Rachel Treweek
Rachel Treweek (née Montgomery; born 4 February 1963) is an English Anglican bishop who sits in the House of Lords as a Lord Spiritual.
Rachel Treweek | |
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| Bishop of Gloucester | |
Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Gloucester |
| In office | 2015–present |
| Predecessor | Michael Perham |
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| Consecration | 22 July 2015 by Justin Welby |
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| Born | Rachel Montgomery 4 February 1963 Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | Bishopscourt, Gloucester |
| Spouse |
Guy Treweek (m. 2006) |
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| Member of the House of Lords (Lord Spiritual) | |
| Assumed office 26 October 2015 | |
Since June 2015, she has served as Bishop of Gloucester, the first female diocesan bishop in the Church of England. A former speech and language therapist, from 2011 until 2015, she was the Archdeacon of Hackney in the Diocese of London.
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