Bishops of The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod
The following individuals have served as Bishops of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod since its inception in 1988 with the formation of the ELCA:
- The Rev. Lawrence L. Hand (1983-1987, Bishop, Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, Lutheran Church in America ; 1988-1990, Bishop, Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA)
- The Rev. Michael G. Merkel (1990-1994)
- The Rev. Roy G. Almquist (1994-2006)
- The Rev. Claire Schenot Burkat (2006- )
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