken-fried steak, a breaded and fried steak served with gravy
- Wild onion dinner, often served with pork, frybread, cornbread, poke salad, and grape biscuits
Fun facts
- Tulsa is known as the “Birthplace of Route 66” because Cyrus Avery established the U.S. Highway 66 Association there in 1925.
- The 76-foot Golden Driller at the Tulsa County Fairgrounds represents the city's oil heritage.
- Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom was the performance headquarters of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys during the 1930s.
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