Bishop Desmond Tutu was interviewed at Trinity Church, Wall Street. When asked about his view of the election of Katharine Jefferts Schori as Presiding Bishop, Tutu simply says, "Whoopee!" The interview is well worth watching (requires Windows Media Player).The Boston Globe has an interview (you may be asked to register; free) with Bishop Gayle Harris, suffragan in Massachusetts. In the interview, Harris shares her perspective on women's leadership, the recent General Convention, and Presiding Bishop-elect Katharine Jefferts Schori. Here's an excerpt:
In the church, we have seen -- from its very beginning -- controversy, whether it should be Peter as the leader or James; whether circumcision was necessary in order to be a Christian; whether females or slaves could be fully members. In America, the issues of slavery, immigration have always brought questions about who can come to God's table.
I think she will try to make us first focus on what we do agree upon. What we have in common is the love of God and this mission to bring love and mercy, compassion, and justice, to the world.
(Thanks to Tracy Sukraw at the Diocese of Massachusetts for pointing me to the interview with Bishop Harris.)
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