Remembrance: Clara Brown
Divine Creator,
In this moment of reflection
We bow our heads in reverence
For the beloved soul
Who walked this place before us.
With hearts overflowing with appreciation,
We lift our voices in remembrance for our ancestor,
Whose faithful legacy lives on in our hearts and minds.
We are mindful of her countless sacrifices,
Unwavering courage, and determined resilience,
That paved a way of blessing for us.
We acknowledge with humility,
Both her struggles and triumphs,
Her strength in the face of adversity,
And the love she bestowed through her deeds.
As we give thanks for the blessings of the present,
May we never forget her shoulders upon which we stand.
May we remember as You sent Your Son
To embody Your love and presence,
Jesus is our ancestor,
And the living legacy of love,
Our ancestor so faithfully followed.
May we honor our ancestor, Clara Brown
And the life and legacy of Jesus,
As we live faithfully in our time and place,
Filled with Your love and grace.
In Your Holy Name, we pray,
Amen.
MiDian Shofner is the founder and Executive Director of The Epitome of Black Excellence and Partnership. She serves and leads as the co-director of Histories of Christianity in Our City.
