Pauli Murray Scholarship Reception – February 29

Joins us for the Pauli Murray Scholarship Reception – February 29

The Rev. Pauli Murray (1910-1985), a woman of truly remarkable energy, vision, and accomplishment. She was a pioneer and groundbreaker in many different fields of endeavor, and her life included many “firsts” – including the first African American woman ordained to the Episcopal clergy, a co-founder of the National Organization for Women, and the original author of legal arguments later used to desegregate public schools in the U.S. Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision.

In Fall 2018, St. James’ Episcopal Church in Austin and Seminary of the Southwest began a collaboration to create the Texas Pauli Murray Scholarship. The purpose of this collaboration, which has now grown to include other parishes, is to expand opportunities for low-income African American students and other students of color to attend the Seminary in preparation for priesthood in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. The scholarship provides financial support for living expenses for these seminarians, in addition to a full tuition grant and other assistance provided directly by the Seminary.
Christ Church Cathedral is honored to be this year’s venue host and sponsor for the fundraising reception that will take place on Thursday, February 29, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funds raised at the event will help support eight Pauli Murray scholars in 2024-2025. The event will also recognize the work of seminary dean The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Kittredge for her successful efforts to increase diversity at the seminary.
Learn more and purchase tickets at the event website www.texaspaulimurray.org.