Mission

We support and partner with a number of organisations to serve others locally, nationally and globally.  10% of our annual freewill donations are given to our chosen world mission partners.

Monthly Mission Focus

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Music in Ministry: Building the Church Behind Bars

Thank you so much for all your support for our work inside prisons. God is at work, building the Church behind bars, and it’s been wonderful to see prisoners coming to know Jesus and grow in their faith.

Alongside leading services, worship and providing songbooks, Bibles and music equipment for chapel worship, we also support other charities working both inside prisons and with ex-prisoners after release. Homelessness among released prisoners has risen by 40% over the past year, and it’s heartbreaking to see men who were doing so well inside, return because they couldn’t make it on the outside.

We regularly visit three prisons in the South East, and this year we’ve also been to Full Sutton High Security in York, Leicester Prison, and others. Chaplains often tell us that many men say they’re Christian, but lack a transformational conviction that they are sinners saved by Grace. This remains our prayer as we continue the work.

We’ve given out many of my CDs to prisoners this year, and we pray a blessing over each one as they listen in their cells.

A special thank you to the Ashtead Mothers’ Union for the Christmas and Easter cards they wrote for prisoners in High Down and Downview. Small gestures like a card can mean so much.

As you’ll have heard in the news, prisons are in great need of prayer. Christian ministry inside needs blessing, protection and support of every kind. But we do not lose heart—we thank God for what He is doing every day, and for all your continued support. Thank you.

You’re also invited to hear more stories and songs from Bryn and guests at a special concert on Saturday 25 October at St George’s Church. Tickets £10. All proceeds will go to the Music in Ministry Trust. Click HERE to find out more and book.

Contact: Talk to Bryn and Sally Haworth to find out more or visit their website - musicinministry.uk

Bryn delivering cards written by Mothers Union to Downsview Prison.

Bryn delivering cards written by Mothers Union to Downsview Prison.

Prison Gates Prayer - Looking out from within a prison

Prison Gates Prayer - Looking out from within a prison

Bryn poses with prison chaplain

Bryn poses with prison chaplain

Alternatives Trust is based in Newham, East London, providing counselling related to unintended pregnancy as well as supporting parents in vulnerable situations.

Alternatives Trust is based in Newham, East London, providing counselling related to unintended pregnancy as well as supporting parents in vulnerable situations.

Always Learning Developing And Growing promotes the inclusion of people with learning disabilities into their local community life.

Always Learning Developing And Growing promotes the inclusion of people with learning disabilities into their local community life.

The Be Me Project supports secondary school students and women who are struggling with anxiety, low self esteem or other emotional issues.

The Be Me Project supports secondary school students and women who are struggling with anxiety, low self esteem or other emotional issues.

The Besom helps people in the local community make a difference and provides a bridge between those who want to give time, money, things or skills and those who are in need, ensuring what is given is used effectively.

The Besom helps people in the local community make a difference and provides a bridge between those who want to give time, money, things or skills and those who are in need, ensuring what is given is used effectively.

Christian Aid aims to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

Christian Aid aims to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide works across many countries to ensure the right to freedom of religion or belief is upheld and protected.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide works across many countries to ensure the right to freedom of religion or belief is upheld and protected.

Interserve works amongst the peoples of the Asia and Arab world, equipping everyday Christians for cross-cultural mission. We support our partners Jonathan and Helen in Bristol.

Interserve works amongst the peoples of the Asia and Arab world, equipping everyday Christians for cross-cultural mission. We support our partners Jonathan and Helen in Bristol.

Karen Border Ministries is an outreach programme initiated by Christ Church Bangkok. They support Karen people who have escaped Myanmar as refugees and live in Northern Thailand

Karen Border Ministries is an outreach programme initiated by Christ Church Bangkok. They support Karen people who have escaped Myanmar as refugees and live in Northern Thailand

LeatherHEAD START works with people who have been made homeless in the Leatherhead area, providing accommodation and support.

LeatherHEAD START works with people who have been made homeless in the Leatherhead area, providing accommodation and support.

Mothers' Union is an international Christian charity that supports families worldwide. Its members are not all mothers, as there are many parents, men, widows, singles and grandparents involved in its work.

Mothers' Union is an international Christian charity that supports families worldwide. Its members are not all mothers, as there are many parents, men, widows, singles and grandparents involved in its work.

Music in Ministry Trust promotes the Christian faith through the music ministry of Bryn Howarth. Most of the Trust’s work is in UK prisons.

Music in Ministry Trust promotes the Christian faith through the music ministry of Bryn Howarth. Most of the Trust’s work is in UK prisons.

The Nazareth Way provides support and resources for the prison chaplaincies in Surrey, especially the chaplaincy at Send women’s prison.

The Nazareth Way provides support and resources for the prison chaplaincies in Surrey, especially the chaplaincy at Send women’s prison.

Yala Widows and Orphans Support Project (YAWOSUP) supports widows, orphans, teenage mothers and vulnerable children in Kenya.

Yala Widows and Orphans Support Project (YAWOSUP) supports widows, orphans, teenage mothers and vulnerable children in Kenya.

Through the Roof is a Christian disability charity that changes the lives of disabled people around the world and helps others to change lives too. Their goal is to see everyone valued equally, fully belong, and able to contribute their gifts and ski

Through the Roof is a Christian disability charity that changes the lives of disabled people around the world and helps others to change lives too. Their goal is to see everyone valued equally, fully belong, and able to contribute their gifts and skills.

Ashtead Churches Together (ACT)

Together with St Michael’s Roman Catholic Church and Ashtead Baptist Church, we worship and serve in the local community.

The Good Friday Pond Service is held just off Barnett Wood Lane, and the Remembrance Sunday Service by the war memorial is deeply moving. We celebrate our unity with an annual service.

Food is also important, with our monthly Men’s Breakfast, and the Ashtead Village Day Tea Tent.

St Michael's Roman Catholic Church
Ashtead Baptist Church

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’” Jesus

— Matthew 25:35-36