Stephen C. Reber, Sr. of Statesville, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

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 is a former Presiding Bishop

Presiding Bishop

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 of the United Episcopal Church of North America

United Episcopal Church of North America

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 (UECNA). Before being elected as Presiding Bishop of the UECNA, Reber had been a presbyter in the Anglican Orthodox Church

Anglican Orthodox Church

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 and rector of St. Peter's Anglican Orthodox Church in Statesville. He is married to Judy and is an avid Anglophile.

On September 6, 2010, Reber retired as the Presiding Bishop of the United Episcopal Church. He continues his ministry as the rector of All Saints' United Episcopal Church in Hillsborough, North Carolina.