Our community groups - Join in
We are an inclusive, highly diverse Christian Community committed to our vision of connecting
the Community to Christ. A vital part of our life together is the many groups and social
activities that help to bind us together as friends and neighbours. There are groups for many
different purposes and they form a great way of getting to know others in the church and the
wider community.
160km Challenge
As 2012 is Olympic year, we thought we would issue a challenge to the people of Swindon - we all know
the theory that exercise lengthens your life and makes you happier. So what are you doing about it?
Why not sign up for the 160km challenge?
Coffee Rota
Members of our church family take turns to make the teas and coffees in the leisure
center following the Sunday services every week. The rota is available here
along with instructions for those making the teas and coffees.
Prayers and Readings Rota
Each Sunday, members of our church family take turns to do the bible readings or prepare the prayers.
Please join in and take a turn at this - you can see the
Prayer and Readings rota here - you can see where we need volunteers and offer
your services. You can find some hints and tips on writing the
prayers here.
Christ Church Guild of Bellringers
We are a voluntary group from a variety of backgrounds and age groups. We are very fortunate to be able to
ring regularly on one of the finest peals of ten bells in the country, cast and installed by the Taylor
Foundry of Loughborough in 1924. You can find out more here.
Sunday Club
Bring your children to church and leave them to learn and play in a safe and fun environment
whilst you worship. Children meet in the church with their parents/carers and leave with the
Sunday Club leaders following a short children’s talk at the beginning of the service.
You can find out more about our Sunday club here.
Little Fishes
A toddler group for parents and carers for children 0-4. Meeting at the Church Centre during
term time on Thursday mornings between 9.45-11.30am. A friendly and welcoming group.
Activities include free play with a range of varied and stimulating toys plus a craft table.
Call Nicola Stevenette on 529166 for more details.
Little Angels
Church can feel like a real challenge sometimes, especially if you have small children.
Designed specially for babies and under 3's and those who care for them, Little Angels is an introduction to
worshipping God and learning from the Bible in a fun and lively way that children will enjoy.
You can read more about the Little Angels club here.
Friends of Christ Church
Since its foundation, the principle aim of The Friends has been to support specific projects
for the maintenance and enhancement of the fabric of Christ Church and its churchyard as well as for
the Parish Centre and for St. Mary’s in Commonweal Road.
You can find out more about the work of the Friends on this page.
Home groups
Home groups are small informal groups of people from across Christ Church
and St. Mary’s who meet together mid-week in different people’s
homes to enjoy, among other things, socialising, sharing meals, discussing
topics relevant to faith, praying and exploring the Bible together.
Find out more here.
The Men's Breakfast
A group who meet on the 1st Saturday of the month for a short morning prayer service followed by a traditional
breakfast and usually a speaker is also invited to attend. Contact
Mike Palmer for more information.
Mothers Union
The Mothers' Union is a world-wide organisation founded
by Mary Sumner in 1876. It is open to all who have been baptised and support the aims and objectives of the Mothers' Union.
Click to view the
Mothers' Union enrollment form or read about what our group has been up to on our
Events blog.
The Choir
We welcome singers of all ages who enjoy singing a range of music from traditional to modern.
We are a friendly choir and have various social
events during the year. If you would like to join the Christ Church Choir, please contact the Director of
Music Tim Eyles
for an informal chat. Tel: (01793) 486581. Further details can be found here.
The Music Group
We have recently formed a music group to lead worship at the 9.30 service once a month (usually the second Sunday.)
We usually rehearse the day before the service at 4.30pm in Christ Church. Please have a look at our
music page and
contact Tim Eyles for more
information. (Tel: 01793 486581)
The Rambling Group
Join us for beautiful walks in the Wiltshire countryside. Our most recent trip on November 14th was an out-and-back
walk to Uffington Castle and White Horse Hill via Waylands Smithy. You can read more about that and our other walks
on our Events blog.
100 Club
The Trustees of the Friends of Christ Church invite you to become a member of their 100 club.
The project aims to finance transport for those who are physically less able to attend Church
services. More details here.
Alpha Groups
Do you have some fundamental questions about God? Do you enjoy discussion and debate in a friendly open atmosphere? Find out more about yourself and Alpha by contacting us for information on the next Alpha course.
