Bringing worship out into the open: Pirbright and Wyke’s revitalisation
Article published on: 30th September 2025Just two years ago, Pirbright and Wyke was facing demographic challenges and possible church closures. When The Revd George Watkinson was asked to come and lead the revitalisation of Pirbright and Wyke, the immediate challenge he faced was the inconspicuous location of St Michael’s Church, tucked away at the end of a country lane. This led to George’s brainchild, ‘Church on the Green’.