The Diocese of Bristol is pleased to share that The Revd Andrew Guilmour has been licensed as Rector of the Greenways Benefice.
Revd Andrew was licensed by the Rt Revd Neil Warwick, Acting Bishop of Bristol and Bishop of Swindon, at St Paul’s, Chippenham, on Thursday 11 December.
As an undergraduate, Andrew studied Ecology in Scotland. He then made the transition from ecology to youth work, first as an intern at St Paul’s and St George’s in Edinburgh. He then spent five years as the youth pastor at St Aldates, Oxford. Following his time in youth ministry, Andrew was ordained in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, in 2022 after completing his training at Wycliffe Hall. He served his curacy at Christ Church Abingdon.
Speaking about his new role, Andrew said:
"I am grateful to God for the opportunity to come and join in with the good things happening in Chippenham. I’m excited to step into the role of Rector of Greenways Benefice, and as a first-time incumbent I’m also feeling a fair few nerves! The lay leaders and church members have done a fantastic job during the vacancy and I’m really looking forward to praying with them as we begin to seek the Lord and see what he has in store for Greenways. I’m excited to make lots of new friends in the church, town and diocese!"
Please join us in praying for Revd Andrew as he begins to serve and share the love of God in the Greenways Benefice.