Elizabeth WigginsRev. Dr. Elizabeth Lynne Ellis Wiggins (Liz). So you might ask, "Why all the names of introduction?". Many know me as an Ellis. Friends I hadn't seen in a while would think they knew my face but couldn't connect it with the last name Wiggins. However as soon as I reminded them I am an Ellis, they would have an "AHA moment." Naturally, I just gave up trying and now write all four names. The ultimate reason I give all my names is my mom told me it was my adored dad who named me. I like folk to know the names he gave me.My husband and I have two daughters and one son, 8 grandchildren, and one granddog: parents of the late Carl and Rachel Ellis had 6 children.Born and raised in Southeast Washington, DC. I attended Anne Beers and Sousa, H.D. Woodson Ohio's Oberlin College for undergrad, Prince George's Community College (Certificate in Paralegal Studies), Emmanuel Baptist Church Evangelism School; 30 hours Elementary Education at University of the District of Columbia Howard University School of Divinity, (MDiv in 2010 and Indiana Wesleyan Wesley Seminary (Dmin).Licensed to preach in 2010, Ordained (2011) Associate Minister at East Washington Heights Baptist Church (2011). I have served East Washington Heights Baptist Church in many roles for 52 years.Employed Crowell & Moring for 25 years; taught school (French and Special Education). Serve on the Board of Directors for LANCAR Ink. Pastimes: violin, piano, voice, handbells, acting, stained glass art, French, and writing. Publications:

• "That Was Then. This Is Now". Winter 2009-2010 issue of The African American Pulpit
• "When My Heart Hears From God," published 2011
• "The Puzzling Pieces of Creation". 2023 Reflections Literary and Arts Magazine: Creation.