About The Guild

The Guild of All Souls is one of the Catholic Societies of the Church of England.

It was founded in 1873 to encourage prayer for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed and to provide burial furniture in an age where the burial of the dead was frequently conducted without any reverence.

Prayer for the departed remains one of the most important functions but our work now also includes prayer and care for the sick, dying and bereaved.

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Prayer is at the heart of The Guild's work.

The Guild has a Chantry Chapel at Walsingham, where Mass is offered daily and departed members remembered in prayer on the anniversary of their death. These are printed in the Chantry List. The Chantry Priest is available to help and pray with those who are bereaved.

Publications include prayer cards designed to help the sick, dying and bereaved, a small book of prayers for those sitting with the dying and a booklet to record wishes about the conduct of one's own funeral.

Events include an annual day conference. Previous subjects have included: 'Caring for Bereaved Children and Young People',  'Reclaiming the Christian Funeral', 'Pastoral Care of Families Bereaved by Suicide', 'Funeral Liturgies', 'Pastoral Care of the Dying and Terminally Ill', 'Pastoral Care after Trauma and Sudden Death' and 'The Church's Ministry of Healing'. The subject for next year's conference (deferred from this year because of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic is 'Living with Dementia'.
The Annual Requiem is normally held in November at the church of St Stephen, Gloucester Road, London, though this year will be streamed online. Details to follow. Please see the 'Whats On' page.
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The Guild also holds the Patronage of over 40 parishes.
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To find out more about membership, click here: Joining the Guild

The Guild of All Souls 
Dalton House,
60 Windsor Avenue,
​London SW19 2RR
Tel: 07498 778691
contact@guildofallsouls.org.uk

Registered Charity No. 240234

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