First Woman Ever To Become Minister Of 379-Year-Old Presbyterian Church In Southampton - 27 East

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First Woman Ever To Become Minister Of 379-Year-Old Presbyterian Church In Southampton

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Reverend Sarah Bigwood is the new minister at the Southampton Presbyterian Church. DANA SHAW

Reverend Sarah Bigwood is the new minister at the Southampton Presbyterian Church. DANA SHAW

authorCailin Riley on May 7, 2019
For the past 379 years, First Presbyterian Church in Southampton—the oldest Presbyterian church in the country—has been led by men.That will change this month. The church has announced the hiring... more

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