Bishop Andrew's paper on Living in Love and Faith
First published on: 8th May 2025Bishop Andrew's paper on Living in Love and Faith
News and media
VE Day- How did our churches mark the end of the war?
First published on: 6th May 2025News that the war had finally ended was met with jubilation, with millions taking to the streets to celebrate. What was also clear looking through archive material held in the Surrey History Centre, was the important role the church played throughout this period.
I'm on the Safeguarding Team | Ruth Allan
First published on: 1st May 2025Ruth Allan, PSO at Alfold & Loxwood Church and member of General Synod, shares her insights and experience on why it’s important to have safeguarding as an integral part of church ministry.
Diocese of Guildford makes appointment to grow church diversity
First 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.
Easter Eve marked with confirmations at the Cathedral
First published on: 24th April 2025On Easter Eve this year, a special service was held at Guildford Cathedral where 26 people were confirmed. 4 were also baptised!
A statement from the Bishop of Guildford on the death of Pope Francis
First published on: 22nd April 2025The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford shares his reflection following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.
Diocese of Guildford churches blaze the eco trail this Earth Day
First published on: 22nd April 2025The Diocese of Guildford currently has the highest number of Gold Eco Churches in the UK. The prestigious credential awarded by the Christian environmental charity, A Rocha UK, has been bestowed on five of the Diocese’s churches.
Are you thinking of launching your church's youth work?
First published on: 16th April 2025To support the ambition of growing younger, The Youth Catalyst Project has signed up with Youthscape to offer Launchpad within the Diocese of Guildford and currently runs one cohort a year. Each cohort will include up to 10 clergy who then join six lunchtime sessions, with the training facilitators also arranging a parish visit.
Bishop Andrew dedicates new diocesan offices on Cathedral site
First published on: 8th April 2025Bishop Andrew has officially opened the newly refurbished and extended administrative offices for the Diocese of Guildford, in the grounds of Guildford Cathedral.
"I'm on the Safeguarding Team"
First published on: 7th April 2025The Revd Ruth Sheldon shares her experience from leading safeguarding ministry, and how she learnt that safeguarding was not just about disclosure and reporting, it was walking alongside vulnerable people in their time of need.