Julian Henderson
| The Right Reverend Julian Henderson |
|
|---|---|
| Bishop of Blackburn | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Blackburn |
| In office | 2013–present |
| Predecessor | Nicholas Reade |
| Other posts | Archdeacon of Dorking (2005–2013) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1979 (deacon); 1980 (priest) |
| Consecration | 10 October 2013[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 July 1954 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Ian and Susan |
| Spouse | Heather Lees (m. 1984) |
| Children | 1 son; 1 daughter |
| Alma mater | Keble College, Oxford |
Julian Tudor Henderson (born 23 July 1954)[2] is the Bishop of Blackburn in the Church of England and a former Archdeacon of Dorking in the Diocese of Guildford.
Early life and family
Henderson was born to Ian and Susan Henderson and attended Radley College in Oxfordshire. He read for his MA(Oxon) in Theology at Keble College, Oxford. He married Heather Lees in 1984, and they now have two adult children: one son and one daughter.[2]
Ordained ministry
Henderson trained for the priesthood at Ridley Hall, Cambridge, being ordained deacon in 1979. He then served his three-year title post as assistant curate at St Mary's, Islington, London, one year into which he was ordained a priest. His first incumbency was as vicar of Emmanuel and St Mary-in-the-Castle, Hastings, East Sussex from 1983 until he became vicar of Claygate (Holy Trinity), Surrey in 1992.[3]
While at Claygate, Henderson served as rural dean for Emly deanery from 1996 until 2001 and was made an honorary canon of Guildford Cathedral in 2001. In 2005, he was appointed Archdeacon of Dorking.[3]
Bishop
10 Downing Street announced on 1 March 2013 that Henderson had been nominated diocesan Bishop of Blackburn. Having been elected by the Dean and Chapter of Blackburn Cathedral, his election was confirmed on 30 September 2013 at York Minster,[4] he was consecrated a bishop there on 10 October 2013 and inaugurated at his cathedral on 19 October 2013.[1]
Styles
- The Reverend Julian Henderson (1979–2001)
- The Reverend Canon Julian Henderson (2001–2005)
- The Venerable Julian Henderson (2005–2013)
- The Right Reverend Julian Henderson (2013–present)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Diocese of Blackburn – Excitement grows as dates are announced (Accessed 1 July 2013)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 GOV.UK – Diocese of Blackburn (Accessed 23 January 2014)
- ↑ York Minster – Service booklet, 22 September 2013 (Accessed 21 January 2014)
