Ride & Stride 13th September 2014

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Cycle ride

It’s time to oil your chain and polish your cycle helmet. It’s the Historic Churches Trust – Ride & Stride day on Saturday 13th September. Use the list of Wiltshire churches to plan your route and see how many historic churches you can visit in a day. There are prizes for various age groups – you can choose to walk, cycle or even travel on horseback and seek out some lovely old (and some lovely new) churches. Refreshments and toilet facilities are provided in many churches – check the list to see who is offering what or look at our Google map of churches.

This year there is the added bonus of a send off by the Archbishop of Canterbury for those organised enough to start at St. Mary’s Lydiard Tregoze at 10.00am.

You can download all you need including a list of churches, sponsor sheet and information here – Church List Ride & Stride Pack

See a Google map of the local Swindon churches for some inspiration http://bit.ly/Swindonchurch

Watch our video. http://youtu.be/Yv1aJoDTfQE

 

Help to promote the Ride & Stride by downloading and displaying a poster.Ride&Stride

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Fundraising for Tearfunds’s work in Rwanda

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RwandaRwandaJohn Howell (David and Jill’s son) is hosting a Fundraising Quiz Night in the Community Centre @ Christ Church on Friday 29th August from 19.30.  John is going to Rwanda in September for 10 weeks and he will be leading a team of both UK and Rwandan volunteers; helping communities lift themselves out of poverty. The quiz will include: a flags of the world picture round, opening lines of books, general knowledge and books and films. John says “Please visit my just giving page (www.justgiving.com/john-howell2014) to make a donation and email me (john.howell77@googlemail.com) with any questions or to make a reservation for a team at the quiz”.Rwanda

Fundraising for Tearfunds’s work in Rwanda2014-09-15T15:27:36+01:00

First Annual Friends of Christ Church Lecture -“Sacred Land – discovering the hidden stories of our town and landscape”

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mainMartinPalmerWe are delighted to announce the first annual Friends of Christ Church Lecture at 4pm  in the Community Centre at Christ Church.  by Martin Palmer. Martin is Secretary General of the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC) a secular organisation he founded with Prince Philip to work with each major faith around the world developing environmental programmes based upon the faith’s own teachings, traditions and resources. The lecture will be followed by tea.

We especially thank God for the ministry of Martin’s father the Ven. Derek Palmer and his wife Cecily. We welcome back members of the Palmer family today as they remember, especially Cecily, who died 10 years ago yesterday. The floodlights are lit on Sunday night for all those who have ministered at Christ Church in past years.

First Annual Friends of Christ Church Lecture -“Sacred Land – discovering the hidden stories of our town and landscape”2014-05-12T17:25:03+01:00

Alpha Course

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Alpha at Christ Church: our next Alpha Course will run on Tuesday evenings from May 13th 7.30pm-9.30pm in the CC@CC.

Alpha is an introduction to the Christian faith course which is being run in 176 countries across the world and throughout Great Britain. On Tuesdays over the next 10 weeks, we are holding an Alpha course. Alpha provides a non threatening​, friendly and honest environment to consider the questions:

  • Why am I here?
  • What is the point of life?
  • Does life matter?
  • Is there a God?

Each evening starts with food and chat at 7.30pm, there is a talk over coffee, and then time for discussion – straight talking encouraged, fun guaranteed! Alpha ends at 9.30pm.

You can see a programme of topics for discussion here and download a form to join up.

If you are not sure then why not come to the first taster session on 13th May – no obligation but do let us know you are coming so we can plan food for you.

Ring Simon 529166 or Ailsa 522832 for more details or email the parishoffice@christchurchswindon.co.uk

Volunteers to support Alpha

We are also looking for volunteers to support Alpha in these areas: administration, prayer, publicity, preparing food, preparing tables with flowers, clearing away, washing up. Ideally we would like groups of people involved such as housegroups. Above all we would really appreciate you passing the word around and inviting friends to come and find out.

Download an joining form here

 

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Christ Church loves weddings

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Chris & Emma-1185On Saturday 26th April 11.00 – 15.00, there is a Wedding Inspiration day in the Community Centre at Christ Church. The event is organised by TINKERJO ( Contact Jeanette on 01793 432769 for more information). Come along and be inspired with ideas for your special day – bespoke, vintage, stylish, traditional -they are all there –  whatever your theme or venue.

The church will also be open and decorated, as if for a wedding ceremony.  There will also be a photo display of the many weddings which have been held over the past 160 years in the churchTJ.  Come and see what a beautiful venue is available on your doorstep.  There will also be people available who will be happy to answer your questions about church weddings, help you plan the ceremony and hopefully dispel many of the myths.

You can also find out more about Marriage in Christ Church on our website here.

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Easter Eve Ramble – Saturday 19 April

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The Easter Eve ramble this year is to visit the Crofton Pumping Station on the Kennet and Avon canal (part of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust).  See http://www.croftonbeamengines.org   The pumping station is scheduled to be “in steam” over the Easter weekend and we plan to see the 1812 Boulton and Watt beam engine working.
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Please meet at Swindon bus station in good time to catch the 10.20 (Stagecoach service 70) arrives Marlborough 11.00, and then the 11.35 bus from Marlborough to Great Bedwyn (Wiltshire buses) arriving at 11.53.  (Costs to be confirmed, pay on the bus.)
12.00 noon – walk from Great Bedwyn to Crofton (2 ½ miles along the canal towpath).
13.00 Arrive Crofton.  Site visit is free, but to see the engines, a discount rate of £6.50 applies for parties of 10 or more (A provisional booking has been made for 13.30).
15.38 or 16.43- Leave Crofton and return by foot along the canal towpath and buses  from Great Bedwyn  to Marlborough and thence to Swindon .
17.00 or 18.00.  Arrive Swindon bus station depending which bus we catch.
Please bring a packed lunch (or plan to eat in the cafe at Crofton).  The total distance 5 miles along the canal towpath – flat but could be muddy if wet weather.  Option to drive, meet at Crofton (SN8 3DW   map ref SU 261622) at 13.00 hours.
All are welcome, more details from Daniel Pitt, fdpitt@yahoo.co.uk, or mobile 07834 704350
Easter Eve Ramble – Saturday 19 April2014-05-05T21:02:21+01:00

20th Anniversary – Men’s Breakfast and Walk

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calleyIt is the 20th anniversary of the Christ Church Men’s Breakfast on Saturday 1 February.  To celebrate this, we are hoping that a few of the original participants will be able to join us, and we plan to walk to The Calley Arms at Hodson for a pub lunch.  The walk is a varied and contrasting combination of urban and rural landscapes and is likely to be very muddy in places.  Distance 4.5 miles out and 4.5 miles back.  There is a large car park at the pub, and all are welcome to join for Morning Prayer, breakfast, part or all of the walk, and/or the pub lunch.
  • 7.30 am Morning Prayer in Christ Church
  • 8.00 am Cooked breakfast (£3) in the new Community Centre@Christ Church (CC@CC)
  • 9.45 for 10.00 am Leave the CC@CC and walk to Hodson, via the Polo Ground, Coate Water, the curly-wurly bridge over the M4, and the valley to Hodson.
  • 12.00 Arrive at The Calley Arms for pub lunch
  • 1.30 pm Depart Calley Arms, arriving Christ Church at approximately 3.30pm.
As always, all people are most welcome.  Please let me know if you would like to join for any or all of the day, for catering purposes.
Daniel Pitt  521732, mobile – 07834 704350
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Community Centre Open Day

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hall1Saturday 18th of January is a very important day for our community – it marks the official opening of our new Community Centre and is a major opportunity to introduce its facilities to the wider Swindon public. It will also give us a perfect opportunity to thank all those who over the past 18 months have provided valuable advice, information and support to ensure that the project was completed.

The day is in 3 main parts – the official opening ceremony to be carried out by businessman and TV personality, Nick Hewer of Apprentice and Countdown at 11.15am on Saturday 18th. At the same time we will be unveiling an important new art work by local artist Laurie Plant celebrating the central role that Christ Church  plays in the life of Old Town and Swindon. We will also be introducing the new Garden of Reflection designed by Rachel Titcombe, a local landscape designer – and marking the repositioning of the Morris memorial to the garden with surviving members of the Morris family. ( William Morris founded the Swindon Advertiser in 1854 and his descendants have played a significant role in the life of Swindon since then).

The opening ceremonies will be followed by an open day allowing the community to take a good look around the centre, meet Chris Smith our Development Manager and find out more about the centre and the local groups who are beginning to move into it. Refreshments will be served throughout the day from 11.30 – 3.30.

In the evening, you can sample the centre for yourselves – come and take part in our Family Friendly Quiz evening at 8.00pm. Tickets in advance if possible to avoid disappointment from Chris Smith 07582 305760 or s.grosvenor@gmail.com.  07885 217077. You can also book tickets directly on our website at https://www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/events/reserve-a-ticket.php?r=se.

Check our new Community Centre Website for details of facilities and how to book them.

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Family Quiz Night 18th January 8.00 pm

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OpeningCome and join in the fun and experience the new Community Centre first hand.  Our family friendly Quiz evening will round out the day’s celebrations from 8.00- late. Entry is £2 per person and there will be a licenced bar and snacks available to purchase. Teams of 4 or 6 but come along if you are on your own and we’ll find some friends for you to join.

Limited Tickets available so buy soon from Chris Smith 07582 305760 or s.grosvenor@gmail.com 07885 217077

Reserve your ticket online  https://www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/events/reserve-a-ticket.php?r=se

Family Quiz Night 18th January 8.00 pm2014-01-20T01:55:15+00:00

Christmas Market 2013

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We will be holding our usual Christmas Market on Saturday 23rd November  between 10.am – 3.00pm. Admission is free and stalls representing many local and national charities will be on hand to supply your Christmas present needs. All participating charities retain their own proceeds so it’s a great way to support them and get a head start on Christmas. There will also be visits from Santa, games for the children and refreshments for when you need a sit down.

There will also be bell tower tours between 11.00am and 2.00pm as well as a performance of festive music by the Christ Church Choir at 2pm.

Help us to promote this year’s market by telling your friends and family and if you can please print out a copy of the poster and display it in your window or place of work.Christmas Market 2013

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