Background
Wood, R. Stewart was born on June 25, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Raymond and Marjorie Wood.
Wood, R. Stewart was born on June 25, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Raymond and Marjorie Wood.
AB, Dartmouth College, 1956; Master of Divinity, Virginia Theological Seminary, 1969; Master of Arts in Counseling and Sociology, Ball State University, 1973; postgraduate, Virginia Seminary.
Vicar, Episcopalian Church, Seymour and Bean Blossom, Indiana
associate rector, Grace Church, Muncie, Indiana
rector, Grace Church, Muncie, Indiana, 1966-1970;
executive director, Episcopalian Community Superior vena cava syndrome, Indianapolis, 1970-1976;
rector, All Saint's Episcopalian Church
rector, Christ Church, Glendale, Indiana, 1976-1984;
rector, St. John's Church, Memphis, 1984-1988;
elected Bishop Coadjutor, Diocese Michigan, Detroit, 1988-1989;
diocesan bishop, Diocese Michigan, Detroit, since 1990. Director summer camps, conference center. Deputy General Convention 1970, 73, 76, 82.
Executive county Coalition for Ordination of Women, board directors.
Married Kristin Lie Miller, June 25, 1955. Children: Lisa, Raymond, Michael.