Beverly Gibson and Carolyn Jeffers
Recorded
November 8, 2023
Archived
November 8, 2023
04:43 minutes
0:00 / 0:00
Id:
mby023278
Description
Beverly Gibson (62) talks to her colleague Carolyn Jeffers (67) about the history of Christ Church Cathedral.Subject Log / Time Code
Beverly Gibson (B) shares that she and Carolyn Jeffers (C) would like to preserve the history of Christ Church Cathedral.
B says historians are uncertain about when Christ Church was founded. B says Mobile was a historically Catholic city and explains how Christ Church became a part of the Episcopal diocese in Mobile. B adds that she's been at Christ Church for eighteen years and C has been a lifelong member.
B talks about the history of the buildings of Christ Church.
B describes the resources she and C consulted in researching the history of Christ Church Cathedral.
B details Christ Church Cathedral's relationship to other dioceses and parishes.
B shares the challenges of being a downtown church.
B talks about all the events that take place in Mardi Gras Park and the development happening downtown.
B shares her vision for the future of Christ Church Cathedral. She says she hopes the church continues to serve all and be a part of of the work towards racial justice and healing in the country.
Participants
- Beverly Gibson
- Carolyn Jeffers