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Longest serving Black female pastor in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) called ‘terrific leader’

Posted September 19th, 2022

Before the end of her final sermon as pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Teaneck, New Jersey, the Rev. Dr. Gloria Tate capped off her nearly 30 years in the PCT pulpit by urging the congregation “to finish the race” despite her retirement.