Carols in the Village
On Tuesday 13th December at 7pm, we’ll bring 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 will bring some tuneful cheer to the neighbourhood.
Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols
On Sunday 11th 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.
Third Sunday in Advent
Our readings this morning look forward with hope and excitement to a time when God’s kingdom comes: a time of flourishing both for God’s people but also for the whole of creation: the blind will see, the lame will leap, the barren places will bear fruit. However, the route to this kingdom is not the one we might expect: The flourishing described by Isaiah 35:1-10 is to be found in the wilderness, a place of hardship and trial. In Matthew 11:2-11, Jesus castigates those who travel out into the wilderness expecting to find riches and power.
Second Sunday in Advent
Today is the second Sunday in Advent, a day when we celebrate the prophets in every generation who call us to a better future. Prophets are not always popular because they almost always call us to change. John the Baptist, Matthew 3:1-12, is pretty terrifying: munching on locusts, wearing camel skins and warning us of “the wrath that is to come”. He calls us to repent (literally, turn around) and do things differently, to bear good fruit.
Christmas Fair
This year, the Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday 26th November between 12noon and 4pm in church.
Come along and join in the festive fun with craft stalls, mulled wine & mince pies, kids' activities and live music.
Entrance is free. Everyone is welcome!
“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.
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.
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.
Carols by Candlelight
What could be more festive than carols by candlelight?
Bring the whole family down to church on Sunday 12th December at 4pm and prepare yourselves for the celebrations ahead!
No previous carol singing experience required!
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.