Elizabeth Adekunle (born 1977) is a British Anglican priest and former Archdeacon of Hackney, London. [1]
Born in 1977 in North London, United Kingdom, [2] Adekunle read theology at Birmingham University, graduating as Bachelor of Theology (BTh), [3] before pursuing further studies in divinity at London and Cambridge universities: MA in African Christianity (SOAS) and in Pastoral care and counselling (Cantab), while training at Ridley Hall, Cambridge for ordination. [3] [4]
Ordained in the Church of England, Adekunle was, from 2007 to 2011, curate and then priest-in-charge at St Luke's Church, Hackney. [3] During this time she also served as a chaplain to Homerton Hospital and St Mellitus College. [2] Adekunle was appointed chaplain of St John's College, Cambridge in 2011, serving till 2016. [3] [4]
On 1 July 2015, Adekunle was appointed as Archdeacon of Hackney in the Diocese of London following Bishop Rachel Treweek; [5] She was collated as archdeacon on 5 April 2016, [6] when she became joint patron of the living of St John's Hoxton (with the Haberdashers' Company). She resigned effective 13 August 2021 and was reported to be pursuing non-executive roles [7] in the health service and public sector. [8] [9]
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