Lakeland church will honor local women during March services

In recognition of Women's History Month, the St. Mark United Methodist Church is holding a monthlong celebration honoring the extraordinary achievements and enduring legacy of women in the Lakeland area.

Every Sunday throughout March, during the 11 a.m. worship service, the congregation will host special tributes under the theme, "Trailblazing Women: Firsts and Pioneers."

Sally Stone, a pioneering businesswoman who established her own enterprise and mentored aspiring entrepreneurs as founder and CEO of The Well, was to be featured at March 8 service.

The March 15 service will honor Albertha Whittley Tabron, whose employment has included educator, social worker, municipal assistant and program analyst as well as director/administrator of the Coleman-Bush Building.

Mayor Sara Roberts McCarley, the first woman to be elected as mayor in Lakeland's history, will be honored on March 22.

The Rev. Dr. Joreatha McCall Capers is pastor of St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1640 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. in Lakeland. For more information, call 813-448-4875 or email Joreatha08@gmail.com .

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