Reverend Pauline Kennedy-Rice on Brunch in the Basement with JaVonne & Terez

This is the beginning of women's month and as we begin our celebration, we have invited a woman of the cloth to join us to discuss her journey and life of service to the church and beyond. Once upon a time, the idea of women in ministry was frowned upon. We have come a long way, but there are still stigmas and barriers to be broken. We will listen to a little gospel music and kick back and chat. Miss a show...miss a lot.

Rev. Pauline Kennedy-Rice has been with UFC-Brooklyn. since 1993. Ordained as Deacon 2007, Minister 2014, and Reverend 2019. Before officially taking membership, classes and becoming a member, her Saturday’s were spent assisting in feeding the community at-large, especially those who were literally in the streets. She started off as a member of the Inspirational Choir, Founder and Co-chair of S.O.F.I.A (Sisters of Faith in Action), Co-creator of the Iyami Brunch, Co-chair of the Hospitality Committee, member of the Pastoral Care Team. Retired February 2013, as a Mandated High School Counselor. Currently working with young adults 18-24, who are on Public assistance, and live in Shelters. Received her B.A. in School/Community Health, 1997, from Queens College. Her M.S. in Counseling 2004, and Advanced Certification, in 2006, from Brooklyn College. A graduate of Iyana Vanzant’s. InnerVisions Institute of Spiritual Development, in 2016. A mother of four, grandmother of eight, and great-grandmother of nine. Rev. Pauline met her future wife in UFC-Brooklyn-Spiritual Development class in 1997 and married to the Deacon. now Sr. Pastor A. Deborah Rice since August 12, 2000.