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Christmas Service times 2017

2018-01-08T17:34:42+00:00

Download our 2017 Christmas services

Christmas Eve   

10 am Holy Communion

4 pm Crib service
(With a nativity play performed by the children from King William Street School)

6.30 pm No service

11.30 pm Midnight Mass

Christmas Day  

8 am Holy Communion

10 am Family Holy Communion

New Year’s Eve

6.30 pm No service

11 pm  Watch Night service.  Holy Communion followed by a glass of fizz to bring in the New Year

Find out about all our services on our calendar here. https://www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/services.php

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Minutes of the Latest PCC meeting 27th November 2017

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The PCC met recently. They discussed issues concerning the Community Centre, 2018 budget and the recent Church Review by Phil Mansfield.

You can read the minutes here PCC Minutes 27thnovember2017

Questions relating to any issues arising or other concerns or observations can always be made to any of the staff team or current members of the PCC.

Revd Canon Simon Stevenette (Chair), Richard French, Annette French, Anne Macmillan, Greg Kendall, Ian Farr, Judith Hawkins, Jim D’Avila, Revd David Howell, Brian Harris, Revd Norma McKemey, Daniel Pitt (Lay-Chair), Keith Tredget (Treasurer) and Ailsa Palmer (minutes) Pam Bridgeman, Sheila Wright, Janet French, Siamon Opande.

 

Minutes of the Latest PCC meeting 27th November 20172018-01-08T17:36:28+00:00

Christ Church Strategic Review

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The PCC have recieved a set of observations and recommendation resulting from the review held for us by Phil Mansfield a member of our St Mary’s congregation. Phil has based his findings on a number of interviews held with members of the congregation over the past few months. The purpose of the review is to explore our vision for Christ Church and look for better and more effective ways of working, both within the church and with the wider community.

A small group comprising – Lynda Fisher, Anne Macmillan, Stephen Grosvenor, Ian Farr and Greg Kendal have been commissioned by the PCC to consider the review and come up with some next step actions. They will report their findings to the PCC meeting on the 29th January 2018.

You can read the minutes of the last PCC meeting 27th November here.

A copy of Phil’s report is available as a download here CC Strategy Review 2017 and paper copies can be obtained from the Parish office. (01793 522832). Please feel free to raise any points you would like to make with any member of the PCC or staff team.

The review represents a significant amount of work and we are very grateful to Phil for his time and expertise.

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CMS Partners – Jimmy & Katia Rocks

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Find out more about the work of our Mission partners  Jimmy & Katia Rocks. This sunday (26th) is our last Mission Giving day in aid of the work of the CMS

If you are a taxpayer please consider using a gift aid envelope for your donation – gifts will  be accepted until Dec 4th.

Thank you for your support

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BIG CHURCH SUNDAY – 26th November

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Christ Church and it’s people share lots of activities and interests. Come along to the Community Centre on Sunday 26th 11.30 – 1.30pm to find out what we do and meet some of the people who do them.

Download a brochure here Big Church

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Quiz Night in aid of The Foyer Project – 8th December

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Our Partnership churches have been raising money for the Foyer, a local 57 bed hostel which provides safe accommodation for young homeless people aged between 16- 25 in Swindon.

Why not come along and enjoy a food and wine themed quiz in aid of the Foyer and experience the warm welcome of a visit to the newly refurbished Christ Church, a grade II * listed building at the heart of Old Town. Sample some carefully selected wines and cheeses and exercise your brain.

Tickets £15 from Parish office (based in the Community Centre at Christ Church 01793 522832) or from Magnum Wine Shop in Wood Street.

The event is kindly sponsored by our friends at Magnum

Friday 8th December 7.30 – bring your friends and support this great local charity.

Quiz Night in aid of The Foyer Project – 8th December2017-12-16T15:38:41+00:00

Concert – Black Feathers with Rob Richings – Friday October 20th 7.30

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You can now buy your tickets for this concert on our website. £10 https://www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/events/reserve-a-ticket.php?r=se

The ability to write songs that are both modern and ancient is a rare thing. The product of an arcane art of weaving in traditional influences so thoroughly that they become the warp and weft of fresh creations.

The Black Feathers, made up of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, are two such talents. They first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects, becoming The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012.

Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands.

2016 has been an incredible year for the The Black Feathers. Their debut album was met with critical acclaim and broke into the Top 10 in the iTunes Country chart and the Official UK Americana Chart. A live album recorded at The Convent in Stroud has also just been released and very well received.

Tours in the UK and the USA, as well as an Irish tour supporting Eddi Reader, have kept Sian and Ray busy throughout the year. They could easily rest on their laurels, but instead have been spending their downtime working on new material to be released in 2017.

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Listen to some of the Black Feather’s music here.

Concert – Black Feathers with Rob Richings – Friday October 20th 7.302017-10-24T17:56:59+01:00

2017 Stewardship Campaign

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On Sunday 10th September we started our annual stewardship campaign. The aim of this is to, firstly, thank everyone for their financial support, encouragement and practical help throughout the year which allows us to maintain a strong Christian presence in Old Town and beyond.

Secondly it is to let everyone know how this work is funded and how we spend our resources.

Thirdly to ask our friends to prayerfully review their annual giving to the church – this will help us to prepare our budget for the coming year.

Stewardship packs have been addressed to all those who are registered on the church electoral roll but of course anyone who values or wishes to support the work of the church is welcome to contribute.

Where possible, we encourage regular giving by standing order through your bank – this allows us to manage our finances more efficiently and predictably as well as greatly reducing administration.  The Stewardship pack includes a standing order form which can be completed and returned to your bank. This can also be used to increase an existing standing order ( please note the section on the form which is used to cancel an existing standing order). You can also download a standing order form here. However you choose to support our work you can find out more on our website here or from our Gift Aid Secretary Stephen Grosvenor ( s.grosvenor@gmail.com or 01793 341034).

View a video of the powerpoint presentation shown in all services on 10th September which explains the basis of our stewardship campaign.

You can download a Stewardship Pack here.

A shorter summary of the slides was included in the Stewardship pack  – Stewardship – Summary of presentation

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Harvest Thoughts

2017-10-24T17:57:11+01:00

Harvest Festival this weekend (1st October) at Christ church is a great time to reflect on God’s generosity and gifts shared with us so freely. A key Bible reading we shall be using is Luke 12 verses 16-30. Have a read as it is very challenging. Jesus ends with the words ‘ Strive for the kingdom’. What does this mean for you? Basically putting God first, recognising that he is in control, living the values of faith , hope , generosity and love practically in our lives on earth. How can we support you in living generously? God bless us all as we celebrate Harvest, welcoming newcomers. Simon.

Find out about the times of our services

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