Appreciation Album for Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown

Published 11 months ago • 1 min read

2026 Black Contemplative Prayer Summit

Contribute a Note to Our Keynote

Dear Community,

I’m writing to share an important update regarding our beloved keynote speaker, Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown. Dr. Brown has experienced a decline in her health and will no longer be able to join us for the 2026 Summit. She has asked for our prayers for herself and her family during this tender season.

Dr. Brown has been a guiding light for so many of us—her teaching, writing, and witness have shaped contemplative practice across generations. To honor her profound impact, we are creating a community appreciation album entitled Notes to Our Keynote, a collection of gratitude notes, reflections, blessings, and stories from those whose lives she has touched.

The intention is to gift this to her on December 15th. Please contribute before this date.

We invite you to contribute a message and to help share this opportunity with others who may want to express their love and appreciation. This is time-sensitive, and your participation will help ensure Dr. Brown feels the fullness of this community’s support.

Thank you for keeping her and her family in your prayers, and for joining us in offering this meaningful expression of gratitude and presence.

Add Your Note Here

Grace + Ease,
Tia Norman
Curator + Host, Black Contemplative Prayer Summit

Pastor, Awakenings, Inc.
Owner, A Contemplative Space LLC

PO Box 212, Fresno, TX. 77545
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