The acclaimed textile designer William Morris (1834-96) described it as “the most beautiful country church in all England”. Find out why this weekend by visiting Dunsfold Church.There is no doubting that the 13th century St Mary and All Saints’ Church in Dunsfold is beautiful, historic and acclaimed. William Morris was an English textile designer, poet, artist, writer and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. His literary contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he campaigned for socialism in fin de siècle Great Britain.Born in Walthamstow, London he visited many churches and Dunsfold Church left a lasting impression on him. Come and see why by visiting us between 2-5pm on Saturday or Sunday. Entry is free and you’ll be able to enjoy: A Local History DisplayBellringing (Saturday only)Children’s Activities
The Church of England will join other churches around the world by officially celebrating the season of Creationtide that will run for a month from this Sunday, September 6th.Please click on the video link to hear Bishop Paul Davies explain the importance of the new season and his hopes that we will quickly embrace the fundamental reasons behind celebrating Jesus' ongoing role in Creationtide.
The Eucharist to celebrate Our Lade of Walsingham, scheduled for Wednesday September 2nd at St Peter's Church, Hascombe, has been cancelled.Our next Holy Communion service will be at St Mary and All Saints' Church, Dunsfold on Sunday, September 6th at 10am.
Bishop’s Prayer Network Bishop Paul has made intentional prayer one of his three foci as our Acting Bishop and has invited all those willing to pray with him for our diocese to join the Bishop’s Prayer Network. This will entail receiving a prayer bulletin every two months, invitations to pray online with Bishop Paul, should you so wish, six times a year and to join him in two half-nights of prayer. All are welcome to join at www.cofeguildford.org.uk/prayernetworkThe Rt Revd Paul Davies Bishop of Dorking & Acting Bishop of Guildford
