As a Great-Grandmother, this Pastor Pursues her Calling of Ministering to Single Moms

The Washington Post’s Julie Zauzmer profiles the Rev. Mary Fowler, an 83-year-old Baptist leader who provides spiritual counsel to single mothers. Fowler’s 150-person congregation, Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church, was recently able to renovate their church building in Northeast Washington thanks to donations from congregants. Fowler, who sometimes provides struggling congregants with financial assistance, said, “It’s good to always tell people about spirituality, spirituality. But sometimes, spirituality without help is not helping.”

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