We have a Pastoral Team of experienced volunteers and trained counsellors. You can book an appointment while you are here if you would like someone to pray with you or need a friendly listening ear. Visit the Pastoral Centre in Pacific Wharf to make an appointment. The Pastoral Centre is open 10am to 4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 9.30am-11.30am on Friday.

Volunteers are available to pray with you after evening Celebrations, look for someone wearing a badge with a praying hands sticker.

Visit the Soulspace this week for creative inspiration to help you pray through the theme - Tuesday-Thursday 8am-10pm in Quayside. All ages are welcome.

Everything you hear at Spring Harvest, whether from the stage, in conversation or in prayer, should be weighed with care. Essential Christian and Spring Harvest do not necessarily endorse everything that is said and cannot take responsibility for any emotional impact or for actions or decisions made as a result. A wide range of ideas and opinions will be expressed through our diverse guests and team, so we ask everyone to exercise individual consideration in response. We recommend seeking clarifying counsel in a setting where you are known, such as your local church, prior to taking things to heart or making decisions based on what you have heard.

We have a Pastoral Team of trained counsellors and experienced volunteers. You can book an appointment at the Pastoral Centre while you are here if you would like someone to pray with you or need a friendly listening ear. Visit Pebblestone Place (to the side of Studio 36), 10am to 4pm Tuesday – Thursday and 9.30am-11.30am on Friday.

Volunteers are available to pray with you after evening Celebrations, look for someone wearing a badge with a praying hands sticker.

Visit the Soulspace this week in the Activity Studio for creative inspiration to help you pray through the theme. All ages are welcome, open Tuesday – Thursday, 8am-10pm.

Everything you hear at Spring Harvest, whether from the stage, in conversation or in prayer, should be weighed with care. Essential Christian and Spring Harvest do not necessarily endorse everything that is said and cannot take responsibility for any emotional impact or for actions or decisions made as a result. A wide range of ideas and opinions will be expressed through our diverse guests and team, so we ask everyone to exercise individual consideration in response. We recommend seeking clarifying counsel in a setting where you are known, such as your local church, prior to taking things to heart or making decisions based on what you have heard.

Our theme this week is No Greater Story. It’s the first part of a 3-year theme journey. We are told in scripture that the one that is in us is greater than the one that is in the world. There is no one greater than Jesus, the story of what He is doing in the world is the greatest story ever. We will be exploring this story and the ‘no greater’ God through the book of Isaiah over the days ahead. God of all time - the God who is at the beginning, the middle and the end and we can step into His story.

You’re on holiday! The day can take whatever shape suits you and there’s plenty to explore off the resort as well. Don’t forget to browse the bookshop and exhibition in the Skyline. Most of all we hope we’ll have made space for you to encounter God and be equipped for life with him. 

These are some of our top picks - see full details on the Programme section.

Plan your mornings

Soul Space combines the contemplative styles of communion with Prayerhouse; the imagination, freedom and fun of the Creative Studio and the stripped-back worship and intimate feel of the Unplugged Celebration. With two rooms and a full day programme, we are praying this will be a powerful place for people of all ages to encounter the Holy Spirit. Starts with prayer from 8am and Creative Drop-in opens at 10am (Tuesday - Thursday). Find it in Quayside.

Wake up with the Bible - Start the day with Cris Rogers as he leads a Bible study to help us think theologically on God's big story. Bring your Bible, note books and pens and do some digging.

From 10am: A variety of sessions for all ages including Bible Teaching and Soul Space creative drop-in or Alpha.

Alpha is for everyone, regardless of where you are on your journey. You can be yourself, bring your curiosity and ask. Join in each morning and explore the historical evidence of who Jesus is and how the Holy Spirit fits into picture, as together we ask, “Is there more to life than this?”

Count Everyone In team will present the day's theme in an uncomplicated, engaging way which is suitable for everyone and particularly for those with learning disabilities.

1.15-2.15pm: Lunchtimes including The Feast on Wednesday, bring your packed lunch or buy something from the Skyline and enjoy the company The Big Start team and others. Look out for other lunch-time get-togethers during the week.

Top afternoon picks

Tuesday - Breaking into Prisons 2.15 in the Marquee - If God is calling you to serve prisoners and their families come and hear from the people who are at the heart of this ministry. From Thief to Priest -Paul Wowley MBE will tell his story journeying from being a prisoner to becoming the first Director of Rehabilitiation for Iceland Foods.

Wednesday 2.15 - Join Bear Grylls as he talks to Abby Guinness about how his faith has impacted his life.

All-Age Celebration in Reds 3.45-4.45pm. Join Nick & Becky and the team as they deliver fun and engaging worship and teaching which is designed to have something for everyone!

Sports, Specials, matinees, workshops and seminars and All-age Celebration at 3.45pm. Butlin's facilities will also be open (see the Resort Activities and Refreshment section in Essential Information.)

Evenings - Celebrations and more

Repeat of The Gathering Celebration - Choose either 6.30pm or 8.30pm. Both Celebrations will be identical so you won't miss out. Why not have a leisurely dinner or go to an early evening seminar and go to the second one. Or, if you prefer the earlier Celebration, try out brand new chat show afterwards, at 8.30pm, or catch up with friends.

Join the team for amazing worship, inspirational teaching and encounters with God as we gather together. See the Programme detail for speakers and worship leaders.

Join live, or at the relay in the Skyline. Speech to Text and BSL will be available in the first Celebration and on the relay. Janneke will Makaton sign in the second one.

Unplugged 7.45 - Quayside

Hosts: Luke Aylen, John & Jade Reynolds
Full of creative elements, stripped back worship, a shorter talk and a place to find community.

The Pursuit 7pm - Marquee

Vibrant worship, Holy Spirit focused, lively and fun, this celebration is aimed at anyone aged 16+

Relax at The (not so) Late Show 8.30pm - Bullseye Bay with Dai & Cath Woolridge and guests.

After Hours entertainment and activities including Folk On Wednesday and God The Bible & Everything Thursday. Both 10.15 pm in Centre Stage.

Our theme this week is No Greater Story. It’s the first part of a 3-year theme journey. We are told in scripture that the one that is in us is greater than the one that is in the world. There is no one greater than Jesus, and there is no greater story than what He is doing in the world. We will be exploring this story and the ‘no greater’ God through the book of Isaiah over the days ahead.

You're on holiday! Your day can take whatever shape suites you and there's plenty to explore off the resort as well. Don't forget to browse the bookshop and exhibition in the Skyline. Most of all we hope we'll have made space for you to encounter God and be equipped for life with Him.

If you need some inspiration, here are a few of our top picks. See the Programme for full details.

Plan your mornings

Soul Space all through the day combines the contemplative styles of communion with Prayerhouse, the imagination, freedom and fun of the Creative Studio and the stripped-back worship and intimate feel of the Unplugged Celebration. With two rooms and a full day programme, we are praying this will be a powerful place for people of all ages to encounter the Holy Spirit. Find it in Activity Studio. Opens for prayer from 8am and from 10am for Creative Drop-In.

Start the day with All-age fitness fun & run or communion then grab breakfast before Big Start or Morning Reflection.

From 10am choose from a variety of sessions while kids and youth are in their programmes, including Bible Teaching and God's Great Story presented by three great speakers Pastor Rick Warren - Finishing the task on Tuesday, Dr Andrew Ollerton - The Bible on Wednesday and Dr Richmond Wandera - Discipleship on Thursday.

Alpha is for everyone, regardless of where you are on your journey. You can be yourself, bring your curiosity and ask. Join in each morning and explore the historical evidence of who Jesus is and how the Holy Spirit fits in the picture,

Count Everyone In will present the day's teaching in an uncomplicated way, suitable for everyone and particularly for those with learning disabilities.

Top afternoon picks

Tuesday The Big Sing If you love singing, join Gemma and Howard to spend a glorious hour learning a song and having lots of fun whilst doing so! Alternatively, Jump In! a playful performance from Springs Dance Company exploring where imagination can take us.

Wednesday Fighting for the next generation - join Mark Watson and guests as they ask the big questions including How can we help young people find purpose? and How can we help teenagers find their place in God's greater story?

Thursday An Audience with Dan Walker - join the award-winning anchor of Channel 5's evening news as he talks about how his faith has impacted his life or join author/comedian Paul Kerensa in the Skyline, as he introduces his new book Fantastically Faithful Heroes & World Changers and guides you through a dozen fantastically faithful lives - some you'll know and some you won’t.

The All-age Celebration every day is an opportunity for children, young people and adults to worship, pray and explore the Bible together in a fun, interactive setting. It's is open to everyone from families with young children to students and older people.

The Butlin's resort activities are also available for you - see Resort Activities and Refreshments in the Essential Information section.

Evenings - Celebrations and more

The Gathering Celebration -in Studio 36 - Choose either 6.30pm or 8.30pm. Both Celebrations will be identical so you won't miss out. Why not have a leisurely dinner or go to an early evening seminar and join in the second one. Or, if you prefer the earlier Celebration, try out our brand new chat show - Live and Unfiltered -` afterwards, at 8.30pm, or catch up with friends. BSL and speech-to-text in the first one only.

Tuesday try Becoming: Psychologically Healthy Leadership at 6.30pm. What does it really look like to lead well in our current culture? For everyone, especially those who lead in church settings. Finish the day with Kingdom Wrestling - combining WWE style wrestling action with a powerful testimony of a life transformed by Jesus!

Wednesday join Patrick Regan Silencing the Chatter as he and his inner critic have a conversation with each other.

Reflect on the week at Receiving from the Holy Spirit on Thursday evening - extended worship and reflection time.

If you've still energy at the end of the day, there is a choice of After Hours entertainment each evening - starting with SH Introducing on Monday.