The service of Evensong is unique to the Anglican church and is derived from the older Roman Catholic service of Vespers (or evening prayer). Its structure and wording are contained in the Book of Common Prayer, which dates from 1662.
The standard Evensong […..]
If you weren’t able to join us last Sunday evening for our magical candlelit service of readings and carols, […..]
Bishop Neil Warwick
Bishop Neil Warwick was consecrated Bishop of Swindon on Thursday November 30th at Canterbury Cathedral.
At Christ Church, we have the privilege and responsibility of hosting the Diocesan Welcome
service and Reception for Bishop Neil.
The Old Town Partnership Choir will be leading […..]
Saturday 21st October
11am in Christ Church
‘The Bible in an Hour’
– a dramatic presentation by the Revd. Richard Cresswell, Vicar of Bradley Stoke
Come along and join us on the day or watch online.
Christ Church is at the heart of it’s community, serving the needs of local people and acting as a central meeting place for a whole variety of community activities. Our mission is […..]
Visitors to the grounds may have noticed some work being carried out on the North side of the church.
Originally, there was a path linking the West end to the East end thus avoiding visitors to the burial grounds and Memorial Gardens […..]
7-9pm Lent Talk by Rev Dr Cathy Okoronkwo, Vicar of St Barnabas – “Theme The Ecology of Radial Hospitality”
Join us to hear from Dr Eric and Marguerite Holliday, Deacon/GP and Retired Clinical Psychologist, Holy Rood Roman Catholic Church
The programme follows the format below. You can watch a live stream of the talk here
7pm – […..]
With Spring and warmer weather in our sights, we have now submitted an application to the Church authorities (Diocesan Advisory Committee) for permission to continue with the refurbishment of the former Rose Garden (now the Jubilee Garden).
Following the success […..]
‘Who is Jesus? Christian Mission Today – Jesus Then and Now’
The talks will be held, each Wednesday during Lent,
in Christ Church Swindon.
Each evening will follow the program below. Those unable to attend in person are welcome to join in via our […..]
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 […..]
Applications are invited for the post of Christ Church Assistant (CCA).
Christ Church are looking to appoint a CCA who will be specifically responsible for managing our social media, marketing, communications, fundraising, […..]