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We are the Diocese of Guildford
We are the Diocese of Guildford

Transforming Church, Transforming Lives

Since its launch in September 2016, the Diocese of Guildford has committed itself to the vision of a Transforming Church, Transforming Lives.

Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools in living and proclaiming the Good News of God in Jesus Christ. 

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Latest News

Leatherhead- a parish revitalised

14th July 2025

Just a few years ago, Leatherhead Parish Church had a congregation of 40 and hadn’t held an adult baptism for generations. Since becoming part of the Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) network of churches, and being supported by the Diocese’s Revitalisation stream, Leatherhead has gone from strength to strength.

Lay ministers ready to light up the diocese

2nd July 2025

Saturday morning will see the diocese hold its first ever Lay Ministry Celebration service at Guildford Cathedral, as we mark the Foundations in Ministry's inaugural cohort completing the two-year course alongside the licensing and relicensing of our new and current Licensed Lay Ministers.

Celebrating our newest priests and deacons in the diocese

30th June 2025

We celebrated 28 individuals this weekend who became the diocese's newest deacons and priests at our Petertide ordinations at Guildford Cathedral.
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