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 Ridley Hall, Cambridge |
Julian Tudor Henderson (born 23 July 1954) is a British Anglican bishop. Since 2013, he has been the Bishop of Blackburn, the diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Blackburn in the Church of England. From 2005 to 2013, he was the Archdeacon of Dorking in the Diocese of Guildford.
Early life and education
Henderson was born on 23 July 1954 to Ian and Susan Henderson.[2] He was educated at Radley College, an all-boys public school in Oxfordshire.[2] He studied theology at Keble College, Oxford, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1976;[3][4] as per tradition, his BA was promoted to a Master of Arts (MA (Oxon)) degree in 1981.[4] In 1977, he entered Ridley Hall, Cambridge, an Anglican theological college, and spent two years training for ordained ministry.[4]
Ordained ministry
Henderson was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 1979 and as a priest in 1980.[4] 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.[5]
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.[5]
Episcopal ministry
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,[6] he was consecrated a bishop there on 10 October 2013 and inaugurated at his cathedral on 19 October 2013.[1]
Personal life
In 1984, Henderson married Heather Lees.[3] They have two children; one son and one daughter.[2]
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 2 Diocese of Blackburn – Excitement grows as dates are announced (Accessed 1 July 2013)
- 1 2 3 Henderson, Ven. Julian Tudor. Who's Who. 2013 (December 2012 online ed.). A & C Black, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing plc. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
- 1 2 "BLACKBURN, Bishop of,". Who's Who 2016. Oxford University Press. November 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "Julian Tudor Henderson". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 21 September 2016. (subscription required)
- 1 2 GOV.UK – Diocese of Blackburn (Accessed 23 January 2014)
- ↑ York Minster – Service booklet, 22 September 2013 (Accessed 21 January 2014)