From Alaska-The leader of a major denomination of Christians is in Alaska over the next several days. Katharine Jefferts Schori was elected presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church in 2006. The church claims more than 2 million members in 16 countries.
But before she started in ministry, she was an oceanographer. During a stop in Sitka, she had a chance to meet relatives of both Jack Calvin and Ed Ricketts. They are co-authors of Between Pacific Tides, a book that redefined marine biology.
She spoke to KCAW the morning of Tuesday, July 23.
KCAW: You have a science background.
Jefferts Schori: I do.
KCAW: And you’re here on the side of the Pacific Ocean… you’re an oceanographer?
Jefferts Schori: I was. It’s hard to claim still to be one.
KCAW: It’s hard to get out on a research vessel when you’re (presiding bishop)?
Jefferts Schori: It is.
KCAW: Are you going to have a chance to experience some science here?
Jefferts Schori: This afternoon we’re going to visit with some people who are descended from scientists I knew of in my earlier career.
More here-
http://www.kcaw.org/2013/07/24/episcopal-leader-talks-conflict-faith-during-sitka-stop/
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