Charlotte Jane Kennedy and Frasier Hickland - Munch with Music December 2023

An effervescent and powerful recital in a programme that dipped into musicals, operretta, traditional and seasonal music. A treat for Christmas, or indeed any other time of the year.

My apologies for the tardiness of the video, 22 south London belfries are to blame

Lent Pilgrimage for Climate

The Rt Revd Dr Martin Gainsborough, Bishop of Kingston, invites you to join him on a journey of prayer, repentance and vision for justice in our response to the climate and ecological crisis.

Everyone is welcome, and walks are accessible to all ages. There are six separate walks taking place across the Diocese of Southwark during Lent.

CLIMATE PILGRIMAGE: Reigate and Tandridge Walk

Saturday 17 February

Walk leader Rev Helen Burnett vicar@chaldonchurch.co.uk (for volunteer stewards).

A 7-mile semi-rural walk on the North Downs which is mainly off road. The theme of this walk in relationship to climate and ecology is biodiversity, farming and transport, with part of the walk crossing the M25, and plans for a farm stop on route.

Walking boots or wellingtons for muddy off-road walking will be essential, plus clothing appropriate to the weather forecast on the day. Pack a rucksack with waterproofs, 1 litre of drinking water, a packed lunch and enough snacks for the day.

There are two steep climbs, with a minibus option for those who may find these difficult. All pilgrims must follow instructions given by the walk leaders and stewards and take full responsibility for their own safety and welfare, as well as for the supervision and safety of all children under their care. Any dogs must be well behaved and kept on a lead at all times.

Plot a route link: Lent Climate Pilgrimage Feb 17th

Start - gathering from 10 for 10.30 start: The Yard at Reigate Station: 3a The Facade, Holmesdale Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0BB. (entrance Gates Opposite China House Restaurant).
Public Transport: Reigate Station, trains from London Victoria and London Bridge via East Croydon and Clapham Junction.
Lunch Stop 12.30-1.30: St Katherine's Merstham, Church Hill Merstham Redhill, RH1 3BJ
Finish 4.30: St Peter and St Paul's Church, Chaldon CR3 5AL
Lifts will be provided at the end of the walk to Merstham Station or Reigate Station/car park.

Mindful Aging

An opportunity to hear about the proactive steps individuals can take to maintain cognitive wellness while emphasizing awareness and understanding of dementia.

WHEN:

Saturday 20th January from 11am – 12noon

WHERE:

St John’s Church Hall, Clareville Road, Caterham

FEATURING:

Dr Pallavi Nair, PhD

Postdoctoral Research Associate with the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration NW London (Imperial College)

REFRESHMENTS

Available from 10.45am

DONATIONS

Voluntary contribution to the work of the Mothers’ Union in supporting Christian care for families would be welcomed.

Christingle at St John's 2023

An atmospheric image of the Jam Christingle service at St John's.

Hear Here Clinic

A clinic will be held on 4 January 2024. It's a free service for people with NHS hearing aids includes:

Basic maintenance - Battery supply - Cleaning and Re-tubing - Trouble-shooting - Advice

Please do come along if you need advice, support, maintenance or batteries for your NHS hearing aid.

To be held at:

Westway Centre
25 Chaldon Road
Caterham Surrey
CR3 5PG

Christmas Services at St John's 2023

You are very welcome to join us over Christmas at St John's in the Valley!

24th - 4pm Doughnut Christingle Service
24th - 11.30pm Midnight Mass
25th - 10am Informal Christmas Day Eucharist

Merry Christmas

The cattle are lowing

The cattle are lowing.

The baby it awaits.

Treemendous

You're on light duties' I was told, which I completely misinterpreted. Instead of putting my feet up, I was required to hang lights, affix baubles and generally liaise with the expert team obviously on loan from London's west end

Actually what really happened was while the three pictured did the hard work, I stood around on 'media' duties, hung the lights wrong, moved the tree about six inches and attached about three baubles.

The result, however, speaks for itself and I hope you'll be visiting over the Christmas period to see for yourself!

Toy Service

We are, as a church, contributing to the collection of toys for local children and teens whose families can't afford to get them Christmas presents. Some are Ukrainian refugees.

The scheme is headed by Councillor Annette Evans, who will be coming to talk to us about it on 3rd December.

Munch with Music - December 2023

The next Munch with Music will be held in the church on 6th December 2023 featuring Charlotte Jane Kennedy, soprano, and Frasier Hickland on the piano.

You are invited to bring your own ‘Munch’.

Admission is free, donations are welcome.

Coffee, tea and biscuits from 12:15pm, with the performance starting at 12:45pm and lasting about 45 minutes.

The following Munch will be on 7th February 2024, with Chamber Music Ensembles from Caterham School.

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