Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar is a minister, artist and activist who lived for two years in Kyoto, Japan and spent three years traveling around the world on a mountain bike. For the past 24 years he has been the Senior Minister at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa. He and his wife, Anitra, have a son and a daughter. He holds degrees from Tulane University and Harvard Divinity School and honorary doctorates from Philips Theological School and Meadville Lombard Seminary. He is currently serving as the President of the Board of the Greenwood Cultural Center and has also served as the President of the board of Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry.

Rev. Randy Lewis, a dedicated community minister, chaplain, entrepreneur, and social justice advocate, has been a part of All Souls Unitarian Church since 2008, serving as Student Minister from 2009 to 2014. Following several impactful years as a community minister in North Carolina, where he founded a non-profit, served on multiple boards, and led successful outreach programs, he returned to All Souls in May 2022 as Assistant Minister, overseeing the Pastoral Care program and serving as the staff liaison for various justice teams. Randy holds an undergraduate degree in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Divinity, embodying his commitment to effective leadership and the fusion of business acumen with spiritual guidance.

Nicole Kirk is the Program Minister at All Souls and Chair of Unitarian Universalist History at Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago. At All Souls, Nicole combines her experience as a UU minister and educator to support the congregation’s education programs and justice work. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Nicole earned her Master of Divinity at Vanderbilt and her PhD at Princeton Theological Seminary in American Religious History. She lives in Tulsa with her husband, Frederic. Their sons Kirk and Alex live in Ann Arbor and Brooklyn. Nicole is the author of Wanamaker’s Temple: The Business of Religion in an Iconic Department.

Rev. Gerald Davis serves as the Minister of Church of the Restoration in Tulsa, and is an Affiliate Minister with All Souls. Ordained in 1976, Rev. Davis has served as Associate Director of Tulsa Metropolitan Ministries, and  as Director of Corrections Ministry and Jail Chaplain for Tulsa. Davis has said that "activism is a part of ministry," a belief he embodies in his work in the Tulsa community and beyond. 

Hannah Middlebrook is a native Tulsan who returned to her roots after travelling and living abroad for many years. Hannah’s degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication has led her to a variety of roles throughout her professional career, including administration, advertising, communication, fund development, volunteer coordination, facilities management, and operations, preparing her for her current role. Hannah is a founding member of the Tallasi Creek Council Oak Tree Foundation, and currently serves on the Board of Directors. Hannah is a 4th generation member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Tulsa. She and her husband, Chris, have three adult children.

David B. Smith continues to make important and significant strides in the field of music. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Composition degree as well as a Masters of Sacred Music. He served for several years as the Associate Pastor for Worship and Fine Arts for churches founded by Bishop Carlton Pearson. David continues as a student of many musical traditions with particular emphasis on the Gospel Music tradition.

David has directed choral groups consisting of children and youth as well as adults, presenting music from various genres. Those groups have ranged in number as small as 3 to as large as 300. Although he is known as a producer, arranger, singer and keyboardist that specializes in gospel and jazz, David's passion as a leader and minister is the worship of the congregation. He has been honored to share the stage with many award winning artists. David is married to Evangeline and they have four children.

Shannon Boston is a life-long Unitarian Universalist, raised at All Souls, singing in the choirs, an active member of the youth, young adult, and parenting communities every step of the way. Over 25 years as a staff member, starting as Sunday School teacher and Cherub Choir Director, Shannon has grown into the role of Executive Director of  Religious Exploration, developing curricula for all ages with an emphasis on inclusion and belonging, and welcoming members to share their time and talents with our beloved community, always seeking to draw the circle larger.