Hundreds gather for Diocese of Guildford Church Growth Conference to focus on a growing spiritual openness, particularly among Generation Z, and how churches can be ready to welcome, disciple and nurture people in faith.
We're celebrating volunteers across the diocese, particularly our Hear Here Champions. The Hear Here Programme recently received a grant boost to help the project continue to support hearing aid users in our local area.
The Knaphill Community Fridge, run by Woodhill Church in Knaphill, began in 2019 as a local response to the 6.6 million tonnes of food the UK throws away each year.
Following this week’s terror attack in Golders Green, The Rt Revd Paul Davies, Bishop of Dorking and Acting Bishop of Guildford, has issued a message of solidarity to the Jewish community.
The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford has urged individuals and churches across Surrey and Hampshire to make this year’s Lent Appeal a bumper year for giving.
As part of Warm Welcome Week, the Diocese of Guildford is encouraging people to seek out their local churches, many of whom have long been offering a warm space and a variety of wraparound support to alleviate poverty.
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.”
Just two years ago, Pirbright and Wyke was facing demographic challenges and possible church closures. When The Revd George Watkinson was asked to come and lead the revitalisation of Pirbright and Wyke, the immediate challenge he faced was the inconspicuous location of St Michael’s Church, tucked away at the end of a country lane. This led to George’s brainchild, ‘Church on the Green’.
This 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.
Churches across the diocese brought faith, fun, and community to life this summer through creative, joy-filled Holiday Clubs and events that inspired young and the young at heart.
