Cavaness took the microphone to a standing ovation, beginning her sermon by first sharing her deep ties to the Philadelphia ...
The Rev. Carolyn Cavaness has been appointed as the first woman pastor in the history of Mother Bethel AME Church.
In October there was a celebration of Bethel’s 140th anniversary as a congregation, attended by about 40 individuals. And on Sunday, the church will honor its military veterans during the 10 a.m.