We celebrate that we have people of many nationalities and cultures in our congregation which adds the richness of our diversity.
Godalming Minster is committed to the 4 Principles of the Covenant for Racial Justice as we work towards sustained, restorative change towards racial equality and equity across our parish, in all our churches and activities.
The 4 principles are:
I. DISCIPLES: We commit to be disciples of Jesus Christ (as individuals, as churches and as part of society)
II. DIVERSITY: We commit to encourage, build up and celebrate the racial diversity of the Body of Christ across Guildford Diocese.
III. REPRESENTATION: We commit to improve the representation of UK Minority Ethnic /Global Majority Heritage (UKME/GMH) people in our congregations and in our lay and ordained leadership and our diocesan staff.
IV. ACCOUNTABILITY: We commit to accountability and transparency in parish and diocesan systems, structures, and processes, with clear goals for racial diversity and inclusion.
Read the full covenant:
Diocese of Guildford Covenant for Racial Justice
Date of adoption by Godalming Minster PCC: 9 March 2026.
