Christ Church and St John
What’s for you?
- Children and families Searchlight St John’s Community Development Project Lent and Advent Groups Young People Older People Springfield Community Flat Christ Church Youth Group Stewarts Road Adventure Playground Parish Lunches
Children and families
At Springfield Community Flat
Breakfast Club meets at SCF, Brocket House, Union Road 7.00am during term-time.
Sessional Care and Creche for 2-5year olds 9.30am-12noon and 12.30pm-3pm Monday - Friday during term time
After School Clubs at Springfield Community health Centre 110 Union Road SW8 Larkhall School SW8 Stockwell Resource Centre SW9
Monday - Friday during term-times - collection from schools at 3,30pm clubs run until 6.30pm
Playschemes and residentials during Easter and Summer holidays
Contact SCF on 02077202699
At St John’s CDP
Mon-Fri 9.30am Creche Pm crèches/toy library/etc…..
Parish Lunches
Parish lunches usually take place on the first Sunday of each month. These are an opportunity to meet socially with others in the congregation over delicious food following our Sunday Parish Eucharist.
Check calendar for details.
Nursery Provision
Union Grove Community Nursery 41 Union Grove and 110 Union Road
For details of all provisions please contact Emma on 02079782878
Young People
Stewarts Road Adventure Playground
The adventure playground, managed by the Springfield Community Flat, has turned a local brown-field site into a fun venue for young people to meet up during the week, now open 7 days a week
Sunday School
We offer two Sunday School classes during our Parish Eucharist.
The younger class is for children up to Year 6 and the older class for children from Year 7. These classes encourage children to think about the issues surrounding the day’s Bible readings through an enjoyable mix of games, sketches and teaching.
Christ Church Youth Group
Our youth group for young people attending Secondary school, meets every Thursday from 5.30pm-7.30pm during term time.
Recent activities have included bicycle maintenance, cooking, go-carting and just chilling out.There is always time for discussion and there is an emphasis on building relationships between the youth worker and young people so that support and pastoral care is built up. New members are always welcome!
St John’s Community Development Project
The St John’s youth project can be found in the crypt at St John’s church.
Open Monday and Thursday evenings, the project provides a safe place for local young people to meet and puts on various activities during the week. Every Wednesday evening football teams from the youth project meet for training and matches.
Older People
Springfield Community Flat
A group of senior citizens has recently gained the permanent use of a room in the new centre at 110 Union Grove.
They meet every Wednesday from midday for lunch, conversation and occasional activities and every Friday morning for an exercise class. An annual holiday is arranged.
Church Groups
Ask, Seek, Knock…
Twice a year we offer a short course on the Christian faith aimed at those who have a good knowledge of Christianity but want to find out more.
Taking different subjects at each session, the course provides a balanced mix of taught material and the opportunity to ask questions and to think about.
Please refer to the calendar for more information or contact the Parish Office.
Lent and Advent Groups
During Lent and Advent we offer a weekly group for people who wish to explore their faith in a prayerful and meditative context.
A mix of taught material, prayer and worship makes for a thoughtful, enjoyable and relaxing time as we journey together towards Christmas and Easter.
Please refer to seasonal page & calendar for more information or contact the Parish Office.
Searchlight
If you’re new to Christianity, or would like a ‘refresher’ in the basics of the faith, then this is the group for you.
Once a year, we meet over several weeks and to give an introduction to the Christian faith. Not only is it a chance to learn, but it is also an opportunity to meet other people at a similar point in their own journeys.
