Carols in the Village
On Thursday 16th December, we brought a little bit of joy to the world or at least to Abbeville Village.
A merry band of the more and less chorally talented emboldened by mince pies and mulled wine (with thanks to Sainsbury’s and John D. Wood) brought some tuneful cheer to the neighbourhood. Thanks to everyone who took part and donated.
Staying safe
Since 10 December 2021 and unless exempt, we are once again required to wear masks in church subject to certain exceptions (including for singing).
Please have a mask with you when attending services, groups or meetings in church or the Contact Centre.
Children’s Christmas Workshop
For an unmissable kids’ Christmas crafternoon, bring your little people down to church on Saturday 11th December 2.30-4.30pm.
We’ve got stories, activities and Christmas crafts to get your children ready for the big day!
What a cracker!
A great big festive “Thank you” to each and everyone who organised and attended this year’s Christmas Fair!
It was a huge success, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd on what was a very chilly day.
The generosity of everyone from those who baked cakes and donated prizes to those who gave up their Saturday helped raise £3,000 to support our work with those in need including the Robes Winter Shelter.
Christmas Fair 2021
Holy Spirit Clapham will hold its Christmas Fair on Saturday 27th November from 12noon until 4pm.
There will be stalls selling locally hand-crafted goods, mulled wine and light refreshments.
There will be all manner of activities for children and a certain someone from the North Pole is rumoured to be paying a visit.
And all this with live seasonal music!
Junior choir - sing out with joy!
Junior Choir meet in church on Wednesday afternoons 3.30 - 4.45pm.
So far, they have been smashing Coldplay, Katy Perry and Will.i.Am
Work on Christmas material starts now!
Have a Heavenly All Hallows’!
Dress up and join us for crafts and games in celebration of all saints and all souls.
Jump for donuts, make a ghost cake, build a skeleton.
Remember to bring your carved pumpkin to enter the competition.
Theology Uncorked
After popular demand for its return, we are looking to meet again to chat about theology thoughts and drink things together (BYO for both)!
Past topics have included Teaching, Eucharist and the Sacraments, vocation and many more. It is a great opportunity to think more deeply about our faith and beliefs and to work through these things with others.
Choral scholarships
Holy Spirit Clapham is delighted to be offering four choral scholarships (one to each voice part) starting in Autumn 2021.
These scholarships are ideal for singers with a background singing in Anglican church music who are looking to continue developing their skills on a regular basis, but may struggle to commit to a choir which performs more than once a week.
Winter night shelter
This year the night shelter will be different. Our guests will all be housed in Canary Wharf and we need volunteers from January-March to cook hot food which we will take to the guests. Each week we will need food and four volunteers to go with the food and serve it to the guests and chat and clear up afterwards.
Silver socials are back!
Silver socials, our weekly get-together on Tuesday mornings is back! Tea and cake, chat and laugh, bingo and crafts our older and wiser neighbours.
We offer lifts to those unable to walk to church. If you know someone who lives locally and might like to attend or if you can help out occasionally please contact Judith Vickery.
Sunday school
Sunday school is continuing exploring the fruits of the spirit with a funny song we found on you tube - the first four are easy - love joy peace and patience - then follow four tongue tying ‘ nesses’ - goodness, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness - and then we round it off with self control!!
Harvest Festival
HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE - 10.30am Sunday 10th October
We are supporting our local homeless day centre, the Ace of Clubs.
Ace has seen increased need during the pandemic, providing over 37 thousand meals during 2020. They are currently experiencing a shortage of food donations and need our support more than ever. Ace does not just provide food, it also supplies clothing, healthcare, laundry and much more so non-food items are also needed.
Junior Choir
Junior Choir runs on a Wednesday from 3.30 - 4.45pm in the church.
We will be learning and performing a range of songs from Stormzy to Saint Anthony. Biscuits, juice and joy provided.
Open to all primary school aged children who live locally.
Evensong is back!
We'll be resuming a full choral schedule leading up to Christmas, beginning with a Choral Evensong on Sunday 26th September. We'll sharing a full schedule of future dates including music so that you can mark your diaries and start practising early!
Pram service is back
“Pram” will be running again from 5 September.
A service designed for our youngest members to enjoy songs, croissants and juice at 8am every Sunday.
Macaulay Primary School
Macaulay Church of England Primary School is a one-form entry, Church of England primary school located in Victoria Rise, close to Clapham Common.
Macaulay welcomes applications from local families. Parents and carers interested in their children attending the school are warmly invited to meet members of the staff and tour the buildings (including the new classrooms) and grounds.
Back to (Sunday) School!
Sunday school is meeting again - outside as last term. Looking forward to seeing as many as are back and ready.
Robes Trustee vacancies
Nick Faraday, the Robes charity manager, has circulated an email to all Robes volunteers about three vacancies on the board of trusees.
Milk, two sugars
It's a joy to be able to meet for coffee after church. Would you like to be part of the team to serve it now and again? If you can please contact Kathryn. It's a good way to meet people!