With shouts, claps and dancing, a choir led a crowd at Hamilton Park United Methodist Church in worship Sunday to celebrate the retirement of trailblazing...
During a service celebrating her retirement, senior pastor the Rev. Sheron Patterson waves a monetary gift from the Afro Park Community at Hamilton Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, March 24, 2024.With shouts, claps and dancing, a choir led a crowd at Hamilton Park United Methodist Church in worship Sunday to celebrate the retirement of trailblazing minister the Rev. Sheron Patterson.
Patterson was the first Black woman to be ordained in the North Texas region of the United Methodist Church. She was first ordained as a deacon 35 years ago and went on to become a senior pastor at area churches, including St. Paul UMC and Jubilee UMC. Most recently, she has served as the senior pastor at Hamilton Park UMC.Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price gave an address Sunday celebrating Patterson and read messages honoring her from several politicians. A message from state Rep.
Members of the Afro Park Community at the church also presented Patterson and her husband with awards and a check of $500 for their upcoming trip.In addition to her work as a pastor and with the UMC, she is also known for media and service work. Patterson has written nine books, served as a KNRB radio host and will continue to appear as a relationship expert on WFAA’s “Good Morning Texas.
During a service celebrating her retirement, senior pastor the Rev. Sheron Patterson dances in the front row as the Imani Mass choir performs at Hamilton Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, March 24, 2024.She said the biggest challenge of her career “without a question” has been sexism and misogyny. “It has gotten better, but it still persists,” she said of those twin issues. “After 35 years, I’m saddened that it’s still here.
Joy Ashford covers faith and religion in North Texas for The Dallas Morning News through a partnership with Report for America.. Joy Ashford covers faith and religion in North Texas for The Dallas Morning News through a partnership with Report for America.Water activities restored on White Rock Lake after 1.5M gallons of sewage spilled in Plano
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