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50% of churches in Diocese of Guildford have eco stamp of approval

First published on: 18th June 2025

Half 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.

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Diocese of Guildford churches blaze the eco trail this Earth Day

First published on: 22nd April 2025

The 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.

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100+ Eco Churches in the diocese!

First published on: 20th March 2025

In 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!

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Net Zero Conference drives renewed commitment to change

First published on: 23rd January 2025

The Diocese of Portsmouth, The Diocese of Guildford, and the Diocese of Chichester joined forces in hosting their first Net Zero Carbon conference at Portsmouth Cathedral last Saturday (18th Jan).

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New Year = New Net Zero Carbon opportunities

First published on: 15th January 2025

Here are a few things that can help you on your Net Zero Carbon journey as we kick off 2025

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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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£60k to help churches to grow greener

First published on: 24th October 2024

In partnership with the Church of England nationally, Guildford Diocese has launched a quick wins fund for churches to take immediate actions to cut their carbon emissions.

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Great Bookham gets gold!

First published on: 10th October 2024

St Nicolas in Great Bookham became the second church in the diocese to become a Gold Eco Church and help us take a step closer to net zero carbon.

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Creationtide: A season to celebrate and reflect on creation care

First published on: 6th September 2024

Find out how Frimley Parish has marked Creationtide over the last 5 years and engaged the community in its care for God's creation

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The King is going green, how about you?

First published on: 31st July 2024

You might not be able to take some of the steps His Royal Highness is taking but you can find out some tips about helping your church go green

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