Community News
Coffee with a Conscience
Kingdom Coffee is a family-owned roastery offering Fairtrade coffee using low-energy air technology to roast beans in small batches. We are happy to offer this coffee as it promises fairness to both the farmers who grow it and the lowest-possible impact to the environment.
All In A Chord Concert
Ashtead Rotary Club, renowned for their yearly contribution to the community, is proud to present a unique concert featuring young musicians from around the world and from our local schools, united for the common cause to raise money for children that are victims of war in Ukraine...
One Big Coffee Morning
Last Friday's Macmillan Coffee morning at St George's café was a huge success with plenty of foot fall from the moment the doors opened at 9am. The Café was a hive of activity with plenty of coffee and cake being consumed in aid of the cancer charity.
Black History Month
October marks the start of Black History Month in the UK, an occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to the British economy, culture, and history.
Ringing the Changes at St Giles’
In most of the world church bells are just swung randomly, a pleasant sound, familiar I am sure to those who have travelled on the continent. However, in the British Isles, since about 1600 or so a new way of ringing developed. Our bells are rung 'full circle' meaning that we can control exactly when they strike and this leads to the familiar sound we are used to hearing in the UK.
No Tricks – Just Treats!
Where there’s darkness, there is always an opportunity to bring light! Light Parties have been the Christian Church's alternative to Halloween for a number of years. Rather than ignoring the celebration we open our doors to share fun, faith and light…
Youth Summer Singing Workshop
Earlier in the summer Christian Aid held their annual raspberry tea at The Dell Centre....
A ‘Berry’ Successful Tea
Earlier in the summer Christian Aid held their annual raspberry tea at The Dell Centre....
Green & Pleasant for 75+
‘They will flourish… and bear fruit in old age.’ Psalm 92:13-14
Evergreen is a monthly social gathering for the over 75s, which seeks to offer companionship and fun, as well as the opportunity to engage with each other and the love of Jesus...
House Groups - A Mission Beyond Themselves
Whilst a House Group is by no means a substitute for the community found in regular corporate worship, being part of a smaller group of like-minded people enables us to learn from each other and provides a safe space for us to ask questions.
Heritage Sunday
There was a tangible buzz as loads of people, many from our church but also many from Ashtead and beyond, walked up the drive to be welcomed by Karen and Jane and directed to the several enticing activities available.
We Do Like to be Beside the Seaside!
A large group around 32 Evergreen members hopped on a bus on the morning of 21 August, bound for Worthing.
Collation Celebration
Undeterred by the rain, more than 300 gathered at St George’s Church on the evening of 5 September for the long anticipated Collation service...
Kids & Youth Rebrand
We have freshened up our logo for our Little Kids, Kids and Youth. It’s our usual colourful lettering, but a little bolder and more fun – like us!
Help Light Up Ashtead!
As the nights draw in we are beginning to build our team of volunteers to support our popular light party on 31 October, which last year drew more than 100 local families to our building – to enjoy fun and light filled frolics...
We’re Hiring!
We're hiring! Looking for a new challenge? A change of scene? a fulfilling and flexible role serving your church community? Visit our jobs page to see if there is a new pathway for you...
Ashtead Youth Choir Taster Session
Children and young people aged 7-18 are invited to join Ashtead Youth Choir for its annual open evening...