Bishop Paul's letter to the diocese
Article published on: 16th April 2026The Rt Revd Paul Davies, Bishop of Dorking & Acting Bishop of Guildford has written to the diocese sharing key updates and setting out his priorities in this vacancy period.
News and media
Clergy to gather for conference on fresh approaches to mission
Article published on: 15th April 2026The conference titled, Rooted and Reaching: Church for a Changing World, focuses on equipping clergy to enable a mixed ecology of worshipping communities to reach every member of the communities we serve with the good news of God’s love in Jesus Christ.
Church Growth Conference 2026 open for bookings
Article published on: 14th April 2026Bookings have opened for the Church Growth Conference 2026, the Diocese’s largest annual event, which will take place on Thursday 8 October at Welcome Church, Woking.
Bishop Andrew remembered
Article published on: 25th March 2026On Monday, we gathered at the Cathedral and across satellite services to remember and give thanks for the life of Bishop Andrew.
Bishop Andrew funeral information
Article published on: 18th March 2026With the funeral of the late Bishop Andrew taking place on Monday 23 March, we wanted to consolidate all the key information you may need in order to mark the funeral and to communicate within your parishes and beyond.
Funeral livestream details
Article published on: 12th March 2026The funeral of the late Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford, will be livestreamed from 12 noon on Monday 23 March.
Funeral of the late Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford announced
Article published on: 11th March 2026The Rt Revd Paul Davies, Bishop Dorking has announced the funeral details of The Rt Revd Andrew Watson following his death last week.
Tributes paid to Bishop Andrew
Article published on: 9th March 2026Faith leaders, politicians and community figures across Surrey have paid tribute to the Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd Andrew Watson, following his death on Tuesday 3 March.
Death announced of The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford
Article published on: 3rd March 2026The Bishop of Dorking, The Rt Revd Paul Davies has announced the death of the diocesan bishop, The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford.
Bishop Andrew’s pastoral update to the diocese
Article published on: 20th February 2026Bishop Andrew has issued a further update on his health in which he acknowledges, “may well prove to be my last message to the Diocese of Guildford.”
