How should a female pastor be addressed on envelope, such as when mailing her a “thank you” card?

Question

Pastor Jane Smith?

Ms. Jane Smith

Jane Smith

And in the thank you card, should it say “Dear Pastor Jane”?

Answer 1

"Pastor Jane Smith" and "Dear Pastor Jane"

Answer 2

Well, what title does she use?  If "Pastor" is the one, then she's "Pastor Jane Smith".  In my denomination, she'd be "The Reverend Jane Smith," just like a man in her position.

Her sex is irrelevant.

Answer 3

Envelope addressed: Pastor Jane Smith.  Thank You card: Dear Jane.

Answer 4

probably pastor jane smith

Answer 5

Protocols for addressing clergy vary by denomination, but NOT by gender. If you use "Pastor" or a similar title for a man, you use it for a woman also. (As for the form of address in the salutation, it should be at least as formal as you would address her in person. My own church's rector does not like being called by her first name.)

Answer 6

All of the above would be appropriate.  Pastor's aren't typically hung up on titles.  Because it is a thank you card is informal, it is best to leave out the Ms.

Answer 7

 "Ms" truly does work for married and unmarried women zxjq

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Answer 8

dear pj                       

Answer 9

On the envelope: Rev. Pastor J Smith

On the card: What you would normally say if you were speaking to her.  Dear Pastor Jane or Dear Jane would be fine.