Cathedral Community Cycle of Prayer
Lord, hear our prayer.
Prayer intentions for the Offices, Eucharist and Prayers during the Day
Day 1
The Cathedral clergy: Bob Cooper (Dean), Chris Hollingshurst (Residentiary Canon), Rachel Young (Residentiary Canon), Mavis Wilson (Priest Vicar).
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
All people of other faiths and of goodwill in our communities.
Day 2
The Operations team: Matt O’Grady (Chief Operating Officer), Jim Blake (Head of Property and Facilities), and Jonathan Neil-Smith (Assistant to The Chief Operating Officer).
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
Those whose work is unfulfilling, stressful or fraught with danger.
Day 3
The Virgers Team: Paul Williamson (Dean’s Virger), Steve Reeds (Canons’ Virger), Andrew Howat (virger), Nicola Goff (virger), and Sally Courtney (Laundress).
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
The media and the arts in our Diocese.
Day 4
The Music Team: Katherine Dienes-Williams (Organist & Master of the Choristers), Asher Oliver (Sub-Organist), Josef Gaszka (Organ Scholar), the Boy and Girl Choristers and Lay Clerks. The Guildford Cathedral Singers: John Bawden (Director), Chorister chaperones.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
Our Mission Partners: Guildford Town Centre Chaplaincy, HomeStart Guildford, Seeds for Development.
Day 5
For the Cathedral Safeguarding Leadership Group (Safeguarding Lead Matt O’Grady, Chapter Representative Chris Hollingshurst, Cathedral Safeguarding Officer Mary Morris, and Organist and Master of the Choristers Katherine Dienes-Williams).
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
For all engaged in farming in the diocese and for those who serve rural communities.
Day 6
The Guild of Guides of the Cathedral: Janet Mathews (Chief Guide). The Guild of Stewards of the Cathedral: Ann Bourne (Chief Steward).
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
Those who live in the midst of famine or disaster.
Day 7
The Friends of Guildford Cathedral, Joy Allen (Chair).
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
All who are unemployed, especially young people not in education, employment or training.
Day 8
The Visitor Experience and Events work of the Cathedral: Louise Musgrove (Head of Commercial Experience), Mary Beal (Visitor Experience and Outreach Officer), Catherine Barber (Events Officer), Robert Owen (Events Assistant), Rachel Johnson (Family Engagement Officer). The work of The Enterprise Board (Chair: Wallace Vincent).
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
The work of aid agencies throughout the world.
Day 9
For the work of the Advisory Board and its Chair Julian Roberts.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
All who work in the medical and healing professions: GP practices and hospitals, among them the Royal Surrey, Mount Alvernia, the Nuffield, Frimley Park, St Peter’s, Chertsey and Epsom & St Helier Hospitals.
Day 10
The Cathedral Shop: Sharon Collier (Shop Manager) and volunteers.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
The work of the Social Services in our Diocese.
Day 11
The Cathedral Finance Team: Andrew Pianca (Honorary Treasurer and Chair of Cathedral Finance and Risk Committee), Helen Hopkinson (Chief Financial Officer), Ryan Fowlds (Finance Manager). For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
The commercial and industrial life of Surrey and NE Hampshire. Chambers of Commerce and employee organisations.
Day 12
Cathedral Office: Lisa Hatherall (Dean’s PA and Senior Administrator), Carolyn Howard-Jones (Liturgy and Music Administrator), and Harry Tallboys (Volunteers Co-ordinator and Administrative Assistant).
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
Victims of abuse and violence, intolerance and prejudice.
Day 13
The Chapter of the Cathedral: the Dean and Residentiary Canons, Ann Bourne, Berrie Norton, Andrew Pianca, Jo Pinson, Roddy Porter. For the governance and strategic direction of the Cathedral.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
Those living in poverty or under oppression.
Day 14
The Music Development Foundation: David Watts (Chair), and all involved in the Music Patrons’ and Alumni Schemes.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
The local community in which we are set: Guildford Borough Council and all who work in its amenities and services, Experience Guildford (the local Business Investment District), local charitable organisations and networks.
Day 15
Those who currently assist in the provision of Pastoral Care to the Cathedral Community. For the creation of a new pastoral scheme at the Cathedral, in particular for the filling of new pastoral team member roles and for the growth of the work of our day chaplains.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
Local government, community leaders: Saj Hussain (Chair of Surrey County Council), Julia McShane (Leader, Guildford Borough Council), and Mayors and Ward Councillors within our Diocese. Members of Parliament in the diocese, including Zoe Franklin (MP for Guildford).
Day 16
The Cathedral’s work with schools: Nicola Cole (Head of Schools).
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
Victims and perpetrators of crime, the Court Service, and Neighbourhood Watch in the communities of the Diocese.
Day 17
The Cathedral Architect, John Bailey and all who maintain the fabric and the grounds. The Fabric Advisory Committee: Paul Velluet (Chair).
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
Those who work with the young. Our local schools.
Day 18
Those who work with the elderly, including Care Agencies and other carers.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
Colleges and universities in the Diocese: The University of Surrey, Royal Holloway, and The University for the Creative Arts, Farnham; their students, staff and chaplains.
Day 19
For future considerations in respect of the Cathedral site and associated land.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
The Cathedral’s immediate neighbours on Stag Hill and the surrounding roads.
Day 20
The Altar Servers of the Cathedral. For others who assist in public worship. For those who live stream Sunday services and special occasions.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
HM The King, Mr Michael More-Molyneux (Lord Lieutenant of Surrey), Peter Cluff (High Sherriff).
Day 21
The Development Department: Nicola Pratt (Head of Development), and Claire Waters-Duke (Marketing Officer). For the filling of Fundraiser vacancies.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
Those who clean our streets, collect our rubbish and tend public spaces.
Day 22
The emergency services: Surrey Police, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, South East Coast Ambulance Service.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
Local providers of listening and counselling services.
Day 23
The armed forces of this country and their chaplains: especially those based within the Diocese.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
Local uniformed youth organisations (Scouting, Guiding and Cadets)
Day 24
The Diocesan Library and all who use it.
The Cathedral Archivists (George Duncan and Frances Wiliams). The Curator of the Treasury (Roger Heath-Bullock).
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
All whose lives are devastated by war and civil strife. For refugees.
Day 25
All who seek spiritual solace here.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
The prisons within the Diocese: Coldingley, Downview, High Down and Send; prisoners, governors and prison officers, chaplains and prison visitors.
Day 26
The Cathedral Bellringers: Chris Rogers (Tower Captain), Richard Burton (Ringing Master).
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
The work of Age UK Surrey.
Day 27
The College of Canons in their parishes and daily work, and for their contributions to the life of the Cathedral. For clergy well-being and healthy congregations across the Diocese.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
For those who are subject to prejudice and discrimination.
Day 28
All Cathedral Volunteers.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
For the earth and the protection of the environment.
Day 29
Seasons Café and Restaurant: Carla Williams (General Manager), staff and customers.
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
For all who work in (Diocesan) Church House, Guildford.
Day 30
The University of Surrey: The Vice-Chancellor, staff and students; the Chaplaincy Team including Principal Chaplains Rabbi Alex Goldberg and Lilli Jones, Anglican Chaplain (vacancy – for God’s guidance towards a fresh appointment).
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
All travellers by land, sea and air.
Day 31
For the Guildford Diocese Retired Clergy Association, and for the Church of England’s Manormead Supported Housing scheme at Hindhead (for retired clergy and spouses).
For the financial situation of the Cathedral, which remains challenging. For additional short-term resource, and for longer-term provision to ensure financial sustainability.
All places of recreation and refreshment of body, mind and spirit.
Updated 1 September 2025