Guildford Cathedral Launches Vision and Strategy Consultation

Published on: 23 Sep, 2025
Updated on: 23 Sep, 2025

Guildford Cathedral has announced it is embarking on “an exciting new journey to shape its vision and strategy for the next five years”.

View inside Guildford Cathedral.

It adds that this process, rooted in prayer and reflection, will guide the cathedral as it seeks to serve God faithfully and remain a beacon of hope for the wider community.

At the heart of this journey, the cathedral said: “It is a simple conviction: every voice matters.

“Staff, volunteers, worshipers, chapter members, parish partners, and friends across our town, diocese and county are invited to share their hopes and insights.”

Through surveys, interviews, meetings, and feedback sessions, people will have the opportunity to help shape the cathedral’s future mission and priorities.

The consultation process aims to discern a clear vision and mission for 2026 through to 2030.

To identify strategic themes and practical objectives.

To develop a sustainable financial strategy for long-term stability.

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The Dean of Guildford Cathedral, the Very Revd Bob Cooper.

The Dean of Guildford Cathedral, the Very Revd Bob Cooper, said: “This is a spirit-led journey, and it belongs to all of us.

“We warmly encourage everyone to take part, bringing prayer, wisdom and passion as together we discern God’s calling for Guildford Cathedral.”

Major-General Roddy Porter, senior non-executive member of he chapter at the cathedral, added: “The challenges ahead are real, but so is the opportunity. With openness, faith, and the voices of our whole community, we can build a future filled with hope.”