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