Elizabeth Eaton
Elizabeth Eaton | |
|---|---|
| Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | |
| Elected | October 5, 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 (born April 2, 1955) is the fourth Presiding Bishop, and the first female Presiding Bishop, 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.