Cathedral Community Cycle of Prayer

Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer intentions for the Offices, Eucharist and Prayers during the Day

Day 1        

Cathedral clergy: Stuart Beake (Acting Dean), Chris Hollingshurst (Residentiary Canon), Rachel Young (Residentiary Canon), Duncan Myers (Priest Vicar and Anglican Chaplain to the University of Surrey), Mavis Wilson (Priest Vicar), Gilly Myers (Priest Vicar). 

For the appointment process leading to the appointment of the next Dean.

All people of other faiths and of goodwill in our communities.

Day 2        

The Operations team: Matt O’Grady (Chief Operating Officer), and Jim Blake (Head of Property and Facilities).

For the Cathedral’s challenging financial situation.

Those whose work is unfulfilling, stressful or fraught with danger.

Day 3        

The Virgers Team: Paul Williamson (Dean’s Virger), Steve Reeds (Canons’ Virger), Jake Thompson (virger), Nicola Goff (virger), Richard King and John Austin (volunteer virgers), and Sally Courtney (Laundress). 

For the Planning Appeal relating to the proposed Cathedral land sale.

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), Jeremy Wan (Organ Scholar), the Boy and Girl Choristers and Lay Clerks. The Guildford Cathedral Singers: John Bawden (Director), Chorister chaperones.

For the appointment process leading to the appointment of the next Dean.

Our Mission Partners: Guildford Town Centre Chaplaincy, HomeStart Guildford, Seeds for Development.

Day 5        

Those who assist in the provision of Pastoral Care to the Cathedral Community. The Cathedral Safeguarding Leadership Group (Chris Hollingshurst, Matt O’Grady and Mary Morris).

For the Cathedral’s challenging financial situation.

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 Planning Appeal relating to the proposed Cathedral land sale.

Those who live in the midst of famine or disaster.

Day 7        

The Friends of Guildford Cathedral, Joy Allen (Chair).

For the appointment process leading to the appointment of the next Dean.

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), Tracey Pusey (Events Officer), Rachel Johnson (Family Engagement Officer). The Enterprise Board (Chair: Wallace Vincent).

For the Cathedral’s challenging financial situation.

The work of aid agencies throughout the world.

Day 9        

The Cathedral Council: Peter Shaw (Chair), and for the formation of the new Advisory Board due to replace Council.

For the Planning Appeal relating to the proposed Cathedral land sale.

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.

Day10       

The Cathedral Shop: Sharon Collier (Shop Manager) and the shop assistants and volunteers.

For the appointment process leading to the appointment of the next Dean.

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), Malcolm Twigger-Ross (Chief Financial Officer), Ryan Fowlds (Finance Manager)

For the Cathedral’s challenging financial situation.

The commercial and industrial life of Surrey and NE Hampshire. Chambers of Commerce and employee organisations.

Day 12      

Cathedral Office: Carolyn Howard-Jones (Liturgy and Music Administrator) and Lisa Hatherall (Dean’s PA and Senior Administrator)

For the Planning Appeal relating to the proposed Cathedral land sale.

Victims of abuse and violence, intolerance and prejudice.

Day 13      

The Chapter of the Cathedral: the Acting Dean and Residentiary Canons, Ann Bourne, Berrie Norton, Andrew Pianca, Jo Pinson, Roddy Porter.

For the appointment process leading to the appointment of the next Dean.

Those living in poverty or under oppression.

Day 14      

The Music Development Foundation: David Watts (Chair), Chorister sponsors.

For the Cathedral’s challenging financial situation.

The local community in which we are set: Guildford Borough Council and all who work in its amenities and services, Experience Guildford (Business Investment District), local charitable organisations and networks.

Day 15      

The Diocesan Library and all who use it.

For the Planning Appeal relating to the proposed Cathedral land sale.

Local government, community leaders: Saj Hussain (Chair of Surrey County Council), Julia McShane (Leader, Guildford Borough Council), and Ward Councillors within our Diocese. Members of Parliament in the diocese and for Angela Richardson (Guildford MP).

Day 16      

The Cathedral’s work with schools:  Nicola Cole (Head of Schools).

For the appointment process leading to the appointment of the next Dean.

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 Cathedral’s challenging financial situation.

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 Planning Appeal relating to the proposed Cathedral land sale.

Colleges and universities in the Diocese: The University of Surrey, Royal Holloway, University of Law and The University for the Creative Arts, Farnham; their students, staff and chaplains.

Day 19      

Next considerations in respect of the Cathedral’s long-standing work to develop a sustainable residential development on Stag Hill.

For the appointment process leading to the appointment of the next Dean.

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 Cathedral’s challenging financial situation.

HM The King, Mr Michael More-Molyneux (Lord Lieutenant of Surrey), Timothy Wates (High Sherriff).

Day 21      

The Development Department: Nicola Pratt (Head of Development), Karen Taylor (Fundraising Officer) and Claire Waters-Duke (Marketing Officer).

For the Planning Appeal relating to the proposed Cathedral land sale.

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 appointment process leading to the appointment of the next Dean.

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 Cathedral’s challenging financial situation.

Local uniformed youth organisations (Scouting, Guiding and Cadets)

Day 24      

The Cathedral Archivists (George Duncan and Frances Wiliams). The Curator of the Treasury (Roger Heath-Bullock).

For the Planning Appeal relating to the proposed Cathedral land sale.

All whose lives are devastated by war and civil strife.  For refugees.

Day 25      

All who seek spiritual solace here.

For the appointment process leading to the appointment of the next Dean.

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 Cathedral’s challenging financial situation.

The work of Age UK Surrey.

Day 27      

The College of Canons in their parishes and daily work. For clergy well-being and healthy congregations across the Diocese.

For the Planning Appeal relating to the proposed Cathedral land sale.

For those who are subject to prejudice and discrimination.

Day 28      

Cathedral Volunteers.

For the appointment process leading to the appointment of the next Dean.

‘For the earth and the protection of the environment.

Day 29

Seasons Café and Restaurant: Carla Williams (General Manager), staff and customers.

For the Cathedral’s challenging financial situation.

For all who work in (Diocesan) Church House, Guildford.

Day 30      

The University of Surrey: The Vice-Chancellor, staff and students. The Chaplaincy Team, (Rabbi Alex Goldberg, Dean of Religious Life and Belief and Canon Duncan Myers, Anglican Chaplain)

For the Planning Appeal relating to the proposed Cathedral land sale.

All travellers by land, sea and air.

Day 31      

For the Church of England’s Manormead Supported Housing scheme at Hindhead (for retired clergy and spouses).

For the appointment process leading to the appointment of the next Dean.

For the Cathedral’s challenging financial situation.

For the Planning Appeal relating to the proposed Cathedral land sale.

All places of recreation and refreshment of body, mind and spirit.

Last updated 7 November 2023