Celebration service to be held for Black History Month
Article published on: 1st October 2026This year a special diocese-wide service will be held at the Cathedral to mark Black History Month.
News and media
Shining a light on solar panels
Article published on: 28th September 2026This Creationtide, we are highlighting the tangible benefits of solar panels and how they can help churches reduce carbon emissions, generate sustainable energy and move towards Net Zero Carbon.
New Interim Bishop's Chaplain appointed
Article published on: 24th September 2026The Revd Ellie Lister has been appointed as Interim Chaplain to the Rt Revd Paul Davies, Bishop of Dorking and Acting Bishop of Guildford.
New Church School Headteachers are welcomed to the diocese
Article published on: 23rd September 2026The diocese welcomed eight new headteachers to their Church schools as they attended an induction day at Church House Guildford last week.
Online Faculty System switches over to the new Building Management Portal
Article published on: 21st September 2026The new Building Management Portal is the replacement for the existing Online Faculty System. This is the Church of England’s national digital system for managing all applications relating to works on churches, their contents, and churchyards.
Inclusion in a changing world
Article published on: 14th September 2026Umair Asif, our Racial Diversity Enabler, writes during National Inclusion Week about how churches can become places of deeper belonging.
A statement from Diocesan Director of Education, Alex Tear
Article published on: 8th September 2026Following a public consultation regarding the amalgamation of Merrow CofE Infant School and Merrow Junior School, the Director of Education has issued a statement on the outcome.
A statement from Bishop Paul on flooding in Nepal
Article published on: 27th August 2026In light of the flash flooding in Nepal and ongoing search and rescue operation, Bishop Paul has made a statement.
Diocese of Guildford celebrates its Church schools GCSE success
Article published on: 20th August 2026The Diocese of Guildford joined in celebrating the GCSE achievements of the pupils at the three Church of England secondary schools: Esher Church of England High School, Christ’s College, Guildford and The Priory School in Dorking.
A reflection on heritage
Article published on: 13th August 2026New priest, The Revd Linnet Frederick Prasad, reflects on how her Christian upbringing and Asian heritage shaped her faith and her calling.
