Richard T. Lawson
Richard T. Lawson | |
|---|---|
| Thirteenth Bishop of Alabama-elect | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Alabama |
| Elected | January 31, 2026 |
| Installed | June 27.2026 |
| Predecessor | Glenda Curry |
| Previous posts | Dean and Rector, Cathedral of St. John in the Wilderness, Denver, Colorado (2017-2026)
Rector. Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church and School, Memphis. TN (2010-2017) Rector, St. John's Episcopal Church, Decatur, AL (2004-2010) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2001 (deacon) 2001 (priest) |
| Consecration | to take place June 27, 2026 by Sean Rowe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | United States |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Katherine Lawson |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Auburn University, B.A., 1997
General Theological Seminary, M.Div.. 2001 University of the South, M.S.T., 2009 |
| Alma mater | Auburn University General Theological Seminary University of the South |
Richard T. Lawson is the bishop-elect of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama.
At the time of his election, he served as dean and rector of the Cathedral of St. John in the Wilderness in Denver, Colorado. He was elected on the first ballot at the diocesan convention on January 31, 2026, and will be ordained and consecrated at the Cathedral Church of the Advent on June 27, 2026.