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Giving the Homeless a HEAD Start
Mission Partner, Leatherhead Start (LS) were established in 1977 by the Leatherhead Council of Churches. The team work hard to provide emergency short-term accommodation for homeless men and women in the Mole Valley area.
Welcoming Tom
This September marks a major milestone in the continued ministry of St Giles’ and St George’s to the people of Ashtead and beyond, as the staff, volunteers and congregations busy themselves with the preparations for the coming of a new Rector.
A Farewell from Sharon
As I leave my employed role in the parish after 23 years, I find myself reflecting on all that has happened.
Mission Partner Focus: ALDAG
ALDAG stands for Always Learning Developing And Growing, which is important for people with learning disabilities, who are often marginalised in today’s society. Our Vision is for the social inclusion of people with learning disabilities within our community life, and we work towards this by providing local social opportunities and volunteering/employment pathways.
Mission Partner Focus: Karen Border Ministries
As June begins, so does the new academic year at Noh Bo Academy (NBA), our Mission Partners on the north western border of Thailand. The rainy season is upon them, which brings respite from the relentless heat of the hot season.
Empowering Young Voices Across Ashtead
Ashtead Youth Choir had its debut performance at Dorking Halls as the guest choir in the Surrey primary schools’ singing festival.
Introducing Reverend Tom Darwent
“It is a privilege and a joy to have been appointed to this role” says Tom, “I first felt God laying Ashtead on my heart some time ago. It is a church with wonderful people, a rich heritage and incredible resources.”
Pushing Back Against Poverty
“Driven by hope, faith and the love of her children, Aline sought help from Christian Aid. They helped with training and support so she was able to start a small business, start to grow nutritious food, build a home and return her children to her side.”
Envision, Equip, Engage
“Interserve works alongside the church in nations across Asia and the Arab world, wherever there are opportunities to share the love of Jesus with Asian and Arab peoples. Their partners seek to bring about meaningful and lasting transformations in the people they work with through Jesus. ”
He is not here for He has risen
“We are an Easter people and alleluia is our song” – words of St Augustine, many years ago. Times may have changed over the centuries, but it is still true – we are an Easter people! So, the challenge we face as Christians today is to ask, “What might this look like in today’s world?”
Mission Partner: Through The Roof (Wheels for the World)
Through the Roof exists to transform lives through Jesus with disabled people. Wheels for the World, one of the international projects of Through The Roof, changes the lives of disabled people and their families in developing countries through the gift of a wheelchair.
Hope Explored
Hope Explored is a three-session series that looks at the life, death and resurrection of Jesus in Luke’s Gospel; it shows that
Christianity is about real hope: a joyful expectation for the future, based on true events in the past which changes everything about the present. Whatever people do or don’t believe it offers an opportunity to discuss and discover the hope, peace and purpose that Jesus offers each and every one of us.
Mission Partner: Be Me Project
Be Me Project exists to give young people a better start in life. We are a local Christian-led charity running emotional wellbeing courses to improve self-esteem, confidence and positivity.
Half-Term Fun - 12 to 16 February
This half-term we have something for all the family every day, to take part, serve and all enjoy! We start off on Monday where Under 5’s can attend Little Kids Play+, where we have fun with our soft play, ball pit, ride-ons and more.
Mission Partner: Mothers’ Union
Mothers’ Union, MU, is an international Christian charity that seeks to support families worldwide. Its members are not all mothers or even all women, as there are many parents, men, widows and singles involved in its work. It supports churches with the prayers and activities of its branch members and is a campaigning charity with projects including literacy and development, parenting, micro finance and campaigning against violence against women and the trafficking of women.
Christmas Message from Sarah Tapp
The month of December marks Advent. Not simply an
opportunity to get ready for Christmas, but a season of
waiting, watching and anticipating the hope and light that is
to come.
Mission Partner: Alternatives Trust
Every year we collect toys to give to our mission partners, Alternatives Trust, who are based in East London. They work with many families in that area who find themselves in difficult circumstances and unable to spend money on buying toys for their children.
Mission Partner: Leatherhead Start
Mission Partner: Leatherhead Start is a unique service in Mole Valley, supporting local people who find themselves in crisis, without a place to call home. Last year we gave temporary shelter to 36 men and women, supporting them to improve their health and wellbeing and move on to more settled accommodation.
Mission Partner: Besom ‘Unlocking God’s purpose in you, through meeting the needs of others’
Besom is a Christian charity whose purpose is to connect Christians who wish to give and serve with local people who are in need in the Ashtead, Leatherhead and Epsom area.