Diocese of Guildford

156 parishes and 82 schools, transforming churches & lives in Surrey and North East Hampshire. Tweets are by the Comms team.

[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

We are making this account dormant. While we believe it is important to reach different audiences, highlighting the ways God is working across our diocese, we no longer believe this platform is conducive to sharing good news.

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[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

Great to hear Revd George Watkinson from @pirbrightchurch on @BBCSurrey on Sunday, talking about the ways he and his congregation are bringing the church to the community.

https://t.co/lxZCstPgqw (listen from ~01:09:00)

#Pirbright #Wyke

[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

Bishop Paul spoke to Mark Carter on BBC Radio Surrey this morning ahead of the announcement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury. He also spoke on the terrible attack on the synagogue in Manchester yesterday and the unity the faith groups in Surrey share.

https://t.co/VU3s8jWVxb

[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

We welcome the new Archbishop Designate, Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE who will be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. We join in praying for her as she prepares to lead the Church of England and the Anglican Communion.

https://t.co/HrMFfOaOrn

[Archbishop of Canterbury @ArchbishopSarah]

Hello, my name is Bishop Sarah Mullally.

I'm deeply honoured to have been called to serve as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.

https://t.co/2FIJRUADZk

[The Church of England @churchofengland]

A prayer for the next Archbishop of Canterbury, @BishopSarahM. 🙏

[The Church of England @churchofengland]

A prayer following the attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. 🙏

[Rev David Senior @RevDavidSenior]

Want to engage with Gen Z? Join our @churchofengland / @ArchbishEvang webinar with @thisistomclark on youth ministry, Luke Smith of Fusion on reaching students and Kath Garner of @stsavsguildford on young adults. Book at Engaging Gen Z in your church - Church Support Hub

[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

What a great way to start the morning, worshipping with 600 from 110 parishes from across the diocese! The heavenly cry from all is amazing!

#ChurchGrowthConference2025 #TheLocalChurch The Church of England

[The Church of England @churchofengland]

A prayer following the death of the Duchess of Kent.

[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

A data breach at DBS checking service APCS has affected a significant number of parishes in our diocese and nationwide. Please read the guidance and support available for those impacted.

https://t.co/638KVa1ZI3

[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

We’re standing with all those receiving their GCSE results today across the diocese, especially the students from our 3 Church of England secondary schools.

Whatever the outcome of your results, know that God is with you and has a plan for you.

@PrioryHead | @ChristsColl

[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

The Church Growth Conference is just around the corner, but there's still time for you to join 500 clergy and lay leaders to hear Pete Greig and Rachel Jordan-Wolf on 10 September at Welcome Church, Woking.  Everyone is welcome.

Book your place(s) - https://t.co/sAxWuYi0QI

[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

The Bishop of Guildford is seeking a PA to support his office during an interim period. A varied, short-term role for someone with top admin skills.

📅 Apply by 26 Aug

🔗 https://t.co/j7z0GHHMBH

#GuildfordJobs #ChurchJobs #AdminSupport #PAJobs

[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

Today marks 80 years since VJ Day — Victory over Japan Day. We honour those who gave everything to end WWII.

Padre Iori Price, Anglican Chaplain @3RSMERegt shares how the Regiment is commemorating and reflects on the power of faith in uncertain times.

#VJDay80 #VJDay2025

[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

As we celebrate #SouthAsianHeritageMonth, Revd Alwyn Pereira of St Michael’s, Aldershot, shares how his heritage inspires him to build bridges and bring hope in a vibrant, intergenerational church.

https://t.co/0o66kJ7YWm

#SAHM2025 #RootsToRoutes

[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

Revd Gemma Foster, from Cove Parish, on @BBCSurrey: Summer isn’t just for rest—it’s a chance to renew our hearts and souls. Many churches are open with activities & welcome all seeking peace.

🎧 [1h46m in] https://t.co/cKfCQYwSmJ

#Matthew1128 #SummerHolidays

[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

The weekend saw the ordination of the diocese's latest priests and deacons, respectively, @GuildCath

We're praying for them as they settle into their new roles, especially those who have moved to the diocese.

https://t.co/4BXkknyr1a

[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

We’re looking forward to welcoming Alice in September.

[Alex Tear FCCT @ajtear1972]

We are delighted to announce that Alice Early will be joining us as our new Deputy Director of Education in September. See more details here: https://t.co/gpbSgDBtg8 ⁦⁦@NSforEducation⁩ ⁦@CofE_Education⁩ ⁦@CofEGuildford⁩ ⁦⁦@schoolsallexcel⁩

[Diocese of Guildford @CofEGuildford]

50% of churches in the diocese now hold an @ARochaUk Eco Church award - The first diocese in England to reach this milestone!

We are also delighted to congratulate @stjohnsegham as the sixth gold Eco Church in the diocese.

https://t.co/OD9HtswuIi