National Women's History Month
Saint Barnabas's Episcopal Church in Falmouth will feature only female preachers during March in recognition of Women's History Month. President Jimmy Carter in 1980 issued the first proclamation for Women's History Day. Congress in 1987 established March as Women's History Month in the United States. It is an occasion to recognize the contributions of women to all aspects of society.
The Rev. W. (Will) H. Mebane, Jr., rector of Saint Barnabas's, decided to recognize Women's History Month by having only voices of women heard from the pulpit of the historic church each Sunday in the month of March. He said, "The church has historically been a place where women have been denied full access and the opportunity to share their God-given gifts. In fact, the Episcopal Church only authorized the ordination of women to the priesthood in 1977. The church has benefited immensely from the preaching and leadership of women since then. However, we still have a lot of catching-up to do. Inviting female voices to the pulpit of Saint Barnabas's during Women's History Month is an acknowledgment of the continued struggle by women for equity in the church and other institutions."
Those scheduled to preach at both the 8:00 am and 10:00 am Sunday worship services at Saint Barnabas's include The Rev. Tamra Tucker, priest and lead organizer for The Crossing in Boston, who begins the series on March 5. The following Sunday, March 12, features The Rev. Rebecca Mincieli, recently retired pastor of John Wesley United Methodist Church, Falmouth. The Rev. Natalie E. Thomas, deacon at Saint Barnabas's, is the preacher on March 19. Guest preaching on March 26 will be The Rev. Dr. Karen Coleman, university chaplain for Episcopal Ministry, Boston University.
Members of the community are welcome to attend these and all other worship services and events at Saint Barnabas's, which is located at 91 Main Street across from the Village Green in Falmouth. Visit www.stbfalmouth.org or call (508) 548-3863 for more information.
The Rev. W. (Will) H. Mebane, Jr., rector of Saint Barnabas's, decided to recognize Women's History Month by having only voices of women heard from the pulpit of the historic church each Sunday in the month of March. He said, "The church has historically been a place where women have been denied full access and the opportunity to share their God-given gifts. In fact, the Episcopal Church only authorized the ordination of women to the priesthood in 1977. The church has benefited immensely from the preaching and leadership of women since then. However, we still have a lot of catching-up to do. Inviting female voices to the pulpit of Saint Barnabas's during Women's History Month is an acknowledgment of the continued struggle by women for equity in the church and other institutions."
Those scheduled to preach at both the 8:00 am and 10:00 am Sunday worship services at Saint Barnabas's include The Rev. Tamra Tucker, priest and lead organizer for The Crossing in Boston, who begins the series on March 5. The following Sunday, March 12, features The Rev. Rebecca Mincieli, recently retired pastor of John Wesley United Methodist Church, Falmouth. The Rev. Natalie E. Thomas, deacon at Saint Barnabas's, is the preacher on March 19. Guest preaching on March 26 will be The Rev. Dr. Karen Coleman, university chaplain for Episcopal Ministry, Boston University.
Members of the community are welcome to attend these and all other worship services and events at Saint Barnabas's, which is located at 91 Main Street across from the Village Green in Falmouth. Visit www.stbfalmouth.org or call (508) 548-3863 for more information.
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Saint Barnabas's Episcopal Church
91 Main Street (Across from the Village Green) Falmouth, MA 02540 508-548-3863 office@stbfalmouth.org Sunday Schedule Holy Eucharist-Rite I: 8:00am Joyful Kids - 9:45 am Holy Eucharist-Rite II: 10:00am Parish Hours Monday - Friday, 10 am - 3 pm |
