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Allin's term of office was not without controversy. He inherited the divisive issues of race relations, ordination of women, prayer book reform, and human sexuality.

Allin attempted to take the approach of mediator on many issues. In a 1977 address to the Diocese of New Jersey, Allin stated, “I am not Pope; my job is to preside.” It was this perspective on his role as Presiding Bishop in church governance that…

"Real distress in the Church." Allin's journal entry in the days leading up to the ordinations of the Philadelphia 11.

23rd Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, 1974-1985

Allin's passport, 1979. By the end of his time as Presiding Bishop, Allin had circled the globe three times.

Allin discusses service and the role of a bishop at Robert Hargrove’s consecration, 1989.

During seminary, Allin played softball on the "Theolog" team. Here he's pictured second from right with other members of the class of 1945, four of whom became bishops.