DR. LOLA M. THORPE
A retirement event themed, “In The Fullness of Time,” was held, Oct. 26, for Dr. Lola M. Thorpe in the banquet room of the Institutional Church Of God In Christ on the North Side. An entourage of religious and community leaders from Pittsburgh and beyond shared their love and appreciation for Pastor Thorpe’s many contributions to their ministries.
Dr. Thorpe, who previously served and supported the Institutional Church as Co-Pastor alongside her husband, Bishop Eugene Thorpe, pursued her Doctorate of Divinity from the North Carolina College of Theology and expanded the church outreach ministry upon her husband’s transitioning in 2006.
In addition to full-time pastoring, Dr. Thorpe has hosted numerous Interdenominational Women’s Seminars, a Women in Ministry series on PCTV-21 as well as her own radio show entitled, “Moments Of Inspiration.” She has authored two books, “When God Gave My Daughter Back,” and “When The Worst Came First.”
FAMILY MEMBERS OF DR. LOLA M. THORPE. (PHOTOS BY JACQUELYN MCDONALD)
Dr. Thorpe, known as the courageous female Evangelist forerunner in church leadership and ministry in a male-dominated religious community, has become a measurable icon across the U.S. Her innovative and visionary ministry tenacity has never been deterred or limited by the cultural church norms and has blessed thousands. Her newest passion is awarding “The Lola M. Thorpe Scholarship” to members of the next generation to help further the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Bishop Matthew Lamont Brown of Marietta, Georgia, served as Master of Ceremony.
A few days prior to Dr. Thorpe’s retirement event, the City of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh City Council honored Dr. Thorpe for her numerous accomplishments and dedication to the community. The city declared Oct. 26 as “Dr. Lola Thorpe Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
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