Celebration service to be held for Black History Month
Article published on: 1st October 2026This year a special diocese-wide service will be held at the Cathedral to mark Black History Month.
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Inclusion in a changing world
Article published on: 14th September 2026Umair Asif, our Racial Diversity Enabler, writes during National Inclusion Week about how churches can become places of deeper belonging.
Parishes invited to renew commitment to racial justice with refreshed Covenant
Article published on: 13th May 2026Parishes and chaplaincies across the Diocese of Guildford are being encouraged to renew their commitment to racial justice following the launch of a refreshed Racial Justice Covenant on Thursday 14 May.
Church Growth Conference 2025: Turning up the volume on the Quiet Revival
Article published on: 16th September 2025This 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.
Joy, Faith, and Fun: Celebrating Summer Holiday Events
Article published on: 5th September 2025Churches across the diocese brought faith, fun, and community to life this summer through creative, joy-filled Holiday Clubs and events that inspired young and the young at heart.
Bishop Andrew hosts “Better Together” Christian-Muslim Forum
Article published on: 7th August 2025Faith and community leaders gathered at Willow Grange in Guildford for a Christian-Muslim forum under the theme "Better Together – Strengths, Challenges, and Local Cooperation." Organised by Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum (SMEF) Faith Links Project with the Diocese of Guildford, the event fostered open dialogue, focusing on youth engagement and interfaith cooperation.
Diocese of Guildford makes appointment to grow church diversity
Article published on: 29th April 2025The Diocese of Guildford has appointed Umair Asif as its Racial Diversity Enabler. The role will be key in driving the strategic vision of encouraging churches, schools and all diocesan structures to reflect the diversity of their communities.
Celebrating International Women's Day
Article published on: 3rd March 2025To mark International Women’s Day (8 March), we celebrate the continuing rise of women called to ministry and other leadership roles within the church.
St Paul's Addlestone- What does welcome mean?
Article published on: 6th February 2025Watch a video on how St Paul's Addlestone offers a welcome to its diverse congregation, and has a wide range of nationalities represented at every level of church life.
Reverend Folli Olokose- Why mark Racial Justice Sunday?
Article 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.
