February 27, 2024

Rev. Audrey Hartness Reese, Councilwoman, Westminster, South Carolina

Rev. Audrey Hartness Reese talks to the Community Catalyst podcast.

Reverend Audrey Hartness Reese

Councilwoman, Westminster, South Carolina

“Church & State” - In the inaugural episode of “Community Catalysts,” host Matt Lehrman talks with the Reverend Audrey Hartness Reese about balancing her dual callings as a church pastor and City Councilwoman in Westminster, South Carolina.


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Rev. Audrey Hartness Reese talks to the Community Catalyst podcast.



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