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Lady Father

by Susan B. Bowman
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9798896395850
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kravitz and Sons LLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Kravitz and Sons LLC
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 268
  • Original Price: GBP 11.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 363 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Religious

"Lady Father" is a narrative account of my journey through the ordination process in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia of the 1980's and the subsequent years of ordained ministry. As the first female admitted to the ordination process by the Rt. Rev. C. Charles Vach�, 7th Bishop of Southern Virginia, who was then a strong and vocal opponent of the ordination of women, I was a "reluctant pioneer." Dubbed "the Lady Father," I have served the church for 43 years and I am now offering my experiences and the insights I learned from them to others who feel a similar call and who may find themselves on a similar journey "against the flow."

"Lady Father" is filled with anecdotes that will ring true with many clergy, bring hope to those aspiring to ordination, and shed light on the continuing debate in the Church over who should be ordained. "The Process" described in the book is a journey most clergy have traveled, but my story is a unique blend of the obstacles, denials, and rejections I faced and overcame, along with the uplifting moments and spiritual growth that came out of the struggle. It is truthful and so, at times, it is painful; it is often light-hearted, even humorous; it is moving as it deals with real people, real events, and real emotions; and, most of all, it is mine my story, my journey, my life.

Bowman, Susan B.: - Susan Bowman was born and raised in Petersburg, Virginia. In 1969 she received a BA in Philosophy from the College of William Mary. Susan worked for the City of Petersburg for almost eight years before answering a call to ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church. Following her ordination to the priesthood in 1986, Susan served as Chaplain in a girls' group home and then as Pastor at All Saints' Episcopal Church in South Hill, Virginia, 2 Episcopal parishes in the Diocese of Albany, and then served for 12 years as the Sunday Pastor for Jermain United Methodist Church in White Creek, NY until retiring in 2019. She now worships regularly at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Delmar, NY, and still regularly preaches and offers wisdom and counsel to the Rector." She also supplies regularly at Trinity Episcopal Church in Rensselaerville, NY.

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