All Souls Unitarian Church 🇺🇸

You will find All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, situated at 2952 South Peoria adjacent to the historic Maple Ridge district. As one of the largest Unitarian Universalist congregations in the world, this historic community was founded in 1921 by Tulsa Tribune publisher Richard Lloyd Jones and engineer William Rea Holway. When you visit, you are stepping into a powerful voice of liberal religion with a rich history of social activism, ecumenical bridge-building, and community outreach.

During your visit to the Maple Ridge campus, you can appreciate the distinctive building designed in 1957 by notable Tulsa architect John Duncan Forsyth, who also designed the E. W. Marland Mansion and Southern Hills Country Club.

Inside, see the main sanctuary which offers a seating capacity of 400 people. Depending on when you visit, you might experience the All Souls Acoustic Coffeehouse held monthly in Emerson Hall, featuring live blues, bluegrass, and alternative country music in a smoke-free venue. You can also explore the church's unique legacy, from its historic 1965 integrated ecumenical service to its modern worship liturgies that combine traditional Unitarian Universalist traditions with lively African-American Pentecostal styles following its merger with Bishop Carlton Pearson's congregation.

What to see at All Souls Unitarian Church

• One of the largest single Unitarian Universalist church congregations in the world
• 1957 church building designed by prominent Tulsa architect John Duncan Forsyth
• Rich history of liberal religious activism, ecumenical services, and civil rights leadership
• Monthly All Souls Acoustic Coffeehouse in Emerson Hall featuring live music
• Services incorporating both traditional UU and lively African-American Pentecostal liturgical styles

Visiting tips

Check ahead to see if you can attend a Sunday morning service or catch a monthly acoustic concert held in Emerson Hall.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Sunday morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

All Souls Unitarian Church is easy to reach on Tulsa’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Philbrook Museum of Art and Tulsa Zoo. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Tulsa travel guide.