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	''''Nicholas Alan "Nick" Chamberlain''' (born 25 November 1963) is an [[Anglican]] bishop. On 19 November 2015, he became the suffragan Bishop of [[Grantham]] in the Diocese of [[Lincoln]].<ref>Thinking Anglicans blog. [http://www.thinkinganglicans.org.uk/archives/007061.html Next Bishop of Grantham announced] (Accessed 6 October 2015)</ref> He had been vicar of the parish of St George and St Hilda, Jesmond, in the Diocese of [[Newcastle]] since 2006. Chamberlain was the first bishop in the [[Church of England]] to [[come out]] as gay on 2 September 2016.		'''Nicholas Alan "Nick" Chamberlain''' (born 25 November 1963) is an [[Anglican]] bishop. On 19 November 2015, he became the suffragan Bishop of [[Grantham]] in the Diocese of [[Lincoln]].<ref>Thinking Anglicans blog. [http://www.thinkinganglicans.org.uk/archives/007061.html Next Bishop of Grantham announced] (Accessed 6 October 2015)</ref> He had been vicar of the parish of St George and St Hilda, Jesmond, in the Diocese of [[Newcastle]] since 2006. Chamberlain was the first bishop in the [[Church of England]] to [[come out]] as gay on 2 September 2016.

	==Early life and education==		==Early life and education==

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	''''Nicholas Alan "Nick" Chamberlain''' (born 25 November 1963) is an [[Anglican]] [[bishop]]. On 19 November 2015, he became the suffragan Bishop of [[Grantham]] in the Diocese of [[Lincoln]].<ref>Thinking Anglicans blog. [http://www.thinkinganglicans.org.uk/archives/007061.html Next Bishop of Grantham announced] (Accessed 6 October 2015)</ref> He had been vicar of the parish of St George and St Hilda, Jesmond, in the Diocese of [[Newcastle]] since 2006. Chamberlain was the first bishop in the [[Church of England]] to [[come out]] as gay on 2 September 2016.		''''Nicholas Alan "Nick" Chamberlain''' (born 25 November 1963) is an [[Anglican]] bishop. On 19 November 2015, he became the suffragan Bishop of [[Grantham]] in the Diocese of [[Lincoln]].<ref>Thinking Anglicans blog. [http://www.thinkinganglicans.org.uk/archives/007061.html Next Bishop of Grantham announced] (Accessed 6 October 2015)</ref> He had been vicar of the parish of St George and St Hilda, Jesmond, in the Diocese of [[Newcastle]] since 2006. Chamberlain was the first bishop in the [[Church of England]] to [[come out]] as gay on 2 September 2016.

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	He was ordained deacon at [[Durham]] Cathedral in 1991. He then served in the parish of St Mary, [[Cockerton]], in the Diocese of Durham, where he was ordained priest in 1992. He served as curate of St Francis' Church, [[Newton Aycliffe]], in 1994 before becoming [[team vicar]] there in 1995. The team became the Great Aycliffe Team Ministry when the parish of St Andrew, [[Great Aycliffe]] was added the following year.		He was ordained deacon at [[Durham]] Cathedral in 1991. He then served in the parish of St Mary, [[Cockerton]], in the Diocese of Durham, where he was ordained priest in 1992. He served as curate of St Francis' Church, [[Newton Aycliffe]], in 1994 before becoming [[team vicar]] there in 1995. The team became the Great Aycliffe Team Ministry when the parish of St Andrew, [[Great Aycliffe]] was added the following year.

	In 1998, he became priest in charge of St Barnabas' Burnmoor, also taking up the post of officer for Continuing Ministerial Education and Post Ordination Training in the [[Diocese of Durham]].		In 1998, he became priest in charge of St Barnabas' Burnmoor, also taking up the post of officer for Continuing Ministerial Education and Post Ordination Training in the Diocese of Durham.

	On 19 November 2015, Chamberlain was consecrated a bishop by [[Justin Welby]], the [[Archbishop of Canterbury]].<ref name="linc">[http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ "Diocese of Lincoln — New Bishop of Grantham announced"] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005180658/http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ \|date=5 October 2015 }} (Accessed 8 September 2015)</ref>		On 19 November 2015, Chamberlain was consecrated a bishop by [[Justin Welby]], the [[Archbishop of Canterbury]].<ref name="linc">[http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ "Diocese of Lincoln — New Bishop of Grantham announced"] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005180658/http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ \|date=5 October 2015 }} (Accessed 8 September 2015)</ref>

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	Chamberlain was born in [[Staines]] and educated at Christleton High School.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151005180658/http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ New Bishop of Grantham Announced], Diocese of Lincoln. 8 September 2015</ref> He then studied English and American Literature at [[St Chad's College, Durham]],<ref>[http://www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net/welcome/the-team/governors/ Governors – Newcastle High School for Girls]. Newcastlehigh.gdst.net. Retrieved on 19 November 2015.</ref> and graduated with a BA degree in 1985.<ref name="Crockford entry">~~{{Crockford\| surname = Chamberlain \| forenames =~~ Nicholas Alan ~~\| id = 14366 \| accessed = 5 September 2016}}~~</ref>		Chamberlain was born in [[Staines]] and educated at Christleton High School.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151005180658/http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ New Bishop of Grantham Announced], Diocese of Lincoln. 8 September 2015</ref> He then studied English and American Literature at [[St Chad's College, Durham]],<ref>[http://www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net/welcome/the-team/governors/ Governors – Newcastle High School for Girls]. Newcastlehigh.gdst.net. Retrieved on 19 November 2015.</ref> and graduated with a BA degree in 1985.<ref name="Crockford entry">"Nicholas Alan Chamberlain", ''Crockford''</ref>

	In 1988, Chamberlain entered [[Edinburgh]] Theological College, an Anglican theological college, to train for ordination.<ref name="Crockford entry" /> During this time his also studied theology at [[New College, Edinburgh]] (graduating with a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1991) and undertook postgraduate research in American Literature at St Chad's College (completing his PhD degree in 1991).<ref name="Crockford entry" />		In 1988, Chamberlain entered [[Edinburgh]] Theological College, an Anglican theological college, to train for ordination.<ref name="Crockford entry" /> During this time his also studied theology at [[New College, Edinburgh]] (graduating with a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1991) and undertook postgraduate research in American Literature at St Chad's College (completing his PhD degree in 1991).<ref name="Crockford entry" />

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	He was ordained deacon at [[Durham]] Cathedral in 1991. He then served in the parish of St Mary, [[Cockerton]], in the [[Diocese of Durham]], where he was ordained priest in 1992. He served as curate of St Francis' Church, [[Newton Aycliffe]], in 1994 before becoming [[team vicar]] there in 1995. The team became the Great Aycliffe [[Team Ministry]] when the parish of St Andrew, [[Great Aycliffe]] was added the following year.		He was ordained deacon at [[Durham]] Cathedral in 1991. He then served in the parish of St Mary, [[Cockerton]], in the Diocese of Durham, where he was ordained priest in 1992. He served as curate of St Francis' Church, [[Newton Aycliffe]], in 1994 before becoming [[team vicar]] there in 1995. The team became the Great Aycliffe Team Ministry when the parish of St Andrew, [[Great Aycliffe]] was added the following year.

	In 1998, he became priest in charge of St Barnabas' Burnmoor, also taking up the post of officer for Continuing Ministerial Education and Post Ordination Training in the [[Diocese of Durham]].		In 1998, he became priest in charge of St Barnabas' Burnmoor, also taking up the post of officer for Continuing Ministerial Education and Post Ordination Training in the [[Diocese of Durham]].

	On 19 November 2015, Chamberlain was consecrated a bishop by [[Justin Welby]], the [[Archbishop of Canterbury]].<ref name="linc">[http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ Diocese of Lincoln — New Bishop of Grantham announced] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005180658/http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ \|date=5 October 2015 }} (Accessed 8 September 2015)</ref>		On 19 November 2015, Chamberlain was consecrated a bishop by [[Justin Welby]], the [[Archbishop of Canterbury]].<ref name="linc">[http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ "Diocese of Lincoln — New Bishop of Grantham announced"] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005180658/http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ \|date=5 October 2015 }} (Accessed 8 September 2015)</ref>

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	Chamberlain was the first bishop in the Church of England to ~~[[coming out\|~~come out]] as gay on 2 September 2016, following threats of an outing from an unnamed Sunday newspaper. He said he was in a [[celibate]] same-sex relationship,<ref name="N">The term "celibate relationship" is currently used in the [[Church of England]] to mean sexual abstinence; this usage is disputed.</ref> as required by the bishops' guidelines, under which gay clergy must assure bishops that they are celibate, and may not marry.<ref name="guardian">Harriet Sherwood [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/02/nicholas-chamberlain-bishop-of-grantham-c-of-e-gay-relationship\|title=Bishop of Grantham first C of E bishop to declare he is in gay relationship\|work=The Guardian\|date=2 September 2016\|accessdate=2 September 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/02/bishop-of-grantham-becomes-first-church-of-england-bishop-to-com/ The Telegraph — Bishop of Grantham becomes first Church of England bishop to come out publicly as gay] (Accessed 3 September 2016)</ref><ref>[http://changingattitude.org.uk/archives/8747 Press release — Changing Attitude England welcomes Bishop Nick Chamberlain’s openness] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160903235748/http://changingattitude.org.uk/archives/8747 \|date=3 September 2016 }} (Accessed 3 September 2016)</ref><ref>[http://www.lgcm.org.uk/news/the-bishop-of-grantham/ Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement — The Bishop of Grantham] (Accessed 3 September 2016)</ref> Gay bishops are, however, permitted to enter into [[Civil union\|civil partnerships]].<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jan/04/church-of-england-gay-bishops\|title=Church of England rules gay men in civil partnerships can become bishops\|last=Walker\|first=Peter\|date=2013-01-04\|newspaper=The Guardian\|language=en-GB\|issn=0261-3077\|access-date=2016-09-16}}</ref> Chamberlain also described his relationship with his partner and their commitment. "Chamberlain said he had been with his partner for many years. 'It is faithful, loving, we are like-minded, we enjoy each other’s company and we share each other’s life,' he said."<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/02/nicholas-chamberlain-bishop-of-grantham-c-of-e-gay-relationship\|title=Bishop of Grantham first C of E bishop to declare he is in gay relationship\|last=correspondent\|first=Harriet Sherwood Religion\|date=2016-09-02\|work=The Guardian\|access-date=2017-10-28\|language=en-GB\|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>		Chamberlain was the first bishop in the Church of England to come out as gay on 2 September 2016, following threats of an outing from an unnamed Sunday newspaper. He said he was in a [[celibate]] same-sex relationship,<ref name="N">The term "celibate relationship" is currently used in the [[Church of England]] to mean sexual abstinence; this usage is disputed.</ref> as required by the bishops' guidelines, under which gay clergy must assure bishops that they are celibate, and may not marry.<ref name="guardian">Harriet Sherwood [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/02/nicholas-chamberlain-bishop-of-grantham-c-of-e-gay-relationship\|title=Bishop of Grantham first C of E bishop to declare he is in gay relationship\|work=The Guardian\|date=2 September 2016\|accessdate=2 September 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/02/bishop-of-grantham-becomes-first-church-of-england-bishop-to-com/ The Telegraph — Bishop of Grantham becomes first Church of England bishop to come out publicly as gay] (Accessed 3 September 2016)</ref><ref>[http://changingattitude.org.uk/archives/8747 Press release — Changing Attitude England welcomes Bishop Nick Chamberlain’s openness] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160903235748/http://changingattitude.org.uk/archives/8747 \|date=3 September 2016 }} (Accessed 3 September 2016)</ref><ref>[http://www.lgcm.org.uk/news/the-bishop-of-grantham/ Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement — The Bishop of Grantham] (Accessed 3 September 2016)</ref> Gay bishops are, however, permitted to enter into [[Civil union\|civil partnerships]].<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jan/04/church-of-england-gay-bishops\|title=Church of England rules gay men in civil partnerships can become bishops\|last=Walker\|first=Peter\|date=2013-01-04\|newspaper=The Guardian\|language=en-GB\|issn=0261-3077\|access-date=2016-09-16}}</ref> Chamberlain also described his relationship with his partner and their commitment. "Chamberlain said he had been with his partner for many years. 'It is faithful, loving, we are like-minded, we enjoy each other’s company and we share each other’s life,' he said."<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/02/nicholas-chamberlain-bishop-of-grantham-c-of-e-gay-relationship\|title=Bishop of Grantham first C of E bishop to declare he is in gay relationship\|last=correspondent\|first=Harriet Sherwood Religion\|date=2016-09-02\|work=The Guardian\|access-date=2017-10-28\|language=en-GB\|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>

	~~His interests include music, reading, cycling and running; he runs in [[half-marathon]]s to raise money for [[Christian Aid]] and other charities.~~

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	Chamberlain was the first bishop in the Church of England to [[coming out\|come out]] as gay on 2 September 2016, following threats of an [[outing]] from an unnamed [[Sunday newspaper]]. He said he was in a [[celibate]] same-sex relationship,<ref name="N">The term "celibate relationship" is currently used in the [[Church of England]] to mean sexual abstinence; this usage is disputed~~. See [[celibacy]] and [[sexual abstinence]]~~.</ref> as required by the bishops' guidelines, under which ~~[[LGBT clergy in Christianity\|~~gay clergy]] must assure bishops that they are celibate and may not marry.<ref name="guardian">Harriet Sherwood [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/02/nicholas-chamberlain-bishop-of-grantham-c-of-e-gay-relationship\|title=Bishop of Grantham first C of E bishop to declare he is in gay relationship\|work=The Guardian\|date=2 September 2016\|accessdate=2 September 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/02/bishop-of-grantham-becomes-first-church-of-england-bishop-to-com/ The Telegraph — Bishop of Grantham becomes first Church of England bishop to come out publicly as gay] (Accessed 3 September 2016)</ref><ref>[http://changingattitude.org.uk/archives/8747 Press release — Changing Attitude England welcomes Bishop Nick Chamberlain’s openness] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160903235748/http://changingattitude.org.uk/archives/8747 \|date=3 September 2016 }} (Accessed 3 September 2016)</ref><ref>[http://www.lgcm.org.uk/news/the-bishop-of-grantham/ Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement — The Bishop of Grantham] (Accessed 3 September 2016)</ref> Gay bishops are, however, permitted to enter into [[Civil union\|civil partnerships]].<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jan/04/church-of-england-gay-bishops\|title=Church of England rules gay men in civil partnerships can become bishops\|last=Walker\|first=Peter\|date=2013-01-04\|newspaper=The Guardian\|language=en-GB\|issn=0261-3077\|access-date=2016-09-16}}</ref> Chamberlain also described his relationship with his partner and their commitment. "Chamberlain said he had been with his partner for many years. 'It is faithful, loving, we are like-minded, we enjoy each other’s company and we share each other’s life,' he said."<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/02/nicholas-chamberlain-bishop-of-grantham-c-of-e-gay-relationship\|title=Bishop of Grantham first C of E bishop to declare he is in gay relationship\|last=correspondent\|first=Harriet Sherwood Religion\|date=2016-09-02\|work=The Guardian\|access-date=2017-10-28\|language=en-GB\|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>		Chamberlain was the first bishop in the Church of England to [[coming out\|come out]] as gay on 2 September 2016, following threats of an outing from an unnamed Sunday newspaper. He said he was in a [[celibate]] same-sex relationship,<ref name="N">The term "celibate relationship" is currently used in the [[Church of England]] to mean sexual abstinence; this usage is disputed.</ref> as required by the bishops' guidelines, under which gay clergy must assure bishops that they are celibate, and may not marry.<ref name="guardian">Harriet Sherwood [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/02/nicholas-chamberlain-bishop-of-grantham-c-of-e-gay-relationship\|title=Bishop of Grantham first C of E bishop to declare he is in gay relationship\|work=The Guardian\|date=2 September 2016\|accessdate=2 September 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/02/bishop-of-grantham-becomes-first-church-of-england-bishop-to-com/ The Telegraph — Bishop of Grantham becomes first Church of England bishop to come out publicly as gay] (Accessed 3 September 2016)</ref><ref>[http://changingattitude.org.uk/archives/8747 Press release — Changing Attitude England welcomes Bishop Nick Chamberlain’s openness] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160903235748/http://changingattitude.org.uk/archives/8747 \|date=3 September 2016 }} (Accessed 3 September 2016)</ref><ref>[http://www.lgcm.org.uk/news/the-bishop-of-grantham/ Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement — The Bishop of Grantham] (Accessed 3 September 2016)</ref> Gay bishops are, however, permitted to enter into [[Civil union\|civil partnerships]].<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jan/04/church-of-england-gay-bishops\|title=Church of England rules gay men in civil partnerships can become bishops\|last=Walker\|first=Peter\|date=2013-01-04\|newspaper=The Guardian\|language=en-GB\|issn=0261-3077\|access-date=2016-09-16}}</ref> Chamberlain also described his relationship with his partner and their commitment. "Chamberlain said he had been with his partner for many years. 'It is faithful, loving, we are like-minded, we enjoy each other’s company and we share each other’s life,' he said."<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/02/nicholas-chamberlain-bishop-of-grantham-c-of-e-gay-relationship\|title=Bishop of Grantham first C of E bishop to declare he is in gay relationship\|last=correspondent\|first=Harriet Sherwood Religion\|date=2016-09-02\|work=The Guardian\|access-date=2017-10-28\|language=en-GB\|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>

	His interests include music, reading, cycling and running; he runs in [[half-marathon]]s to raise money for [[Christian Aid]] and other charities.		His interests include music, reading, cycling and running; he runs in [[half-marathon]]s to raise money for [[Christian Aid]] and other charities.

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	Chamberlain was born in [[Staines]] and educated at Christleton High School.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151005180658/http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ New Bishop of Grantham Announced], Diocese of Lincoln. 8 September 2015</ref> He then studied English and American Literature at [[St Chad's College, Durham]],<ref>[http://www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net/welcome/the-team/governors/ Governors – Newcastle High School for Girls]. Newcastlehigh.gdst.net. Retrieved on 19 November 2015.</ref> and graduated with a ~~[[Bachelor of Arts]] (~~BA) degree in 1985.<ref name="Crockford entry">{{Crockford\| surname = Chamberlain \| forenames = Nicholas Alan \| id = 14366 \| accessed = 5 September 2016}}</ref>		Chamberlain was born in [[Staines]] and educated at Christleton High School.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151005180658/http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ New Bishop of Grantham Announced], Diocese of Lincoln. 8 September 2015</ref> He then studied English and American Literature at [[St Chad's College, Durham]],<ref>[http://www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net/welcome/the-team/governors/ Governors – Newcastle High School for Girls]. Newcastlehigh.gdst.net. Retrieved on 19 November 2015.</ref> and graduated with a BA degree in 1985.<ref name="Crockford entry">{{Crockford\| surname = Chamberlain \| forenames = Nicholas Alan \| id = 14366 \| accessed = 5 September 2016}}</ref>

	In 1988, Chamberlain entered [[Edinburgh]] Theological College, an Anglican theological college, to train for ordination.<ref name="Crockford entry" /> During this time his also studied theology at [[New College, Edinburgh]] (graduating with a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1991) and undertook postgraduate research in American Literature at St Chad's College (completing his ~~[[Doctor of Philosophy]] (~~PhD) degree in 1991).<ref name="Crockford entry" />		In 1988, Chamberlain entered [[Edinburgh]] Theological College, an Anglican theological college, to train for ordination.<ref name="Crockford entry" /> During this time his also studied theology at [[New College, Edinburgh]] (graduating with a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1991) and undertook postgraduate research in American Literature at St Chad's College (completing his PhD degree in 1991).<ref name="Crockford entry" />

	==Ordained ministry==		==Ordained ministry==

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	''''Nicholas Alan "Nick" Chamberlain''' (born 25 November 1963) is an [[Anglican]] [[bishop]]. On 19 November 2015, he became the suffragan Bishop of [[Grantham]] in the [Diocese of [[Lincoln]].<ref>Thinking Anglicans blog. [http://www.thinkinganglicans.org.uk/archives/007061.html Next Bishop of Grantham announced] (Accessed 6 October 2015)</ref> He had been vicar of the parish of St George and St Hilda, Jesmond, in the [[~~Diocese of~~ Newcastle]] since 2006. Chamberlain was the first bishop in the [[Church of England]] to [[come out]] as gay on 2 September 2016.		''''Nicholas Alan "Nick" Chamberlain''' (born 25 November 1963) is an [[Anglican]] [[bishop]]. On 19 November 2015, he became the suffragan Bishop of [[Grantham]] in the Diocese of [[Lincoln]].<ref>Thinking Anglicans blog. [http://www.thinkinganglicans.org.uk/archives/007061.html Next Bishop of Grantham announced] (Accessed 6 October 2015)</ref> He had been vicar of the parish of St George and St Hilda, Jesmond, in the Diocese of [[Newcastle]] since 2006. Chamberlain was the first bishop in the [[Church of England]] to [[come out]] as gay on 2 September 2016.

	==Early life and education==		==Early life and education==
	Chamberlain was born in [[Staines]] and educated at Christleton High School.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151005180658/http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ New Bishop of Grantham Announced], Diocese of Lincoln. 8 September 2015</ref> He then studied [[English ~~Literature\|English]]~~ and [[American Literature]] at [[St Chad's College, Durham]],<ref>[http://www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net/welcome/the-team/governors/ Governors – Newcastle High School for Girls]. Newcastlehigh.gdst.net. Retrieved on 19 November 2015.</ref> and graduated with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (BA) degree in 1985.<ref name="Crockford entry">{{Crockford\| surname = Chamberlain \| forenames = Nicholas Alan \| id = 14366 \| accessed = 5 September 2016}}</ref>		Chamberlain was born in [[Staines]] and educated at Christleton High School.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151005180658/http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ New Bishop of Grantham Announced], Diocese of Lincoln. 8 September 2015</ref> He then studied English and American Literature at [[St Chad's College, Durham]],<ref>[http://www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net/welcome/the-team/governors/ Governors – Newcastle High School for Girls]. Newcastlehigh.gdst.net. Retrieved on 19 November 2015.</ref> and graduated with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (BA) degree in 1985.<ref name="Crockford entry">{{Crockford\| surname = Chamberlain \| forenames = Nicholas Alan \| id = 14366 \| accessed = 5 September 2016}}</ref>

	In 1988, Chamberlain entered [[Edinburgh]] Theological College, an Anglican theological college, to train for ordination.<ref name="Crockford entry" /> During this time his also studied theology at [[New College, Edinburgh]] (graduating with a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1991) and undertook postgraduate research in American Literature at St Chad's College (completing his [[Doctor of Philosophy]] (PhD) degree in 1991).<ref name="Crockford entry" />		In 1988, Chamberlain entered [[Edinburgh]] Theological College, an Anglican theological college, to train for ordination.<ref name="Crockford entry" /> During this time his also studied theology at [[New College, Edinburgh]] (graduating with a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1991) and undertook postgraduate research in American Literature at St Chad's College (completing his [[Doctor of Philosophy]] (PhD) degree in 1991).<ref name="Crockford entry" />

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	''''Nicholas Alan "Nick" Chamberlain''' (born 25 November 1963) is an [[Anglican]] [[bishop]]. On 19 November 2015, he became the suffragan Bishop of [[Grantham]] in the [[Diocese of Lincoln]].<ref>Thinking Anglicans blog. [http://www.thinkinganglicans.org.uk/archives/007061.html Next Bishop of Grantham announced] (Accessed 6 October 2015)</ref> He had been vicar of the parish of St George and St Hilda, Jesmond, in the [[Diocese of Newcastle]] since 2006. Chamberlain was the first bishop in the [[Church of England]] to [[come out]] as gay on 2 September 2016.		''''Nicholas Alan "Nick" Chamberlain''' (born 25 November 1963) is an [[Anglican]] [[bishop]]. On 19 November 2015, he became the suffragan Bishop of [[Grantham]] in the [Diocese of [[Lincoln]].<ref>Thinking Anglicans blog. [http://www.thinkinganglicans.org.uk/archives/007061.html Next Bishop of Grantham announced] (Accessed 6 October 2015)</ref> He had been vicar of the parish of St George and St Hilda, Jesmond, in the [[Diocese of Newcastle]] since 2006. Chamberlain was the first bishop in the [[Church of England]] to [[come out]] as gay on 2 September 2016.

	==Early life and education==		==Early life and education==
	Chamberlain was born in [[Staines]] and educated at [[Christleton High School]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151005180658/http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ New Bishop of Grantham Announced], Diocese of Lincoln. 8 September 2015</ref> He then studied [[English Literature\|English]] and [[American Literature]] at [[St Chad's College, Durham]],<ref>[http://www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net/welcome/the-team/governors/ Governors – Newcastle High School for Girls]. Newcastlehigh.gdst.net. Retrieved on 19 November 2015.</ref> and graduated with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (BA) degree in 1985.<ref name="Crockford entry">{{Crockford\| surname = Chamberlain \| forenames = Nicholas Alan \| id = 14366 \| accessed = 5 September 2016}}</ref>		Chamberlain was born in [[Staines]] and educated at Christleton High School.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151005180658/http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ New Bishop of Grantham Announced], Diocese of Lincoln. 8 September 2015</ref> He then studied [[English Literature\|English]] and [[American Literature]] at [[St Chad's College, Durham]],<ref>[http://www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net/welcome/the-team/governors/ Governors – Newcastle High School for Girls]. Newcastlehigh.gdst.net. Retrieved on 19 November 2015.</ref> and graduated with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (BA) degree in 1985.<ref name="Crockford entry">{{Crockford\| surname = Chamberlain \| forenames = Nicholas Alan \| id = 14366 \| accessed = 5 September 2016}}</ref>

	In 1988, Chamberlain entered [[Edinburgh Theological College]], an [[Anglican~~]] [[~~theological college]], to train for ordination.<ref name="Crockford entry" /> During this time his also studied theology at [[New College, Edinburgh]] (graduating with a [[Bachelor of Divinity~~]] (BD)~~ degree in 1991) and undertook [[postgraduate research]] in American Literature at St Chad's College (completing his [[Doctor of Philosophy]] (PhD) degree in 1991).<ref name="Crockford entry" />		In 1988, Chamberlain entered [[Edinburgh]] Theological College, an Anglican theological college, to train for ordination.<ref name="Crockford entry" /> During this time his also studied theology at [[New College, Edinburgh]] (graduating with a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1991) and undertook postgraduate research in American Literature at St Chad's College (completing his [[Doctor of Philosophy]] (PhD) degree in 1991).<ref name="Crockford entry" />

	==Ordained ministry==		==Ordained ministry==
	He was ordained [[deacon]] at [[Durham ~~Cathedral~~]] in 1991. He then served in the parish of St Mary, [[Cockerton]], in the [[Diocese of Durham]], where he was ordained priest in 1992. He served as [[curate]] of St Francis' Church, [[Newton Aycliffe]], in 1994 before becoming [[team vicar]] there in 1995. The team became the [[Great Aycliffe]] [[Team Ministry]] when the parish of St Andrew, [[Great Aycliffe]] was added the following year.		He was ordained deacon at [[Durham]] Cathedral in 1991. He then served in the parish of St Mary, [[Cockerton]], in the [[Diocese of Durham]], where he was ordained priest in 1992. He served as curate of St Francis' Church, [[Newton Aycliffe]], in 1994 before becoming [[team vicar]] there in 1995. The team became the Great Aycliffe [[Team Ministry]] when the parish of St Andrew, [[Great Aycliffe]] was added the following year.

	In 1998, he became [[priest in charge]] of St Barnabas' Burnmoor, also taking up the post of officer for Continuing Ministerial Education and Post Ordination Training in the [[Diocese of Durham]].		In 1998, he became priest in charge of St Barnabas' Burnmoor, also taking up the post of officer for Continuing Ministerial Education and Post Ordination Training in the [[Diocese of Durham]].

	On 19 November 2015, Chamberlain was [[consecrated]] a bishop by [[Justin Welby]], the [[Archbishop of Canterbury]].<ref name="linc">[http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ Diocese of Lincoln — New Bishop of Grantham announced] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005180658/http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ \|date=5 October 2015 }} (Accessed 8 September 2015)</ref>		On 19 November 2015, Chamberlain was consecrated a bishop by [[Justin Welby]], the [[Archbishop of Canterbury]].<ref name="linc">[http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ Diocese of Lincoln — New Bishop of Grantham announced] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005180658/http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news-events/news-stories/new-bishop-of-grantham-announced/ \|date=5 October 2015 }} (Accessed 8 September 2015)</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==