HIS work and impact extends worldwide. HE is regarded as a pastoral powerhouse, well-versed in the bible, a respected spiritual leader, and a social activist committed to the church and the community. He pastored for 47- years at the historic Cosmopolitan Community Church of Chicago, 5249 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60615.
HE is a gifted wordsmith and highly respected theologian; He is an in-demand speaker across the nation and around the world. HE is an accomplished author of literary works ‘BECOMING,’ ‘Reason-N-Rap,’ ‘Trump, Tumult, & Transcendence – Poetic Musings 2020 to 2021’, a riveting interpretation of America’s tumultuous social and political environment.
He has FULFILLED and does FULFILL God’s purpose (for Him) by His belief in sharing the fullness of God’s glory, not just by talking through the Bible, but by applying passionate pastoral care in practical ways to combat social, economic, and political injustice, while making a real difference in the lives of believers and the greater community.
HE was, “The Voice of P.U.S.H.” where he served as the anchor for the popular, thought-provoking weekly WVON-radio broadcast; the chairperson of the Operation PUSH-CBS-TV News Negotiation Team.
HIS advocated economic development priorities involved banking in minority-owned banks and the expanded use of minority products and services within local Chicago-area major government; nonprofit and corporate business sector to advance innovative public policies to protect vulnerable residents; secure needed reforms, expand opportunities, and developing solutions to address the violent crime wave sweeping city neighborhoods.”
His multi-faceted community affiliations include: Board Member, Broadcast Ministers Alliance – DuSable Museum of African-American History; Sigma Delta Chi, Professional Journalism Fraternity; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Board Member, Church Federation of Greater Chicago: Board Member, Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA); Board Member, One Church/One Child; Former Second Vice President, South Side Branch of the N.A.A.C.P; Executive Committee, Concerned Citizens for Police Reform; Board Member of Operation P.U.S.H. National Rainbow Coalition.
However, there is not enough space available to list all the good works performed by the Rev. Dr. Henry O. Hardy, Esteemed Pastor Emeritus of Cosmopolitan Community Church.
Rev. Dr. Eric D. Clopton, Sr. Cosmopolitan Community Church (CCC’s) current Pastor, proudly announces, “His life, Legacy and 88th (Remarkable Years) Birthday will be celebrated at Cosmopolitan Community Church Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 10:00 am, Bishop Larry Trotter of Sweet Holy Spirit church will be the guest speaker and on behalf of the entire Cosmopolitan Community Church membership, extends a joyously faithful welcome to all.
“I will always revere Rev. Hardy for his consistent inspiration and sincere support of my emerging Pastoral Leadership. And he’s still a major force to be reckoned with on a variety of platforms.”
