Welcome To The Rewrite™
Community, Connection, and Hope After the Loss of a Spouse
Life may have changed in an instant, but your story is not over.
The ReWrite™ is a welcoming community where men and women who have lost a spouse gather for meaningful conversations, shared meals, encouragement, and authentic connection as they navigate life after loss together.
Whether you join us around a restaurant table in Tulsa or connect through our virtual dinner gatherings, you'll find a place where your grief is understood, your story is honored, and hope is nurtured at your own pace.
This is not about forgetting.
This is not about replacing what was lost.
This is about learning to live forward while carrying love with you.
At The ReWrite™, we believe healing happens in community.
Together, we share.
Together, we laugh.
Together, we remember.
Together, we heal.
Together, we rewrite the next chapter.
The ReWrite™ is more than a gathering.
It is a place to belong.
A place to breathe.
A place to heal.
A place to hope.
Because while loss may change your story,
it does not have to be the end of it.
How We Walk Together
cOMMUNITY CoNNECTION
Meaningful conversations, shared meals, and authentic relationships built on understanding, encouragement, and grace.
A welcoming environment where you can connect with others who understand the unique journey of losing a spouse.
Biblical encouragementHOPE for the journeyBiblical encouragement and practical support as you navigate grief and embrace the next chapter of your life.
A reminder that healing and purpose can coexist, and that your story is still unfolding.
Whats Ahead
The ReWrite™ Bible Study
A faith-centered Bible study for those navigating the loss of a spouse, exploring grief, healing, identity, faith, purpose, and the journey of learning to live again. Through Scripture, reflection, and meaningful discussion, participants will discover hope, encouragement, and practical next steps for the road ahead.
The ReWrite™ Journal
A reflection and healing journal for those navigating the loss of a spouse, designed to help readers process grief, preserve cherished memories, deepen their faith, and record the ways God is bringing healing, hope, and new beginnings through every season.
2026 Upcoming The ReWrite™ Events
Whether you prefer gathering around a restaurant table, connecting online from home, or growing through God's Word, there's a place for you in The ReWrite™ community.
Lunch Conversations
Join us around restaurant tables throughout Tulsa for meaningful conversation, shared meals, encouragement, and genuine connection with others who understand life after the loss of a spouse.
Tulsa & Surrounding Areas
2nd & 4th Saturdays | 1:00 PM
Shared meal, conversation, and community
Dinner Conversations
Can't attend in person? Join us from wherever you are. Bring dinner, your favorite takeout, leftovers, or simply a cup of coffee as we gather online for conversation, faith, laughter, and community.
Online via Zoom
2nd & 4th Sundays | 6:00 PM
Bring dinner or coffee and connect from home
The ReWrite Bible Study
Through Scripture, guided reflection, and honest conversation, The ReWrite™ Bible Study helps participants discover hope, healing, and purpose while learning to live again after the loss of a spouse.
Online via Zoom
Coming Soon
Partner with The ReWrite™
Together we can bring hope, healing, and Christ-centered community to those navigating the loss of a spouse.
The ReWrite™ partners with churches, funeral homes, hospice organizations, grief counseling centers, nonprofit organizations, senior adult ministries, and community organizations seeking to provide meaningful grief support.
Through our licensing program, organizations receive leader training, curriculum, implementation support, and ongoing guidance to successfully launch The ReWrite™ in their own communities.
Meet Your Leadership Team
Dr. Charis M. Rooks
Dr. Charis M. Rooks founded The ReWrite after experiencing the unexpected loss of both her mother in 2023 and her husband, Kent, in 2025. Through her own journey of grief, God birthed a vision to create a Christ-centered ministry where widows and widowers could find hope, healing, biblical encouragement, and authentic community.
Dr. Rooks holds a Ph.D. in Christian Leadership with a specialization in Ministry Leadership, an MBA in Leadership, and is a 2026 graduate of Rhema Bible Training College. She serves as a graduate professor and doctoral chair while authoring books, Bible studies, journals, and ministry resources focused on grief, healing, and spiritual growth.
Her passion is helping widows and widowers discover that while grief changes life, it does not end God's purpose. Through biblical teaching, compassionate leadership, and authentic community, she walks alongside individuals as they find hope, healing, and renewed purpose after the loss of a spouse.
Founder & Executive Director
Pastor Paul E. Collins
Ministry Partner & Director of Pastoral Care
Paul E. Collins began his ministry in 1990 while serving in the United States Army. During that season, he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit while attending a Kenneth Hagin Faith Seminar in Warren, Ohio.
Paul and his late wife, Ruth C. Collins, faithfully served at Fountain of Life in Pittsburgh, ministering as members of the church's Healing Team.
He was later ordained through the Greater Works School of Ministry, earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources from Geneva College, completed an MBA from Waynesburg University, authored There Is Life in the Word, and graduated from Rhema Bible Training College in 2026 after relocating to Tulsa in 2023.
Today, Paul serves as Ministry Partner and Director of Pastoral Care for The ReWrite, providing pastoral care, biblical encouragement, discipleship, and compassionate support to widowers while serving alongside Dr. Rooks in ministering to both widows and widowers through community gatherings, prayer, and Christ-centered fellowship.
What to Expect When You Join The ReWrite™
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WAYS WE WALK TOGETHER
Healing looks different for everyone. At The ReWrite™, we believe it happens in community, at your own pace, and with grace for every season.
Whether you are looking for conversation around a table, one-on-one support, prayer, or opportunities to connect with others who understand, you are welcome here.
• The ReWrite™ Lunch Gathering (In-Person | Tulsa)
Gather around local restaurant tables for conversation, encouragement, connection, and community.• The ReWrite™ Dinner Gathering (Virtual | Zoom)
Share a meal from home while connecting with others in a relaxed and welcoming online environment.• Prayer & Spiritual Encouragement
Guided prayers, prayer circles, and faith-centered practices to anchor your heart in God's presence.• Individual Companioning & Grief Support
Personalized support through bereavement companioning, grief coaching, and care coordination tailored to your unique needs.All of these experiences are supported by Anchor & Grace Co., our resource company dedicated to providing Bible studies, devotionals, journals, grief resources, and practical tools designed to encourage and support your journey with faith, grace, and hope.
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TRAVEL & RETREAT EXPERIENCES
Healing doesn't happen only in quiet moments. Sometimes it happens over shared meals, meaningful conversations, laughter, and new experiences.
Future opportunities include:
• Beautifully Becoming Women's Retreat
• Anchored Men's Retreat
• The ReWrite™ Retreat
• Foodie Adventures & Weekend Getaways
• Cruises and Group Travel Experiences
• Outreach and Service OpportunitiesEach experience is designed to foster connection, encouragement, faith, and hope while reminding us that no one walks this journey alone.
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RESOURCES FOR THE JOURNEY
Anchor & Grace Co. offers resources created specifically for men and women navigating the loss of a spouse.
Explore:
• Bible Studies & Devotionals
• Journals & Reflection Guides
• Grief & Grace Resources
• Spiritual Practices & Challenges
• Encouragement for Everyday LifeWhatever season you find yourself in, these resources are designed to meet you with grace, biblical encouragement, and hope for the road ahead.