The Reverend Lorraine D. Harris is a native of Camden, New Jersey. She received her Master of Divinity Degree from Union Theological Seminary, NYC, and her Anglican Studies Certificate from Lutheran Theological Seminary – Philadelphia. Also, her training includes completion of a Chaplain Residency Program at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Transitional Leadership from The Interim Ministry Network.
As an Episcopal Priest, Rev. Harris has served at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Camden NJ, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collingswood, NJ, Church of the Advocate, Philadelphia, PA., and Interim Priest-in-Charge at St. James Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA.
Rev. Harris has also worked as a Chaplain at Magee Rehabilitation, Philadelphia, PA, United Methodist Homes, Collingswood, NJ, and Lighthouse Hospice, Cherry Hill, NJ.
Rev. Lorraine Harris is an active and influential voice in her urban community having served as the Founder and Director of a senior citizen’s community food bank, spiritual leader, and instructor of a comprehensive bible study course conducted at the Camden County Correctional Facility, and a mentor for fostered youth. She is passionate about ministry, especially advocacy for the disenfranchised because Jesus loves and cared for the poor. She is also involved with “Faith in New Jersey” and has served as a co-facilitator of race conversations in the community of Collingswood, NJ.
Rev. Harris admits at times she was unsure of her next steps as a priest, yet she never stopped trusting God. Often, reflecting on one of her favorite hymns, “Trust and Obey” while going through difficult times.
This is what “faith” is all about; “the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1).
Yes, it is challenging to cultivate a space where everyone feels welcomed in the Kingdom of God. Yet, Rev. Lorraine Harris made it her lifelong commitment to God and the people of God in the advancement of this mission. Rev. Harris is honored and thankful for the opportunity to do this at The Church of Epiphany and Christ Church.
Rev. Lorraine Harris enjoys sewing, cooking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family.
