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Kiowa Church, Tribe's Heartbeat, Burns Again in Wildfires

3/30/2025

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The Rainy Mountain Kiowa Indian Baptist Church, a cherished symbol of the tribe since 1893, was tragically engulfed in flames for the third time during the March 14 wildfires in Oklahoma. Senior Deacon Terry Hunter called it the tribe's "heartbeat." Undeterred, the congregation aims to rebuild, despite facing a daunting $300K cost without insurance support.

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Story summary

The Rainy Mountain Kiowa Indian Baptist Church, a cherished symbol of the tribe since 1893, was tragically engulfed in flames for the third time during the March 14 wildfires in Oklahoma. Senior Deacon Terry Hunter called it the tribe's "heartbeat." Undeterred, the congregation aims to rebuild, despite facing a daunting $300K cost without insurance support.