Author Archive: Nigel Elderkin
CAP 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 […]
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Springfield 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 […]
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Pilgrimage 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 […]
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Set 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.
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New 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 […]
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Popcorn & 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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PRAY3 Prayer Triplets
We’ve launched a new season of Prayer Triplets at Springfield. If you’d like to find out more, or if you’d like help finding others to join a triplet visit our webpage https://springfieldchurch.org.uk/pray3/
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CAP Job Club
Our next Job Club starts on 3rd October Do contact Jean if you think this may be for you or a friend
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New Pioneer Curate
We’re delighted to announce that David Atkinson, our new pioneer curate, is going to be ordained in September. The diocese is hoping to livestream the service and we will share details of how to access this once we have them. David, Jules, Miriam and Jonah have now moved to Wallington and are busy settling in […]
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Morning Prayer
At Springfield we have been blessed by the opportunity to use technology to establish regular morning prayer online, Monday to Friday at 9.30am. Do feel free to join us- we have a variety of styles, depending on who is leading, but always focussing on and listening to God, with opportunities to share. We use ZOOM […]
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