Vigil for Peace

This started out as an event called Night Vision on the third Friday in the month (from 20:00 to 23:00), an opportunity to reflect in a welcoming space. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, we have used the Night Vision time and other Fridays for a Vigil from 21:00-23:00.  We have now extended this into a "Vigil for Peace" with other warzones in mind. 

Since the vigils started over 10,000 people have come into St Mary's -some just for a few minutes to light a candle, others for much longer to pray, reflect, have a chat, tell us about their experiences. Many are quite surprised to find themselves coming into a church during their night out in Guildford but all leave appreciative of the time to reflect.  

Everyone is welcome. 

Information from community@commongroundguildford.org


Some words of encouragement
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm on your face. May the rains fall softly upon your fields until we meet again. May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
Old Gaelic blessing.