 Urwin began theological study at the Trinity College Theological School, Melbourne in 1974, and was an ordination candidate for the Diocese of Melbourne.In 1976 Urwin moved to England where, following a short period living and working in London, he resumed studies in theology at Ripon College Cuddesdon.Urwin was made deacon at Petertide 1980 (29 June) and ordained priest the Petertide following (28 June 1981), both times by Ronnie Bowlby, Bishop of Southwark, at Southwark Cathedral.