Poulson C. Reed

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Poulson C. Reed
Bishop of Oklahoma
Church Episcopal Church
Diocese Oklahoma
ElectedDecember 14, 2019
In office2020-present
Predecessor Edward J. Konieczny
Orders
OrdinationJanuary 2003
ConsecrationMay 30, 2020
by  Larry R. Benfield
Personal details
Born (1970-04-30) April 30, 1970 (age 54)
Nationality American
Denomination Anglican
Spouse
Megan Reed
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(m. 2004)​
Children3

Poulson C. Reed (born April 30, 1970) is an American cleric who is the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma.

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Biography

On August 8, 2020, Reed succeeded the Rt. Rev. Edward J. Konieczny as bishop of Oklahoma. [1] At the time of his election on December 14, 2019, Reed was rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church and Day School in Phoenix, Arizona. He was elected by the diocesan convention on the second ballot. There was one other candidate, the Rev. Scott Gunn of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Before becoming rector in 2009, Reed served St. John's Cathedral in Denver, Colorado, as canon from 2002 to 2007 and as sub-dean from 2007 to 2009. [2]

Reed was consecrated bishop on May 30. 2020 at St. Paul's Cathedral in Oklahoma City. His consecration was delayed over a month due to the COVID-19 pandemic and occurred with a minimum number of people present. All Saints' Episcopal Church, in Phoenix, was unable to find a new permanent rector until March 19, 2023, when The Rev. Dr. Perry Michael Pauley, became Rector. [3]

He is married and has three sons. [4] [5]

Education

Reed was educated at the St Christopher’s School in Richmond, Virginia, and then at the University of Virginia from where he graduated in 1992 with a double major in English and Religion. He also studied at the University of Utah from where he earned a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, and later at the Yale Divinity School from where he graduated with a Master of Divinity in 1997.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. ↑ "Bishop Seating: August 8". www.epiok.org. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
  2. ↑ "Oklahoma Episcopalians prepare to welcome new bishop". Oklahoman.com. 2020-05-23. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  3. ↑ https://allsaintsoncentral.org/rector-search/come-holy-spirit
  4. ↑ Millard, Egan (2019-12-16). "Poulson C. Reed elected sixth bishop of Oklahoma". Episcopal News Service. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  5. ↑ Paulsen, David (2020-06-10). "Poulson Reed consecrated as bishop coadjutor of Oklahoma". Episcopal News Service. Retrieved 2020-06-28.


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