'It’s been an adventure'
Acting Stated Clerk Bronwen Boswell reflects on her year in office
August 2, 2024
Rick Jones & Randy Hobson | Office of the General Assembly
LOUISVILLE
A little over a year ago, the Rev. Bronwen Boswell was invited to step into the role of Acting Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). In doing so, she became the first woman to ever serve in this capacity within the denomination. She concludes her term in office this week, returning to her job as general presbyter for Shenandoah Presbytery.
Boswell recently sat down with Presbyterian News Service to reflect on her 13 months in office.
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