Good Friday Workshop for Children
Good Friday Workshop for Children
Come and discover how our Springtime traditions link to the great Easter Story.
Palm Sunday
Today marks the beginning of Passiontide: 7 days in which we follow Christ’s last days on earth and enter into the mystery of the passion. This is a time when we reflect upon the difference between our expectations (of ourselves, the world and God) and God’s expectations— always surprising, always unexpected, creating possibilities we never dared hope for.
Mothering Sunday
This mothering Sunday as we honour our own mothers and carers with stories, music, prayers and daffodils we also remember those doing the hard work of mothering in conflict.
Junior choir will be singing a song they have written for their own mums and a cake sale after the service will raise money for Ukranian refugees.
Passiontide Concert: Thank You
Our evening of Music and Poetry for Passiontide was a huge success.
An enthusiastic audience delighted in music ranging from Tallis to Whitaker while enjoying wine and savoury platters prepared by Kathryn Newell.
The proceeds of just over £1,000 will be donated to the Robes night shelters. A matching donation to the DEC Ukraine appeal has been funded by several members of the Holy Spirit Clapham congregation.
An enormous thank you to everyone who organised, performed at and attended this event.
Big Brekkie for Christian Aid
This year’s Big Brekkie for Christian Aid will be held at Holy Spirit Clapham on Sunday 15th May 2022 at 8:30 a.m.
Get a delicious breakfast and support Christian Aid!
Refugees from Ukraine – what can we do?
At the time of writing, more than 2.5 million people had fled the conflict in Ukraine to neighbouring countries (UNHCR) in what could become Europe's worst refugee crisis of the 21st century, and the worst since the Second World War.
The British government has now reconsidered its Ukrainian immigration policy in light of growing people bloc pressure. In addition to making the process less onerous for family members with passports, a new sponsored humanitarian refugee route is set to be announced.
Passiontide Concert
On Thursday 24th March at 7.30pm there will be a Passiontide Concert at the Church of the Holy Spirit (Narbonne Avenue, London SW4 9JU).
The programme includes choral singing, instrumental pieces and readings.
The concert is being held to raise funds for homeless shelter, Robes.
Entrance costs £10 which includes cheese and wine to enjoy during the performance.
Pancake Party
On 1 March, we held a Pancake Party for Children of Primary School age.
The assembled company, made pancakes and took part in a pancake race and other games.
Be our Christian Aid rep!
We are looking for someone to take on the role of Christian Aid representative.
This isn’t a big role. It involves organising an annual collection to coincide with Christian Aid week and the occasional fundraiser.
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!