A prayer from the hill

2015-12-22T12:28:42+00:00

We had an inspiring prayer this morning that several people asked to hear again. It is based on an original prayer  “The Saint George-in-the-East Prayer”, from the church of that name at Wapping in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It was adapted slightly for our purpose by Brian Harris.

Christchurchpencil Loving Father,

we thank you for calling us to be the beacon of Christ’s light on the hill.

For the sake of our neighbours, our community and our world,

inspire us to shine with the light of your welcome,

your forgiveness,

your challenge

and your healing love;

in Jesus’ name:

Amen

A prayer from the hill2015-12-22T12:28:42+00:00

Old Town Nativity Trail Competition

2015-01-02T20:30:53+00:00

In the weeks running up to Christmas, we are having a “Nativity Trail” around the shops of Old Town whereby you have to look in the shops listed below to find one figure that is in the Christmas storyKnit2. All our figures have been beautifully hand knitted by local volunteers and we hope will be readily identifiable. Other crib characters will not count – IT MUST BE A KNITTED ONE!

We hope the figures will be in place by the time the Christmas lights are switched on in Old Town and will remain in place until Christmas Eve.  If you would like to take part, write which figure you find in each of the shops listed with your name and age filled in.  The correct answers will be revealed at the Crib service at Christ Church which is at 4pm on Christmas Eve so bring your form back then or put it in the box at the back of Christ Church. Happy hunting!

Here is the list of shops taking part:-   You can download an entry form here.

  •  Pen and Paper
  •  Blaylocks Shoes
  • The Pantry
  •  J & M Flooring
  •  Young’s
  •  Deacons
  •  The Hardware Shop
  •  Run
  •  The Co-op
  •  Earle’s Newsagents
  •  Baila’s Coffee Shop
  • Cafe Art

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Old Town Nativity Trail Competition2015-01-02T20:30:53+00:00

Charity Christmas Market – 2014

2014-11-24T22:58:51+00:00
Santa Xmas Fete

The sleigh was parked up round the corner

Our Charity Christmas Market in Christ Church and its new Community centre was a great success.

We  had more than 40 local and national charities in attendance. There was lots to see and do – Father Christmas
was there! Great gifts for Christmas – and everyone supported their favourite charity in the process.
The day was organised by the Friends of Christ Church

If you would like more information about the Friends of Christ Church and their work in the local community then you can contact them on the number below.

Contact Details: Daniel and Caroline Pitt – tel 01793 521732

email – fdpitt@yahoo.co.uk  or  carolinempitt@googlemail.com

 

Friends Xmas 2

We supported more than 40 local and National charities in both the Church and Community Centre.

 

Charity Christmas Market – 20142014-11-24T22:58:51+00:00

Concert – 70 Years of Music in Swindon

2014-11-24T22:31:52+00:00

Gordons concertA concert celebrating the life of Gordon Crabbe (1930 – 2014)  was held at Christ Church on the 15th November at 7.00pm. It was an evening of music performed by the choirs of Immanuel Reformed Church and Christ Church, Organ solos by Ian Crabbe, Gordon’s son, and an organ duet with Robin Jackson and Maureen McAllister. It also featured members of the Swindon Gilbert and Sullivan Society.

A great evening of favourite music was had compered by Rev’d Geoff Gleed.

A retiring collection was held in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research.

 

Concert – 70 Years of Music in Swindon2014-11-24T22:31:52+00:00

Old Town Autumn Fayre is Winner!

2014-09-22T10:42:03+01:00

20140920_15112520140920_115347 20140920_121514 20140920_151104Hundreds flocked to The Old Town Autumn Fayre at Christ Church on Saturday 20th September and discovered the free to enter event was going with a swing.

The Bill Bailey Jazz band lent a jaunty atmosphere to the afternoon and quantities of real ale, copious tea and cakes and a huge variety of stalls and activities kept people coming back for more. Traditional games and vintage rides were a great hit with the children as well as climbing the church tower to do a spot of bell ringing! A big thank you is due to Old Town businesses and other private donors, too many to name individually, who made the day such a success. The quantity and quality of gifts, prizes and services to support the event was fantastic.

Special thanks also to the wonderful volunteers from Waitrose in Swindon who gamely manned the children’s activities and ensured they were a non-stop attraction. 20140920_113037

Old Town Autumn Fayre is Winner!2014-09-22T10:42:03+01:00

Christ Church Burial Board Feedback

2014-11-24T23:13:34+00:00
20140917_121349The Trustee’s of Christ Church Burial Ground would like to hear our visitors views and feedback about their visit(s) to The Burial Ground. We will use this information to improve our beautiful burial ground and the service we provide to its visitors.
Click on the link  to download our ‘Christ Church Burial Board Feedback Form’. Please complete it and return it to the post box at The Community Centre or send it to The Parish Office c/o Community Centre @ Christ Church, Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN1 3HB
Thank you
Clerk To The Trustee’s.
Christ Church Burial Board Feedback2014-11-24T23:13:34+00:00
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