Events
Click on a date for details of what Garth is doing
2019
June 7 – Lincoln, Lincolnshire
June 13 – Guernsey, Channel Islands
October 12 – Ross on Wye, Herefordshire – Quiet Day
November 23 – Eastbourne, East Sussex
November 30/December 1 – Ipswich, Suffolk
There have also been enquiries from groups in Lancaster, Manchester, various parts of Scotland, and other new dates are still being added so keep an eye on this page
If you would like to host Garth in your area, email or phone 07976 360844
Host Garth at your church or venue
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Be part of Garth’s 2019 tour
An evening with Garth Hewitt
Spring 2019
Revd Canon Lucy Winkett, Rector of St James’ Piccadilly, said recently, “Garth Hewitt writes redemption songs and then sings them without fear. His voice comes through clearly… challenging us by his witness to act for justice. His is a brave voice, needed more than ever in a fearful world and in a sometimes timid church. Please God, it will help us sing redemption songs of our own.”
Revd Lucy was referring to Garth’s new book of memoirs Against the Grain – as his book is recently published, Garth will weave readings from it throughout his evening of songs and stories. Traditionally Garth is invited to give concerts, but increasingly frequently now he is being asked to bring his message to Sunday Services which he is happy to do, usually filling the “sermon spot” by answering questions and also illustrating with songs.
The challenges Garth brings seem more important than ever today, and so we are looking for a few more dates to complete his Spring 2019 tour.
Hosting Garth helps bring themes of truth and justice to the forefront of your community and gives Garth a chance to tell stories of hope and courage from some of those around the world whose voices are not often heard.
We aim to make hosting a Garth event as simple as possible and will help in every way that we can. So if you would like more information please contact or by phone 07976 360844.
You will know if you’ve hosted Garth previously that whilst challenging, the evening is also inspiring, energising and fun! And always Garth tells stories born out of visits to partners of Amos Trust.
For further information contact Garth’s PA, Isobel Webster, at or by phone on 07976 360844. Read more…
Against the Grain – book and CD now available to order
Against the Grain – Choices on a Journey with Justice
The story of singer, songwriter, priest, author and activist Garth Hewitt, in his own words.
Also the companion double CD Against the Grain
Songs of peace, protest, poetry and prayer
follow the links above to read about Garth’s autobiography/memoir and the accompanying double CD and to order your copies,
or if you would like to take advantage of our current offer and buy both together for £28 including postage (UK)
email for more details
Now available from US distributor Hearts & Minds Bookstore – order here
Watch Garth explain the inspiration behind his song Against the Grain before singing it at his concert near York on Palm Sunday
Concert in Enfield, North London
An Evening With Garth Hewitt
When: Saturday 18th May 2019, 7.30pm
Where: Christ Church United Reformed Church, Chase Side, Enfield, EN2 6NJ, North London
Tickets and further information on Eventbrite here
or email or phone 07865 675936
Quiet Day – Ross on Wye
There is an Ancient Peace
A Quiet Day for Activists
When: Saturday 12th October 2019
Where: Langstone Court, Ross on Wye
This is a ‘Save the Date’ – further information will be available in due course. To register interest email
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There is an ancient peace, you carry in your heart
Garth says, “Recently at concerts when chatting with people I have found that many are struggling with the current world situation; with issues that are happening in terms of wars and violence, refugees, and of course Palestine and Israel. I thought it might be useful to have a few Quiet Days that might give us time to pause and to be reminded of key principles of justice and a spirituality that is rooted in the prophets and in Jesus.
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Garth Hewitt writes redemption songs
and then sings them without fear.
His voice comes through clearly,
challenging us by his witness to act for justice. His is a brave voice,
needed more than ever in a fearful world, and in a sometimes timid church.
Please God, it will help us
sing redemption songs of our own.
The Revd Lucy Winkett
Rector, St James’s Piccadilly
previous Chair of Trustees of Amos Trust