Official Chair of Wesley Church Board: 1963-1965, Dr. Dolphus Whitten, Jr.
During this time Dr. Dolphus Whitten, Jr. was also Academic Vice-President at OCU and then interim president. He was born in Hope, Arkansas. He attended Quachita College and the received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas. He came to OCU in 1958. He was a delegate to the 1961 General Conference of the Methodist Church and a member of the General Board of Publications. (
Thomas Tribune, March 6, 1969, pg.1) . He died in Arkadelphia, Arkansas in 1998.
Become a Friend of Wesley
A special "Friends of Wesley" group is made of individuals, organizations, and businesses who wish to support the historic preservation of the century old and historically significant Wesley Methodist Church (Wesley United Methodist Church) founded in 1910.
The inspiring windows dating to 1928 honored people significant to local Oklahoma City history but also to the history of Oklahoma Methodism.
The church founding and development was guided by lay people who were leaders in Oklahoma City development in real estate, banking, business, and education.
It stands as a rare remaining example of Methodist Churches in the English Gothic style and as work by a significant early architectural firm.
Donations may be sent to:
Church Treasurer
Wesley United Methodist Church
1401 NW 25th
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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