I still remember opening my bulletin and looking at the order of service for a funeral service that I and 2 others were giving leadership. The 2 men were both listed as "Rev." I am also ordained. But they listed me as "Sharon Schultz", without even putting Pastor in front of my name. I've tried to train myself, over the years, not to let that kind of thing bother me, to brush it off, but that day it was too much, and I sat there in tears. That happened 13 years ago, and it came to mind as I read this article. It still hurts. Thank you, Scot, for highlighting this book. Thank you, Heather Matthews for writing and speaking out about the sexism women continue to face in daily life. And thank you, Heather Hart, for sharing your memories. Today I am so thankful to be part of the Mennonite Church in Saskatchewan, where we are almost half men and half women pastors. We are friends and colleagues, and we support and encourage each other. The small, rural church where I pastor is filled with the sounds of young children, youth, adults and seniors. I love it!! Together we are learning and growing together as the family of God and in relationship with each other. I'm so thankful these topics are being addressed and change is slowly happening.
I still remember opening my bulletin and looking at the order of service for a funeral service that I and 2 others were giving leadership. The 2 men were both listed as "Rev." I am also ordained. But they listed me as "Sharon Schultz", without even putting Pastor in front of my name. I've tried to train myself, over the years, not to let that kind of thing bother me, to brush it off, but that day it was too much, and I sat there in tears. That happened 13 years ago, and it came to mind as I read this article. It still hurts. Thank you, Scot, for highlighting this book. Thank you, Heather Matthews for writing and speaking out about the sexism women continue to face in daily life. And thank you, Heather Hart, for sharing your memories. Today I am so thankful to be part of the Mennonite Church in Saskatchewan, where we are almost half men and half women pastors. We are friends and colleagues, and we support and encourage each other. The small, rural church where I pastor is filled with the sounds of young children, youth, adults and seniors. I love it!! Together we are learning and growing together as the family of God and in relationship with each other. I'm so thankful these topics are being addressed and change is slowly happening.
Thank you for telling us part of your story. Bless the Mennonites.
Heather, I’m so sorry this happened to you, and yet so glad you’re telling the story and bringing it out into the light. Courage is catching!
Thank you Scott
Thank you for telling some of your story, Heather. Fantastic post.