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Guildford Diocese launches new college to train 100 people per year for ministry

Article published on: 22nd January 2026

The Diocese of Guildford has launched a new theological college to expand its ambition to train more men and women for lay and ordained ministry across the diocese.

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Parishes pledge deeper collaboration towards Net Zero 2030

Article published on: 20th January 2026

Parishes from the Dioceses of Guildford, Portsmouth, Chichester and Winchester gathered for a joint weekend conference designed to raise hope and strengthen collaboration in caring for God’s creation.

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Surrey and Hampshire churches offering Warm Welcome as local need increases

Article published on: 18th January 2026

As part of Warm Welcome Week, the Diocese of Guildford is encouraging people to seek out their local churches, many of whom have long been offering a warm space and a variety of wraparound support to alleviate poverty.

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Statement on use of X/Twitter

Article published on: 14th January 2026

A diocesan statement on our use of X/Twitter.


A Christmas message from the Prime Minister to Christian church leaders

Article published on: 24th December 2025

The Rt Hon. Keir Starmer KC MP Prime Minister has issued a Christmas message to all Christian church leaders in the UK.

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Out of Hours Christmas Cover at Church House 2025

Article published on: 23rd December 2025

Here are the out-of-hours emergency contact details during the Church House office closure from 12.30pm on 24 December 2025 to 2 January 2026.

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The Makin Review- One year on

Article published on: 5th November 2025

Bishop Andrew reflects on the first anniversary since the publication of the Makin Review, which focused on the failures of the Church’s response to the horrific abuse perpetrated by John Smyth.

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Church Growth Conference 2025: Turning up the volume on the Quiet Revival

Article published on: 16th September 2025

This year’s diocese-wide Church Growth Conference saw around 600 people from over 100 parishes gather at Welcome Church Woking, to explore the Quiet Revival.

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Leatherhead- a parish revitalised

Article published on: 14th July 2025

Just a few years ago, Leatherhead Parish Church had a congregation of 40 and hadn’t held an adult baptism for generations. Since becoming part of the Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) network of churches, and being supported by the Diocese’s Revitalisation stream, Leatherhead has gone from strength to strength.

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New campaign launched to promote a safer diocese

Article published on: 14th July 2025

Today (Tuesday 15 July) the Diocese of Guildford has launched a diocese-wide communications campaign to boost the levels of awareness of safeguarding risks and encourage reporting.

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