Rev. Amos Brown Retiring, or Rather, Repositioning to Become Pastor Emeritus at Third Baptist Church

Reverend Amos Brown, 84, transitions to Pastor Emeritus at Third Baptist Church after fifty years of dedicated service. This weekend, events honoring him include the renaming of a street to Dr. Amos Brown Way and a Worship Service. Brown has been a pivotal figure in advocating for racial justice and LGBTQ rights, facing backlash for his support of same-sex marriage during the Prop 8 era. He served on the SF Board of Supervisors and has been the president of the SF NAACP for many years.

His activism dates back to the 1950s when he worked alongside Medgar Evers. Brown's historical significance includes testifying against Clarence Thomas’s Supreme Court nomination in 1991. The weekend festivities also feature a Pastor Emeritus Designation Ceremony and a Cocktail Reception, with limited ticket availability. His legacy as a leader in the Western Addition community remains influential.