Re: “Anne V. Farrell, Seattle Foundation ex-president and CEO, dies at 89” (June 16, Native Information):
Thanks for the obituary honoring Anne Farrell and her civic management in Seattle. I’d prefer to elevate up one other dimension of her life: her deep and steadfast management in her religion group in Central Seattle.
At a time when ladies have been usually anticipated to take a lower-profile position throughout the church, Anne was elected Senior Warden in 1976, the very best lay management place, at Epiphany Parish within the Madrona Denny Blaine neighborhood. She served throughout a interval marked by sharp racial and financial tensions in our metropolis, and beneath her steering, the parish broadened its variety and expanded its dedication to social service. She additionally led Epiphany to change into the primary Episcopal Church within the Diocese of Olympia to ordain a lady to the priesthood.
Anne helped form a group the place all belong, wherever they’re on their religious journey. That legacy continues to thrive at Epiphany at this time. She carried herself with quiet resolve, a cheerful presence, and unwavering dedication to residing out her religion in ways in which made an actual distinction, for the church town, and the area we share.
The Rev. Doyt L. Conn Jr., rector, Epiphany Seattle
