Reverend Dawn Bennett is an ordained ELCA Lutheran pastor serving The Table in Nashville, TN. The Table centers the voices of vulnerable people groups, primarily LGBTQ+ and those impacted by incarceration. She is the author of Loving Pearl: A Mother's Call to Unconditional Love. Pastor Dawn works in works in the area of restorative justice and pastoral care with a focus on helping folks heal from spiritual trauma due to bigotry and rejection. While her primary work lies at the intersection of faith and LGBTQ+ advocacy, she considers herself to be a bridge builder: journeying with all people as they navigate turbulent areas of conflict and faith relationships. She speaks out again harmful legislation and facilitates dialogue circles to aid community healing. Dawn holds a MDiv, from Vanderbilt Divinity School; Certificate in Religion, Gender & Sexuality, VDS; BS Psychology, Liberty University. She's an ambivert so when the weather permits, you'll likely find her reconnecting through hiking or gardening. Ministry aside, her favorite role is Mom, to her three growns and Gigi to her three grands. Pastor Dawn currently resides in Nashville, TN and is sure to eat an apple with crunchy peanut butter every day.
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