Energy Footprint Tool is launched for 2026
Article published on: 13th January 2026The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for 2026. Completing the EFT is an important step on our shared journey to net zero and caring for God’s creation.
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Sowing the seeds for church and community engagement
Article published on: 17th November 2025Haslemere Parish is proving that age is no barrier to protecting God’s creation and engaging the whole community in creation care. When Verity Sutherland started in her role as Children’s and Families Worker at Haslemere Parish (Diocese of Guildford) in September 2021, she wanted to give the children opportunities to join in with what God was already doing in their local community.
Journey to Net Zero Accelerates as First 10 Pioneers Announced
Article published on: 24th October 2025The diocesan Net Zero team has today announced the first 10 parishes to join its pioneers programme – a two-year collaboration between the churches and the diocese to accelerate the participating parishes towards complete decarbonisation.
Churches encouraged to switch to green energy to care for creation
Article published on: 11th September 2025This Creationtide (1 September- 4 October), the Dioceses of Chichester, Guildford and Portsmouth are joining the call for churches to switch to a green energy tariff to help reduce their carbon emissions.
50% of churches in Diocese of Guildford have eco stamp of approval
Article published on: 18th June 2025Half of the churches in the Diocese of Guildford have received an Eco Church award (in the bronze, silver or gold categories) which cements the Diocese’s position as one of the leading lights in creation care.
Diocese of Guildford churches blaze the eco trail this Earth Day
Article published on: 22nd April 2025The Diocese of Guildford currently has the highest number of Gold Eco Churches in the UK. The prestigious credential awarded by the Christian environmental charity, A Rocha UK, has been bestowed on five of the Diocese’s churches.
100+ Eco Churches in the diocese!
Article published on: 20th March 2025In January, the seven buildings across the diocese were awarded the Silver Eco Church Award, taking our awards tally over the century mark. Well done to all our Eco Churches!
Net Zero Conference drives renewed commitment to change
Article published on: 23rd January 2025The Diocese of Portsmouth, The Diocese of Guildford, and the Diocese of Chichester joined forces in hosting their first Net Zero Carbon conference at Portsmouth Cathedral last Saturday (18th Jan).
New Year = New Net Zero Carbon opportunities
Article published on: 15th January 2025Here are a few things that can help you on your Net Zero Carbon journey as we kick off 2025
Faith in action: Three Dioceses to host Climate Conference
Article published on: 15th November 2024The Dioceses of Portsmouth, Guildford and Chichester will host a first-of-its-kind climate change conference.
