39th annual Knippa Lecture set for Sunday

Rev. Wil Gafney of Brite Divinity School to speak at Grace Lutheran Church event

Jan. 31, 2026 at 3:55pm

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The 39th annual Knippa Lecture, a free event featuring a speaker from Brite Divinity School, is scheduled for this Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church in Tulsa.

Why it matters

The Knippa Lecture is a long-running annual event that brings prominent religious scholars to Tulsa to share their insights and perspectives with the community.

The details

Rev. Wil Gafney of Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas will be the featured speaker at this year's Knippa Lecture, which is set for 4 p.m. on Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church in Tulsa.

  • The 39th annual Knippa Lecture is scheduled for this Sunday, February 2, 2026.

The players

Rev. Wil Gafney

A professor at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas who will be the featured speaker at the 39th annual Knippa Lecture.

Grace Lutheran Church

The Tulsa church hosting the 39th annual Knippa Lecture event.

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The takeaway

The Knippa Lecture continues to bring important religious voices to Tulsa, providing the community an opportunity to engage with leading scholars and expand their understanding of faith and spirituality.