Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Ruth Whaley is a seasoned professional in the fields of education and community engagement, currently serving as the Manager of Community and Educational Initiatives at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine since April 2020. Ruth's prior experience includes positions as a Museum Educator at the New-York Historical Society and as an Educator and Visitor Services Agent at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. Notable roles also comprise the Back-up Supervisor and Lead Educator at the Children's Museum of Manhattan, where Ruth trained staff and developed educational materials. Additional work experience includes a Conservation Education Summer Fellowship with the Wildlife Conservation Society and leadership roles in youth programs with Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation and the St. Paul Saints. Ruth holds a Master of Arts in History from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Loras College.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, the mother church of the Episcopal Diocese of New York and the Seat of its Bishop, is chartered as a house of prayer for all people and a unifying center of intellectual light and leadership. It serves the many diverse people of our Diocese, City, Nation and World through an array of liturgical, cultural and civic events; pastoral, educational and community outreach activities; and maintains the preservation of the great architectural and historic site that is its legacy. People from many faiths and communities worship together in services held more than 30 times a week; the soup kitchen serves roughly 25,000 meals annually; social service outreach has an increasingly varied roster of programs; the distinguished Cathedral School prepares young students to be future leaders; Adults and Children in Trust, the renowned preschool, afterschool and summer program, offers diverse educational and nurturing experiences; the outstanding Textile Conservation Lab preserves world treasures; concerts, exhibitions, performances and civic gatherings allow conversation, celebration, reflection and remembrance—such is the joyfully busy life of this beloved and venerated Cathedral.