Robert Atwell
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In office 15 November 2021 – 30 September 2023 | |
Robert Ronald Atwell (born 3 August 1954) is a British
Early life and education
Atwell was born on 3 August 1954 in
Ordained ministry
Atwell was
In 1987, he entered the
In 1998, he left the OSB to return to
Episcopal ministry
Atwell was
On 21 January 2014, it was announced that Atwell would be
On 10 September 2021, he joined the
Atwell stepped back from public duties in July 2023,[20] before he retired from full-time ministry on 30 September 2023.[17]
Views
Atwell supports the ordination of women to the priesthood and episcopate.[21]
In 2014, he stated that he understood "marriage to be the union of one man and one woman for life, and that is the best and solid way for nurturing of children".[21] However, in 2023, he stated that he welcomes "the proposed prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and God's blessing for same sex couples": this was in reaction to the Living in Love and Faith process that concluded with the suggestion that the Church of England would introduce a service of blessing for same sex couples.[22]
Personal life
Atwell is not married.[23]
Styles
- The Reverend Robert Atwell (1978–1987)
- The Reverend Brother Robert Atwell, OSB (1987–1998)
- The Reverend Robert Atwell (1998–2008)
- The Right ReverendRobert Atwell (2008–present)
Selected works
- Atwell, Robert (1995). Spiritual Classics from the Early Church: an anthology. London: Church House Publishing. ISBN 978-0715148273.
- Atwell, Robert, ed. (1999). Celebrating the Seasons: daily spiritual readings for the Christian year. Norwich: Canterbury Press. ISBN 978-1853112492.
- Atwell, Robert, ed. (2004). Celebrating the Saints: daily spiritual readings to accompany the Calendars of the Church of England, the Church of Ireland, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Church in Wales. Norwich: Canterbury Press. ISBN 978-1853115653.
- Atwell, Robert, ed. (2005). Remember: 100 readings for bereavement. Norwich: Canterbury Press. ISBN 978-1853116414.
- Atwell, Robert, ed. (2005). Gift: 100 readings for new parents. Norwich: Canterbury Press. ISBN 978-1853116407.
- Atwell, Robert (2011). The Contented Life: spirituality and the gift of years. Norwich: Canterbury Press. ISBN 978-1848250765.
- Atwell, Robert, ed. (2005). Love: 100 Readings for Marriage. Norwich: Canterbury Press. ISBN 978-1853116001.
- Atwell, Robert (2012). Soul Unfinished: finding happiness, taking risks, & trusting God as we grow older. Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press. ISBN 978-1612612362.
- Atwell, Robert (2013). The Good Worship Guide: leading liturgy well. London: Canterbury Press. ISBN 978-1853117190.
- Atwell, Robert (2014). Peace at the Last: Leading Funerals Well. London: Canterbury Press. ISBN 978-1848256668.
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Robert Ronald Atwell". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
- ^ "Diocese of Chester — Who's Who". Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 8 October 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Atwell, Robert Ronald". Who's Who. Vol. 2017 (November 2016 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 25 June 2017. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ a b c d e f "The Bishop of Exeter". Bishop of Exeter & Senior Staff. Diocese of Exeter. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- Mid Devon Gazette. 22 January 2014.
- ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 25 June 2017 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 25 June 2017 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ^ Famous London church
- ^ "Ten years as a monk: Meet the new Bishop of Exeter". ITV News. 21 January 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ^ Wyatt, Tim (24 January 2014). "Atwell to be Bishop of Exeter". Church Times. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ^ "Our Church: Our History". St Mary's, Primrose Hill. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ^ Stockport’s “A list” Bishop
- ^ Diocese of Chester — Introducing the man who will be the new Bishop of Stockport (Archived 13 March 2009, accessed 25 June 2017)
- ^ Official announcement of appointment Archived 2 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Diocese of Exeter | Welcome". Archived from the original on 2 February 2014.
- ^ Diocese of Exeter – Election of new Bishop of Exeter formally confirmed (Accessed 9 May 2014)
- ^ a b "Bishop of Exeter Announces Retirement". Diocese of Exeter. 10 May 2023. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "The Lord Bishop of Exeter: Parliamentary career". MPs and Lords. UK Parliament. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ The Lord Bishop of Exeter (18 November 2021). "Climate Change: COP 26". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol. 816. United Kingdom: House of Lords. col. 437–438.
- ^ "Bishop of Exeter announces retirement". BBC News. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Right Reverend Robert Attwell backs women bishops". BBC News. 21 January 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ Axford, Chloe (20 January 2023). "Bishops Respond to Living in Love and Faith Proposals". Diocese of Exeter. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- Who's Who 2023. Oxford University Press. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2023.