Choral Evensong 28th April 2019
churchadmin2019-10-11T18:07:31+01:00Listen again to a recording of our April Choral Evensong
Forging Connections
churchadmin2019-05-18T10:57:06+01:00Forging Connections is a partnership between our town-wide Christian Organisations and the Church in Swindon to build relationship, serve each other well & share the Gospel. We aim to meet and engage with Church leaders from throughout Swindon before hosting a ‘Forging Connections’ event for the wider church community, to;
• Raise the Profile and Awareness of our organisations to a wider range of churches
• Forge Relationships and Communication between us to work more closely together
• Seek new Volunteers to serve in our organisations and so grow our services
• Connect people in need of our services, through the support of the local church
• Develop our Services through our Christian connections to reach more people
• Create Pathways for people we serve, to find their way into the local church.
Forging Connections Event
Thursday 9th May (19:00 – 21:30) The Trinity Centre (Gateway Church), Stonehill Green, Swindon, SN5 7AR
This will be a collaboration of our Organisations hosting a ‘Market-Place Fayre’, to give the whole church body an opportunity to meet us personally and find out all about our services. The event will encourage people to pray, volunteer and get involved with our organisations. All are welcome
Concert at Christ Church
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Salisbury Cathedral
ORGAN RECITAL: CHRIST CHURCH: OLD TOWN: SATURDAY 18 MAY 7.30
To further celebrate the refurbished Christ Church organ, a recital will be given by David Halls, Director of Music at Salisbury Cathedral, on Saturday 18 May at 7.30. The choirs of the Old Town Partnership of Churches will be joining in with “I was glad” by Parry and Zadok the Priest by Handel.
Refreshments (wine and soft drinks) will be provided in the interval by the Friends of Christ Church who have made a major contribution to the costs of the organ work. A retiring collection will be held in aid of further church refurbishment.
Easter eve Ramble
churchadmin2019-05-18T10:57:20+01:00Saturday 20 April 2019 – Avebury to Marlborough via Fyfield Down.
Meet at bus stop outside Prospect shop in Victoria Road Old Town, to catch 10.11 bus to Avebury (Stagecoach service 49).
The bus is scheduled to stop at Avebury (Red Lion pub) at 10.34 and from there we start the 7 mile walk to Marlborough. The route climbs from Avebury till we cross the Ridgeway path at Overton Down and continues across Fyfield Down and Sarsen Stones where we plan to stop for a picnic lunch. We continue eastwards, past gallops and descend into Marlborough where there are several options for refreshment. The route follows quiet roads, grassy meadows, and rutted and gravel tracks. Depending on the make-up of the walking party and the weather, we would expect to arrive in Marlborough at about 3 pm.
Please bring packed lunch, spare clothes and waterproofs.
We plan to catch a late afternoon bus back from Marlborough (e.g. 15.49 or 16.49 Salisbury Red X5, or 16.40 Stagecoach service 80). The Wiltshire Day Rover bus ticket (£8.50) is valid on Stagecoach, Salisbury Red and Swindon’s Bus Company bus operators.
A booking has been made for 6 pm for an early supper at Il Capricorno’s, Old Town. Please let Daniel Pitt know if you would like to join the supper party so that the number can be confirmed.
Daniel Pitt – home 521732, mobile – 07834 704350
Minutes of the March Buildings Committee
churchadmin2019-03-27T12:19:41+00:00Wheatsheaf Pub –11th Jan 2019
Present : Stephen Grosvenor, Mike Palmer, Reg Hardwick, Daniel Pitt
- Item 1. SG opened with a prayer.
- Item 2. Minutes of last meeting (21/01/19) – reviewed and accepted. Any outstanding items have been are included in the agenda for this meeting.
- Item 3. Budget 2019 and monitoring of payments – Discussion on the specifics of how this might be achieved. Since our buildings budget is so small this year, we need to monitor and agree expenditure. Stephen to discuss with Andrew our Treasurer and Ian Hamilton/ Helen how payments are managed and recorded.
- Item 4. – Christ Church & St Mary’s Projects.
- DAC submission for Remembrance Garden. Passed to Chancellor for final approval but he has a question before grant of faculty. Stephen has forwarded this to Simon and the committee for consideration and reply to Janet Saxon/The Chancellor. Ian Handy is proceeding to provide an estimate of costs for the planned works. This will inform the budget process.
- Progress on roof. Despite poor weather at times, the roof replacement continues. The chancel and east facing transept roofs and organ roofs are all complete and the new ridge tiles are soon to be fixed in place.
- We agreed the final draft of a report on the project cost estimates for the March PCC meeting. This is attached to these minutes.
- Sound System – the reconfiguration of the sound controller is complete and should make the operation of the sound system significantly simpler.
- Gas repairs – thanks to Daniel for his dogged pursuit of the outstanding documentation for the Gas heating system from Bayes. We are still awaiting a response to our request for
- Gas safe certificate
- The original drawings with pipe dimensions
- 2 A1 copies of the heating schematic for the files
- A certificate/acknowledgement of the Gerberit guarantee on our pipe joints (which should be a life time guarantee).
- Also thanks to Dan for managing the recent repair to the Bosch heat exchanger which was done under guarantee. The new exchanger is guaranteed for a further 5 years.
- Item 5 Victoria Road. All is going well at Firestorm games. Mike is producing a quarterly invoice for the rental.
- Item 6 – Community Centre – The doors and locks are still causing some issues. Stephen will pick up with Chris.
- Item 7 St Mary’s – Chris has submitted final costs for outstanding items for the refurbishment
- Item 8 – Other properties:
- 31 – some queries on the electrics in the kitchen – these are not dangerous but may require attention in the future. Gary has still not produced a quote for the new shower.
- 32 Rob Skinner has looked at the roof and cannot see a problem.
Item 9 Any other business
Next Meeting: May 22nd 7.30pm Wheatsheaf Public House
Our Roof Appeal
churchadmin2019-09-08T15:18:14+01:00Over the past 5 years, Christ Church, with the help of its congregation, supporters and Friends, have completed major works to rebuild its new Community Centre, renovate the church interior to make it welcoming, accessible, warm and well lit.
Now we need to finish the job by replacing our aging roof which will secure the building for years to come. Much of the work has already been done but the high level access afforded by the roofing scaffolding has revealed the need for masonry, glazing and other works which we need to address. Your donation will allow us to complete this once in a lifetime repair.
Please help us to preserve the building for future generations.
Would you like to sponsor one of our ridge stones in memory of a loved one? Then please contact us at news@christchurchswindon.co.uk or click below to find out more
Partnership Lent Series of Talks – Faith in Public Life
churchadmin2019-05-18T10:57:37+01:0017th April: Faith through Charity
Fidelma Meehan, Save the Children
Format for the evening: Short time of worship followed by
a 30-40 minutes presentation, then an opportunity for questions,
discussion & conversation.
All Age Service- this week
churchadmin2019-04-07T14:11:39+01:00SUNDAY FOR EVERYONE!
On Sunday (3rd March) the 10am service will be for people of all-ages!
The theme is Psalm 23 The Lord’s my Shepherd
And in case you feel you might be too busy, here’s a revised version for 21st Century living!
Psalm 23 for Busy People
The Lord is my Pace Setter, I shall not rush,
He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals,
He provides me with images of stillness,
Which restore my serenity.
He leads me in ways of efficiency,
through calmness of mind; and his guidance is peace.
Even though I have a great many things to accomplish each day,
I will not fret, for his presence is here.
His timelessness, his all-importance will keep me in balance.
He prepares refreshment and renewal in the midst of my activity,
by anointing my head with his oils of tranquility,
My cup of joyous energy overflows.
Surely harmony and effectiveness shall be the fruit of my hours,
For I shall walk in the pace of my Lord,
and dwell in his house for ever. Toki Miyashina
Church Electoral Roll
churchadmin2019-04-07T14:11:51+01:00Every 6 years, church law requires us to recompile our Church electoral roll. This is our year. This ensures that we have up to date details for everyone
Being on the roll is an important way of confirming your commitment to Christ Church with St Mary’s and to our vision of community. We always welcome all those who visit us and feel part of our church and joining the roll is not compulsory. However, if you wish to:
Stand for election to the PCC or other synodical council (such as the Deanery, Diocesan or General Synod) or attend and vote at our Annual Parochial Council Meeting you must be on the role.
Its easy to do. Simply print and fill in the form below or collect one from the back of the church. Hand the completed form to any member of the clergy or put it in the box at the rear of the church or hand it into the Parish office.
If you have any queries about the process please talk to me or any member of the staff team.
Simon
Martin Palmer’s Address marking 50 Years of the Old Town Ecumenical Partnership
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