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Elizabeth Riley Author

Rev. Elizabeth Riley is rector the at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Mercer Island, fostering a diverse community both in-person and through her vibrant TikTok presence, where she connects with nearly 60,000 followers from various backgrounds. An alumna of Saint Mary's College of California, she has Master of Divinity from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley. Riley’s notable roles have included serving as a deacon at St. Luke's Episcopal Church and Associate Rector at Trinity Church, both in California. She has been a steadfast board member for organizations like Young Clergy Women International and Stanford's Episcopal Campus Ministry, focusing on fundraising and development initiatives. In 2022, her sermonizing acumen earned her the diocesan preaching award. She resides just outside of Seattle, WA.