Interview with Donnette Alfelt about her changed view on Women in the Ministry
Donnette Alfelt | Friday, December 5, 2014 As the title suggests, this week we have an interview from Donnette Alfelt about her understanding of the issue of women in ministry. As a life long church participant her views on the matter have changed over the years, but most dramatically in the last year. -Editor
Question - Did you grow up in the church?
Answer – Yes. I was born in Bryn Athyn and have lived there for most of my 85 years of life. I attended New Church schools through two years of college. I moved away from Bryn Athyn in my twenties but returned when I got married.
Question - I understand that until recently you were against women being ordained as New Church ministers. Can you tell me about that?
Wondering about the inspiration for this article? Look up the New Church, which is based on the theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg.
General Church policy, gender roles, ordination, women in the ministry, women priests