Episcopal Bishop Visits Local Churches

Meet Bishop Baskerville-Burrows THIS Sunday

Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows (Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis) visited St. John’s Episcopal Church in Lafayette this past weekend to preside over Confirmation and visit with the church members and vestry. Joe Micon, LUM executive director, enjoyed this special day at St. John’s with the Bishop. {Pictured L to R: Nolie Parnell, LUM board member representing St. John’s; Joe Micon; The Rev. Dr. Bradley Pace, Rector at St. John’s; and Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows.}

Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows is from New York, and is a graduate of Smith College, Cornell University and the Church Divinity School of the Pacific. She has expertise in historic preservation and a passion for issues including gun violence, social justice, and racial and class reconciliation. She also maintains a focus in guiding others through spiritual direction. She was ordained and consecrated the 11th bishop of Indianapolis in April 2017, making her the first black woman to lead a diocese in the history of the Episcopal Church and the first woman to succeed another woman.

Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows will be visiting the Chapel of the Good Shepherd – the Episcopal Church at Purdue in West Lafayette THIS Sunday (October 14) at 10 a.m. The Rev. Peter Bunder, chaplain & vicar of Good Shepherd, welcomes you to attend the 10 a.m. service to hear from and meet Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows.