| Resolution Number: | 2015-A303 | |
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| Title: | Gives Thanks for the Ministry of Katharine Jefferts Schori | |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Adopted | |
| Final Text: | ||
Resolved, That the House of Bishops of the 78th General Convention voice its profound thanksgiving for the leadership and ministry of the Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori as she soon completes her nine-year term of office as the 26th Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That she has served this Church as Presiding Bishop and as Bishop of Nevada with great distinction and faithfulness; and be it further
Resolved, That she has represented The Episcopal Church in the councils of the Anglican Communion with humility and generosity of spirit; and be it further
Resolved, That her witness has inspired us to see the world through the eyes of one who loves all of God’s creation; and be it further
Resolved, That this House of Bishops offers her our fervent prayers and best wishes as she embarks on her continued ministry after she resigns her office on All Saints' Day, 2015.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), p. 467. |
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