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Friends of Christ Church Lecture

2021-10-30T16:56:03+01:00

Picture Janet French

This year’s Friends of Christ Church Annual Lecture was held last week. It told the story of the renaissance of the former Rose Garden at Christ Church. Introduced by Sarah Bowden, with contributions from Caroline Pitt, the chair of the Friends of Christ Church, the lecture was given by Sue Spielberg who designed the planting scheme.

Sue described her experience and approach to the design and seasonal planting.

Tea and cake was provided for those attending courtesy of Caroline Pitt and her team.

We encourage you to join the Friends. You can download their brochure and application form on the link below. Single members pay £5 annually, family members £10, by cash, cheque, BACS or standing order. Life membership is a one-off payment of £75; all these amounts can be gift aided by UK taxpayers, as the Friends is a registered charity, number 1088767.

Download brochure and membership application form

You can listen again to the talk

You can also watch a short (slient) film showing the plants and design ideas that Sue talks about below

Friends of Christ Church Lecture2021-10-30T16:56:03+01:00

Mr Motivator comes to visit

2021-10-16T12:32:30+01:00

Our Tuesday afternoon, friends group had a treat last week when they were joined by Mr Motivator himself.

Using the magic of Zoom, Mr M or Derrick Evans to use his real name, got everyone moving and smiling.

There are always lots of activities going on in our Community Centre.

Find out more

Mr Motivator comes to visit2021-10-16T12:32:30+01:00

Sign up for our Email Newssheet

2021-10-07T17:36:10+01:00

We really want to keep in touch with our Community. There’s so much happening, in our church, our community centre and in the many local organisations and charities in Swindon.

We have been working hard to reduce our carbon footprint and have recently been awarded a bronze award for our efforts so far.

Help us to connect more effectively but with less paper!

Click here to subscribe to our email newsletter

Sign up for our Email Newssheet2021-10-07T17:36:10+01:00

Celebrating 150 Years at King Wiliam Street School

2021-10-06T10:03:50+01:00

King William Street School is celebrating its 150th year. Built in 1871,it is the oldest school in Swindon and its chosen biblical verse gives a great idea of the schools ethos.

I have good plans for you. I will give you hope and a good future – Jeremiah 29:11

As part of its celebrations the school would like to invite you to visit, take a tour, see what the children have been up to and enjoy a hot drink and some cake.

Whether you are a previous pupil and would like to see how things have changed, a local resident thinking of sending your child to the school or if you have a child at school and want to take a look around FEEL FREE TO POP ALONG AND SAY HELLO!

We welcome you on the 16th October 11.30am – 1.00pm

 

King William Street, Old Town Swindon SN1 3LB Tel 01793 522346 www.kingwilliam.swindon.sch.uk

Celebrating 150 Years at King Wiliam Street School2021-10-06T10:03:50+01:00

Desai Memorial School Appeal

2021-10-05T16:44:49+01:00

This Harvest sunday, we heard from Mike Walsh about the great work being done to support the education of the children of the slum area of Kawangare in Kenya. Our Partnership project this year, focusses on fundraising for the work of the school and its continued develoment.

You can contribute in different ways. Download the standing order mandate below to make a regular donation – just £5 per month sponsors a teacher.

Alternatively, at Christ Church we have committed to donating our weekly gifts for the month of October. Use one of our Gift Aid envelopes marked Desai to make your donation or hand it to one of the clergy team on Sunday morning.

Desai Memorial School Appeal2021-10-05T16:44:49+01:00

Our Mission and Values

2021-10-08T13:07:07+01:00

Just a small reminder of what we stand for and how we go about it.

Our Vision

To be Christ’s church in the community.

Our mission

By proclaiming Christ through teaching and example
By welcoming and serving all through hospitality
By encouraging people to find God through worship, faith and prayer.
By providing a spiritual home and resources for the local community
By transforming Swindon and beyond with God’s hope and compassion

Our Values

We will do this with

Humility, Grace, Respect and by listening prayerfully to God and our neighbour

Our Mission and Values2021-10-08T13:07:07+01:00

Developing our Worship under COVID

2021-10-01T19:16:07+01:00

Developing our worship under Covid

At the Reopening Working Group meeting on Tuesday 21 September, the following main points were agreed:

  • For the main 10am service at Christ Church, and the 9am service at St Mary’s, the present arrangements will be kept whereby Holy Communion is brought to communicants in their seats. This will also apply when Holy Communion is celebrated on Wednesdays during “Christ in Quiet”.
  • Adopt intinction, that is where the wafer is dipped in the wine, however with wafers being handled only by the priest (in line with latest CofE guidance).This gives the communicant the option of once again taking wine with the wafer if they wish..
  • Priest will offer words as usually spoken to each communicant but will continue to wear a face covering.
  • Face coverings for our visitors are still encouraged but are optional.
Developing our Worship under COVID2021-10-01T19:16:07+01:00

Part Time Administrator

2021-09-29T20:00:27+01:00

For Dorcan Church and Swindon Area Dean

15 hours per week

This role primarily involves supporting the day to day running of the church office and business of The Dorcan Church. Additionally, support is sought for the Area Dean (also vicar of Dorcan church) and the Swindon Deanery team.

We are looking for a warm and friendly person,with great administrative skills and computer literacy, who can help us develop our on-line and social media presence, has large amounts of initiative, integrity and discretion and excited at the prospect of working with a great bunch of people!

Is this you?

The role is for a total of 15 hours a week, in two parts 12 hours a week for the Dorcan Church Permanent contract

3 hours a week for the Area Dean team A fixed term contract of 12 months

Hours of working over 3-4 mornings £10.50 per hour Some flexibility on days, but Friday is a requirement

No previous experience of working in a church context is necessary

Application process

 

Job Description
Area Dean Administrator
Job Description
Part time Administrator

Part Time Administrator2021-09-29T20:00:27+01:00

Dream for the Church

2021-09-29T19:36:08+01:00

Part of St Martin-in-the-Field’s Autumn Lecture Series 2021: We Have a Dream. “Imagining a future bigger than the past”.

Rev’d Dr Sam Wells introduces a lecture and discussion with Archbishop Stephen Cottrell on how the church could respond to the opportunities afforded by the post Covid world.

Dream for the Church2021-09-29T19:36:08+01:00
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