Alan Smith (bishop)


Alan Smith
Bishop of St Albans
Official portrait, 2021
DioceseDiocese of St Albans
In office2009–2025
PredecessorChristopher Herbert
Other post(s)area Bishop of Shrewsbury (2001–2009)
Archdeacon of Stoke (1997–2001)
Orders
Ordination1981 (deacon)
1982 (priest)
by Geoffrey Paul
ConsecrationDecember 2001
by George Carey
Personal details
Born (1957-02-14) 14 February 1957
NationalityBritish
DenominationAnglican
ResidenceAbbey Gate House, St Albans
Alma materUniversity of Birmingham
Member of the House of Lords
(Lord Spiritual)
In office
23 September 2022  31 May 2025
Convenor of the Lords Spiritual
In office
23 September 2022  31 May 2025
Preceded byDavid Urquhart
Succeeded byDavid Walker

Alan Gregory Clayton Smith (born 14 February 1957) is a British retired Anglican bishop. From 2009 until 2025, he was the Bishop of St Albans; from 2001 to 2009, he served as the area Bishop of Shrewsbury.