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A Celebration of Virginia West (Ginny) Davidson in the Round

On a bright, blue sky, radiant day in mid October, at the age of 93, Virginia West Davidson left this world. With each day that passes we remember the gift she is and was for so many of us who cherished her feisty feminist grace-filled way of reaching deeply into our lives. She called us out into the best of who we are.

That All May Freely Serve is honored to invite you to an afternoon celebration of the life of Virginia Davidson, at her beloved Downtown United Presbyterian Church in Rochester, New York, on April 10, 2010. Please join us as we listen in on herstory! Virginia’s dear friends and feminist scholars, Johanna Bos and Sylvia Thorson-Smith will share some reflections, and U.P.S. (The Unrepentant, Practicing Singers) will share some feisty feminist music. We’ll hear from some of Virginia’s own writings, and have time to celebrate her legacy by sharing our own fond memories.

Ginny Davidson (center) with Janie Spahr (left) and Sylvia Thorson-Smith

Join us as we gather in a wide circle of welcome and remember Virginia, who loved most to sit down at a round table, where all voices would be heard and each beautiful face affirmed.

April 10, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Downtown United Presbyterian Church
Celebration Hall, Second Floor (wheelchair accessible)
121 North Fitzhugh Street
Rochester NY 14614
A light reception will follow.

Virginia’s family has asked that memorial gifts in her honor be given to That All May Freely Serve, for which we are deeply grateful!

Please note that on Sunday morning, April 11, the Rev. Jane Adams Spahr will be preaching at the 11:00 a.m. service of worship at the Downtown United Presbyterian Church.

To RSVP, or if you have further questions, contact Janie at jane@spahr.com. For friends traveling from out of town, here are three hotels within walking distance of the church:

Nearby Hotels:

  • Rochester Plaza
    double (two people) $119
    70 State Street
    (585) 546-3450
    toll free (866) 826-2831
  • Rochester Riverside Radisson
    double (two people) $109 Sat, $129 Sun
    120 East Main Street
    (585) 546-3908
    toll free (800) 395-7036
  • Rochester Hyatt Regency
    double (two people) $119
    125 East Main Street
    (585) 546-1234