Elizabeth Snowden

Elizabeth Snowden (née Hall; born 1958) is a British retired Anglican priest and former school teacher. From March 2016 until her October 2022 retirement, she was Archdeacon of Chelmsford in the Diocese of Chelmsford.

Early life and education Snowden was born Elizabeth Hall in 1958. She studied geography at Plymouth Polytechnic, graduating with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in 1979. She then trained as a teacher at the London Institute of Education and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in 1980.

In 2010, Snowden was appointed priest-in-charge of the Benefice of Bestwood Emmanuel with St Mark in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. The Archdeaconry of Chelmsford covers the Deaneries of Brentwood, Chelmsford North, Chelmsford South, and Maldon and Dengie.

Personal life Snowden is married to Geoff and she has four children.