Megan Rohrer (born 1980) is an American activist for homeless and LGBTQ+ rights and former Lutheran bishop.[1] Rohrer is the first openly transgender minister ordained in the Lutheran tradition.
Dr. Megan Rohrer | |
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| Fifth bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod | |
 Rohrer in 2017 | |
| Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
| Elected | 2021 |
| Term ended | 2022 |
| Predecessor | Mark W. Holmerud |
| Successor | Interim Claire S. Burkat |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2006 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1980 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US |
| Denomination | Lutheran |
| Spouse | Laurel Rohrer[2] |
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| Alma mater | |
Following his reception as a minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,[3][4][5][6] Rohrer served the church as bishop of its Sierra Pacific Synod from 2021 until asked to resign in June of 2022 after allegations of racism against one of the pastors under his care came to light. On June 23, 2023, Rohrer was removed from the roster of the Sierra Pacific Synod by letter,[7] and rostered ministers were notified by email on June 28.[8]
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- ^ "The Rev. Megan Rohrer". Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- ^ Nahmod, David-Elijah (February 27, 2014). "Lutherans install trans pastor". Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- ^ Rosato Jr., Joe (January 17, 2017). "San Francisco Police Department Hires Its First-Ever LGBTQ Chaplain". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- ^ Flores, Jessica (2023-07-03). "SF transgender bishop who sued is removed from ministry after Latino pastor's dismissal". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ 20230628 Letter To Rostered Minister Megan Rohrer 1 2.