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On Wednesday, February 16, we welcomed back The Rev. Lawrence (Larry) Clark, continuing the conversation on Black Lutheran history. The history of God's people gives us courage to walk the paths we are each on today. History reminds us of God's promises, presence, and provision. History reminds us whose we are. History also clears a path for how we and future generations can move forward.
Rev. Clark is unashamedly African American and unapologetically Lutheran. He earned a BA in United States History from San Francisco State University, an MDiv with an emphasis in Urban & Youth Ministry from Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Columbus, OH), and a DMin with honors from the historic Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, GA). Rev. Clark is known as one of those singing preachers and is both honored and humbled to serve as the Senior Pastor of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago, IL. He is one of three chaplains with the Chicago Fire Department and an active ELCA Coach, while also serving on the Leadership Team for ELCA Coaching. Rev. Clark is married to Darlene Gibson-Clark, the First Lady of his life and of St. Mark Lutheran, and they are the proud parents of four children.