Rev. Kharma's Bio...

The Rev. Dr. Kharma R. Amos received her Master's of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Lancaster , PA and her Doctor of Ministry degree from Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge , MA . Kharma has been affiliated with MCC churches in Oklahoma , Oregon , Pennsylvania , and Virginia since 1991, and was Ordained into the Ministry of Metropolitan Community Churches in May, 2002. Kharma was called to serve MCC NOVA as Interim Pastor in September of 2002, and has been serving as fulltime Pastor of MCC NOVA since August of 2003. Kharma also currently serves as the Chair of the MCC Theologies Team and a member of the Board of Trustees at Lancaster Theological Seminary.

A native of Missouri/Oklahoma, Kharma currently resides in Fairfax, Virginia with her partner, Kala Payne; their dog, Sarah; and cat, Winston. In addition to her passionate interest in progressive spirituality, MCC’s broad array of social justice activities, and queer theory, Kharma is an avid lover of music, reading, nag champa, Birkenstocks, and the Vicar of Dibley. She is committed to lifelong learning, laughing every day, and trying not to take herself too seriously.

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