Saltmine Theatre Company - Amazing Grace

Saltmine Theatre Company are coming to Sevenoaks Stag Theatre on Wednesday 15th June. It looks like a really thought-provoking performance. Details below, or from Saltmine's website here.

Saltmine Theatre Company

John Newton-Amazing Grace

Press-ganged into the navy at nineteen, flogged for desertion and torn from the girl he loves, John Newton feels he has nothing to live for. Making his way into the harsh world of the eighteenth century transatlantic slave trade, he makes his living as an abusive trafficker of human flesh. He is a man beyond redemption, making enemies of all he meets, on his way to hell. Then one stormy night, with his ship going down, he faces certain death...and nothing is the same again. This is a powerfully moving story of slavery, freedom and the remarkable power of love and grace to transform a life. (suitable 12yrs over)

This innovative portrayal of John Newton’s life-story, transformed from slaveship captain to church leader and author of the famous hymn ‘Amazing Grace’, has been well received on three UK tours (often playing to full houses) and was extremely successful at Edinburgh Fringe 2014.   

John Newton-Amazing Grace

The Stag, Sevenoaks on

Wednesday 15^th June at 7.30pm

Tickets £12 Adults, Concessions £10

To Book call: 01732 450 175

“The show was superb in every way. We really enjoyed it. The actors are immensely talented in how they took on a variety of roles throughout the production”

(Audience, Spring 2015 tour)

“We are truly grateful to the Saltmine Theatre Company for their stunning performance of ‘John Newton – Amazing Grace’.  Gifted with incredible talents in storytelling, playing instruments and singing beautifully, this passionate company recounted Olney’s story with energy we will never forget”

(Newton and Cowper Museum, October 2014)

“This played to a sell-out audience and many people said how moved they were; it is one of the

best Saltmine productions we have seen”

(Audience, Spring 2014 premiere tour)

Rochester Arts in Mission

There's a great new website from Rochester Diocese's new Arts in Mission coordinator, Mandy Kerr (also vicar of St George's, Weald.)

You can find it here http://www.rochesteraim.com. it has creative ideas to help people engage with Christian faith. Why not check it out, and share it with others?

Rochester Arts in Mission

There's a great new website from Rochester Diocese's new Arts in Mission coordinator, Mandy Kerr (also vicar of St George's, Weald.)
You can find it here http://www.rochesteraim.com. it has creative ideas to help people engage with Christian faith. Why not check it out, and share it with others?

Loaves and Fishes Foodbank update

A message from the Loaves and Fishes Foodbank

TO THE LOAVES AND FISHES FOODBANK DONORS – FEBRUARY 2016

Firstly and most importantly thank you for the amazing support you give to our small independent foodbank (Loaves and Fishes) here in Sevenoaks. Our families’ everyday lives are changed for the better because of your generosity.

Your donations, be they regular or occasional, the continuing endeavours of our volunteers who manage the foodbank week by week and the construction of a purpose built foodstore in St John’s church hall means that we are now supporting up to 40 families in the district on a regular basis.

It is now almost five years since the Loaves and Fishes foodbank was set up with the following aims:

- to provide basic food to families with children who have been recommended to us by a ‘bona fide’ source, until they no longer require assistance, and to be prepared to help other people on a one off emergency basis if resources allow;

- to operate the foodbank in as simple and uncomplicated way as possible - FOOD IN (from donors) and FOOD OUT (to families).

- to offer cups of tea and a listening ear to anyone who might appreciate this service but on the understanding that our volunteers are not professional counsellors or social workers;

- to be non-judgemental of recipient families or of any government or other agencies involved in supporting them;

Today the foodbank finds itself the recipient of much goodwill and support from people in our community of Sevenoaks and surrounding villages. In the light of this experience and looking to the future:

- the foodbank continues to need and to welcome donations of non perishable food;

- the foodbank does not require further financial contributions for the time being. Thanks to the generosity of some of our donors we have a very healthy bank balance which, for the foreseeable future, is sufficient to buy food when stocks are low. This means that our families can always be provided for;

- the foodbank currently supports up to 40 families – some long term and others only for a short time. This is the maximum we can manage given the limited storage space and our wish to maintain its ethos.

Thank you very much again for your continuing support for the Loaves and Fishes families.

Carole and Francein d-bonner@sky.com and francein@sky.com

Journeys with God: Quiet morning at Otford

Journeys with God: Quiet Morning, St Bartholomew's Otford, Mon 7 March 9.30am-12.30pm

A guided quiet morning with time and space to reflect on Journeys from scripture and our own journey of life and faith. Followed by optional  light lunch. For further information e-mail Sophie.sutherland@gmail.com. £3.00 or £5.00 to include a light lunch.

Organised by Chevening Church.

Link to the event on facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1059535964077047/

Toolbox: Lent seminars at St Nicholas

Lent seminars at St Nicholas. Click on the pictures below for larger versions of the leaflets.

The Marriage Course at St Nicholas

The Marriage Course

The Marriage Course which starts at St Nicholas, Sevenoaks on Wednesday 24
February 2016 is for any married couple, whether you’ve been together for two or
fifty years, and whether you feel you have a strong relationship, or are struggling.
Why do the Course?
• Regular check-ups help a car run smoothly and reduce the risk of breakdown.
• The best sports professionals spend hours being coached and perfecting their
technique.
• The greatest achievements in life take practice, training and dedication.

It is the same with marriage. A strong, loving and lifelong relationship doesn’t happen
by chance. It takes effort and dedication to keep the fun and romance alive. We can
all learn how to make even the happiest marriage better. Whatever your situation the
practical tools you learn on the Marriage Course will help improve and strengthen
your relationship. That is why we like to encourage every married couple to consider
coming on the Course.

The Course has 7 sessions, and we try to make each of the sessions like a romantic
date night out. So each week you will dine as a couple at your own private candlelit
table with flowers, low lights and soft music playing.
We then play the Marriage Course DVD and usually two or three times during the
evening there is a pause whilst each couple talk privately to each other, usually with
the help of a discussion exercise.

There is absolutely no group discussion i.e. you won’t have to share anything about
your relationship with anyone else, apart from your spouse. And, during the private
discussion times, music is played, so your conversation won’t be overheard by
others!

The cost of the Course is £80 which includes a 2 course meal each week plus all
Course materials.
Registration Forms for the next Course are available on the Welcome desk at St
Nicholas Church, Sevenoaks or can be obtained by contacting the Course Leaders
Alan and Margaret Bowen on 07967 584392 (e-mail: alanljbowen@btinternet.com)