Dottie Hawthorne
Province V – Diocese of Western Michigan
Within her parish of Emmanuel, Petoskey, Dottie Hawthorne consistently sets an example of faithful service, providing practical support for ministries, and inspiring the parish with new ideas. The current co-chair of the Outreach Ministry, Dottie was instrumental in implementing the parish’s newly established Soul Food Community Garden.
An active member of Petoskey Interfaith Common Ground, a Thursday Lunch volunteer, and choir member, she has represented Emmanuel at Diocesan Convention and is consistently eager to participate in the diocesan life. Dottie hosts Coffee Hour, chaperones Youth Group events, volunteers with the Northmen Den food pantries, co-facilitates Emmanuel’s book group, and cheerfully helps maintain the church buildings and grounds.
Dottie is passionate about social justice, equality, creation care, and advocacy for the parish neighbors. Within her local community/region, she is an officer of the Petoskey Garden Club, volunteers with the Char-Em County Fair and Friendship Center of Emmet County, and co-chairs the South of Straits Sierra Club.
A retired librarian, she participates in the reading assistance program at Sheridan Elementary School. In all that she does, Dottie embodies love of God and neighbor in her church and the wider community.
