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.
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Gladiator for the Lord- Ace shares lessons from his remarkable transformation
Article published on: 24th November 2025Warren Furman, also known as Ace from the hit 90s TV show, Gladiators joined the congregations of St Michael’s, Pirbright and St Mark’s, Wyke to share the inspiration of his remarkable journey from TV celebrity to an ordained priest.
Online Advent Calendars 2025: Joy to the World!
Article published on: 18th November 2025Celebrate the global joy of Jesus’ birth with our interactive Advent resource for schools and families.
Sowing the seeds for church and community engagement
Article published on: 17th November 2025Haslemere Parish is proving that age is no barrier to protecting God’s creation and engaging the whole community in creation care. When Verity Sutherland started in her role as Children’s and Families Worker at Haslemere Parish (Diocese of Guildford) in September 2021, she wanted to give the children opportunities to join in with what God was already doing in their local community.
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.
Journey to Net Zero Accelerates as First 10 Pioneers Announced
Article published on: 24th October 2025The diocesan Net Zero team has today announced the first 10 parishes to join its pioneers programme – a two-year collaboration between the churches and the diocese to accelerate the participating parishes towards complete decarbonisation.
Bishop Andrew's statement following a vandalism incident at Epsom Islamic Centre
Article published on: 16th October 2025Bishop Andrew has commented following an incident of vandalism at the Epsom Islamic Centre mosque on Tuesday 14 October. The police is investigating a report of racially or religiously aggravated criminal damage at the site.
Exhibition to inspire the next generation of black church leaders
Article published on: 7th October 2025The Diocese of Guildford has launched a powerful exhibition during Black History Month, that will showcase some of the diocese’s black leaders as well as encourage the next generation of leaders.
Homelessness Sunday 2025: “Love thy neighbour”
Article published on: 4th October 2025This 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.”
The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally to be 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
Article published on: 3rd October 2025It has been announced this morning that the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally is to become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.
