Robert is Simon’s second son and works at T.L.G. (tranforming lives for Good) a Christain charity dedicated to supporting the education of children and young people. Rob gave a sermon on The Good Samaritan.
We have a dedicated but slowly dwindling choir who provide music for services and concerts throughout the year. If you have a voice and would like to join us – you can find out more by contacting Tim Eyles our Director of Music on Tel: (01793) 486581 or have a chat with him after one of our services. He will be delighted to tell you more. Alternatively come along to one of our regular Thursday evening rehearsals and listen in or have a go you’ll be very welcome.
Listen to a track from our last CD – For the Beauty of the Earth by John Rutter.
You can also hear more excerpts here https://www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/shop.php
Thank you to all who support Christ Church. Find out about our Stewardship Campaign and download a pack
All the fun of the fayre plus a fascinating day to explore local history
and find out about your local church and it’s community
A big thank you to all those who have sponsored both Simon and Chris for the Swindon Half Marathon.
Simon completed his run in an impressive 1 hr 47 exactly 1 year after he was taken ill with Sepsis whilst Chris, our Development Manager managed a creditable 1hr 59.
Well done to all the local runners who turned out to support our local charities
The
re’s lots to do this Autumn so we have put together a handy guide with everything you need to know about our children and young people’s activities in Christ Church and out and about.
It includes details of how we welcome children and young families into church services, all about our Sunday Club and details of other young people’s activities and services during the coming Autumn.
Click below to download the brochure.
Come along and support our annual Autumn Fayre. Old fashioned family fun with vintage rides, petting farm and games. Lots of craft stalls, real ale tent, local craft gins, delicious organic burgers and sausages plus tasty vegetarian options. Tradititional afternoon tea and homemade cakes. Everything you need for a fun day out with the family.
Doors open at 12.00.
Interested in family history or our local heritage? Come and take a look at our newly refurbished church building where you will find a range of fascinating activities as part of our celebration of Heritage day. Find out about traditional lace making, and take the opportunity to try it for yourself. Talk to English Heritage volunteers about local history and research methods.
Watch historic Pathe films about Swindon on our new Laser projector and big screen. (showings 12.30 and 2.30) See historic pictures supplied by the Swindon Society
Look up your family’s Christ Church burial records on our online database. Enjoy a tour of the church building from one of our expert guides. Experience the fascinating world of bell ringing up close – tours of the belltower 12 – 3 (you do need to be able to handle some steep steps though).
Explore your family’s past using ancestry.com, findmypast and forces-war-records with our family historian.
Display of work from the Old Town Stitching Bee
Something for everyone.
Christ Church is supporting the work of Swindon Restore. Here is a short film about the community support that the organisation provides.
You can read our Annual Report for 2016 here https://www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/blog/archived-documents/
Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held on Sunday 30th April at 11.30 in the Community Centre next door to Christ Church.
All are welcome
Gracious Father God we praise you for all your guidance.