Reverend Folli Olokose- Why mark Racial Justice Sunday?
First published on: 3rd February 2025An interview with The Revd Folli Olokose on how churches can welcome and celebrate diversity, and address issues of racial inequality.
News and media
Diocese of Guildford calls for recommitment to racial equality
First published on: 31st January 2025This week (3rd-9th February) the Diocese of Guildford is marking Race Equality Week and Racial Justice Sunday by encouraging a renewed commitment to racial equality and growing diversity.
The Very Reverend Bob Cooper installed as the new Dean of Guildford.
First published on: 29th January 2025The Very Reverend Bob Cooper installed as the new Dean of Guildford. The Installation Service took place on Sunday, 26 January 2025, in the presence of clergy, dignitaries, and members of the wider community.
Deepcut to become the first new parish in Surrey this century
First published on: 20th December 2024A new parish has been created in Deepcut- the first in the Diocese of Guildford for 25 years.
Revd Canon Esther Prior announced as Bishop of Aston
First published on: 12th December 2024The Revd Canon Esther Prior, Vicar of St John’s Egham in the Diocese of Guildford has today been announced as the next Bishop of Aston at the Church of England Birmingham.
Statement in relation to the former Ripley Church of England Primary School site
First published on: 11th December 2024Statement following a Department for Education update on the former Ripley Church of England Primary School site.
Faith in action: Three Dioceses to host Climate Conference
First published on: 15th November 2024The Dioceses of Portsmouth, Guildford and Chichester will host a first-of-its-kind climate change conference.
Bishop Andrew's statement on the Makin Review
First published on: 13th November 2024A statement from the Rt Revd Andrew Watson Bishop of Guildford on the publication of the Makin Review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.
Statement to Church schools following the resignation of the Archbishop
First published on: 13th November 2024The Diocesan Director of Education released a statement to Headteachers and Trust Leaders of our Church schools following the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby
Statement on the Makin Review from the Bishop of Guildford
First published on: 7th November 2024The Bishop of Guildford responds to the independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England's handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth.