Community News
Organ & Scholarship Scheme Announcement
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Joshua Galipeau (Downsend School), Jocelyn and Zoë Bates (Rosebery School) to our new organ and choral scholarship scheme. Jocelyn holds an organ scholarship; Zoë is a choral scholar and Joshua is combining the two awards - both singing with the choir and playing the organ.
Supporting the Bereaved
Bereavement is something that all of us will experience at some point in our lives as sadly, losing loved ones is a very painful part of living. As a church, we aim to reach out and support people in their bereavement. This can be something that happens quite discreetly, whether by organising a funeral or interment of ashes via the Parish Office, or a member of our pastoral team spending time just ‘listening’ to someone, or visiting them at home.
WhatsApp’ening in Ashtead Parish
Keep up to date on everything you need to or would like to know about your church. From the next Alpha Course dates to worship events, the latest special on the St George’s Coffee Menu to road closures that could affect your journey to church this morning!
Inspiring Church Growth
The ministry team and a number of our volunteers attended this year’s Church Growth Conference hosted by St Paul’s Howell Hill earlier this month to enjoy wisdom shared by a host of speakers on going deeper in discipleship.
New Service Patterns for 2025
New Service Patterns for St Giles’ & St George’s beginning 12 January 2025.
‘Bryn-ging’ Hope to Prisons and the Homeless
The legendary slide guitarist, Bryn Haworth gave a performance of songs from his albums and shared stories with more than 150 at St George’s Church last weekend, raising more than £2000 for The Music in Ministry Trust.
Creation Still Matters
2024’s theme for Recycle Week (14-20th October) is ‘Rescue Me’, focusing on rescuing recyclable items from the rubbish bin. The Recycle Now web site has an excellent Recycling Locator, which allows you to discover what recycling facilities you have access to locally.
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.