Warren Furman, also known as Ace from the hit 90s TV show, Gladiators joined the congregations of St Michael’s, Pirbright and St Mark’s, Wyke to share the inspiration of his remarkable journey from TV celebrity to an ordained priest.
Celebrate the global joy of Jesus’ birth with our interactive Advent resource for schools and families.
Haslemere 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.
Bishop 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.
The 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 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.
The 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.
This 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.”
It has been announced this morning that the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally is to become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.
The 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.
