Upcoming events

“Getting Close to God with Creative Bible Journalling”

A Quiet Day at The Living Well led by Maggie Paddison
Saturday 20th April, 10am-4pm

Suggested donation £28

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Bring a Journalling Bible if you have one or a Bible that you don’t mind doing some creative exploration on.  If you don’t have one you can use, let us know and we will happily provide one for you!  Feel free to bring whatever creative resources you like, such as color pencils, felt pens, watercolour paints, etc. There will also be a selection of media available at The Living Well for you to use.

Archdeaconry Ministry Day in Maidstone – Faith, Hope, God, Anxiety and Self-Doubt

A day led by The Living Well Chaplaincy at St Faith’s Centre, Maidstone ME14 2PY

Saturday 27th April, 10am-3.30pm (9.45am coffee)

Refreshments provided, but bring your own lunch, min. suggested donation £20.

How does our faith help us in times of anxiety or low self-esteem? How do we understand Jesus’ words “Do not worry”?

With worship, teaching and an opportunity to receive prayer ministry with members of the Living Well Chaplaincy Team and Wider Team.

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“Enjoying God”

A Quiet Day at The Living Well led by Roz Graham
Friday 21st June, 10am-4pm

Suggested donation £28

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Deeper Healing Days
Deeper healing is the experience in which the Holy Spirit restores health to the deepest areas of our lives by dealing with the root cause of our hurt and pain.

Many of us continue to recycle or repeat hurts we have received over the years.  A Deeper Healing Day enables us to be listened to and prayed with in order to bring release and peace through prayer.  It is not counselling but is an opportunity to be listened to, listen to ourselves and God in a safe and welcoming place where confidentiality will be respected.

We will do our best to create a safe place, a quiet place, a place to assist your own healing journey.  You will never be asked to do anything that will make you feel uncomfortable.

During the morning each person sees one of the prayer ministry team for up to an hour.  After you have been seen you may want to reflect on what has been shared – to read or just enjoy the space and rest awhile.

In the afternoon you will meet again with your prayer minister and other members of the team who will pray with you.  Team members may receive a scripture verse or some helpful words but only you can tell if these are relevant to your own situation.  The day will finish with worship.

Numbers are very limited for Deeper Healing Days and the full cost will be required to ensure your place.  There is sometimes a waiting list.

Quiet Days – Lunch and refreshments provided

Quiet Days on different themes include worship, some input and silence to enjoy the space in the house and garden.

All these days run from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Numbers are limited.

Use of the House and grounds for individuals or groups

Individuals or groups are welcome to spend time in the house or garden rooms, for retreat and quiet space, groups can  also request facilitation by the chaplain. Spaces for individuals are available every week day except Thursdays;  Spaces for groups are available on the same days and on Saturdays.

Clergy Oasis Days, Readers Refreshment Days and Anna Chaplaincy Days
— Lunch and refreshments provided:

Days to offer quiet and reflective time in a safe place, with worship and time with a chaplain if required.

Archdeaconry Ministry Days
Themed days led by the chaplaincy and Wider Teams at different venues in the diocese.

Prayer appointments with a chaplain and a member of our ministry team:

These can be booked via our administrator on Thursday afternoons.  A time to be listened to and prayed with for 45 minutes, followed by a time of reflection in one of our garden cabins. Available online (via Zoom) if necessary.

Courses

Two 5/6 week courses will be run this year: ‘Christ’s Healing Ministry’ in the Spring (30th April to 28th May) and ’Navigating Trauma’ in the Autumn (22nd Oct to 26th Nov). Contact us for more information.

Suggested donations

Deeper Healing Days£40 pp
Quiet Days£28 pp
Use of the premises for individuals (garden cabin) or groups (house or upper room plus all garden cabins) for the day£20 pp
Group use of the house with facilitation OR lunch£28 pp
Group use of the house with facilitation AND lunch£35 pp
Clergy Oasis Days, Readers Refreshment Days & Anna Chaplaincy Days
£3 diocesan discount for those from the Canterbury Diocese
£28 pp
£25 pp
Courses (for the 5 or 6 sessions)£35 pp
Prayer appointmentsat your discretion
We accept various methods to receive donations, for more details click here