Stanley Atkins

Stanley Hamilton Atkins (March 8, 1912 – January 6, 1996) was an English prelate of the Episcopal Church, who served as the third Bishop of Eau Claire, from 1970 till 1980.

In 1955, he moved to the United States to become rector of St Paul's Church in Hudson, Wisconsin and vicar of St Thomas' Church in New Richmond, Wisconsin.

[2] In 1969, Atkins was elected Coadjutor Bishop of Eau Claire, and was consecrated on August 2, 1969, in Christ Church Cathedral, Eau Claire.

He was a leader in the movement opposing women's ordination in the Episcopal Church USA, and served as a trustee of Nashotah House Theological Seminary as well as The Living Church magazine.

Atkins retired as diocesan bishop in 1980, and was succeeded by William C. Wantland.