First woman pastor of historic Mother Bethel AME calls her appointment ‘mind-boggling’
The Rev. Carolyn Cavaness is the first woman to lead Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia. (Photo © Jameel Morrison/jameelphoto.com)
(RNS) — ‘Who would have ever thought?’ said Cavaness on her 17th day as the 53rd pastor of the church. ‘It’s such a victory on so many different levels.’
