Contact: bereavement.journey@kings.church or check here kings.church/bereavement  for the full leaflet.

We read so much in the media about unstable geopolitical events in our world – but nothing can compare with personal witness

Emma Caroe works in the community for a church in Cambridge and has become increasingly aware of events in Palestine. Determined to find out more for herself she went to the West Bank in Israel last Autumn to experience for herself what life was like there. You can imagine how deeply she was moved and challenged.

She has been invited to share her stories and reflections with friends this Saturday. It is a time to hear how things really are objectively – We are not seeking a political debate but instead a sharing of facts to inform our intercession

Friends are most welcome!

Saturday 31st Jan, 4.30pm in the Jubilee Hall, St Johns Church. Side entrance off Staveley Road.  Simple refreshments

 

Quiet Days at Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre

‘Digging Deep: Encounters at the Wells of Scripture’

A significant feature of the CCHC grounds is the well, dug by Howard Cobb in 1932 when the existing water supply proved insufficient for the buildings. Cobb recorded that the well had to be deeper than anticipated: water was not found at the expected 40 feet, but only at 80 feet. Quite literally, they had to dig deep—a phrase that resonates with us today.

In our 2026 series of Quiet Days, we too will be ‘digging deep’, as we explore the theme of biblical wells—some named, others known by their place and story. In Scripture, wells are rich in meaning across both the Old and New Testaments. They speak of God’s provision of life-giving water, become places of divine encounter (as with Hagar and the Samaritan woman), and carry covenantal significance, such as when Isaac reopens the wells first dug by Abraham to reaffirm God’s promises.

Throughout this series of Quiet Days, we will reflect on both well-known and lesser-known wells, allowing their stories to speak to us afresh and to reveal unexpected depths for our own spiritual journeys.

 

14th February:  Hagar’s Well                      Suzanne Owen

Hagar is a slave in the Old Testament who had a very difficult time and ran away. She ended up by a well and had a life changing, divine, encounter which was transformational for her. The encounter enabled her to `dig deep` and enabled her to carry on.

Does anything in Hagar`s story resonate with you?

Join us on this first quiet day of 2026 as we `dig deep` in our own tough times to encounter God who sees us, and enables us to find the ability to carry on.

22nd April:         The well of rescue           Steve Gendall

24th June:           Jacob’s well                        Suzanne Owen

25th July:            Well of unknowing         Steve Gurr

8th August:        The midnight well           David Mayhew

 

Quiet Days are an opportunity to receive and reflect on the input from our Chaplaincy Team. To enjoy Christ centred, Spirit led worship. To be quiet in what is far too often a very noisy world and to enjoy good homecooked food and refreshments.

Join us in person at CCHC (10am – 4pm).  Price includes morning refreshments, a 2 course lunch, afternoon refreshments & cake and use of the facilities here, including our fully equipped Art room.  Alternatively, join us online, via Zoom.

£38 per person to include refreshments and a 2 course lunch.  £17 per person online.

To book: 01424 830204 or https://www.crowhursthealing.org.uk/programme.php

 

 

The next breakfast is on the 14th February at the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club at 8.00 when Gerry Howitt, CEO Beachy Head Chaplaincy will be giving her Thought for the Day.

For newcomers, the breakfast is a full English breakfast served buffet style, the cost is £12.00, cash if possible, cards will be taken if required.

The breakfast starts promptly at 8.00 to finish at 9.00, please arrive around 7.45 to collect a coffee or tea from the drinks station.  With the increased number of guests an early arrival does help to smooth entry.

For newcomers who might be interested in attending, please contact me.

If you are in receipt of this email and you are unable to attend, please give me your apology by 3pm, the Thursday prior to the breakfast, by emailing  dennisthompson618@gmail.com The number I submit is the number I will be charged for.  I do hope to see you there.

Our March speaker on the 14th will be Peter Adams who worships at St Elisabeth’s and is Church Warden.

God Bless
Dennis
Email: dennisthompson618@gmail.com
(M) 07808 731166

Dear Friends,

As we step into a new year, we are writing on behalf of PARCHE to share some of the work the Lord is doing among care home residents in Eastbourne and the surrounding areas.

PARCHE exists to bring the hope of the Gospel into care homes, supporting residents through prayer, Scripture, and compassionate Christian presence. We are continually reminded that this ministry is sustained not by our efforts alone, but by the Lord’s faithfulness and the prayers of His people. We have seen doors open into care homes, volunteers strengthened, and residents comforted, prayed with, and reminded of the hope found in Christ.

Looking ahead, our desire is to strengthen our connection with local churches and to explore how we might work more closely together. We would love to learn how your church is already serving care homes, and to consider how PARCHE might support or complement that work. We are also prayerfully seeking those the Lord may be calling to serve through volunteering and ongoing prayer.

We believe this ministry flourishes best as part of the wider body of Christ, labouring together for His glory. As Scripture encourages us: “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9).

Thank you for taking the time to read this. We look forward to all that the Lord will continue to do through His people in the year ahead.

With every blessing,

Buddy Reeve
On behalf of the PARCHE Trustees

 

Bible By The Beach 2026!

 We often hear about living for Jesus, but what does this look like in the world that God has placed us? What does living for Jesus mean in the various contexts and frontlines we find ourselves in?

At our annual Bible By The Beach conference this year, we will be exploring just that, and we are really excited to invite you to join us! We will be joined by a number of well-known speakers on our main stage including Vaughan Roberts, Rebecca McLaughlin, and Glen Scrivener, as well as many of our partners hosting various seminar sessions, inspiring us to see how God can use us in the different life stages we’re at and the different spheres we find ourselves. And of course, we will also be running a fantastic children and youth work for our young people at this crucial stage in their lives.

Whilst the conference is open to anyone around the UK, we do want to be a particular blessing to the churches in Eastbourne, so that together we can make a difference for His Kingdom locally!

So do come along, or perhaps even come as a church: you don’t want to miss out!

Bible By The Beach 2026 – You don’t want to miss out! – YouTube