Celebrate Rev. Jarena Lee with the Connectional AME Women in Ministry! Yesterday, February 11, the Connectional AME Women in Ministry, under the leadership of President Joy Gallmon, held a virtual service, "Comm...

Yesterday, February 11, the Connectional AME Women in Ministry, under the leadership of President Joy Gallmon, held a virtual service, "Commemorating the Legacy of Jarena Lee," to celebrate the birthday of the first AME woman licensed to preach. #JarenaLee #AMEC #TheChristianRecorder

Jarena Lee was the first African American female public preacher in America. Born in February 1783 to free black parents. She preached out of her home and throughout the north and south to both Black and White people.
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