WATCH LIVE: Rev. Calvin Butts remembered, celebrated during homegoing ceremony in Harlem
But his influence extended far beyond Harlem and included politics.
At the pulpit in Harlem, he passed along endless pearls of wisdom, which is the reason why the line wrapped around the corner on Thursday."We have to remember him as a beloved pastor, beloved husband, beloved father, a beloved -- that was one of his favorite words...beloved," Smith said. In 1972, a then 22-year-old Butts joined the congregation as a youth minister. His passion for the ministry was evident.
Over the years, his reach was far. He was a civil rights leader and outspoken when it came to racism and police brutality.In the same sanctuary where Rev. Butts comforted others during their darkest hours, on SundayIn a poignant moment, a worshiper shared one of the pastor's final messages. "Peace and love to my beloved family, thank you all for representing everything, and in all things, keep the faith," Butts' message said.
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