Guy Elsmore

Guy Charles Elsmore (born 1966) is a British Anglican priest. Since July 2016, he has served as the Archdeacon of Buckingham in the Diocese of Oxford.

Early life and education Elsmore was born in 1966 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England. He was also Area Dean of Widnes between 2003 and 2005. In 2010, he was made Team Rector of the benefice.

In May 2016, it was announced that Elsmore would be the next Archdeacon of Buckingham in the Diocese of Oxford. On 18 July 2016, he was welcomed and collated as archdeacon during a service at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.

Views In July 2013, Elsmore was elected General Secretary of Modern Church, an organisation that promotes Liberal Christianity. As of 2016, he is a novice of the Third Order of the Society of St Francis (TSSF).

Styles

Guy Elsmore (1966–1993) The Reverend Guy Elsmore (1993–2 February 2014) The Reverend Canon Guy Elsmore (2 February 2014 – 18 July 2016) The Venerable Guy Elsmore (18 July 2016 – present)