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Elizabeth Eaton | |
|---|---|
| Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | |
| Elected | 2013 |
| Predecessor | Mark Hanson |
| Other post(s) | Bishop of Northeastern Ohio Synod |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1981 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 2, 1955 Cleveland, Ohio, US |
| Denomination | Lutheran |
| Spouse | Conrad Selnick |
| Children | Rebeckah, Susannah |
| Alma mater | |
Elizabeth Amy Eaton[1] (born April 2, 1955) is the fourth Presiding Bishop, and the first female Presiding Bishop,[2] of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). She was first elected to this post in 2013 and was re-elected for a second term in 2019. Prior to becoming presiding bishop, she served as bishop of the Northeastern Ohio Synod.
- ^ "Installation of ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton". Oct 24, 2013. Retrieved Mar 8, 2019 – via YouTube.
- ^ "ELCA Assembly Elects First Female Leader of Denomination". Christian Post. Retrieved 29 September 2015.