From Savannah-As the Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori stood behind the pulpit Sunday at Christ Church, her message to the crowd was a simple one filled with acceptance and love.
Hundreds filled the pews of the Johnson Square church to listen to Jefferts Schori, the presiding bishop and chief primate of the Episcopal Church. Jefferts Schori is the 26th presiding bishop and chief pastor to the Episcopal Church’s 2.1 million members in 17 countries and 109 dioceses.
“Thank you for demonstrating what it is to be disciples and missionaries...,” Jefferts Schori told the crowd. “Usually we only want to let in people who agree with us. Too often we try to exclude people who make us uncomfortable or fearful...
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