Rachel Henderlite
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Rachel Henderlite (December 30, 1905 – November 6, 1991) was an American religious leader who was the first woman to be ordained a pastor of the Presbyterian Church in the United States (PCUS), which later merged with the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (1983) to become the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. She held professorships at several American colleges and seminaries, wrote six books, and was active in various ecumenical efforts.
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Born | Rachel Henderlite December 30, 1905 |
Died | November 6, 1991(1991-11-06) (aged 85) |
Religion | Christianity |
Nationality | American |
Parent(s) | James Henry Henderlite Nelle Crow Henderlite |
Denomination | Presbyterian |
Alma mater | Agnes Scott College, Biblical Seminary |
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Ordination | 1965 |
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