Festival of Commemoration: This year marks one hundred years since the end of the First World War. We are staging a major event to commemorate and celebrate the rarely told story of the people of Swindon; the sacrifice, service, community spirit and contribution … Continue Reading →
Join the Journey
We are looking for participants to join in our telling of the Nativity on Sunday 9th December 2018. “The Journey” is an immersive, processional performance of the Nativity, enacted throughout Old Town in Swindon, produced by Revd. Daphne Hardwick, Anna … Continue Reading →
A message from your Gift Aid Secretary
It is now a couple of months since Brian Harris, chair of our Finance Committee, outlined our proposal to join the Parish Giving Scheme. There are a number of excellent reasons why we are encouraging all existing regular givers to … Continue Reading →
Notes from the latest Finance Group Meeting
The Christ Church Finance Group is chaired by Brian Harris and its members include Andrew Yeoward our Treasurer, Daniel Pitt PCC former Church warden and PCC member, Rev Canon Simon Stevenette, Vicar. The group co-ordinates the day to day and … Continue Reading →
Report on our Annual Parochial Church Meeting – A.P.C.M
Thank you for your support and prayers at the APCM last Sunday. Phil Mansfield’s excellent strategic review update is available on our church website, by email or in hard copy, please contact the parish Office. Pam Bridgeman and Jim D’Avila … Continue Reading →
APCM – Update on our Strategy Review by Phil Mansfield
During our Annual Parochial Church Meeting last weekend we received an update from Phil Mansfield, a member of our St Mary’s congregation who has been helping us to review our thinking about our future. You can read his report on … Continue Reading →
A prayer
God, our heavenly Father, make, we pray, the door of this church wide enough to welcome all who need human love and fellowship and a father’s care, but narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and lack of love. … Continue Reading →
A Message from Verity
Dear Church Family! I run the Virgin London Marathon whenever I can. Usually, I hold several fundraising events well before the day and exceed the target….but this year it has not been feasible. However, I will have the month after … Continue Reading →
Annual Report for 2017
You can read our Annual Report here. Final Signed Annual Report 2017
Vision & Mission at Christ Church
We invite you all to contribute ideas for us together to build two new engaging Vision and Mission Statements that will take us into the future. Whilst all contributions will be reviewed, we do not promise to use your contribution … Continue Reading →
Letter from the Archbishops
In the light of the report of the Independent Inquiry on Child Sexual Abuse. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written to all members of the Church of England You can read the letter here, Letter from the Archbishops