Author Archive: Nigel Elderkin
Returning to the call
Our new mini-series called ‘Returning to the Call’ started on 7th January 2024, following the book of Jonah. .
Continue ReadingA New Thing
This series of talks looked at all the new things God has done through the bible: How God prepares his people for a new thing and What we at Springfield can learn from this in our present season. If you miss a talk, you can always catch up by clicking through to our sermons page […]
Continue ReadingCultivating Community on the Roundshaw Estate
Cultivating community on the Roundshaw Estate Recently, CCX (The Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication) came to make a film about some of the things God’s been up to on Roundshaw. Sharon, David and Jean shared some of the journey that Springfield has been experiencing- of discovering where God was already at work, cultivating and nurturing […]
Continue ReadingSpringfield has a new vicar
We are delighted to say that Springfield has a new vicar. Below is the official announcement made on Sunday 4th June: Appointment of Minister in Charge of Springfield Church, Wallington by The Bishop of Southwark “We are pleased to announce today, Sunday 4th June 2023 that, the Reverend David Atkinson, presently Curate of Springfield […]
Continue ReadingAll through Christ
We’re really excited to be starting a new series of talks based on the book of Philippians, focussing on one of Paul’s most encouraging letters. At the start of the letter, Paul is in chains, Epaphroditus has brought a financial gift from the Philippians and Paul is writing to encourage them to stand strong in […]
Continue ReadingPilgrimage to the Holy Land
David and Mel – Pilgrimage to the Holy Land By the time you read this we will already be in Israel. Every year (though paused during the Pandemic) the diocese takes a group of curates on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The trip is primarily funded by the diocese through a trust fund […]
Continue ReadingSet Free
Our latest series of talks has started. Titled ‘Set Free’, it looks at the ways Jesus sets us free. If you miss any of the talks, or would like to revisit one, do go to our sermon page to catch up.
Continue ReadingNew Vicar
We are entering a new chapter in the life of our community as we wait for the next Minister to lead Springfield Church. For over 30 years God has led us through many adventures and new seasons and we have encountered God, served one another and carried the beacon of hope and light that is […]
Continue ReadingCAP Life Skills
We are committed to working with Christians Against Poverty, (CAP), to address some of the causes of poverty and debt in our local community. Our CAP Life Skills Group is a friendly community where we share a meal and have activities and discussions that give the confidence and decision-making skills needed to live on a […]
Continue ReadingPopcorn & Ponder
Digital Discipleship resources Bible/devotional o Lectio365 is a free daily devotional resource that helps you pray the Bible every day. o Bioy: Start your day with the Bible in One Year, a free Bible reading app o Bible project: Animations summarising every book of the Bible and then themes to do with the Bible. o […]
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