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Welcome from The Dean

This Sunday, 7 August, is the Eighth Sunday after Trinity. The Plaxtol Singers will be singing both our services, we thank them for their contribution to our worship. The Cathedral Eucharist takes place at 9.45am and Choral Evensong at 6pm. All are welcome to attend and these services are streamed live on our YouTube channel.

Everyone is welcome and we are open to all, whether it be for a service or to visit our beautiful Cathedral, but would remind you that we are a working Cathedral and occasionally we are closed for specific events. Before your visit please do check the Cathedral Diary.

Throughout the holidays the whole family, whether young or old, are invited to the Cathedral to take part in a treasure hunt or one of our interesting tours, just come along for a self-guided tour, or contact Mary in the Events team to book a guided tour or one of our specialised tours. As well as visiting the Cathedral, take advantage of the lovely weather, visit Seasons Cafe and eat inside or use the picnic tables on the lawn, or bring your own picnic and use the grassy areas. The Cathedral Shop is always full of lovely cards and gifts, Sharon and her team will be delighted to welcome you and show you some of the new stock they are currently holding.

Looking ahead into August, Luna Cinema is back with us on 12 – 14 August with West Side Story, Mamma Mia, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Bring a picnic with you or buy snacks on site, tickets are from £17.50 and are available here.

Until the 14 August we are delighted to welcome Fi Bunns with her exhibition Alpine Art and Mountain Paths. 

We continue to pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, have published this prayer. 

God of peace and justice,
we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, 
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace, 
for wisdom, discernment and compassion
to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, 
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen.

I wish you all a happy and peaceful week.

The Very Reverend Dianna Gwilliams
Dean of Guildford