Some news and events to highlight for you
2026
Moni to speak at Black History Month Cathedral service on 25th Oct
Our diocesan Black History Month service will be at Guildford Cathedral on Sunday 25 October at 3pm. The service will bring people together from across the diocese to celebrate Black history, faith and culture, while reflecting on racial justice and belonging in the Church. Revd Dr Moni Babatunde, Associate Minister at St Andrew’s Cobham and Chair of our Racial Diversity Advisory Group, will be preaching. The Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir and the Pantasy Steel Band will be performing.
There will be contributions from across the diocese, including St Martin of Tours, Epsom, connected with their Slavery Memorial project, as well as St Andrew’s Cobham. Also prayers and reflections, poetry, an Act of Commitment to Racial Justice, and the exhibition from last year in the Cathedral nave.
2026
Mike Starts His New Job
The Reverend Doctor Mike Branscombe has become the Reverend Canon Mike Branscombe. Here here is after his induction as Residentiary Canon Missioner on 20th September during the Evensong service. A good number of us from St Andrew’s went along to support him as he starts his new role at our Cathedral.
2026
Bereavement Journey – Next Group Starts in January 2027
Are you processing the loss of someone? it might be recent or might have been years ago. Does it feel like you are going mad at times? emotional when you don’t want to be? or perhaps numb? like no one understands? That is all normal but different for everyone.
The Bereavement Journey group might help you as you make your way through grief or unprocessed loss. The course uses video content and group discussion. Suitable for all adult ages, for people of any faith or none. (The only faith content is in an optional final session). If the bereavement was less than six months ago, it may be too soon. feel free to get in contact any way.
2026
Linnet & Kelly ordained as priests
We are delighted that our two Curates, Linnet and Kelly were ordained as priests at Guildford cathedral on Saturday 28th June. Now then can exercise a full ministry amongst us.
2026
Talk: Matthew Arnold at Painshill Cottage
Church member and local historian Dr. David Taylor will be giving a talk about the famous Victorian poet and Cobham resident, Matthew Arnold (most famous for “Dover Beach”), on Friday 19th June 2026 at 7pm in Church Gate House. Tickets are £20, including wine and canapes, in aid of the church’s Faith and Social Action charities. Tickets for the Parish Office.
2025
Alpha starts 13th January
Alpha is starting on Wednesday 13th January in Church Gate House.
Alpha is for anyone who’s curious about the Christian faith. The free and friendly sessions are designed to encourage conversation and explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open and informal environment. No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish.
2025
Your friendly PCC and Staff Team
Our PCC and Staff Team gathered on a sunny Saturday morning to look at the next round of the Church Development Plan. It was too good an opportunity to miss to get a group photo of this dazzling, er, dazzled, group.
2025
Celebrating with our new Deacon
We celebrate the ordination of Kelly Morris as Deacon at Guildford Cathedral on 28th September. Kelly is a long time member of our congregation who has been discerning God’s call for a new stage in her life journey. Kelly is the latest of a number of people who have been called to ordained ministry, some to serve here in Cobham and others have moved on to serve in other churches. We look forward to journeying with Kelly as she continues her training.
2025
Family Fun at Party In The Park
Our popular Party in the Park returns on Saturday 20th September, 11am–1pm on the Hamilton Avenue playground. Come along & bring the kids!