Reverend Sara Smith, Esq. has a history deeply rooted in service and hard work.

Growing up in Kentucky and helping with her 1000 acre family farm, she isn’t afraid of getting her hands dirty. After passing the bar and working as a labor rights litigation attorney, she had a calling to attend Divinity school, which changed the trajectory of her career and life. Now, with 30 years of experience as an ordained clergywoman in the United Church of Christ, she continues to make an impact and isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

As Senior Minister of United Congregational Church of Bridgeport located in CT, she is also CEO/President and Founder of the nonprofit nOURish BRIDGEPORT, Inc. which is a mission of the church working to provide resources and essential programs to those who need it most.

nOURish is focused on community and provides critical resources including a weekly food pantry that serves over 500 families (2500 individuals) each week, ESL classes serving over 100 each week, a team of dedicated cooks that prepare 300 hot meals to the unhoused every week. In addition to all that, she is the creative mastermind behind the first non-profit indoor hydroponic farm in the state. In three years, they have produced over 17 TONS of produce that’s been distributed to their food insecure neighbors and residents of Bridgeport. Additionally, she is the Protestant Chaplain and Adjunct Instructor at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield.

Reverend Sara is a proud advocate for the LGBTQ community and facilitates an Open and Affirming congregation in alignment with the mission of the United Church of Christ. She is truly an energizer bunny with a purpose of changing lives, creating opportunities and opening hearts.

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Date de publication : 27/5/2025 à 11:40:58