Love Your Burial Ground Week (6–14 June), led by Caring for God’s Acre, invites us to celebrate and appreciate the special places our churchyards are. At St Giles, our five-acre churchyard is cared for in a natural, wildlife-friendly way, offering beauty, peace, and a place for remembrance. Supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, it remains both welcoming and well maintained. This article highlights the vital work of our working party and the unique role the churchyard plays in our community. 

Volunteers’ Week celebrates those who give their time to serve—and invites us to consider how we might do the same. Serving brings deep joy and purpose as we step into the unique part God has for each of us. From behind-the-scenes roles to practical acts of care in the community, every contribution matters and helps others feel welcomed, supported and connected.

Mental Health Awareness Week reminds us that caring for our wellbeing is essential. With 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health issue, this week encourages open conversations, reduces stigma and helps us support one another. As a church community, we’re called to “cast all our anxiety on him because he cares for us” (1 Peter 5:7) and to look after ourselves and each other. Read on to discover how we can take action together.

This month we celebrate 10 years of the Dell Centre, a milestone made possible by the dedication and generosity of so many within our church family. What began as a bold vision to replace the ageing St Giles’ Hall became a remarkable community effort, shaped by committed volunteers, generous bequests and the faith of those who believed Ashtead needed a space worthy of its growing ministries.

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognise how stress affects our lives and to learn simple ways to support our wellbeing.

It’s been so good sharing the Story of Easter with over 200 children from our local schools this week at “Stepping into Easter”

It’s been so good sharing the Story of Easter with over 200 children from our local schools this week at “Stepping into Easter”

On 24 February, many organisations will mark Emotional Health Day, created by the Centre for Emotional Health to encourage people to pause and reflect on their emotional wellbeing. It’s a reminder that emotional health is not a luxury or an optional extra — it is part of how God has created us, and it affects how we relate to Him, to ourselves and to one another.

Last Saturday, St George’s Church was delighted to be one of the host venues for RESET: New Wine Women’s Day 2026, welcoming 300 + women from across our region. What a privilege to be part of a nationwide gathering that brought together over 2,500 women across nine locations, all seeking rest, renewal and a fresh encounter with Jesus.

Care Day, observed every year on 15 February, is a wonderful reminder of the importance of kindness, empathy and compassion in our communities. It highlights how transformative it can be when we show care for one another—simple gestures that uplift, encourage and remind us that every person is valued. As Scripture teaches us, “Serve one another humbly in love” (Galatians 5:13). Care Day offers us a moment to reflect on what this looks like in practice.

Each year on 14 February, people around the world celebrate International Book Giving Day — a simple yet beautiful initiative encouraging us to share books and spark a love of reading. While many will give storybooks or novels, we as a church family have a unique opportunity to share a book that brings life, hope and good news.

As Data Privacy Day approaches on 28 January, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on how well we’re protecting our personal information in an increasingly digital world. Many of us care deeply about our privacy but aren’t always sure how to take control of it — and recent UK insights show we’re not alone.

Marriage is one of life’s greatest gifts — a relationship built on love, commitment, and the steady, everyday choice to walk alongside one another through every season. It’s worth pausing now and then to appreciate that bond: the shared memories, the quiet acts of care and the deep companionship that grows over time.

Ashtead Village Traders Evening
Thank you to everyone who joined the carol singers outside Jackie Quinn estate agents on Tuesday 9 December. Around 40 singers from Ashtead Churches shared the joy of Christmas through song, blessing our community with the good news of Jesus despite the wet weather.

🎄 Christmas Market Success at St George’s

On Friday 28 November, St George’s was filled with festive cheer as our Christmas Market welcomed hundreds of visitors through the doors. The event, lovingly organised by The St George’s Café team, proved to be a wonderful occasion for the whole community.