Elizabeth Malloch
Elizabeth Gilmour Malloch (6 September 1910 – 29 September 2000) was a Teacher, College Principal and a Campaigner for Equality within the Episcopal Church. She was one of the first women to become a priest within the Episcopal Church.[1]
Early Life
Elizabeth was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. She was the eldest of 4 children and the sole daughter[2] to parents Jane Clarke and John Malloch. Elizabeth’s mother was a telegraphist in the Civil Service while her father was an accountant.[1]
Education
Elizabeth attended James Gillespies School and Edinburgh Ladies College (now Mary Erskine’s School). At James Gillespies, she won an award for ‘all-round excellence’.[2]
Elizabeth then went on to study at The University of Edinburgh where she achieved a First-Class Degree in French and Latin.[1] She also won the University Prize. Elizabeth then completed a DipEd as well as qualifications in primary and secondary education at Moray House, the education branch of The University of Edinburgh.[2]
Career
Elizabeth initially taught at Manchester High School [2] before she began working in teacher training at Bingley College of Education in 1942. In 1947, she became an Inspector of Schools in Leeds before, in 1949, becoming principal of the Stafford Training College (which became Madley College of Education).[1]
Elizabeth held the role of College Principal for 20 years.[1] During this time, Elizabeth managed a change of site and the fast increase of student numbers which rose from less than 400 to more than 1200.[2] The College also introduced qualifications for mature teachers of Home Economics and a course specifically aimed at married women.[1] By May 1970, the College had 3916 qualified teachers to its name.[2]
Elizabeth was a member of the National Advisory Council on the Training and Supply of Teachers and consulted with many organisations about teacher training and education.[2]
Elizabeth retired in 1970, after being College Principal for 21 years. Her retirement ceremony was attended by Princess Margaret, in her role as Chancellor of Keele University.[2] Elizabeth retired to Essex and in 1980, she returned to Edinburgh.[1]
Voluntary Work
Elizabeth volunteered with the Girlguiding Movement. In her youth, she was a Brownie at the North Morningside Church, 63rd Company, before continuing to become a Guide and a Ranger. When she moved to Manchester, she became leader of Guide Units, including Hulme, an impoverished area which had been severely damaged by bombing during World War Two. Elizabeth became the vice-president of Staffordshire County Guide Association. Friends she had made during her time with Guiding attended Elizabeth’s 90th birthday party.[2]
In her retirement, Elizabeth volunteered as a Soroptimist and an Open University Tutor.[1]
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Roles within the Episcopalian Church
In 1972, Elizabeth became a pastoral assistant and a reader at her local church.[1] Upon her move to Edinburgh, she undertook lay roles, such as reader, at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral before becoming a Deacon in 1986.[3] After a long campaign for women to be admitted as priests[2], in 1994 she became one of the first women to become a priest within the Episcopal Church. Among these women, Elizabeth was the oldest.[1]
Elizabeth believed in equality for all and was an active member of the Movement for the Whole Ministry which aimed to make the Church more inclusive. She volunteered as an English Tutor at YWCA Roundabout Centre, an anti-racist charity.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k The new biographical dictionary of Scottish women. Ewan, Elizabeth,. Edinburgh. ISBN 978-1-4744-3629-8. OCLC 1057237368.
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- ^ Scottish Episcopal clergy, 1689-2000. Bertie, David M. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. 2000. ISBN 0-567-08746-8. OCLC 45304141.
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