Deepcut to become the first new parish in Surrey this century
First published on: 20th December 2024A new parish has been created in Deepcut- the first in the Diocese of Guildford for 25 years.
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Revd Canon Esther Prior announced as Bishop of Aston
First published on: 12th December 2024The Revd Canon Esther Prior, Vicar of St John’s Egham in the Diocese of Guildford has today been announced as the next Bishop of Aston at the Church of England Birmingham.
Statement in relation to the former Ripley Church of England Primary School site
First published on: 11th December 2024Statement following a Department for Education update on the former Ripley Church of England Primary School site.
Continue to tackle gender-based abuse
First published on: 10th December 2024Although the 16 Days of Activism is drawing to a close, the call to tackle abuse towards women and girls is never-ending
Online Advent Calendar for schools and young people
First published on: 29th November 2024This year's online interactive Advent calendar from the Diocese has been launched for schools and young people to join in with from 1 December
Bishop Andrew reflects on his last 10 years at Diocesan Synod
First published on: 26th November 2024The Rt Revd Andrew Watson became the Bishop of Guildford 10 years ago this month and reflected on his time in his Presidential Address at Saturday's Diocesan Synod
The Bishop of Guildford welcomes 10 new Honorary Canons
First published on: 25th November 2024Guildford Cathedral hosted the installation of 10 new Honorary Canons at their Choral Evensong last night, who included members of Bishop's Council and Diocesan staff
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence starts today
First published on: 25th November 2024Today marks White Ribbon Day and the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, as we aim to help raise awareness around safeguarding and how we can all help tackle the abuse of women and girls
Faith in action: Three Dioceses to host Climate Conference
First published on: 15th November 2024The Dioceses of Portsmouth, Guildford and Chichester will host a first-of-its-kind climate change conference.
Statement to Church schools following the resignation of the Archbishop
First published on: 13th November 2024The Diocesan Director of Education released a statement to Headteachers and Trust Leaders of our Church schools following the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby