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Statement on General Synod safeguarding vote

First published on: 12th February 2025

A Diocesan statement on the General Synod vote around the future direction of safeguarding in the Church of England.


Reverend Folli Olokose- Why mark Racial Justice Sunday?

First published on: 3rd February 2025

An interview with The Revd Folli Olokose on how churches can welcome and celebrate diversity, and address issues of racial inequality.

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Diocese of Guildford calls for recommitment to racial equality

First published on: 31st January 2025

This week (3rd-9th February) the Diocese of Guildford is marking Race Equality Week and Racial Justice Sunday by encouraging a renewed commitment to racial equality and growing diversity.

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The Very Reverend Bob Cooper installed as the new Dean of Guildford.

First published on: 29th January 2025

The Very Reverend Bob Cooper installed as the new Dean of Guildford. The Installation Service took place on Sunday, 26 January 2025, in the presence of clergy, dignitaries, and members of the wider community.

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Deepcut to become the first new parish in Surrey this century

First published on: 20th December 2024

A new parish has been created in Deepcut- the first in the Diocese of Guildford for 25 years.

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Revd Canon Esther Prior announced as Bishop of Aston

First published on: 12th December 2024

The Revd Canon Esther Prior, Vicar of St John’s Egham in the Diocese of Guildford has today been announced as the next Bishop of Aston at the Church of England Birmingham.

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Statement in relation to the former Ripley Church of England Primary School site

First published on: 11th December 2024

Statement following a Department for Education update on the former Ripley Church of England Primary School site.


Faith in action: Three Dioceses to host Climate Conference

First published on: 15th November 2024

The Dioceses of Portsmouth, Guildford and Chichester will host a first-of-its-kind climate change conference.

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Statement to Church schools following the resignation of the Archbishop

First published on: 13th November 2024

The Diocesan Director of Education released a statement to Headteachers and Trust Leaders of our Church schools following the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby


Bishop Andrew's statement on the Makin Review

First published on: 13th November 2024

A statement from the Rt Revd Andrew Watson Bishop of Guildford on the publication of the Makin Review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.

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