Presbyterian-Reformed Family - Religious Group Timeline Association
Associated with Women and Religion - Religious Groups
Events
Event | Introduction | Type |
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Margaret Towner Ordained in PCUSA | Margaret Towner's ordination in 1956 was the culmination of a long struggle for gender equality in the Presbyterian Church USA. | |
Sarah Dickson Becomes First Female Presbyterian Elder | On June 2, 1930, Sarah Dickson became the first female elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). |
Biographies
Name | Introduction |
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Buck, Pearl S. | Pearl Buck (1892-1973) was an award-winning novelist, whose liberal views on theology and Presbyterian missions drew criticism from conservative Presbyterians. |
Fearing, Maria | Maria Fearing emerged from slavery to become a self-financed missionary teacher, founding the Pantops Home for Girls in Luebo, Congo. |
Mears, Henrietta | Henrietta Mears (1890-1963) reignited the popularity of Sunday schools through her high quality teaching methods and publications. |
Woosley, Louisa | Louisa Woosley (1862-1952) was the first female ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church. |
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