A week after a Tulsa pastor said he could no longer hold weekly picnics for people experiencing homelessness at Veterans Park without a permit, he returned to the park July 19 with a different mission.
Pastor Greg Bilbruck was back at Veterans Park, not to serve meals, but to spend time with the people he has come to know over the years. He greeted familiar faces, prayed with people and offered encouragement.
“People are human beings and they deserve to be treated right,” Bilbruck said.
On July 15, 2 News Oklahoma reported Bilbruck had been told he could no longer hold weekly picnics in the park without obtaining a permit. The City of Tulsa later told 2 News that organized events in city parks require permits to help manage safety, scheduling and park use…