Catharine Maria Sedgwick, The Rev. William Ellery Channing and the Beginning of All Soulswith Laurie Carter NoblePlease join us as we celebrate the achievements of some of the notable women who have been participants in the life of All Souls from its inception in 1819 to the present. The foresight, dedication, wisdom and courage of these key women exemplify the contributions of many women to building this faith community and its multi-faceted ways of impacting our community and our world. These are our role models, our inspiration and our foremothers.Over four sessions we will hear their stories and learn how their spiritual paths as Unitarians and Universalists informed their choices, strengthened their resolve and helped these remarkable women create a more humane and just world. Their fields are diverse; from creating successful philanthropies to crafting enlightening novels, they forged paths and frequently defied conventions. In every sense they represent everything a woman could be and everything a woman should be.A noted novelist, Catharine Sedgwick addressed issues such as interracial marriage, class, and privilege. She was also a life long advocate of hospital and prison reform and addressed the plight of children in poverty in early 19th century New York. Due to their friendship with and admiration of the Rev. William Ellery Channing, Catharine and two of her brothers joined All Souls in its first years.