The wedding of Art and Mariate took place in the church on Saturday, 20 August. This lovely couple, British Chinese Canadian and British Spanish, are part of the congregation. In this picture, an old London routemaster bus waits outside the church to take guests to the reception. Here we are at
Continue readingWe welcome back Revd Catherine following her summer break. It’s been quite a busy few days since her return, with a wedding yesterday, a baptism today and overseeing work on the restoration of the hall floor during the week (see below). The restoration work on our church hall floor has begun!
Continue readingA view of the west window at the end of today’s service. Thank you to Revd Shane Wood for leading the service, and delivering his sermon to us, today while Revd Catherine’s break continues. Thank you also to Revd Peter Jones for taking care of Wednesday’s service.
Continue readingA view of the high altar at the end of today’s service. Thank you to Revd Hilary Fife, Chaplain at Croydon University Hospital, for presiding over the service and preaching to us today in Revd Catherine’s absence on a well-deserved break. Thank you also to Revd Jim Jelley for leading
Continue readingOur parish area at dusk. Can you see the spire of Holy Saviour Church in the background?
Continue readingIn the service today, we celebrated James the Apostle but what else has Holy Saviour been doing lately? Church talks Rubbish! Fly-tipping in Norman Road; part 12 Churches campaign. ‘Rubbish ‘ project with Croydon Citizens – we took street action on Wednesday 20 July in Penshurst Rd and on Saturday 23 July in Norman
Continue readingIn today’s service, we celebrated Mary Magdalene, the first to witness Jesus’s resurrection because she was a new creation having been healed by Jesus. Holy Saviour Church’s Family Fun day took place yesterday afternoon and what a fabulous day it was. A big thank you to the organisers, activity/stall managers,
Continue readingThe altar today and a close-up of flowers, beautifully arranged by Miriam. Today’s sermon was focused on the parable of the good Samaritan and its fundamental message – love God, love your neighbour. Family Fun day Our family fun day will be taking place on Saturday, 16 July from 12
Continue readingJust about managed to capture the altar at the end of today’s service as Ingrid, one of our dedicated serving team, comes into view to put out the candles. Today’s service focused on Thomas the Apostle, commonly described as “doubting Thomas”. Revd Catherine made a very good case, in her
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