Listen again to a recording of our service on Sunday 7th November remembering those who have died in the past couple of years. The service is led by the Rev’d Daphne Hardwick and Rev’d David Day. Download the order of service so you can follow the service ( opens in a new tab)
The names are read out at 26:30 minutes
COP 26 has brought out many stories of individual and collective ingenuity and committment to engaging with Creation and the climate emergency. The Hazelnut vision is of a growing community: Creating a sustainable model of church and community engagement able to flourish in a climate crisis, using urban agriculture, food production, and waste management as tools for social innovation, economic inclusion, and political and spiritual transformation.
Churches throughout the country are seeking to become greener and reduce their carbon footprint. Creation care is at the top of all our agendas so we must do all we can both individually and collectively to increase awareness of the climate emergency and learn how to take action to prevent it.
Did you know that you can share all the news from the Swindon Partnership of Churches by subscribing to our monthly magazine? The November edition is available now – copies are available at the back of the church. If you have items for publication, the editors are d.swann6a@gmail.com or margaretwilliams111@gmail.com.
The December and January Editions are combined next month – deadline for submission is 12th November please.
Read the online version on the Old Town Partnership of Churches website.
Subscriptions information from George Kennedy – george.kennedy@mybroadbandemail.com
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 of the Friends of Christ Church, the lecture was given by Sue Spielberg who designed the planting scheme.
Sue described her experience and approach to the design and seasonal planting.
Tea and cake was provided for those attending courtesy of Caroline Pitt and her team.
We encourage you to join the Friends. You can download their brochure and application form on the link below. Single members pay £5 annually, family members £10, by cash, cheque, BACS or standing order. Life membership is a one-off payment of £75; all these amounts can be gift aided by UK taxpayers, as the Friends is a registered charity, number 1088767.
You can listen again to the talk
You can also watch a short (slient) film showing the plants and design ideas that Sue talks about below
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 activities going on in our Community Centre.
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 recently been awarded a bronze award for our efforts so far.
Help us to connect more effectively but with less paper!
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 hope and a good future – Jeremiah 29:11
As part of its celebrations the school would like to invite you to visit, take a tour, see what the children have been up to and enjoy a hot drink and some cake.
Whether you are a previous pupil and would like to see how things have changed, a local resident thinking of sending your child to the school or if you have a child at school and want to take a look around FEEL FREE TO POP ALONG AND SAY HELLO!
We welcome you on the 16th October 11.30am – 1.00pm
King William Street, Old Town Swindon SN1 3LB Tel 01793 522346 www.kingwilliam.swindon.sch.uk
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 school and its continued develoment.
You can contribute in different ways. Download the standing order mandate below to make a regular donation – just £5 per month sponsors a teacher.
Alternatively, at Christ Church we have committed to donating our weekly gifts for the month of October. Use one of our Gift Aid envelopes marked Desai to make your donation or hand it to one of the clergy team on Sunday morning.
Just a small reminder of what we stand for and how we go about it.
Our Vision
To be Christ’s church in the community.
Our mission
By proclaiming Christ through teaching and example
By welcoming and serving all through hospitality
By encouraging people to find God through worship, faith and prayer.
By providing a spiritual home and resources for the local community
By transforming Swindon and beyond with God’s hope and compassion
Our Values
We will do this with
Humility, Grace, Respect and by listening prayerfully to God and our neighbour