Christ Church and it’s people share lots of activities and interests. Come along to the Community Centre on Sunday 26th 11.30 – 1.30pm to find out what we do and meet some of the people who do them.
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Our Partnership churches have been raising money for the Foyer, a local 57 bed hostel which provides safe accommodation for young homeless people aged between 16- 25 in Swindon.
Why not come along and enjoy a food and wine themed quiz in aid of the Foyer and experience the warm welcome of a visit to the newly refurbished Christ Church, a grade II * listed building at the heart of Old Town. Sample some carefully selected wines and cheeses and exercise your brain.
Tickets £15 from Parish office (based in the Community Centre at Christ Church 01793 522832) or from Magnum Wine Shop in Wood Street.
The event is kindly sponsored by our friends at Magnum
Friday 8th December 7.30 – bring your friends and support this great local charity.
Listen again to our service of commemoration for the departed.
November 5th 2017
Read the proposal for our future strategy for children and young families
Please pass any comments or suggestions you may have in response to this
document to Nicola Stevenette or David Howell, or via the Parish Office email: parishoffice@christchurchswindon.co.uk.
You can now buy your tickets for this concert on our website. £10 https://www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/events/reserve-a-ticket.php?r=se
The ability to write songs that are both modern and ancient is a rare thing. The product of an arcane art of weaving in traditional influences so thoroughly that they become the warp and weft of fresh creations.
The Black Feathers, made up of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, are two such talents. They first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects, becoming The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012.
Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands.
2016 has been an incredible year for the The Black Feathers. Their debut album was met with critical acclaim and broke into the Top 10 in the iTunes Country chart and the Official UK Americana Chart. A live album recorded at The Convent in Stroud has also just been released and very well received.
Tours in the UK and the USA, as well as an Irish tour supporting Eddi Reader, have kept Sian and Ray busy throughout the year. They could easily rest on their laurels, but instead have been spending their downtime working on new material to be released in 2017.
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Listen to some of the Black Feather’s music here.
On Sunday 10th September we started our annual stewardship campaign. The aim of this is to, firstly, thank everyone for their financial support, encouragement and practical help throughout the year which allows us to maintain a strong Christian presence in Old Town and beyond.
Secondly it is to let everyone know how this work is funded and how we spend our resources.
Thirdly to ask our friends to prayerfully review their annual giving to the church – this will help us to prepare our budget for the coming year.
Stewardship packs have been addressed to all those who are registered on the church electoral roll but of course anyone who values or wishes to support the work of the church is welcome to contribute.
Where possible, we encourage regular giving by standing order through your bank – this allows us to manage our finances more efficiently and predictably as well as greatly reducing administration. The Stewardship pack includes a standing order form which can be completed and returned to your bank. This can also be used to increase an existing standing order ( please note the section on the form which is used to cancel an existing standing order). You can also download a standing order form here. However you choose to support our work you can find out more on our website here or from our Gift Aid Secretary Stephen Grosvenor ( s.grosvenor@gmail.com or 01793 341034).
View a video of the powerpoint presentation shown in all services on 10th September which explains the basis of our stewardship campaign.
You can download a Stewardship Pack here.
A shorter summary of the slides was included in the Stewardship pack – Stewardship – Summary of presentation
Put this in your diary.
Harvest Festival this weekend (1st October) at Christ church is a great time to reflect on God’s generosity and gifts shared with us so freely. A key Bible reading we shall be using is Luke 12 verses 16-30. Have a read as it is very challenging. Jesus ends with the words ‘ Strive for the kingdom’. What does this mean for you? Basically putting God first, recognising that he is in control, living the values of faith , hope , generosity and love practically in our lives on earth. How can we support you in living generously? God bless us all as we celebrate Harvest, welcoming newcomers. Simon.
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
