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!
News and media
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.
Statement on General Synod safeguarding vote
First published on: 12th February 2025A Diocesan statement on the General Synod vote around the future direction of safeguarding in the Church of England.
Pupils design an emblem to link school and church
First published on: 10th February 2025Holy Trinity Primary School and Church in West End have each unveiled and displayed a piece of art designed by Year 5 pupils to celebrate their connection.
St Paul's Addlestone- What does welcome mean?
First published on: 6th February 2025Watch a video on how St Paul's Addlestone offers a welcome to its diverse congregation, and has a wide range of nationalities represented at every level of church life.
Reverend Folli Olokose- Why mark Racial Justice Sunday?
First published on: 3rd February 2025An interview with The Revd Folli Olokose on how churches can welcome and celebrate diversity, and address issues of racial inequality.
Holy Trinity Church on growing diversity
First published on: 3rd February 2025Holy Trinity Church, Aldershot is a great example of a church where diversity is celebrated and embraced. As a result, it can claim to be a truly intercultural as well as intergenerational church.
Diocese of Guildford calls for recommitment to racial equality
First published on: 31st January 2025This week (3rd-9th February) the Diocese of Guildford is marking Race Equality Week and Racial Justice Sunday by encouraging a renewed commitment to racial equality and growing diversity.
