About the author

ELIZABETH WIGGINS

<p>Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Lynne Ellis Wiggins (Liz).  So you might ask, "Why all the names of introduction?".  Many know me as an Ellis.  Friends I hadn't seen in a while would think they knew my face but couldn't connect it with the last name Wiggins.  However, as soon as I reminded them I am an Ellis, they would have an "AHA moment."  Naturally, I just gave up trying and now write all four names.  The ultimate reason I give all my names is my mom told me it was my adored dad who named me.  I like folk to know the names he gave me.</p><p>My husband and I have two daughters and one son, 8 grandchildren, and one granddog: parents of the late Carl and Rachel Ellis had 6 children.</p><p>Born and raised in Southeast Washington, DC.  I attended Anne Beers and Sousa, H.D. Woodson Ohio's Oberlin College for undergrad, Prince George's Community College (Certificate in Paralegal Studies), Emmanuel Baptist Church Evangelism School; 30 hours Elementary Education at University of the District of Columbia Howard University School of Divinity, (MDiv in 2010 and Indiana Wesleyan Wesley Seminary (Dmin).</p><p>Licensed to preach in 2010, Ordained (2011) Associate Minister at East Washington Heights Baptist Church (2011).  I have served East Washington Heights Baptist Church in many roles for 52 years.</p><p>Employed Crowell &amp; Moring for 25 years;  taught school (French and Special Education).  Serve on the Board of Directors for LANCAR Ink.  Pastimes:  violin,  piano, voice, handbells, acting, stained glass art, French, and writing.  Publications: </p><ul><li><em>"That Was Then. This Is Now".</em>  Winter 2009-2010 issue of <em>The African American Pulpit</em></li><li>"When My Heart Hears From God," published 2011</li><li><em>"The Puzzling Pieces of Creation"</em>. 2023 Reflections Literary and Arts Magazine:  Creation.</li></ul><ul></ul>