Liz Adekunle
Elizabeth Adekunle is a British Anglican priest. Since 2016, she has served as Archdeacon of Hackney in the Diocese of London.
Biography
Adekunle was born in North London, England.[1] She studied theology at the University of Birmingham, graduating with a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree.[2] She went on to complete two Master of Arts (MA) degrees: she studied African Christianity and development at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London; and pastoral care and counselling at Ridley Hall, Cambridge while also training for ordination.[2][3]
She was ordained in the Church of England in 2007. From 2007 to 2011, she was curate and then priest-in-charge at St Luke's Church, Hackney in Homerton, London.[2] During this time she was also a chaplain at Homerton Hospital and St Mellitus College.[1] From 2011 to 2016, she was chaplain of St John's College, Cambridge.[2][3]
On 1 July 2015, Adekunle was announced as the next Archdeacon of Hackney in the Diocese of London, in succession to Rachel Treweek.[4] She was collated as archdeacon on 5 April 2016.[5]
References
- "Elizabeth Adekunle". Diocese of London. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
- "Adekunle, Ven. Elizabeth". Who's Who 2019. Oxford University Press. 1 December 2018. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U284696. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
- "St John's Chaplain announced as new Archdeacon of Hackney". St John's College. University of Cambridge. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
- "The Revd Liz Adekunle: new Archdeacon of Hackney". Diocese of London. 1 July 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
- "The Queen appoints Archdeacon of Hackney as Chaplain". Diocese of London. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
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Preceded by Rachel Treweek |
Archdeacon of Hackney 2016–present |
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