Mothers And Others

M&O is a toddlers group which operates on Tuesday mornings in our main hall.  

A clear favourite time for the group is our singing kettle. The last 20 to 30 minutes of the session is spent together in a circle.  We celebrate children’s birthdays, share any upcoming events and sing songs chosen by the children themselves.

The group is very popular and there is often a waiting list, but if you’d like to know whether any places are available, please contact the church office on 01732 469833 or email: office@vec.org.uk to register your interest.

The Walking Group

The walking group meets monthly, 09:30 - 12:30 on a Thursday morning at Bitchet Green for walking around the wonderful countryside surrounding Sevenoaks - good exercise, lively company and coffee and cake to finish! Anybody is welcome to join this group and invite friends along. To come along please contact the church office c.

The Book Group

The book group meet regularly in members homes. To join this group please contact the church office 01732 469833 or email office@vec.org.uk.

Film Club

The film club is on a Friday night about once every three weeks. Up until Christmas we will be looking at some recently made Christian films to see how the quality of writing and visual communication stands up to the secular market. Films range from family, teen and adult themes, so there is something for everyone to see. Watch out for the trailers! For more information phone 01732 469833 or email office@vec.org.uk.

After 8

After 8 are a group on people of who meet regularly at peoples houses in VEC and organise visits to places such as Eastbourne and Wisley Gardens on a regular basis. For more information phone 01732 469833 or email office@vec.org.uk.

Alpha at VEC

The Alpha course is open to everyone interested in discovering what Christianity is about. Come, relax, eat, share your thoughts and explore the meaning of life There is a long tradition of Alpha courses being organised by VEC members and it is anticipated that the next course will start in January 2012. Please email the VEC office (office@vec.org.uk) or telephone 01732 469833 if you are interested in joining an Alpha course.
 

Sevenoaks Debt Advice Centre

Getting into debt or experiencing financial difficulties can be a frightening and sometimes bewildering experience. West Kent Debt Advice operates throughout West Kent from its centres in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, and has over 100 volunteer advisers who are trained to help people through the process of sorting out their money issues and helping them back on the road to financial stability by providing counselling, advice, and practical help. VIne Evangelical church is one of the centres used.

The Child Contact Centre

A child contact centre is a safe, friendly and neutral place where children of separated families can spend time with one or both parents, and sometimes other family members. It is a child – centred environment that puts the needs of the children first. The Sevenoaks Child Contact Centre meets on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 14:00 – 16:00. For more information call 07951862313.

Befrienders

Befrienders is a scheme which aims to match volunteers who are able to give time and friendship to others in the community. A Befriender is a volunteer who will draw alongside an individual or family in the local community, offering support, encouragement and a listening ear. After 8 weeks there will be a review. Click here to see the befrienders website.

Sevenoaks Christian Counselling Service

Since we are all unique individuals, counselling means different things to different people. It can be about learning to face and deal with traumatic experiences, changing or adjusting to difficult situations or experiencing personal growth and greater freedom and effectiveness. It is a purposeful relationship in which one person helps another to help himself or herself. It is an activity of listening and responding which encourages the person to explore her or his thoughts, feelings and behaviour to reach clearer self-understanding. These processes can enable people to find and use their strengths so that they can more effectively manage their lives. VEC members are involved with Sevenoaks Christian Counselling service. Click here to visit the Sevenoaks Christian Counselling Service website.

SAYT is a Christian Trust founded in 2001 to employ, manage, train & support Christian Youth Workers in the Sevenoaks area and:

• Undertake Detached Youth Work  [i.e. not in a centre or youth club] in the streets and parks in local towns and villages - wherever Young People are...
• Provide a limited but regular presence in local Schools 
• Encourage and support other youth workers in local churches who run youth clubs

The Trust is sponsored by a wide cross-section of churches (Anglican, Baptist, Free, Methodist and United Reformed so far), within Sevenoaks and District, and by individuals and some grant funding. It is managed by a Board of Trustees with some advisors and is a registered charity. Click here to visit the Sevenoaks Area Youth Trust website.