Theology Uncorked!
The next Theology Uncorked! will take place on Friday 8th April in the main body of the church at 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
Robin has left the topic open to suggestions, so please let Rachel Edge know if you have any ideas of what we could discuss!
Theology Uncorked!
The long-awaited return of Theology Uncorked will take place on Friday 25th February 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
Andrew Bailey will be leading us in a discussion on predestination, free will and associated themes.
Choral scholarship - tenor
Choral scholarship - tenor
If you sing tenor or know someone who sings tenor who would be interested in our choral scholarship scheme, then please share this link with them.- https://www.holyspirit-clapham.org.uk/main-feed/choral-scholarships
“Thank you” from Ace of Clubs
Ace of Clubs is most grateful to have been chosen as the local charity to be supported by Holy Spirit Clapham this Christmas.
Christingle Service
At 4pm on Christmas Eve church is transformed for our family Nativity service, complete with readings, carols and a full cast of characters in costume.
Bishop Christopher’s Christmas message
Bishop Christopher has recorded a Christmas message which you can watch here.
Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols
On Sunday 19th December at 6.30pm, make a bee line for church for a traditional service of lessons and carols.
There is no better way to be reminded of the importance of the Nativity than through this familiar selection of readings and music.
Queer Carols at The Two Brewers
A huge thank you to the Two Brewers for hosting our Queer Carols on Saturday 18th December.
We had enormous fun with a quick-drag-nativity - our Music Director made a great Joseph but the sheep was the star of the show.
Christmas flowers
Judith Vickery is happy to receive donations towards the cost of the Christmas flowers.
Judith will be in church at 10.30a.m. on 23rd December to arrange flowers and decorate the church. All volunteers are welcome: no experience required!
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.