Rev. Patricia Jones Turner , MS

DIRECTOR and TRAINER of Historical and Educational  Project and Trainer for the White Feather Project

Pastor, educator, poet, trainer, counselor, writer, Patricia Jones Turner is a presenter who guides those who participate in various workshops toward self-enlightenment and peaceful coexistence.  She graduated from Lane High School in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1969, she obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Augustine’s University in 1973 and obtained her Master of Arts in Christian Education from Union Theological Seminary in 2000.  

Her mantra is violence anywhere affects people everywhere!                             

Her charge in ministry is to build a bridge over pain and suffering leading others to Christ.

Her resume includes the following:

Professional Experience & Leadership

  • Executive Director, LifeLines’ Ministries Inc. & Pastor, Light House of Hope (2000–Present)

  • Christian Behavioral Specialist (2000–Present)

  • Coordinator, White Feather Historical and Educational Project, Trinity Episcopal Church (2017–Present)

    • Leadership Team Coordinator and Program Developer (Funded by CACF)

  • Trainer & Developer, Anti-Oppression Curriculum, White Feather Project (2021–Present)

    • Initiated via BAMA Works Grant for Trinity Episcopal Church

Board Membership & Community Leadership

  • Member, Charlottesville City Social Services Advisory Board (2022–Present)

  • Chair, Chesterfield County Domestic and Sexual Violence Task Force (2006–2017)

  • Chair, Chesterfield County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team (2006–2017)

Professional Roles in Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention

  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordinator, Chesterfield County Community Correction Services (2006–2017)

  • Facilitator, Domestic Violence Support Groups (2006–2017)

  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordinator, Community Corrections & Chesterfield County, VA (2006–2017)

  • Retired from Chesterfield County Community Correction Services (2017)

Training & Curriculum Development

  • Virginia Commonwealth University VISTA, Domestic Violence Curriculum Developer & Trainer (2000–2006)

  • Anti-Oppression Trainer for CASA (Lynchburg, VA) and Other Organizations (1993–2000)

  • Received Ground Water Anti-Racism Training (April–October 2013)

Early Career & Publications

  • Employment Service Worker, Chesterfield County Dept. of Social Services (1987–1995)

  • Published Author: A Cry in the Wilderness (2007)