Antoinette Louisa (Brown) Blackwell (1825-1921)

First woman minister of a recognized denomination

St. Francis Xavier Cabrini (1850-1917)

First American woman to become a Saint

Ruth C Duck (1947 – )

Prolific and noted composer, writer, and adoptor of hymns. Wrote over 150 hymns and edited three books of sources for worship services. She is a leading contemporary for, and developer of, inclusive language in both hymnody and worship.
The Hymn Society in the United States honored Duck for her contributions to congregational song and granted her its highest honor—making her a Fellow in 2013.

Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910)

Founded a lasting worldwide religion; spiritual healer; author of best-selling book on spiritual healing, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

Barbara Harris (1930-2020)

First woman Episcopal bishop

Bishop Leontine Kelly
(1920-2012)

First African-American woman to be elected bishop in the United Methodist Church