Rayford Ray

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	(1956-08-30) August 30, 1956 (age 68) Heidelberg, West Germany
Nationality	American German
Denomination	Anglican
Spouse	Suzanne Ray
Children	3
Alma mater	University of Michigan

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]

See also

• List of Episcopal bishops of the United States
• Historical list of the Episcopal bishops of the United States