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 […..]
With the COP26 Climate summit just around the corner, its more important than ever to see what roles we can play to shape our future and that of later generations.
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 […..]
As we continue our exploration of climate change and what we can do about it as a church and as individuals, we came across the following prayer written by Andy Atkins, CEO of A Rocha UK.
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 […..]
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 […..]
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 […..]
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 […..]
Christ in Quiet
Weekly on a Wednesday at 12 noon in Christ Church
A short service of reflection and prayer.Do bring a packed lunch to share fellowship afterwards
Sunday Evening worship
On the first Sunday of each month. This month – 5th Sept […..]
Dear Churches
Street Pastors going live again, in Swindon this Autumn!
Swindon Street Pastors – a bit of background and our relaunch in Old Town
We first went live September 2007, in the town centre, at weekends 10pm-4am, where upwards of 10,000 people gathered to […..]
Garden of Reflection 
Remembrance Garden 
The old rubbish area
Over the past few years we have worked hard to improve the garden areas around the church. […..]
Once again, despite much uncertainty and difficulty, the 8th (or perhaps really the 7th and a half) Old Town Beer Festival went ahead.
The event always brings together a diverse and friendly section of our community and many conversations were had, along […..]
