Come and be part of what is ahead
We are committed to our Vision of:
Worshipping God
Transforming Lives
Serving Community
This strategy has been a long time coming, and it is the better for it. Before a word was written, we listened: to those who worship here week by week, to those who have never crossed the threshold, to clergy and civic leaders, to young families and long-serving volunteers. You all helped shape what you are reading. You told us what you love about this Cathedral, what concerns you and what you believe we can, together, become. What follows is our response.
What you told us was both humbling and energising. This Cathedral is loved. It is also capable of so much more.
We face real challenges, and we name them honestly in these pages. But we begin from a place of genuine confidence, rooted not in our own abilities but in the God whose Cathedral this truly is. The foundations are strong. The calling is clear. The people are willing.
I commend this strategy to you with gratitude and with joy. Come and be part of what is ahead.
The Very Reverend Bob Cooper, Dean of Guildford
14 June 2026
Choose the Version That's Right for You
| If you have... | Read... |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | Executive Summary (4 pages) |
| 15 minutes | Strategy Guide (12 pages) |
| 30–60 minutes | Full Vision & Strategy Document (44 pages) |
Executive Summary
A brief introduction to our vision, priorities, and strategic direction.
Download the Executive Summary (PDF, 4 pages)
Strategy Guide
A concise and accessible overview of the vision and strategy, with additional explanation and context.
Download the Strategy Guide (PDF, 12 pages)
Full Vision & Strategy Document
The complete strategy, including detailed objectives, rationale, and implementation framework.
Download the Full Vision & Strategy Document (PDF, 38 pages)