Thank you! Big Brekkie brings home the bacon
On Sunday 15th May 2022, we held a Big Brekkie fundraiser for Christian Aid Week.
With Alan Mundy, Katie Pollock and Biddy Taylor staffing the stove, two batches of Kathryn Newell’s mouth-watering muffins, and Andrew Chevis crewing the card reader, an early-rising team gathered a whopping £512.
To everyone who grilled, baked or munched, many many thanks on behalf of Christian Aid.
Annual meetings
On Sunday 15th May 2022 as part of the 10.30 a.m. Mass the annual meeting of parishioners and the annual parochial church meeting will take place.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday: the day of resurrection. We have a tendency to skip the hard bits and go straight to the happy hope filled parts, but our readings slow us down. Before we can grasp the hope we need to trust that it is true. In our gospel reading, Luke 24:1-12, the women who witnessed the resurrection are not believed, their truth is dismissed. Peter was one who scoffed at them yet he had the courage and the curiosity to go and see for himself and, by the time of Acts 10:34-43, he has found the truth for himself. Today there are many stories competing for our attention, there is so much information and so much disinformation. Like Peter we need to see for ourselves what holds true for us, to test what we can trust. The ultimate test is always this: is it life-giving? Does it increase love? If the answer is yes, we have found our truth.
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.