Online Advent Calendars 2025: Joy to the World!
Article published on: 18th November 2025Celebrate the global joy of Jesus’ birth with our interactive Advent resource for schools and families.
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Sowing the seeds for church and community engagement
Article published on: 17th November 2025Haslemere Parish is proving that age is no barrier to protecting God’s creation and engaging the whole community in creation care. When Verity Sutherland started in her role as Children’s and Families Worker at Haslemere Parish (Diocese of Guildford) in September 2021, she wanted to give the children opportunities to join in with what God was already doing in their local community.
The Makin Review- One year on
Article published on: 5th November 2025Bishop Andrew reflects on the first anniversary since the publication of the Makin Review, which focused on the failures of the Church’s response to the horrific abuse perpetrated by John Smyth.
Journey to Net Zero Accelerates as First 10 Pioneers Announced
Article published on: 24th October 2025The diocesan Net Zero team has today announced the first 10 parishes to join its pioneers programme – a two-year collaboration between the churches and the diocese to accelerate the participating parishes towards complete decarbonisation.
Bishop Andrew's statement following a vandalism incident at Epsom Islamic Centre
Article published on: 16th October 2025Bishop Andrew has commented following an incident of vandalism at the Epsom Islamic Centre mosque on Tuesday 14 October. The police is investigating a report of racially or religiously aggravated criminal damage at the site.
Exhibition to inspire the next generation of black church leaders
Article published on: 7th October 2025The Diocese of Guildford has launched a powerful exhibition during Black History Month, that will showcase some of the diocese’s black leaders as well as encourage the next generation of leaders.
Homelessness Sunday 2025: “Love thy neighbour”
Article published on: 4th October 2025This Sunday, 5 October, churches across the country will mark Homelessness Sunday, a national event dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring action around homelessness. The theme for 2025 is a powerful one: “Love thy neighbour.”
The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally to be 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
Article published on: 3rd October 2025It has been announced this morning that the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally is to become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.
Bishop Andrew shares support for the new Archbishop of Canterbury
Article published on: 3rd October 2025The Bishop of Guildford, Rt Revd Andrew Watson, shares a statement on the announcement of the Bishop of London, Rt Revd and Rt Hon Sarah Mullally DBE, as the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury.
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’.
