A statement from the Bishop of Guildford on the death of Pope Francis
First published on: 22nd April 2025The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford shares his reflection following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.
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Diocese of Guildford churches blaze the eco trail this Earth Day
First published on: 22nd April 2025The Diocese of Guildford currently has the highest number of Gold Eco Churches in the UK. The prestigious credential awarded by the Christian environmental charity, A Rocha UK, has been bestowed on five of the Diocese’s churches.
Are you thinking of launching your church's youth work?
First published on: 16th April 2025To support the ambition of growing younger, The Youth Catalyst Project has signed up with Youthscape to offer Launchpad within the Diocese of Guildford and currently runs one cohort a year. Each cohort will include up to 10 clergy who then join six lunchtime sessions, with the training facilitators also arranging a parish visit.
Bishop Andrew dedicates new diocesan offices on Cathedral site
First published on: 8th April 2025Bishop Andrew has officially opened the newly refurbished and extended administrative offices for the Diocese of Guildford, in the grounds of Guildford Cathedral.
"I'm on the Safeguarding Team"
First published on: 7th April 2025The Revd Ruth Sheldon shares her experience from leading safeguarding ministry, and how she learnt that safeguarding was not just about disclosure and reporting, it was walking alongside vulnerable people in their time of need.
"I'm on the Safeguarding Team"
First published on: 1st April 2025The Revd Tom Darwent shares his insight on embedding a positive and open safeguarding culture in his parish. This is the first in a series of case studies to highlight the collective responsibility we all have in protecting the vulnerable.
100+ Eco Churches in the diocese!
First published on: 20th March 2025In January, the seven buildings across the diocese were awarded the Silver Eco Church Award, taking our awards tally over the century mark. Well done to all our Eco Churches!
Hear Here clinics growing from strength to strength
First published on: 11th March 2025The Diocese's hearing clinics, which are run in partnership with Sight for Surrey and the NHS, have seen a rise in visitors and a number of new clinic established over the last year.
Bishop Andrew launches Lent Appeal to address growing need
First published on: 5th March 2025The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford has called for individuals and local churches to donate to his charity’s Lent Appeal, to address the growing need across our communities.
Celebrating International Women's Day
First published on: 3rd March 2025To mark International Women’s Day (8 March), we celebrate the continuing rise of women called to ministry and other leadership roles within the church.
