Croftfest 2017
We had great aftrnoon on the 30th spetember with many lcoal peopel invovled. fundsrasied by St Hildas totalled £1064. £364 will be given to Linking Lives Project in Crofton Park. No returns for the Balloon race yet- but there’s still a week to go.
Our thanks to Tony Rich the Crofton Park ward community officer for efforts over and above, and to his band and the excellent bands and singers who made it a very sepcial event; and to Sebastian Roche for enabling a large bouncy Castle Fun Run and the ballon race at low cost; and to to tippee-toes for the donation of a bouncy castle for the infants; and finally to everyone who came with a spirit of fun to join in the afternoon.
Confirmation at Southwark Cathedral November 25th
We have confirmand begin prepared for the Cathedral confirmation in November, and we are also starting a new group ready for next year.
Alpha at St Hilda’s
We intend to run run our own Alpha course in the near future. Are you thinking of renewing your connection to your faith? – do make contact to see what opportunities we have planned to support you
St Hilda’s young member elected Depty Young mayor of Lewisham
We are proud of one of our younger members who polled the most first place votes inteh recent election for young mayor. with eh seond place votes taken into consideration he has cheived the post of deputy young mayor for this year.
9 metre ‘Mobile’ art work: a pillar of flames over the font
Pentecost mission flames painted by members over the weeks since Whitsunday have been assembled into a very attractive 9 meter high mobile. Each flame represents in colour each person’s commitment to offer their gifts to St Hilda’s to enable new Christians to be made and new members to find a home and an purpose in our congregation
Warm Roof Fund Local Appeal 
Exceeds 25k Target by £3753
The Lewisham 3 Peaks Challenge walkers and their sponsors brought in £1733. Jays Budgen’s fundraising though the plastic bag charge has added a further £2001 . The final total of the local appeal is £28753.65
A big thank you to our local donors and to our major grant funders for fiancnce support and encouragement.
Photo right : Our Vicar Father Stuart with Laura Barnham who organised the event.
The church is open to visit and for * quiet reflection – on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10.30 -6pm; Saturdays 11 – 5pm; Sundays 9-12.30 pm; and Wednesdays 3- 6pm: Once the warm roof and restoration is achieved, we hope to have funds to staff the office have even more open hours.
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St Hilda’s is the Church of England Parish Church of Crofton Park
We are a welcoming and diverse congregation, enjoying all kinds of people.
We offer a rich experience of worship and teaching in the Church of England’s Catholic (High Church) Tradition, and enjoy playing our part in our area. Our building is feature Grade 2 Arts and Crafts Structure now 108 years old.
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to Worship with awe and love
to Serve with generosity and humility
to Grow by making new disciples
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