John K. Sorensen Rev.

Rev. Sorensen first served at Messiah Lutheran Church. In 1960 he founded Christ the King Lutheran in Fletcher Hills where he served until retirement in1992.

Sorensen was co-founder, Advisory Chaplain and Board Member of the Home of Guiding Hands – a full care facility serving those with developmental and intellectual disabilities. He was active with Value Village Thrift Stores, San Diego County ARC, California State Republican Central Committee, International Variety Club and the Nice Guys. Sorensen was a strong supporter of and clergy representative at North County’s Interfaith Community Services.

Chaplain Sorensen was one of the first San Diego Police Department chaplains; and also served as El Cajon Police Department Chaplain. In l994, Sheriff Bill Kolender created a position of Senior Chaplain and charged Sorensen with establishing a volunteer program for the San Diego County Sheriff’s department. Today the program has chaplains serving each of the 20 stations as well court service and detention facilities chaplains. The Chaplaincy Program was one of Sorensen’s proudest achievements.

Other than as Pastor to his congregation, Rev. Sorensen is probably most remembered for the weddings and funerals he performed for those who did not have a family church. He was retained as Chaplain at Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary for many years.

After retirement, John and his wife of nearly 44 years, Marjorie, lived in North County San Diego. They enjoyed travelling much of the world. When traveling became too difficult for John, they moved to North Carolina in 2018 to be closer to their children and family members.

Rev. Sorensen is survived by his wife, Marjorie; daughter Janine E. Labak and husband Stanley; son John Wm. Sorensen and wife Alison; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Jil (Kruse) Sorensen.

All are invited to a Memorial Service at 1:00 pm. on Friday, January 17, 2020.

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made through:

Home of Guiding Hands, El Cajon: www.GuidingHands.org

Interfaith Community Services, Escondido: www.InterfaithServices.org

Cancer Research Institute: www.CancerResearch.org