A documentary photographer has explored the rise of female pastors in New York City through a series of exquisite photographs.
Ask someone to imagine a pastor, they will likely conjure an image of a man. But more and more female pastors are leading churches and one photographer has explored this trend.
Reverend Vicki Moss waits in a stairwell outside the sanctuary of Ridgewood Presbyterian Church in November, 2022. A decade ago, Moss was ostracized by her previous church community for questioning gender inequity and bringing attention to abuse she witnessed. Today, she is the pastor of her church in Queens, New York. Here, Moss leads initiatives to decrease gun violence, create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, and empower women to pursue leadership roles.
“For the most part, it was not difficult to gain access to the pastors in this project. As a woman, and as a person raised in Christianity, it felt natural and comfortable to enter these conversations and spaces.” Reverend Adriene Thorne, pastor of the Riverside Church, stands in front of a portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preaching at Riverside in 1967. This historic church has welcomed other noteworthy speakers such as Cesar Chavez and Desmond Tutu. Since its beginning, the Riverside Church has worked on the forefront of social justice and faith.
Dr. Lisa Jenkins Brown, pastor of St. Matthew’s Baptist Church, in her home in Yonkers in April, 2023. Jenkins Brown was forced out of her church in her early twenties when she became pregnant. Her boyfriend, a leader in the same church and the father of her child, was not. Since then, Jenkins Brown has aimed to lead church communities that are inclusive and accepting to people in all walks of life. She also leads DEI courses for churches and organizations across the nation.
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