Hugh Nelson (bishop)
Hugh Edmund Nelson (born 1972) is a British Anglican bishop and former charity worker. Since July 2020 he has been Bishop of St Germans, the suffragan bishop of the Diocese of Truro.
Hugh Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of St Germans | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Truro |
| In office | July 2020 – present |
| Predecessor | Chris Goldsmith |
| Other post(s) | Bishop to the Forces (September 2021–present) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 15 July 2020 by Sarah Mullally |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1972 (age 50–51) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Alma mater | Worcester College, Oxford Ripon College Cuddesdon |
Early life and education
Nelson was born in 1972.[1] He studied theology at Worcester College, Oxford, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1994.[1][2] Before starting ministry in the Church of England, he spent 13 years working at L'Arche London, a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities.[3][4] He trained for ordination at Ripon College Cuddesdon from 2007 to 2009.[1]
Ordained ministry
Nelson was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 2009 and as a priest in 2010.[1] From 2009 to 2012, he served his curacy across multiple parishes in the Diocese of Canterbury.[1] From 2012 to 2020 he was Vicar of Goudhurst and Kilndown in the Diocese of Canterbury.[3][4][1]
His appointment to St Germans was announced in January 2020; he was due be consecrated as a bishop in June 2020, but this was postponed due to the coronavirus epidemic.[2] He was consecrated in the Chapel of Lambeth Palace to 15 July 2020. The principal consecrator was Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London, rather than the Archbishop of Canterbury: this was the first time a female bishop had led a consecration service in the Church of England.[5][6] Since 20 September 2021, he has also been Bishop to the Forces.[7]
Personal life
Nelson is married to Lizzie. Together they have four children.[8]
References
- "Hugh Edmund Nelson". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- Best, Richard (10 July 2020). "New Bishop of St Germans, Revd Hugh Nelson, to be consecrated at Lambeth Palace". Truro Diocese. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "Suffragan Bishop of St Germans: 17 January 2020". GOV.UK. Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- "Name of the next Bishop of St Germans is announced by Downing Street". Truro Diocese. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- Best, Richard (15 July 2020). "New Bishop of St Germans, the Rt Revd Hugh Nelson, is consecrated at Lambeth Palace". Truro Diocese.
- Wilkinson, Paul (16 July 2020). "Archbishops delegate consecrations in line with Five Guiding Principles". Church Times. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- "Bishop Hugh announced as Bishop to the Armed Forces". Truro Diocese. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- Reines, Jeff (22 January 2020). "Married dad of four will be Cornwall's new bishop". CornwallLive. Retrieved 19 September 2021.