“Things can look dark, then a break shows in the clouds, and all is changed, sometimes rather suddenly. It is quite obvious that the human race has made a mess of life on this planet. But as a people, we harbor seeds of goodness waiting to sprout. So hang onto your hat! “ (EB White, 1973)
Guest Speaker- Rev. Carter Heyward
A native of Western North Carolina, the Reverend Carter Heyward is a feminist liberation theologian, priest, and author whom we are fortunate to count among our UUTC community. In 1974, she was one of the Philadelphia Eleven, eleven women who became ordained in the Episcopal Church two years before it explicitly affirmed and authorized the ordination of women into the priesthood. Through this courageous act, Wikipedia and thus the world knows Rev. Carter to this day. However, her Becoming continues. Here in our community, she founded the Free Rein Center for therapeutic horseback riding, is Vice President of our local NAACP, and also serves on the Faith in Action Committee with Rev Bob and Susan Mosley.
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