Welcome to The Living Well

Our door is open to you all, those expressing faith, those of none and those not sure…
We hope you will encounter life bringing space to help you retreat from daily busy-ness; to rest, reflect and be restored in our prayerful and tranquil rural location at Nonington.
Our chaplaincy alongside other suitable trained, safe, volunteers offer (if requested) supportive listening for those who need to talk and healing prayer for those who are unwell in body, mind or spirit.
Our emphasis is upon the work of the Holy Spirit of God gently bringing release, forgiveness, grace, comfort and blessing – healing and wholeness in Jesus Christ. 
We work with the clear understanding that health and healing are also brought to us through a variety of ways – medical, social and therapeutic care as well as Christian community and prayer.

Below is a definition of Christian healing:

Healing can be direct and immediate, what we might refer to as miraculous, but more often it is slow, and comes with considerable personal struggle.
When ministering to someone for healing, it can be our words, our invited touch (the laying on of hands & anointing), our presence, or all three, that can make someone feel better or help them to feel more positively about their own recovery; or at peace with acceptance if their illness is terminal. It is about being alongside, listening, praying, and comforting, sharing gently and appropriately with them the love and compassion of Jesus’ Spirit and His healing presence. It is about acknowledging the crucial role played by the medical professionals; working in partnership with them and other therapeutic bodies to ensure that care is provided for the whole person: mind, body, spirit, and soul.
Healing may help to restore a person’s sense of intrinsic value and belovedness, sometimes in the context of previously unreceived forgiveness and reconciliation with God – salvation itself.
The Living Well is a place where all will receive a warm welcome, those with faith, little faith or none, where they can find love, care and peace in a non-threatening non-judgemental environment. Demonstrated in part by the warmth and quiet of the house, garden cabins and upper room, the simplicity of the garden and the beautiful views beyond, and the hospitality provided by the staff & volunteers who work together with dedication to share the love of God with all who come through the door. It provides an oasis in the frenetic pace of life, and is hope and grace filled, offering time and space for all to be loved and cared for in the precious and powerful name of Jesus.

At Nonington we are able to offer individual day retreats, supportive listening and healing prayer appointments, themed quiet days alongside others, small bespoke group work & facilities, and regular worship on a Thursday morning at 10.30am with healing prayer available.

As the Canterbury Diocesan Centre for Healing and Wholeness we help church families to strengthen or begin healing prayer ministry and offer themed Development & Training Days to various parish locations.

Click here for a short film of the huts and the garden

Click here for a short film of the house (lounge, library and chapel)