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Welcome to the Diocese of Guildford

This site aims to show you a range of activities and ministries through which, under the banner of ‘the Diocese of Guildford’, members of the Church of England seek to live out the love of God in today’s world, serving the people of Surrey , North-East Hampshire, the London Borough of Kingston, and West Sussex.

In these pages you can find out what we do, where it's happening, who to contact, and how it all fits together. You will also meet some of the people who make it all happen. There are links to other website to help you understand more about what it means to be Christian, but of course the bottom line is that if you would find it more useful to speak to a living person, don’t hesitate to pick up the ‘phone!

 

Latest News

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Claygate’s Vicar elected to General Synod

The Revd Dr Philip Plyming, Vicar of Claygate, has been elected to represent the Diocese of Guildford on the Church of England’s General Synod.

He fills a seat recently vacated by the Revd Jolyon Trickey and his election means that Guildford is now, once again, fully represented on the national ‘governing body’ of the Church of England, which meets next in February.

We have eight representatives, four of them ordained and four not (lay), and they are:
House of Laity: Canon Peter Bruinvels, Mr Keith Malcouronne, Mrs Anne Martin and Mrs Helen Morgan
House of Clergy: The Ven Julian Henderson, Canon Jonathan Frost, Canon Robert Cotton; the Revd Dr Philip Plyming.

New priest for Shere

The Revd Nick Whitehead has been appointed to the Benefice of Shere, Albury and Chilworth. His impending move was announced on November 1 to St Peter’s Hersham, where he has served for 17 years, and to the churches of the Benefice. Nick is currently Rural Dean of Emly. To see the media release click here.
 

 


  • A Church Near You
    The easy way to find churches and services in your area Click here...
  • Latest Annual Report

    Annual Report 2008 - Front Cover
    The 2008 Annual Report is available in two part form. A colourful leaflet giving the broad picture of Diocesan life is available here and a separate, highly detailed, financial section is available here. Hard copies of both can be obtained from Diocesan House.
  • Guildford Storyboard
    To get your local story into the media
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  • One heart, One Voice! Cathedral Music Day
    Some of the most significant worship leaders of our time are coming together on 24/10/09 at the Guildford Cathedral for a day to remember. Click here for details and booking form and get it in your diary. Discounted fee if booked before the end of July.
  • Grapevine! clergy monthly information digest click here...
  • Pain - the hidden disability
    A support group for all who live with pain. Next meeting Monday November 16th. For more information click here...

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Recent Updates

2009 Directory

The 2009/10 Directory & Handbook
The 2009/10 edition is available from Dept GDD Diocesan House, Quarry Street, Guildford GU1 3XG.

Secure site web updates are expected to be available in July. For more details about our comprehensive Directory & handbook 

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  • Autumn open days & availability of the Quiet Garden at Willow Grange
  • Willow Grange gardenClick here...
  • Bishop Christopher’s address to the first meeting of the new Diocesan Synod Click here...

The Wey

The Wey
The Wey - November 2009
Read the latest issue of The Wey online in eBook format. You can turn the pages just as you would a paper copy!
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A Note For Treasurers
The security of Church bank deposits: a message for treasurers from Jackie Bliss.
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Guildford Diocesan Board of Finance
The Board is Registered in England as a Company Limited by Guarantee No 225289
The Board is a Charitable Company No.248245