Rt Revd Andrew Watson - Funeral Arrangements

The Rt Revd Paul Davies, Bishop Dorking has announced the funeral details of The Rt Revd Andrew Watson following his death on Tuesday 3rd March.

The funeral will be held on Monday 23 March at 12 noon in Guildford Cathedral. The funeral will take place in the context of a celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

As space is limited, Bishop Paul explained that a lot of thought had been given to how to allocate seats, but also how to “enable everyone to be part of this act of worship and thanksgiving for the life of Bishop Andrew.” The Cathedral will be in touch directly with those who have been allocated seats. 

For those who will not be able to attend the Cathedral service, the following churches will be streaming the live service, enabling people to join together in worship and remembrance.

• St. Paul's Church, Camberley
• Christ Church, Woking
• St. Paul's Church Howell Hill, Ewell
• St Andrew’s Church, Cobham  Church St, Cobham KT11 3EJ (There is some parking at the church by Church Gate House, but plenty more at Holly Hedge Road Car Park which is just a few minutes' walk from the church.
• St. John's Church Egham
• Holy Trinity Church, Claygate
• St. Paul's Church, Dorking
• St.Nicolas’ Church, Cranleigh
• Church on The Heath, Fleet
• St. Peter and St Paul’s Church, Godalming
• St. Andrew’s Church, Farnham
• St Nicolas’ Church, Guildford

Prior to his death, Bishop Andrew requested that donations in his memory be given to support the mission and ministry of Guildford Cathedral.

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In his letter, Bishop Paul commended the following prayer to be used by parishes on Sunday.

Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for Andrew,

our brother and bishop:

for his faith and faithfulness to you

in life and in leadership.

As we mourn his death

and commend him to your everlasting arms,

give us the same faith, hope and love,

rooted in the death and resurrection of your son, Jesus.

We pray especially for Beverly,

Hannah, Sam, Joe, Lydia and the whole family.

Comfort them with your Holy Spirit and protect them in their grief.

And bring us, at the last, with Andrew and all your children,

to that eternal joy where you live and reign in glory forever,

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.