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Bishop Andrew's statement on the Makin Review

First published on: 13th November 2024

A 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.

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Statement to Church schools following the resignation of the Archbishop

First published on: 13th November 2024

The Diocesan Director of Education released a statement to Headteachers and Trust Leaders of our Church schools following the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby


Remembrance events across the diocese

First published on: 12th November 2024

Acts of remembrance have taken place globally and locally over the last couple of days as we honour those who “gave their today for our tomorrow”.

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Statement on the Makin Review from the Bishop of Guildford

First published on: 7th November 2024

The 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.


Meet the military chaplain

First published on: 4th November 2024

With Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day coming up, we find out more about the role of a military chaplain in the diocese.

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Viborg and Guildford Dioceses partner on pilgrimage

First published on: 30th October 2024

A team of clergy from the Dioceses of Guildford joined with a team from our partner Diocese in Denmark, Viborg, on a 36-mile pilgrimage through the Surrey countryside.

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Leading to small changes

First published on: 28th October 2024

As Black History Month draws to a close, we want to encourage you to keep on celebrating diversity and the small changes you can make

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£60k to help churches to grow greener

First published on: 24th October 2024

In partnership with the Church of England nationally, Guildford Diocese has launched a quick wins fund for churches to take immediate actions to cut their carbon emissions.

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Moving from welcome to belonging

First published on: 21st October 2024

Our latest Black History Month films look at the move from welcome to belonging and encourage us to consider what can help people come to feel included.

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Sign up for a new Church Support Hub

First published on: 15th October 2024

The new Church of England’s Church Support Hub offers resources to help your church with common challenges faced by churches around the country.

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