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.
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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.
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We are mixing things up in 2022 as we continue to experiment and learn. You are invited to join us WEEKLY on Wednesdays at 1pm Central to hear from various leaders across the Church. We will continue with our theme of COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP. We have invited various ministries to host these gatherings through this next year, so it will be different each week. There will usually be time for small groups in breakout rooms so that leaders across the church can continue to learn from each other and leave each gathering with at least one action step.
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If you missed the first two sessions on Black Lutheran history, you may access the recordings here:
The Untold Story of Black Lutheran History, Part 1 (July 15, 2020)
The Untold Story of Black Lutheran History, Part 2 (February 24, 2021)
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We are inviting you to bring a spirit of curiosity to these gatherings and to all aspects your life. What are you noticing? Where is Spirit moving? How might you be a part?
