Kristin White

Canon to the Ordinary

Kristin Uffelman White is an Episcopal bishop who has recently made history as the first woman to serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Ohio.1 Prior to her current role, she served as the Canon to the Ordinary for Congregational Leadership and Development in the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis from 2018 to 2023.1 2

Background and Career

Kristin White's journey in the Episcopal Church is extensive:

Born in Anchorage, Alaska and raised in Prineville, Oregon1
Daughter of an Episcopal priest1
Worked as a high school English teacher in Oregon before entering ordained ministry1
Served congregations in Chicago and Indianapolis1
Appointed as Canon to the Ordinary for Congregational Development and Leadership in the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis in 20182

Episcopal Leadership

As Canon to the Ordinary, White was recognized as an experienced leader with a demonstrated history of equipping others to grow and strengthen the church.4 Her role involved:

Congregational development and leadership2
Serving as a skilled pastor and priest2
Supporting the growth and strengthening of the Episcopal Church4

Recent Developments

White's leadership and experience led to significant milestones:

Elected as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Ohio on September 30, 20233
Consecrated as Bishop on February 17, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio1 5
Became the first woman to serve as Bishop in the Diocese of Southern Ohio6

Kristin White's journey from Canon to the Ordinary to becoming a pioneering Bishop reflects her dedication to the Episcopal Church and her ability to lead and inspire congregational development.