Join Us for Spring Harvest Carols: The Story That Changes Everything!
October 14, 2024
Get Ready for an Epic Night of Worship and Celebration with Spring Harvest Carols! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 11th December 2024, because Essential Christian is bringing you Christmas Carols with Spring Harvest: The Story That Changes Everything! It’s all happening at the beautiful Westminster Chapel in London, kicking off at 6:30 PM, and trust […]
Read moreSpring Harvest Announces Half-Day Prayer Ministry Training Events Across the UK
September 16, 2024
Spring Harvest are inviting individuals from across the UK to a transformative half-day prayer ministry training course. This unique opportunity is hosted by the Spring Harvest Planning Group and led by experienced members of the Prayer Ministry Team. We will teach you how to be effective at ministering in the power of the Holy Spirit – […]
Read morePastor Rick Warren is coming to Spring Harvest 2025 Event - a Press Release
May 22, 2024
Spring Harvest, one of the biggest Christian festivals in the UK, is excited to announce that Pastor Rick Warren will be speaking in person at their events in Skegness and Minehead in 2025. Pastor Rick’s presence at Spring Harvest promises a very special experience for all those who attend. With over four decades of ministry experience, […]
Read moreSpring Harvest 2024 Exhibitors
May 8, 2024
African Enterprise UK Ltd Supporting the African Enterprise National Teams in their ministry of evangelising the Cities of Africa in Partnership with the Church. www.africanenterprise.co.uk AH Ministries Produces literature to explain the Gospel to different age and social groups. ahministries.org Bless:44 Spreading the Word of God through urban and streetwear fashion. www.bless44.com Christian Copyright Licensing […]
Read moreA message from us to you
April 18, 2024
We don’t run Spring Harvest, rather we steward it for the next generation. Those who get to serve in this remarkable event, are reminded each year of the history of all that has gone before. As we talk with guests or spend time in churches around the UK, we discover that thousands have their own ‘Spring Harvest […]
Read moreNo Greater Story!
April 18, 2024
Are you excited for Spring Harvest 2025? Are you missing us already? Here’s something to get you excited for next April. Next year our theme is NO GREATER STORY. We’re excited to be heading into a theme that will take us through three years, rediscovering our Great God, his Great Commandment and Great Commission. Anglican […]
Read moreWINNERS ANNOUNCED: Premier Unbelievable Youth Preaching Prize at Spring Harvest 2024
April 4, 2024
It’s the exciting moment we get to announce the winners of The Premier Unbelievable Youth Preaching Prize at Spring Harvest 2024! You might expect us to say this but, genuinely, the standard of applications has been outstanding. Those who watched the entries all commented on what an amazing group of young people sent in their […]
Read moreHow generosity changes the future
March 26, 2024
Some people don’t like talking about money, but it’s an essential part of our lives so we want to be open and honest about it. We’ve attended a lot of Christian events, large and small. People tend to have positive experiences and continue to attend in their thousands. Even so, events face bigger challenges now […]
Read moreLog in or Sign up for MY Spring Harvest - home of the 2024 event programme
March 21, 2024
This is an important read if you’re looking for the event programme. We want to tell you that, just like last year, guests will be able to find the event programme in MY Spring Harvest. You can find MY Spring Harvest in the main menu of our website, or you can visit www.myspringharvest.com. It looks […]
Read moreBig Start 2024 news
March 18, 2024
DRUM ROLL PLEASE: Welcome to the Big Start Boot Camp It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for… the Big Start theme song music video is here – oh yes! Get ready, because we are all Start-Ups who will be getting Up and Alive every morning… disciples in training for the mission God has laid […]
Read moreAlmost there… Programme news for 2024
March 14, 2024
We're almost there! You may be interested to find out more about what will be happening at Spring Harvest this year. This video will give you a quick overview of the programme content for all ages – a ‘shape of the day’. Programme Overview There’s also a second video with a bit more detail about […]
Read moreMinehead Resort News 2024
March 14, 2024
There’s a little bit of news to share about the Minehead resort this year. Watch this video for all the details. Alternatively, the text version is available below. You may not know that Studio 36 was built at speed during the pandemic – it turns out it has worked well for Butlin’s and for us. […]
Read moreSkegness Resort News - Splash Waterworld
March 14, 2024
Please note: this important news is regarding Skegness Resort and the 2024 event ONLY. We have been made aware that due to essential maintenance, some sections of Splash Waterworld in Skegness will be closed. We had hoped it would be ready for Spring Harvest but unfortunately the work will not be finished and the large […]
Read moreSpring Harvest Home 2024 TOP TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS
March 8, 2024
We want everyone to be able to come to Spring Harvest Home 2024, but we know that for some, technology can be a bit of a challenge! The good news is you don’t need to be a tech wizard to join us online, accessing the event couldn’t be simpler. We’ve answered some popular technology questions in […]
Read moreKids and youth registration OPEN
February 16, 2024
You can now register your kids and young people for their programmes. Everyone under 18 has to register before attending – do it online and save time. (Then you can go swimming when you arrive at Butlins!) We hope you find the process straightforward – it’s important that we have emergency contact details, safe pick-up […]
Read moreSpring Harvest 'Seed Fund' Sparks Community Transformation Nationwide
February 13, 2024
The Spring Harvest ‘Seed Fund’ gave away nearly £13,000 to community projects across the UK in 2023! Every year, Spring Harvest event guests contribute to a unique and impactful initiative – the Spring Harvest Seed Fund. The Seed Fund is designed to support small community initiatives and projects set up to effect positive change. 10% […]
Read moreNew prayer events coming to a location near you?
February 6, 2024
For over 40 years Spring Harvest has been equipping the church for service and action. This year we want to see the Holy Spirit break out across our nation through prayer. Spring Harvest are coming to 4 locations across the country with our FREE brand new Holy Spirit Led Prayer Ministry training. This will be an essential […]
Read moreNew premium lodges available at Skegness
January 31, 2024
Butlin's have just made 55 of their new new Maple Walk luxury lodges available for Spring Harvest. Check out what they look like above! These brand-new Premium Lodges combine great value with all the things you'd want in a home away from home - plus a few extras you might not expect at such an […]
Read moreHome for Good partner with Spring Harvest for 2024
January 26, 2024
Did you know that one child goes into care every 15 minutes in the UK? That’s 36,000 children and young people entering care in any one year, with over 100,000 already in care. Those numbers shock us! We can’t help but feel moved and motivated to be a part of the solution. That’s why Spring […]
Read morePremier Youth Preaching Prize at Spring Harvest 2024
January 23, 2024
In Association with Premier UnBelievable? Last year we discovered some amazing young communicators when we ran the Youth Preaching Prize for the first time. Grace Keir, Esther Overton and Thomas Ngome impressed the judges, and the guests at Spring Harvest, with their talks on ‘Why there is hope.’ We love investing in young people and […]
Read moreSpring Harvest Home 2024
January 22, 2024
Did you miss Spring Harvest 2024? Great news. Spring Harvest Home, our recorded live stream videos are still available until the 30th April. You can watch it all for the first time or go back and re-live the 2024 action from your sofa. Quick answers to Questions: More about Spring Harvest Home 2024 This year […]
Read moreBring a group to Spring Harvest 2024
January 22, 2024
It's never too late to bring a group to Spring Harvest 2024! We’re only a few months away from meeting together again this April BUT THERE’S STILL TIME TO BOOK. Whether you’re a church congregation, a home group or a group of friends, Spring Harvest has something for everyone. Book a break with us and find […]
Read moreUp and Alive for Spring Harvest 2024
January 18, 2024
Our Easter events are fast approaching so we wanted to tell you about this year’s event theme. We’ll be exploring what it means to live the life we have been made for, truly embracing the call to be ‘Up and Alive.’ Ephesians 4:1 urges us to, ‘live a life worthy of the calling [we] have […]
Read moreProtected: Win some French sun next summer!
December 19, 2023
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Read moreExciting career opportunity! Managing Director, Spring Harvest Holidays (UK-based role)
September 3, 2023
Every year thousands of guests enjoy a Christian holiday at Le Pas Opton, Spring Harvest Holidays’ four-star holiday park in France. Could you lead the international team that creates, markets and delivers these holidays? We’re looking for a UK-based Managing Director who will combine strategic and leadership skills with passionate Christian faith. Find out more here - […]
Read moreSpring Harvest 2024 guest guide
June 12, 2023
We are so pleased you’re joining us at Spring Harvest in April 2024. Whether this is your first year or you’ve been many times before we are excited about meeting you and pray that you'll encounter God in a new way and be restored, refreshed and inspired. The programme You will be able to arrive from early Monday […]
Read moreRecommended Books for 2023
May 4, 2023
Core and Wider Book Recommendations made for Flipped - Life in the Upside Down Kingdom It might be your relaxing hobby or it might be your Spiritual Discipline – but reading is a great way to invest in our walk with God. We know choosing books can be tricky when time and resources are limited. […]
Read moreA Comment on Safeguarding Allegations Concerning Leaders
April 27, 2023
When allegations of safeguarding concerns are raised against leaders, especially high-profile ones, we recognise the emotional distress this can cause for those who have experienced similar situations. Spring Harvest aims to guide individuals seeking help towards the resources offered by Thirtyone:eight, a highly reputable safeguarding organisation. Thirtyone:eight provides a secure and supportive environment where individuals […]
Read moreSpring Harvest Youth Preaching Prize 2023 - winners announced
April 10, 2023
In association with APPologetics, we have been encouraged by the entries in our first Youth Preaching Competition. From the choice of topics, many chose to talk about ‘Why there is hope.’ And we think there certainly is hope with young people like this in the world! The entries were very strong and deliberation was challenging […]
Read moreBig Start 2023 news
March 27, 2023
DRUM ROLL PLEASE: Big Start looks forward to welcoming you all to The Kingdom of Flippity Flip! What’s down is up and what’s up is down, so says the one who wears the crown. Knights, Jesters, Royalty and Peasants are all welcome to find out what it means to turn your life upside down and […]
Read moreSpring Harvest 2023 shape of the day
March 27, 2023
We know lots of you have been asking about what a typical day at Spring Harvest looks like. Here's a helpful guide for what to expect: The full programme is now available in MY Spring Harvest. There will also be a small number of printed programmes and maps on sale at the MY Spring Harvest […]
Read moreStudio 36 in Minehead
March 27, 2023
Please note – there will be NO SEAT SAVING ALLOWED IN STUDIO 36 IN MINEHEAD. Allow us to elaborate. It is great news that the resort is completely packed in Minehead – there will be a great buzz. We are aware that this can cause problems with queueing. We’ve done all we can to mitigate […]
Read morePre-order your theme book, work book and buy the Big Start annual right now!
March 21, 2023
Great news! you can pre-order this year's theme book and work book RIGHT NOW! What's more, we've released the first BIG START annual (more about that in a future news story). As you can see from the picture above, we have reduced all the prices too just to make sure that as many people as […]
Read moreYoung adults at Spring Harvest 2023
March 20, 2023
If you’re a young adult and coming to Spring Harvest, we want to help you feel connected. Eighteen plus, studying or working, there will be a gathering each morning at 9am with your peers and our young adult pastors. They are Rufaro Jerahuni and Manuella Attoh in Skegness, Phil Knox and Damilola Makinde in Minehead. […]
Read moreIntroducing Stewardship and our 2023 Offering
March 14, 2023
This world encourages us to keep all we can, but Jesus encourages us to give all we have. Radical generosity is part of life in the upside-down Kingdom, as we’ll be discovering afresh at Spring Harvest this year. Being wildly generous is wonderful, but we could all do with a little bit of help; some […]
Read moreDigital Seminar Venue at Spring Harvest 2023
March 13, 2023
With so much great content and not enough time and space to share it all, we are creating a ‘Digital Seminar Venue’. This is simply a playlist on our YouTube Channel! There will be around 10 seminars released to complement what is happening on the resort. These will be freely available from Monday 10th April in […]
Read moreWider programme for adults at Spring Harvest 2023
March 9, 2023
The days at Spring Harvest are packed full of a variety of options. You’ll need to look at the digital event programme to see full descriptions for everything. But here are some of the highlights we’d like you to know about. (There will also be a printed programme this year for those who want to […]
Read moreCore morning programme for adults at Spring Harvest 2023
March 9, 2023
The event programme this year will be hosted in My Spring Harvest – an area of the Spring Harvest website. It will be free to everyone and contain all the information you need. There will also be a printed programme this year for those who want to buy one. (It will only include the basics […]
Read moreImportant Skegness Spring Harvest news
March 6, 2023
*Minehead guests are not affected by these two news items for 2023. For those who are fans of ‘the good old days’ there is news… Big Top there will be a Big Top Tent in Skegness! Butlin's are making exciting renovations to Studio 36, making it better-than-ever for 2024. However, that does mean we can’t use it […]
Read moreNew Spring Harvest store online now!
March 4, 2023
Important news. The Essential Christian Store has now become the Spring Harvest Store. We’ve been working on updating the store website and our product list for a while now. We hope you like the new look. You can buy thousands of Christian resources including books, CDs, DVDs and more… it’s all just a couple of […]
Read moreCelebrations at Spring Harvest 2023
February 16, 2023
Our evening celebrations are changing this year – so we want to give you the heads-up and the low-down. Here they are, listed in order of start time. (Make sure you make it down to the bottom of the list… we’re particularly excited about The Pursuit!) 6.00-6.50pm Worship for Everyone – all age worship, once […]
Read more2023 Youth programme changes
February 16, 2023
We’ve been thinking carefully about how to give young people at Spring Harvest the BEST POSSIBLE experience and, of course, amazing opportunities to meet with God. So we’re trying quite a lot of new things this year. If you’ve been before (or even if you haven’t) it’ll help to know this in advance. If you’re […]
Read moreSpring Harvest Home ‘23 still available
February 14, 2023
Did you miss the action? Great news you can watch it for the first time or watch it all over again. Spring Harvest Home came back again in 2023! Five days of worship, teaching and interaction from your comfy place! We livestreamed from Studio 36, the largest venue in Minehead, from Easter Monday 10th of April through to Friday 14th of April. With an internet connection […]
Read moreSpring Harvest and Compassion announce new partnership
January 9, 2023
Spring Harvest is pleased to announce a new event partner for 2023 and beyond. Having partnered with Compassion UK some time ago, it is a privilege to be working closely with them again, to strengthen the work that both organisations undertake. Compassion UK's work is Christ-centred, church-driven and child-focused. They partner with churches in 27 countries to release children from poverty in Jesus' name. In addition to special projects, […]
Read moreWE ARE HIRING
November 24, 2022
We’re looking for a talented, energetic and professional social media and content specialist to help market several of our EC brands including Spring Harvest, Essential Event Management and Essential Christian Songs. Competitive graduate to mid-weight salary, hybrid working, mix of digital and print marketing. Are you looking for a new challenge? You’ll have the opportunity […]
Read moreMaking Spring Harvest 2023 more affordable
August 25, 2022
Times may be tough right now. You may be feeling the pinch. We know that your finances might be spread thin over the Autumn into Winter. We want the Spring Harvest Easter events to be accessible for anyone regardless of their personal situations, especially at a time when prices are going up everywhere. That's why […]
Read moreMinehead provisionally SOLD OUT
July 28, 2022
As of the 27th July, 2022, we have sold out of accommodation for our 2023 Spring Harvest Event in Minehead. We will be making day tickets available early next year. Prices for those tickets will be announced in the Autumn. Contact us on info@springharvest.org if you would like to be kept up to date on when prices […]
Read moreSpring Harvest 2022 Testimonies
June 1, 2022
In 2022, Spring Harvest Easter events came back to Butlin’s in Skegness and Minehead after two years of online events. It was a powerful and emotional reunion of the church. Here are some 'Wow' moments from our guests! Seeing my son who has always been shy and not interested in joining in with worship, standing […]
Read moreBOOKING OPENS JUNE 8th – Everything you need to know
June 1, 2022
Bookings open for Spring Harvest 2023 in a week’s time! Circle the 8th June on your wall calendar, add it to your phone calendar, set alarms, write the date on a post it note and stick it on your fridge door… In preparation, we wanted to detail some vital information to get you all ready […]
Read moreShow them the new Spring Harvest
May 27, 2022
If you didn’t know already, booking opens 8th June for both Skegness and Minehead Easter 2023 events. Phonelines open at 8AM. If you’ve already booked in or are planning to book in on the 8th, we’d love to ask for your help. We want to pack out Spring Harvest 2023 events so we’re asking you […]
Read moreSpring Harvest 2022 Exhibitors
April 14, 2022
AH Ministries ahministries.org Ascension Trust ascensiontrust.org.uk Becca's Christian Pottery BeccsChristnPottery Bin Twinning bintwinning.org Bless:44 bless44.com Bristol Baptist College bristol-baptist.ac.uk Care For The Family careforthefamily.org.uk Carina's Crafts Celebrate School of Supernatural Ministry celebratesupernaturalschool.org.uk Christian Jobs christianjobs.co.uk Compassion compassionuk.org Creative Cow creativecowministries.org Fusion Movement fusionmovement.org Gifts To Be Treasured Gifts2Btreasured Good News Outreach Newspaper goodnews-paper.org.uk Green Pastures […]
Read moreBuilding Family Life with Care For the Family
March 31, 2022
We know many families will have taken some severe blows over the past couple of years, perhaps the foundations don’t seem quite so strong, and some may even feel like all that is left is in ruins. At Care for the Family, we believe every family should have somewhere to turn for support in both […]
Read moreIntroducing MY SPRING HARVEST
March 31, 2022
As we head into a brand new season we want to tell you about some fresh and exciting developments in our world. One of those things is MY SPRING HARVEST. You’ll see it the main menu of our website (that’s new too!). You might only know Spring Harvest because of our Easter events, but we’re always […]
Read moreShare hope at Spring Harvest this Easter
March 28, 2022
You can help the church in the Middle East put hope at the centre Hope is a powerful thing – something that Father Daniel from Iraq knows well. “I come from a generation which has never known peace,” he says. “I grew up in the middle of persecution, in the middle of wars. And all […]
Read moreWilling to share?
February 22, 2022
Want to come to Spring Harvest but travelling solo? We've made it easier for you to get accommodation without having to pay an under-occupancy fee. If you're willing to share an apartment with others, you can now come for as little as £199. Our new “Willing To Share” offer is for those of you who want […]
Read moreImportant news about our Harrogate '22 event
January 21, 2022
We need to share some sad news with you, our Spring Harvest family. We’ve taken the incredibly difficult decision to cancel our Harrogate event this April. The challenges of the times we are living through have made it so difficult to confidently plan for this event. We needed enough people to make it work and […]
Read moreAn interview with Patrick Regan on tour
November 24, 2021
Patrick Regan, a close friend of Spring Harvest and member of the planning group is currently out on his Bouncing Forward Tour visiting churches across the UK. The tour has already been on the road for a couple of weeks with Patrick and the Kintsugi Hope team clocking up the miles and seeing hundreds of […]
Read moreIntroducing: 2022 Worship Leaders
October 9, 2021
Are you ready to worship? Check out who's leading worship for us in 2022 as we Restore, Renew and Rebuild together... Harrogate 9-13 April: Mozaiek Worship and Kees Kraayenoord Kees Kraayenoord is a worship leader, songwriter and the lead pastor of a fast growing church in The Netherlands, Mozaiek0318. He also leads Mozaiek Worship - training and […]
Read moreYour 2022 Bible Teachers
August 29, 2021
The wait is over! We know we don't usually spill the beans this early, but we're so excited for 2022, we just couldn't help ourselves... Introducing your 2022 Bible Teachers! Harrogate 9-13 April: Selina Stone Selina Stone is Tutor and Lecturer in Theology at St Mellitus College where her teaching focuses on theology, Christianity and social […]
Read moreEnjoy a safe Spring Harvest
June 25, 2021
Here at Spring Harvest we're excited to get back together next year and we hope you are too! We want to reassure you that you'll be able to enjoy the Spring Harvest you know and love, with some added Covid-19 safety measures. Make your 2022 booking with confidence, thanks to our Covid Protection Guarantee. You can cancel […]
Read moreRestore Renew Rebuild explained
June 9, 2021
If you follow us on social media, (and if you don't, you should!) you might have seen four videos from Cris Rogers, Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group, telling you all about the theme for 2022: Restore Renew Rebuild We wanted to introduce you to the theme before bookings open 8am 15 June, so you can get […]
Read more2022 Theme Explained: Restore Renew Rebuild
June 5, 2021
What's the theme for Spring Harvest 2022? Have you seen next year's theme in our new branding? That's right, it's called Restore Renew Rebuild. As we draw closer to 15th June when booking opens for next year's events in Skegness and Minehead; we wanted Cris Rogers, Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group, to explain […]
Read moreOur urgent financial need
April 7, 2021
Now is the time to ask for your prayerful and financial support as we build on strong foundations, to steer our ministry out of this pandemic and into the new season God has for us. But we need you to stand with us. Now.
Read moreUK political party leaders confirm Spring Harvest Home appearances
March 25, 2021
We’re so excited to tell you that Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Labour party leader Sir Keir Starmer and Liberal Democrats party leader Ed Davey have all recorded exclusive messages for Spring Harvest Home 21. The politicians have each recorded a personal message thanking Christians for everything the church has done during the last year. We’re […]
Read morePrime Minister Boris Johnson says a big thank you to UK church in Spring Harvest exclusive
March 25, 2021
PRIME MINISTER PRAISESTHE ‘SELFLESS STOICISM’ OF CHRISTIANS AROUND THE COUNTRY AND OFFERS ‘GREAT BIG THANK YOU’ TO CHURCHES AS HEJOINS WITH OTHER POLITICAL PARTY LEADERS AT CHRISTIAN FESTIVAL SPRING HARVEST HOMEPrime Minister Boris Johnson has for the first time publicly thanked churches for the role they have played during lockdown and recognised the ‘selfless stoicism’ Christians have […]
Read moreSpring Harvest Partnership With Open Doors
February 15, 2021
We are pleased to announce that Open Doors will be our main event sponsor partner for 2021 to 2023. "Our event has a rich history of pioneering, equipping and motivating Christians of all ages from diverse backgrounds. We want people to see the big picture of God’s kingdom and to put their faith into action” says Abby Guinness, Head of Spring […]
Read moreHow Spring Harvest guests have changed lives
December 2, 2020
Over the last 40 years, millions have been raised and given away. Incredible ministry projects have been launched and sustained. You may already know that Spring Harvest has seen challenges in recent years with our own finances, but we have been humbled, blessed and amazed by the goodness of God shown through his people. We […]
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