Background
Coffin,, William Sloane was born on June 1, 1924 in New York City. Son of William Sloane and Catherine (Butterfield) Coffin.
Coffin,, William Sloane was born on June 1, 1924 in New York City. Son of William Sloane and Catherine (Butterfield) Coffin.
Student, Yale School Music, 1943. Student, Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1950. Bachelor, Yale University, 1949.
Bachelor's Degree, Yale University, 1956. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Wesleyan University. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Yale University, 2002.
With Central Intelligence Agency, 1950-1953. Ordained to ministry Presbyterian Church, 1956. Acting chaplain Phillips Academy, 1956-1957.
Chaplain Williams College, 1957-1958. University chaplain Yale University, 1958-1975. Senior minister Riverside Church, New York City, 1977-1987.
Board directors President's Advisory Council Peace Corps, Operation Crossroads Africa, American Freedom of Residence Fund. Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1947.
Married Eva Anna Rubinstein, December 12, 1956 (divorced 1968). Children: Amy Elizabeth, Alexander Sloane, David Andrew. Married Harriet Gibney, 1969.