Senate chaplain to speak at Brookwood Baptist

Barry C. Black, chaplain to the United States Senate, will speak at Brookwood Baptist Church on June 28 during the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

Black will stay for a preschool patriotic parade followed by lunch of burgers and hot dogs in the Fellowship Hall as a part of the church's Freedom Sunday celebration.  The free event gives people a chance to mingle with friends and meet Chaplain Black.

Black was appointed the 62nd Chaplain to the United States Senate in June  2003. The appointment by then-President Bill Clinton makes Black the first military chaplain and the first African American to fill the position. He ministers to senators, their spouses, chiefs of staff and Capitol Hill employees. 

Call 967-0441 or visit brookwood.org/freedom-sunday-2 for more information.Brookwood Baptist Church is located at 3449 Overton Road.