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Kendra Vaughan Hovey was born and raised in a conservative
Jewish home. While having dreams about becoming a Rabbi, Hovey
knew that she would never be allowed to lead worship in the
Orthodox Jewish faith as a woman. At a young age, Hovey was
introduced to the Wiccan faith where she learned that women were
not only allowed, but encouraged, to lead worship along with their
male counterparts. She spent the next several years studying the
Wiccan faith, enjoying her connection to the earth and learning
about both the feminine and masculine qualities of deity. For Hovey,
this solidified her understanding of God as the One that transcends
all things, as opposed to two separate pantheistic deities, as most
Wiccans believe. While attending Johnson and Wales University in
Jewish home. While having dreams about becoming a Rabbi, Hovey
knew that she would never be allowed to lead worship in the
Orthodox Jewish faith as a woman. At a young age, Hovey was
introduced to the Wiccan faith where she learned that women were
not only allowed, but encouraged, to lead worship along with their
male counterparts. She spent the next several years studying the
Wiccan faith, enjoying her connection to the earth and learning
about both the feminine and masculine qualities of deity. For Hovey,
this solidified her understanding of God as the One that transcends
all things, as opposed to two separate pantheistic deities, as most
Wiccans believe. While attending Johnson and Wales University in
Rhode Island and earning her Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management (1989), Hovey was initiated and
ordained as Wiccan clergy, serving the Pagan community as a Wiccan high priestess for the next 20 years.
Looking to help bring a deeper and more meaningful relationship to the Wiccan faith while fostering spiritual
community, Hovey earned her Doctorate in Ministry specializing in Pastoral Counseling, from the University of
Sedona (2005) and became an ordained metaphysical minister. It was here that she was first introduced to
the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Bible, learning primarily about eastern mysticism and metaphysical
teachings. Hovey then opened the First Church of Wicca in Duxbury, MA where she focused on teaching
eastern thought, meditation, mysticism and metaphysics. Soon afterward, Hovey enrolled in the American
Institute of Holistic Theology to earn her second doctorate, a Ph.D., in Holistic Ministry (2008). This degree
proved to solidify her Christian teachings with common truths from other major world traditions, leaving Hovey
with a thirst to know more about Jesus Christ and the Christian faith.
In an effort to learn more, Hovey sought out David Woods, one of her Christian colleagues. Woods, a local
Christian pastor of Journey Community of Faith, continued to encourage religious tolerance through
education and an open dialog with Hovey that continued for over two years. In the summer of 2008, Hovey
had an undeniable experience with Jesus Christ and in that moment, knew that she had met God, and asked
Woods to baptize her as a Christian. Shortly afterward, while still trying to minister to the Wiccan community,
Hovey's internal struggle and conflict as a Christian forced her to close down the First Church of Wicca in
January of 2009.
During her time as a Wiccan high priestess, Hovey was featured on TLC’s, My Unique Family, penned a book,
"Passages: Handfasting: A Pagan Guide to Commitment Rituals," handled the initial stage of the project for
"Out of the Broom Closet," and spoke about Spiritual issues at several New England Pagan Pride Day events.
Hovey is continuing her relationship with the Wiccan community by helping bridge the rift between Pagans and
Christians and will continue to write and speak on behalf of both faiths.
ordained as Wiccan clergy, serving the Pagan community as a Wiccan high priestess for the next 20 years.
Looking to help bring a deeper and more meaningful relationship to the Wiccan faith while fostering spiritual
community, Hovey earned her Doctorate in Ministry specializing in Pastoral Counseling, from the University of
Sedona (2005) and became an ordained metaphysical minister. It was here that she was first introduced to
the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Bible, learning primarily about eastern mysticism and metaphysical
teachings. Hovey then opened the First Church of Wicca in Duxbury, MA where she focused on teaching
eastern thought, meditation, mysticism and metaphysics. Soon afterward, Hovey enrolled in the American
Institute of Holistic Theology to earn her second doctorate, a Ph.D., in Holistic Ministry (2008). This degree
proved to solidify her Christian teachings with common truths from other major world traditions, leaving Hovey
with a thirst to know more about Jesus Christ and the Christian faith.
In an effort to learn more, Hovey sought out David Woods, one of her Christian colleagues. Woods, a local
Christian pastor of Journey Community of Faith, continued to encourage religious tolerance through
education and an open dialog with Hovey that continued for over two years. In the summer of 2008, Hovey
had an undeniable experience with Jesus Christ and in that moment, knew that she had met God, and asked
Woods to baptize her as a Christian. Shortly afterward, while still trying to minister to the Wiccan community,
Hovey's internal struggle and conflict as a Christian forced her to close down the First Church of Wicca in
January of 2009.
During her time as a Wiccan high priestess, Hovey was featured on TLC’s, My Unique Family, penned a book,
"Passages: Handfasting: A Pagan Guide to Commitment Rituals," handled the initial stage of the project for
"Out of the Broom Closet," and spoke about Spiritual issues at several New England Pagan Pride Day events.
Hovey is continuing her relationship with the Wiccan community by helping bridge the rift between Pagans and
Christians and will continue to write and speak on behalf of both faiths.
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