A Prayer: God of love, At this time of change, we pray to you.For the people of this country, we pray to you.For the people of the European Union, we pray to you.For the people of the world, we pray to you.For the future health of … Continue Reading →
12 days of Christmas recycling
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. An old and brown Christmas tree On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. 2 wonky bikes and an old and brown Christmas tree … Continue Reading →
Launch of Christmas Tree Festival this weekend
The event begins on Sunday 1st December with a guided walk (repeatedon Sunday 8th December). The walks allow time at each church to admire the Christmas Treedisplays. The timings are the same for both Sundays. There will berefreshments.3.45 Meet at … Continue Reading →
Christmas Services at Christ Church
Christingle & Toy Service – December 1st 10am A child friendly, family service where we each receive a candle to remind us that Jesus is the Light of the World. The candle is placed in an orange, decorated with fruits … Continue Reading →
Partnership Christmas Tree Festival 2019 – Dec 1st – 22nd
Download the Festival Brochure At the end of a year celebrating 50 years of Partnership between 4 Old Town churches and following last year’s highly successful “Live Nativity” event, The Journey, we are pleased to announce the Partnership Christmas Tree … Continue Reading →
Historic Footage- faces from the past.
Recently, we received a copy of a 1961 video recording of the Vicarage Summer Garden party. The film came to all the way from New Zealand care of the Dorrington family who come from Aukland. 58 years is a long … Continue Reading →
New Ashes Burial Garden
Christ Church with St Mary’s has one of the largest bereavement ministries in the diocese. The closure of our current Rose Garden means that we needed to build a new Garden of Remembrance for the interment of ashes. We have … Continue Reading →
Friends of Christ Church Christmas Market
To be opened by Father Christmas (and our Mayor) Refreshments in the Church & Community Centre.Carols from the choir at 1.30 in the Community Centre & 2pm in Church, preceded by a seasonal selection from our handbell ringers. Come and … Continue Reading →
Alone this Christmas?
Come and join the fun. 3 course Christmas meal, Christmas Carols, Queen’s Speech, fun and laughter Where: Christ Church Community Centre When 12.00 – 3.30 Christmas Day To reserve your place by donation please contact Chris Smith 01793 617237 or … Continue Reading →
Applications are invited for Community Centre Development Manager
The Dorcan Church, East SwindonInitially 20 hours per week to include some evening and weekend working.Salary based on hours offered would be £11,440Applications are invited for the post of Community Centre Development Manager (CCDM).The role of the CCDM will be … Continue Reading →
VISIT TO HOLYWELL GLASS:
Daniel and Caroline Pitt visited Holywell Glass in Wells on 4 October to see progress on the refurbishment of the South Transept Window from Christ Church. ( see article here) Holywell Glass occupy a medieval mill in the City of … Continue Reading →