Author Archive: Nigel Elderkin
Christmas @ Springfield 2022
Christmas is coming! Please save these dates in your diary and invite friends to join!
Continue ReadingTearfund Big Quiz Night
On Saturday, 19 November, we joined in with Tearfund’s nationwide Big Quiz, by hosting one at St Paul’s. The Jesus Group was in charge and so they, of course, ensured good fun and laughter was had by all! Springfield raised an amazing £505 for Tearfund! Across the country, 13 421 people took part, including 335 […]
Continue ReadingSafe Church Sunday
This Sunday Springfield will be marking Safe Church Sunday. This is an annual awareness raising campaign, coordinated by Thirtyone:eight, an Independent Christian Safeguarding charity. As part of the event, we will be exploring how safeguarding is a demonstration of our Christian faith, we’ll talk about the safeguarding arrangements our church has in place, and […]
Continue ReadingAfter school ‘tea & toast’
During term time on Tuesdays, Springfield runs a free after-school group for Primary aged children accompanied by their parent/carer. It runs from 3.30 – 4.30pm in the Vanguard Way Community Centre. Do click through to watch a short video.
Continue ReadingPray First
During September we’ve got a brand new message series called PRAY FIRST It comes at a pivotal time for Springfield as we enter into a period of vacancy between ministers, and we need the Lord’s guidance, wisdom and revelation more than ever. And of course each of us has situations and circumstances where we need […]
Continue ReadingJon & Natalie moving on
After 5 years leading Springfield, Jon along with Natalie, Ethan and the twins are leaving Springfield. Jon has accepted an offer to become the new vicar of St. Peter’s Harrow and will be inducted (licensed!) on the 21st September. All Springfielders are invited to attend! As Jon finishes as our Minister, Springfield enters a period […]
Continue ReadingBring and Share Lunch
After the success of our summer picnics on the grass opposite St Paul’s, we’re really looking forward to our next shared meal together. This time, we’re having a bring and share lunch in St Paul’s on Sunday the 2nd of October after our service. Do sign up to let us know how much quiche you […]
Continue ReadingNewcomers Group
Our newcomers group is running again this autumn on the 3rd and 10th October at St Paul’s. If you’re new to Springfield, please do click through to sign up if you haven’t already– we look forward to seeing you there.
Continue ReadingJourneys through the summer
Through the summer, we’re really looking forward to our series of ‘Summer 4 Everyone’ services where we will have family friendly talks and activities while looking at some of the exciting and inspiring journeys taken by people in the bible. We’re starting with Joseph and finishing with Paul with loads of great stuff in between […]
Continue ReadingEaster @ Springfield
This Easter, there are lots of things to get involved with! Saturday 25th March – MESSY EASTER- 4-5.30pm Join us for messy Easter at Foresters Primary school with crafts, games, and food! Sunday 2nd April – PALM SUNDAY PARTY – 10.45am A festive party for children & youth in the lead up to […]
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