A Christmas message from the Prime Minister to Christian church leaders
Article published on: 24th December 2025The Rt Hon. Keir Starmer KC MP Prime Minister has issued a Christmas message to all Christian church leaders in the UK.
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Out of Hours Christmas Cover at Church House 2025
Article published on: 23rd December 2025Here are the out-of-hours emergency contact details during the Church House office closure from 12.30pm on 24 December 2025 to 2 January 2026.
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.
Church Growth Conference 2025: Turning up the volume on the Quiet Revival
Article published on: 16th September 2025This year’s diocese-wide Church Growth Conference saw around 600 people from over 100 parishes gather at Welcome Church Woking, to explore the Quiet Revival.
Leatherhead- a parish revitalised
Article published on: 14th July 2025Just 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.
New campaign launched to promote a safer diocese
Article published on: 14th July 2025Today (Tuesday 15 July) the Diocese of Guildford has launched a diocese-wide communications campaign to boost the levels of awareness of safeguarding risks and encourage reporting.
Experienced primary school head is appointed as new Deputy Director of Education
Article published on: 24th June 2025Alice Early, an experienced primary school head teacher and Ofsted inspector has been appointed as the new Deputy Director for Education in the Diocese of Guildford.
50% of churches in Diocese of Guildford have eco stamp of approval
Article published on: 18th June 2025Half of the churches in the Diocese of Guildford have received an Eco Church award (in the bronze, silver or gold categories) which cements the Diocese’s position as one of the leading lights in creation care.
Thy Kingdom Come: diocese-wide prayer meetings
Article published on: 23rd May 2025The Diocese of Guildford is hosting daily online prayer meetings from Ascension Day to Pentecost, as part of the Thy Kingdom Come, global prayer movement.
Major proposals announced to enhance clergy pensions
Article published on: 22nd May 2025The Church of England has announced a significant package of proposals, which if implemented, will increase future pension benefits for existing and future pensioners.
