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.

🎄 Local Christmas Events to Enjoy

As we prepare to celebrate the joy of Christmas together, our community is alive with festive gatherings and special events. Alongside our own church celebrations, there are wonderful opportunities nearby to experience the season in different ways.

A joyful celebration bursting with colour, laughter and energy, offering 70 children a bright and positive alternative to Halloween.

The Evening with Bryn Haworth on 25 October was a resounding success, drawing nearly 150 soulful attendees for a night of music, testimony and heartfelt reflection. Bryn’s masterful slide guitar and powerful life story moved hearts, while guests Nathan Elstub and Stewart & Carol Henderson added depth through song and poetry.

World Nursery Rhyme Week (10–14 November) celebrates the vital role rhymes play in early childhood development. At Ashtead Parish, nursery rhymes are a joyful and meaningful part of our weekly toddler groups—‘Little Kid’s Praise’ on Mondays at 10am at The Dell, and ‘Little Kid’s Play’ and ‘Baby Play’ on Wednesdays at 10am at St George’s.

Wednesday, 5 November marks National Stress Awareness Day—a timely reminder to pause and reflect on the pressures we carry. In a world that often feels overwhelming, it's comforting to know we’re not alone in our struggles.

November is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month in the UK—a time to challenge the silence around men’s emotional struggles and promote open, honest conversations. One of the most powerful ways to do this is through fellowship: gathering with others in faith, friendship and vulnerability.

Ashtead Churches Men's Group brings together like-minded men from all the Christian churches in Ashtead who seek to deepen relationships and live out their shared faith beyond Sunday services. Fellowship isn’t just a social activity—it’s a God-given tool for encouragement, unity and growth.

In Acts 2:42, we see the early church thriving through intentional connection—learning together, praying together and sharing life. While their fellowship happened face-to-face, the heart of their community was spiritual unity and mutual care. Today, we have new tools to live out that same spirit—even when we’re apart.