The Unofficial Katharine Jefferts Schori Fan Page

Shalom! This is a blog that celebrates the first woman Presiding Bishop to serve in the Episcopal Church. Here you will find news stories, photos, links, references, quotes, video and stories from people who have met her. This is not an official site and not affliated with the Episcopal Church or the presiding bishop. This page also has feed from the Church's official news site.



Episcopal News Service

Friday, January 29, 2010

Sunday, January 17, 2010

KJS sermon at prayer service for Haiti

Homily at prayer service for Haiti, at Washington National Cathedral here.

"God does not cause suffering or punish people with it, but God is present and known more intimately in the midst of suffering. Above all, we become more human through our broken hearts."

Friday, January 15, 2010

Bishop Katharine and Episcopal Relief and Development react to the Haiti earthquake tragedy

Have "A Wing and a Prayer" for Lent!

A priest and author named the Rev. Lisa Belcher Hamilton  has written reflections and spiritual excercises for Lent by using the book "A Wing and A Prayer." It is a great companion to the book. Although this "study guide" was written a  couple of years ago now, it is timeless and  I plan on using it for Lent this year. There happens to be 40 essays in "Wing"- one for each day of Lent. The idea is to read an essay a day and use the Rev. Hamilton's guide to reflect on the essay and  on your own faith. You can access the page here.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Someone sharing their encounter with KJS:

 I met Bishop Schori in December 08...it was a very profound and proud moment...she is such a soft-spoken yet strong presence in the Episcopal Church.....by the way...she had NO entourage when I met her, she was walking alone from her hotel to the convention center in Riverside, Ca...she stopped to speak to a lady in a wheelchair, ..I waited until she was finished, then I approached, asked if I might speak to her, she said "absolutely, I'd love to speak with you"...I had a private one on one conversation with her that lasted just minutes, but will forever live with me and I treasure our photo taken together. When I addressed her as "Bishop Schori", she said..."Katharine, please, just Katharine". What a woman,what an inspiration, what a gift!! Keep us strong and move us on, Katharine!! God Bless you!

Dynamic Duo: KJS with husband Richard


More pics...just because...


Thursday, January 7, 2010

Presiding Bishop receives honorary doctorate in Liberia

Another Degree for KJS!


My Two Bishops


I didn't realize until recently that my bishop (Rodney Michel, Acting Bishop of the Diocese of PA) is in this photo from when KJS was installed in 2006. He's the one near the top right corner, bald with glasses. I am blessed to have met both these great bishops!
LIFE Magazine has some stunning photos from that day in this gallery too: http://www.life.com/search/?type=images&q0=katharine+jefferts+schori&page=1