The Rev. Andrew T. Blakemore graduated from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 2020 and, before coming to Columbus, worked as a chaplain resident for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He also previously served as seminarian at Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur and director of youth ministries at St Columba’s Episcopal Church in Suwanee.

Father Andy grew up in the town of Winfield, Kansas. He and his wife, Nicole, met at the University of Kansas while he was studying religion there. Nicole is now an eight-grade science teacher at Richards Middle School. In 2025, the Blakemores were blessed with a newborn daughter, Julian, and are excited to welcome her into life at Trinity!