'''George Alexander McGuire''' (1866-1934) was a bishop and founder of the non-canonical African Orthodox Church,<ref>The African Orthodox Church (AOC) is a non-canonical, primarily African-American denomination, in the Anglican tradition. The AOC holds to the historic three-fold ministry of bishops, priests, and deacons, and lays strong emphasis on [[apostolic succession]]. The church celebrates the seven sacraments of the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. Its worship is liturgical, blending elements of Eastern and Western rites. The [[Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed|Nicene]], Apostles', and Athanasian creeds are affirmed. (Mead, Frank S. ''Handbook of Denominations in the United States.'' 10th edition. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995. pp.128-129.)</ref> which had been envisaged as a home for Blacks of the Protestant Episcopal persuasion who wanted ecclesiastical independence, as well as being . In addition he was Chaplain-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA).