Rayford Jeffrey Ray (born August 30, 1956) is the eleventh and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan.
The Right Reverend Rayford Jeffrey Ray | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Northern Michigan | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Northern Michigan |
| Elected | December 4, 2010 |
| In office | 2011–present |
| Predecessor | Jim Kelsey |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | April 1, 1987 by Gerald N. McAllister |
| Consecration | May 21, 2011 by Katharine Jefferts Schori |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 30, 1956 |
| Nationality | American German |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Suzanne Ray |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Biography
editRay was born on August 30, 1956, in Heidelberg, West Germany. He became a US citizen when he turned 18. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history and language from Cameron University. He then became a middle school geography, social studies and American history teacher, before attending Nashotah House for theological studies. He graduated in 1986.
Ray was ordained deacon on June 21, 1986, and priest on April 1, 1987. He served congregations in Oklahoma until 1990, when he moved to Northern Michigan. He married Suzanne Ray, who is also a priest.[1]
On December 4, 2010, he was elected Bishop of Northern Michigan, after over three years of vacancy in the episcopal seat of the diocese. He was consecrated on May 21, 2011.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "The Rt Revd Rayford Ray". Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "NORTHERN MICHIGAN: Rayford Jeffrey Ray consecrated as 11th bishop". Retrieved 13 November 2020.
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