Unsung Heroes of Methodism: Mary Bosanquet

We’ve all heard the names John and Charles Wesley, but there are a lot of other important names in the history of Methodism you may not know. The Unsung Heroes of Methodism series tells the stories of lesser-known figures whose lives and witness still impact The United Methodist Church today, even if their names aren’t familiar to us.

Mary Bosanquet Fletcher lived an extraordinary life. She was a preacher, an author, a theologian and a philanthropist. She was a child of wealth and privilege who gave it all up to preach the Gospel and serve the poor. She wrote letters to John Wesley, urging him to recognize the calling of women to preach the Gospel. She inspired future generations of female leaders to embrace their callings.

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