Rayford Ray

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The Right Reverend

Rayford Jeffrey Ray
Bishop of Northern Michigan
Church Episcopal Church
Diocese Northern Michigan
ElectedDecember 4, 2010
In office2011–present
Predecessor Jim 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)
Nationality American
German
Denomination Anglican
SpouseSuzanne Ray
Children3
Alma mater University of Michigan

Rayford Jeffrey Ray (born August 30, 1956) is the eleventh and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan.

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Biography

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]

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References

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