Donald Roulet

Donald Roulet
Born Donald Eugene Roulet
1936 (age 78–79)
Beverly Hills, CA, US
Nationality American
Occupation Minister Presbyterian Church USA
Religion Presbyterian
Children 3

Donald Eugene Roulet is a retired Presbyterian minister, known for involvement in Civil Rights issues within the Presbyterian Church USA. Roulet was a founding member of the Progressive Religion Coalition of Tulsa, an organization that advocates for religious tolerance and inclusion.[1][2]

Ministry

Donald Roulet became minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in 1963. Through this church, Roulet established community outreach programs in the Tulsa area providing meals to senior citizens, Alcoholics Anonymous and Food Pantry Programs. Most notably, he started the Chow and Chatter Club, which provides weekly lunch to senior citizens.[3] He served on all major committees in the Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery, before retiring in 1991.[4] Following retirement, he served as the Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Southern Louisiana. Roulet obtained a Master of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary, as well as two Doctoral Degrees in Ministry and Theology.[5]

Personal life

Donald Eugene Roulet was born in 1936 in Beverly Hills, California. He is a member of the Franco-German Roulet family, a noble family from Alsace. After graduating from Tulsa University, he married his wife Wyneth in November, 1959. They have three grown children, Scott E. Roulet, a media executive, Michelle and Steven.[6]

Honors and Awards

Roulet is an Honorary Chaplain for the Oklahoma Senate, and an Honorary Mayor of the City of Broken Arrow. He has also been honored by the Louisiana House of Representatives.

References

  1. ↑ GTR News: "B.A. Presbyterian Boasts Unique History" July 25, 2005
  2. ↑ College Hill Presbyterian Church: College Hill History
  3. ↑ "Divided Hearts: The Presbyterian Journey Through Oklahoma."
  4. ↑ GTR News: "B.A. Presbyterian Boasts Unique History" July 25, 2005
  5. ↑ Tulsa World: "Samaritan' Pastor Touches Lives" February 16, 1991.
  6. ↑ Tulsa World: "Samaritan Pastor Touches Lives" February 16, 1991.
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