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
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseNorthern Michigan
ElectedDecember 4, 2010
In office2011–present
PredecessorJim Kelsey
Orders
OrdinationApril 1, 1987
by Gerald N. McAllister
ConsecrationMay 21, 2011
by Katharine Jefferts Schori
Personal details
Born (1956-08-30) August 30, 1956 (age 68)
NationalityAmerican
German
DenominationAnglican
SpouseSuzanne Ray
Children3
Alma materUniversity of Michigan

Biography

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Ray 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

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References

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  1. ^ "The Rt Revd Rayford Ray". Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  2. ^ "NORTHERN MICHIGAN: Rayford Jeffrey Ray consecrated as 11th bishop". Retrieved 13 November 2020.