This week I have conversations with members of the congregation who feel strongly, on both sides, about the Bishops’ advice to General Synod announced last Friday. Please join me in praying for unity in the Church of England and for all those who […..]
For this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity we are guided by the churches of Minneapolis as we seek to explore how the work of Christian unity can contribute to the promotion of racial justice across all levels of society. Through this […..]
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY at 12 noon on Friday 27 JANUARY 2023
There will be three parts to the day.
First, at 12 noon on Friday 27th January at the Cenotaph in Regents Circus there will be a short (20-minute) ceremony, including talk and […..]
With increasing numbers of people from other countries joining our congregation we have invited The Revd Cathy Okoronkwo, Racial Justice Adviser in our Bristol Diocese, to lead two Unconscious Bias training sessions on:
After a gap of 2 years, during which time we provided hampers to those who would be alone at Christmas, we are back to the real thing!
On Christmas day, we provided a 3 course Christmas meal for around 110 people, those who would have otherwise been on their own on […..]
In our grounds, there are gardens and memorials and these act as a focal point for remembrance and reflection. Over the past couple of years, we have worked hard to create peaceful and beautiful areas in and around the church for those […..]
We thank you for all your encouragement, prayers, practical help and financial giving to Christ Church and St Mary’s over this last year. By God’s grace we have seen much growth for which we thank God. However, financially it is likely that […..]
Anna Soulsby from Street Pastors will be talking at our 10am service about the need for 26 more Street Pastors to volunteer for shifts in Old Town. Uniforms and training will be provided.
Watch a short video about their work below.
There are a number of ways […..]
The day to day work done by Christ Church to support our local community is funded by the generosity and commitment of our congregation and friends for which we are very grateful.
We joined the Parish Giving scheme 3 years ago to reduce […..]
Gratitude is more than thankfulness; it’s not an action, it’s a way of being. We can be
thankful in the moment but can express it from a place of shallowness. Gratitude speaks of an inherent appreciation, grounded in a quiet self-confidence, and a deep […..]
Friday 16th September 2022 at 7pm Christ Church, Old Town, Swindon
organised by the Old Town Partnership of Churches.
Join our service tonight, if […..]
The death of Queen Elizabeth II
Please leave your messages of thanksgiving in the book of condolence at the front of church. Further details of a partnership civic service of thanksgiving to follow.
Please join us in praying for all those who mourn including the Royal Family. Please also join […..]