Richard T. Lawson

The Rev. 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. ^[1] He was elected on the first ballot at the diocesan convention on January 31, 2026, and will be consecrated on June 27, 2026. ^{[2] [3]}

References

1. The Living Church Staff (March 31, 2017). "New Dean for Denver". The Living Church. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
2. Garrison, Greg (January 31, 2026). "New Episcopal bishop of Alabama elected". AL.com. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
3. "Election of the Very Rev. Richard Lawson as 13th Bishop of Alabama". The Episcopal Church in Alabama. Retrieved January 31, 2026.