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Ashtead Choral Society - Handel's Theodora

Handel - Theodora Step into the world of ancient Rome, where faith is forbidden and love defies empire. Set in Roman-occupied Antioch, Theodora tells the tale of a noble Christian woman who refuses to renounce her faith. Condemned to a brothel by the Roman governor Valens, Didymus, a Roman soldier secretly converted to Christianity, risks everything to save her. Composed in 1750, Theodora features some of Handel's most exquisite writing. The arias are tender and introspective, the choruses rich with solemn beauty. Handel himself considered it superior to Messiah, especially the chorus "He saw the lovely youth," which he ranked above the famous "Hallelujah" chorus. Though it was underappreciated in its time, Theodora is now hailed as a masterpiece of Baroque drama and musical expression. This is not just a concert — it's a journey into the soul of Handel's artistry. With its themes of courage, sacrifice, and spiritual transcendence, Theodora resonates deeply in today's world. Tickets & Practicalities — Full ticket price £18 , under 18s free entry. (Adult tickets on door £20). No booking Fee. — Price includes a Programme and an interval glass of wine. — Wheelchair users please call to arrange available space. — Seating is in the pews, please bring a cushion if you wish. We are grateful for the financial support of The Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust for their support again this season.

Sat 6 Jun19:30St Stephen's

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Music @ St Martin's: Lin Xu-Zhang - piano

Australian-born pianist Lin Xu-Zhang is a striking and engaging young performer with a distinctive style and wide musical tastes. As one of around 50 performances in his current UK and international concert season, Lin brings to his recital in Epsom a characteristically eclectic programme. There is a work written just a few years ago by Stephen Hough, compositions by Chopin and Haydn and music of the 16th & 17th Century English keyboard masters Bryd and Gibbons. The concert lasts about an hour.�� Admission free – donations requested from those who can.

Sat 13 Jun16:30St Stephen's

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Rebecca Jaillot 'John Piper – School, Faith and the Artist's Eye' John Piper was both at Epsom College and a member of the congregation at St Martin's. He was richly inspired by the Curate of the day, Dr Victor Kenna, to expand his interest in modern art. Rebecca will develop on all these aspects of John Piper's life.

Sun 14 Jun18:30St Stephen's

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2nd Thoughts:Rebecca Jaillot 'John Piper – School, Faith and the Artist's Eye'

Rebecca Jaillot 'John Piper – School, Faith and the Artist's Eye' John Piper was both at Epsom College and a member of the congregation at St Martin's. He was richly inspired by the Curate of the day, Dr Victor Kenna, to expand his interest in modern art. Rebecca will develop on all these aspects of John Piper's life.

Sun 14 Jun18:30St Stephen's

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Live Music

Epsom Chamber Choir - Summer Pastoral

Ticket details available soon.

Sat 27 Jun19:30St Stephen's

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Imagination Training

Imagination Training. St Stephen's. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Sat 4 Jul09:00St Stephen's

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Imagination Training Workshop - How to fall in love with the future

Imagination Training Workshop or 'How to fall in love with the future'  A day-long event organised by St Martin's and Sustainable Epsom & Ewell, led by Rob Hopkins Rob Hopkins is co-founder of Transition Network and author of several books including his latest 'How to fall in love with the future: a time traveller's guide to changing the world'.  Rob is an Ashoka Fellow, has given a number of TED talks and hosted 100 episodes of his podcast 'From What If to What Next'. The workshop offers a deep dive into the radical imagination and some of the things you will learn are to: build your collective imagination muscle become adept in the difference between 'Yes, but' and 'Yes, and' generate hundreds of inspired ideas and then turn some of them into immediately workable proposals  Praise for Rob's workshops includes:   " Rob guided us on an inspiring journey into the future, inviting us to use our imagination to explore how much could change from where we are today." "If you are feeling a little jaded that work life has lost its sparkle or if you are stuck in processes without a sense of moving towards a well-lit goal, then book in Rob's help." "The most delightful and exquisite version of all possible futures? In Rob's workshops they are around the corner..." This is a great opportunity for people in all walks of life to be inspired.  Book your tickets now! https://stmartinsepsom.churchsuite.com/events/ot7mf4on

Sat 4 Jul10:00St Stephen's

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Music @ St Martin's - An extra helping! Sarah Small viola da gamba

Sarah Small Viola da Gamba 5.30pm in St Martin's On concert tour, Sarah has been riding between venues with her viola da gamba strapped to her bicycle. Having clocked up over 13,000km, she arrives at St Martin's to perform music both old and new in tandem with local viol player, Helen Williams. Admission free - donations requested from those who can. Tea and cake is served from 4.30 and the concert is followed by Evening Prayer at 6.30 in the Lady Chapel.

Sun 5 Jul17:30St Stephen's

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Music @ St Martin's: Double Duos

Double Duos is a unique combination of four instrumentalists and a voice, mainly performing repertoire from the "Golden Age" of Swing Music from the 1920s to the 1950s. Two clarinets/saxophones, a horn and a double bass recapture the glamour and excitement of the periods through special arrangements written to exploit the strengths of this ensemble.

Sat 11 Jul16:30St Stephen's

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Pet Service at St Stephen's

Join us for a special service celebrating the joy and companionship of pets, with prayers of thanksgiving. A warm welcome for all ages - and all types of pets - with a blessing for the animals we cherish.

Sun 12 Jul09:30St Stephen's

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The Odujinrin family "Family Perspective on a Cross-Denominational Christian Gathering: Reflections from Spring Harvest" Spring Harvest is a unique annual event that brings together Christians from a wide range of denominations for worship, teaching, and fellowship. In this talk, the Odujinrins will share their experiences attending recent Spring Harvest gatherings, offering insights into what it's like to engage with such a diverse faith community from a family perspective. They will reflect on the richness of worship styles, the opportunities for spiritual growth, and the practical aspects of attending as a family—including how the event has enriched their faith and deepened their awareness of the unity that exists across different Christian traditions. About the Speakers: The Odujinrin family are longstanding members of St Martin's of Tours Church, Epsom. Dad has been involved in children's work and, together with their children (aged 15 and 12), sings in the choir and contributes to leading worship through music. Mum adds her own distinctive contribution through bell ringing. Deeply engaged in the life of the church, the family loves sharing their experiences of faith in action. Their reflections promise to offer encouragement and practical insights for families considering attending similar events that celebrate the beauty of worshipping together across denominations.

Sun 12 Jul18:30St Stephen's

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2nd Thoughts A family Perspective on a Cross-Denominational Christian Gathering

The Odujinrin family "Family Perspective on a Cross-Denominational Christian Gathering: Reflections from Spring Harvest" Spring Harvest is a unique annual event that brings together Christians from a wide range of denominations for worship, teaching, and fellowship. In this talk, the Odujinrins will share their experiences attending recent Spring Harvest gatherings, offering insights into what it's like to engage with such a diverse faith community from a family perspective. They will reflect on the richness of worship styles, the opportunities for spiritual growth, and the practical aspects of attending as a family—including how the event has enriched their faith and deepened their awareness of the unity that exists across different Christian traditions. About the Speakers: The Odujinrin family are longstanding members of St Martin's of Tours Church, Epsom. Dad has been involved in children's work and, together with their children (aged 15 and 12), sings in the choir and contributes to leading worship through music. Mum adds her own distinctive contribution through bell ringing. Deeply engaged in the life of the church, the family loves sharing their experiences of faith in action. Their reflections promise to offer encouragement and practical insights for families considering attending similar events that celebrate the beauty of worshipping together across denominations.

Sun 12 Jul18:30St Stephen's

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A service of Confirmation, Baptism & First Communion

A celebration of Christian journeys guided by Paul, Bishop of Guildford. With candidates at various stages of their lives and their journeys, this Eucharistic service includes Baptism, Confirmation and, for children, First Communion. Prior to the service at 4 o'clock, Bishop Paul will dedicate the new solar panels on the roof of St Martin's and this will be followed by tea and cake at c. 4.30. The service is at 5.30pm.

Sun 19 Jul17:30St Stephen's

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2nd Thoughts - Kevin Greening: 'Trees and what they do for us'

We welcome Kevin Greening from the Tree Advisory Board as our speaker.

Sun 9 Aug18:30St Stephen's

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Nick Parish 'A theology of synchronicity' or 'How I discovered Peckham' An exploration of how things are connected; how we discover those connections and what they might mean in our lives. Is God involved in human connections? What can we learn about faith through them? Nick Parish has been a fan of all things transport since childhood, and of theology since early adulthood. Putting them together makes him happy and inspires him in his journey of faith. He has been an ordained Anglican priest for nearly 40 years.

Sun 13 Sept18:30St Stephen's

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Linda Bristow 'Familiar objects round the church – how well do we really know them?' Linda, who leads Church Recording in Surrey, explores our church's fine Reredos, the roles of Elizabeth Evelyn, and Sir Robert Coke and shares other fascinating discoveries she's made. Her team completed the mammoth task of recording St Martin's last year in time for the 200th anniversary of our Georgian nave. Linda's link with St Martin's goes back many years to her son's christening and helping to run the Sunday Club. She joined The Arts Society Epsom in 2009 when it was called National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts (NADFAS) and over the years, took on the roles of Membership Secretary, Treasurer and Chair.

Sun 11 Oct18:30St Stephen's

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Mary Gilbert and Chris Benson 'In Flanders Fields: Poetry of the First World War' Mary reflects on the First World War, not merely the tragedy of it, but also on the outpouring of poetry. Brief biographies of a few of the poets and readings of selected works will reflect the range of responses to what they endured, from lyricism to anger of the waste. Mary began worshipping at St Martin's in 2016, having not been a regular churchgoer for about fifty years. She was confirmed in March 2017 and is now on the Pastoral Team, occasionally takes services of Evening Prayer and writes a monthly poetry 'column' for the Newsletter. Chris is a retired architect who worships at St John the Baptist, Old Malden, where he is an occasional preacher. His passions include renaissance music - he is a viol player and singer - and Morris dancing.

Sun 8 Nov18:30St Stephen's

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