The Rev. Nancy Frausto
Back to Basics: Being the Church in Post Pandemic Time, pt. 1
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Back to Basics: Being the Church in Post Pandemic Time, pt. 2
Sunday, April 18, 2021
The Reverend Nancy Frausto, born in Zacatecas Mexico, immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 7. She is the first and only DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient priest in the Episcopal Church. In the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, she was the first Latina leader to have grown up in a Spanish Speaking Episcopal Church who has gone on to pursue ordination. Nancy is the recipient of the Episcopal Church Foundation and Beatitudes Society Fellowship. She was named one of the Future 50 Interfaith Leaders in Los Angeles to watch by the Interreligious Council of Southern California. Nancy completed her Diploma in Theology from Bloy House, the Episcopal Seminary at Claremont School of Theology and was the recipient of the Thomas Cranmer Scholarship for Distinguished Achievement in Liturgical Scholarship and the Preaching Excellence Award. Relevant Magazine named her one of their 12 Effective Women Preachers.
A sought-after speaker on issues of evangelism, intersectionality, faith and racial reconciliation, Nancy's call to social justice is a personal one. Growing up undocumented in the United States she understands the importance of honoring one’s roots and making the changes necessary for future generations. In the spring of 2018 CBS network featured her work on their documentary Race, Religion & Resistance. Nancy’s love and passion for social justice come from her own story and that of the people she serves. She is currently serving as Associate Rector at St. Luke's in Long Beach, California, and as an Evangelism Consultant for the Presiding Bishops office on Evangelism.