Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland, Sr.
                    Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland, Sr.

The L.A. Sentinel salutes the Right Rev. Theodore Larry Kirkland, Sr., retired bishop of the AME Church, who will celebrate his 75th birthday on April 8.

Kirkland, who served 20 years as the presiding prelate of several AME Episcopal Districts, was previously the internationally known pastor of Brookins Community AME Church.

He and Mrs. Mary L. Kirkland will be honored on Sunday, April 23, at 9 a.m., at Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church (BKCAME), 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles.  The Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor is the host pastor.  The public is invited to attend.

For information, call BKCAME church office at (323) 296-5610.