History of Calvin Robinson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: January 31, 2025

Calvin John Robinson is a British clergyman, political commentator, writer, and broadcaster. He served as a priest in the Anglican Catholic Church from 2024 to January 2025. Prior to this, he was a deacon in the Free Church of England (2022-2023) and then a priest in the Nordic Catholic Church until 2024. Before entering religious service, Robinson worked as a computer science teacher and video game journalist. His career reflects a blend of traditional religious roles with contemporary media and technology experience.

October 1985: Birth of Calvin Robinson

Calvin John Robinson was born in October 1985.

1999: Founding of the Nordic Catholic Church

The Nordic Catholic Church, which Robinson later joined, was founded in 1999.

2016: Conservative Candidate for Kilburn Ward

In 2016, Robinson ran as the Conservative Party candidate in a by-election for Brent Council's Kilburn ward.

2017: Recruitment Advert

In 2017, Robinson was featured in a recruitment advertisement encouraging individuals to pursue careers in teaching.

2018: Conservative Candidate for Swiss Cottage Ward

In 2018, Robinson ran as a Conservative candidate for Camden Council in the Swiss Cottage ward.

2019: School Governor and Trustee

Between 2019 and 2021, Robinson served as a school governor and trustee at the Michaela School in Wembley.

2019: Brexit Party Candidate for Broxtowe

In 2019, Robinson was initially selected as the Brexit Party's candidate for Broxtowe in the general election. However, the party decided not to contest seats previously won by the Conservatives.

2020: Appointment to Royal Academy of Dance Sub-Committee

In 2020, Robinson was appointed to the education sub-committee of the board of the Royal Academy of Dance.

2020: Theological Studies at St Stephen's House

Robinson began a two-year theological studies course at St Stephen's House, Oxford, in 2020.

July 2021: Robinson's Criticism of "Taking the Knee"

During a July 2021 interview on Channel 4 News with Billy Bragg, Robinson criticized the England football team's decision to "take the knee" in protest against racism. He deemed the action "disgusting," arguing it promoted Black Lives Matter, which he labeled a "neo-Marxist, anti-British, anti-family organization."

2021: End of Term as School Governor

Robinson's time as school governor and trustee at the Michaela School ended in 2021.

2021: Regular Contributor to Various Publications

Up to 2021, Robinson contributed regularly to The Daily Telegraph, the Daily Mail, and Spiked, and wrote once for First Things.

June 2022: Ordination as Deacon in the Free Church of England

On June 25, 2022, Robinson was ordained as a deacon in the Free Church of England and appointed minister-in-charge at Christ Church, Harlesden.

November 2022: Amplified Conspiracy Theory on GB News

In November 2022, while working for GB News, Robinson amplified a conspiracy theory about President Zelenskyy of Ukraine using the war for money laundering.

2022: Robinson's Deaconate and Criticism of the Church of England

From 2022 to 2023, Robinson served as a deacon in the Free Church of England. He advocated for the disestablishment of the Church of England, aiming to free it from political influence and enable the growth of Anglican realignment churches. He strongly criticized the Church of England's leadership, accusing it of liberal political bias.

2022: Deacon in the Free Church of England

In 2022, Robinson served as a deacon in the Free Church of England.

September 2023: Suspension and Dismissal from GB News

On September 29, 2023, GB News suspended Robinson. His dismissal was announced on October 4, 2023.

October 2023: Departure from Free Church of England

In October 2023, the Evening Standard reported that Robinson would be leaving the Free Church of England to seek ordination in the Nordic Catholic Church.

October 2023: Settlement with the Royal Academy of Dance

On October 1, 2023, it was reported that Robinson received an out-of-court settlement after being removed from the Royal Academy of Dance's education sub-committee for his opposition to a drag queen storytelling event.

November 2023: Ordination in the Nordic Catholic Church

On November 4, 2023, Robinson was ordained into the priesthood within the Nordic Catholic Church and celebrated his first Mass.

2023: Association with Turning Point UK

Between 2023 and 2024, Robinson was associated with the right-wing group Turning Point UK.

2023: Priestly Ordination and Dismissal from GB News

In 2023, Robinson was ordained as a priest. He was also dismissed from GB News.

2023: End of Robinson's Deaconate

In 2023, Robinson's time as a deacon in the Free Church of England came to an end. He continued to voice his criticism of the Church of England's leadership and their perceived political bias.

2023: Dismissal from GB News

Robinson's role as a commentator on GB News ended with his dismissal in 2023.

February 2024: Move to Lotus Eaters

In February 2024, Robinson moved his show, "Common Sense Crusade," to Lotus Eaters.

May 2024: Final Mass at Christ Church, Harlesden

Robinson held his last mass at Christ Church in Harlesden on 26th of May 2024.

August 2024: Robinson's Stance on Islam in Britain

In August 2024, Robinson expressed hostility towards Islam, stating that Britain is a Christian country and advocating for the removal of Islam from Britain.

August 2024: Lead Spokesman for UKIP

On August 2, 2024, Robinson became the lead spokesman for the UK Independence Party (UKIP).

September 2024: Move to the United States and Incardination in the Anglican Catholic Church

In September 2024, Robinson relocated to the United States and was formally incardinated in the Anglican Catholic Church, taking on the role of Priest-in-Charge at St Paul's Anglican Catholic Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

2024: Service in the Anglican Catholic Church and Nordic Catholic Church

Throughout 2024, Calvin Robinson served as a priest in both the Anglican Catholic Church and the Nordic Catholic Church.

January 2025: Robinson's Pro-Nazi Salute Controversy

In January 2025, Robinson gave a speech at the National Pro-Life Summit in Washington, D.C., concluding with a gesture deemed a "pro-Nazi salute" by the Anglican Catholic Church. Consequently, his license was revoked, and he was dismissed from his priestly position. The church stated that prior warnings were issued regarding his online behavior, deemed incompatible with his vocation. Robinson denied Nazi affiliations, while his gesture mirrored a controversial one made by Elon Musk earlier that month.

January 2025: Removal from Ministry

In January 2025, Robinson was removed from active ministry in the Anglican Catholic Church following a gesture he made to an audience that was perceived as similar to a pro-Nazi salute.