Barbara Cawthorne Crafton

Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, is an Episcopal priest, spiritual director and author of many books as well as of the celebrated "Almost Daily eMo from the Geranium Farm", read by thousands worldwide. She was rector of St. Clement's Church in Manhattan's Theatre district. She was also a chaplain on the waterfront of New York, and served both historic Trinity Church, Wall Street and St. John's Church in Greenwich Village, as well as at St. James, the American Church in Florence. She was a chaplain at Ground Zero during the recovery effort after the WTC bombing. Currently, she teaches at Marble Collegiate Church and at The General Theological Seminary, both in New York City. She leads retreats and quiet days throughout the United States and abroad.

An actress, director and producer, she has worked for many years in combining the lively arts and the life of faith. Her books, articles, and radio scripts have won many awards, including numerous Polly Bond Awards from Episcopal Communicators and the coveted Gabriel Award for religious broadcasting. She has been profiled extensively in electronic and print media. Her video discussions of forgiveness, prayer and many other topics are found at www.beliefnet.org and many other sites.

Barbara Crafton is married to Richard Quaintance, sometimes better known simply as "Q", a retired professor of English literature. She has many children grandchildren.

You can attend one of Barbara's classes at Marble Collegiate Church, 1 W. 29th Street (at 5th Avenue) on Tuesdays at 6.30 pm and Sunday mornings at 10.00 am. Telephone Marble at 212-686-2770 or email Barbara at BCrafton@marblechurch.org.