The Vacancy in See Committee is a group of lay and clergy members tasked with preparing a Statement of Needs, articulating the qualities needed in our next Bishop, and electing members from the diocese to the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC), the body that interviews candidates and ultimately appoints the next Bishop of Guildford.
Canon Alex Tear. the Diocesan Director of Education has issued a statement in relation to the current consultation into the future of Merrow C of E Controlled Infant School and Merrow Junior School
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally has today apologised on behalf of the Church of England for its role in historical adoption practices, particularly in mother and baby homes.
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.
We spoke with Revd Hannah Moore, vicar of the Parishes of Elstead, Thursley, Shackleford and Peper Harow about her role as the Diocesan Advisor for Women’s Ministry.
The Rt Revd Paul Davies, Bishop of Dorking & Acting Bishop of Guildford has written to the diocese sharing key updates and setting out his priorities in this vacancy period.
Bookings have opened for the Church Growth Conference 2026, the Diocese’s largest annual event, which will take place on Thursday 8 October at Welcome Church, Woking.
With the funeral of the late Bishop Andrew taking place on Monday 23 March, we wanted to consolidate all the key information you may need in order to mark the funeral and to communicate within your parishes and beyond.
The Rt Revd Paul Davies, Bishop Dorking has announced the funeral details of The Rt Revd Andrew Watson following his death last week.
Faith leaders, politicians and community figures across Surrey have paid tribute to the Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd Andrew Watson, following his death on Tuesday 3 March.
