The church of St Martin's Dorking is the mother church of Dorking and is the civic church for the town. The church building is one of the largest in Guildford diocese and the spire is one of the highest in the UK. The current church dates from the 1870s and is the third church built on the site. We are open all day for visitors and pilgrims throughout the year.
The church community at St Martin's seeks to be a beacon of Christian faith and hope in the centre of the town. We offer a range of worship, prayer and Christian nurture that is rooted in a generous orthodoxy. Our Christian worship is centred on scripture and the sacraments, and through these we seek to receive God's truth, love and grace.
The church is open for private prayer everyday from 9am. There is a prayer resource area in the nave and the blessed sacrament is reserved in the Lady Chapel (which is set aside as a quiet area for prayer and worship).
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The parish of Dorking: St Martin's is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) Anne Whibberley. The Diocese of Guildford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
PSO: Anne Whibberley 01306-889039 email [email protected]