The Bishop takes to his bike

2014-07-28T19:16:39+01:00

bishop-lee2-300x284The other Grand Tour in July.  You may remember that Bishop Lee was preparing to cycle from John O Groats to Land’s End when he was diagnosed and successfully treated for Hodgkin Lymphoma.  Following his recovery this was rescheduled and is now about to commence.  From 6-19 July, the Bishop will be cycling the JOGLE (or ‘Le Tour de Lee’ as Chris Dobson has named it) in order to raise funds for our Diocese’s work with our partners in Uganda.  He has set an ambitious target of £10,000 and would love you to participate in this by prayer, by giving, or even by joining him for part of the ride on 16 July.  More details can be found online at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/LeeRayfield and by visiting our Diocesan website.  For those without access to the internet donations can be sent directly to the Bishop at Mark House, Field Rise, Swindon, Wilts SN1 4HP.   Please make cheques payable to Bristol Diocesan Board of Finance and write on the back ‘Le Tour de Lee’.  If a donation can be Gift Aided please include your name and address, including postcode.

The Bishop takes to his bike2014-07-28T19:16:39+01:00

Painting the church red

2014-06-23T09:41:47+01:00
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Lightening over Christ Church Stephen Grosvenor

Anyone looking at the Swindon skyline after dusk will be surprised to see the familiar shape of Christ Church bathed in red light. This is to mark Pentecost which commemorates the Holy spirit coming down on the apostles.

Even more surprising, Old Town was the centre of a violent thunderstorm on Friday evening which provided a fantastic sound and light show for those visiting our Community Centre.

Painting the church red2014-06-23T09:41:47+01:00

Gifts for the Garden of Reflection

2014-07-07T00:12:32+01:00

We have received a number of generous donations towards the building and upkeep of the Garden of Reflection which we intend to mark by the installation of a plaque. ThisIMG_0086 will enable us to acknowledge these gifts and commemorate some of those, in whose memory, the donations were given.

If you would like to make a gift in memory of a loved one then please contact the parish office (01793 522832) as soon as possible. We intend to finalise the plaque wording by the end of June.

Gifts for the Garden of Reflection2014-07-07T00:12:32+01:00

Christ Church at the Heart of Old Town

2014-06-27T15:53:54+01:00
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Laurie Plant

Read about local artist, Laurie Plant’s project to create an artwork for our Community Centre and find out how you can purchase exclusive, limited edition prints of the artwork itself and many of the local elements that make it up. Visitors to our Community centre will find the artwork on the wall facing the main entrance – it comprises over 30 images of iconic buildings or features of the Old Town and beyond.

Come and see how many you can identify.

Laurie’s project page is here

Christ Church at the Heart of Old Town2014-06-27T15:53:54+01:00

Visit from Bishop Mike – 9th June

2014-06-23T00:18:52+01:00

Bishop-Mike-HillBishop Mike will be visiting us on 9th June at Christ Church. Swindon Deanery Leadership team has invited Bishop Mike to lead a special evening on Monday 9th June in Christ Church.

Refreshments for 7pm; 7.30pm for Pentecost worship.

Bishop Mike will then give a keynote address ‘Increasing confidence in our Christian faith’ and then be open to questions. He will pray with us and license Simon for a further 3 year term
as Area Dean of Swindon.

The evening will also launch our 10,000 voices in the Swindon Deanery and we are looking for people to pass on their story of what God has done in their lives by way of personal witness.
Please pass the word around.

All Welcome

Visit from Bishop Mike – 9th June2014-06-23T00:18:52+01:00

First Annual Friends of Christ Church Lecture -“Sacred Land – discovering the hidden stories of our town and landscape”

2014-05-12T17:25:03+01:00

mainMartinPalmerWe are delighted to announce the first annual Friends of Christ Church Lecture at 4pm  in the Community Centre at Christ Church.  by Martin Palmer. Martin is Secretary General of the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC) a secular organisation he founded with Prince Philip to work with each major faith around the world developing environmental programmes based upon the faith’s own teachings, traditions and resources. The lecture will be followed by tea.

We especially thank God for the ministry of Martin’s father the Ven. Derek Palmer and his wife Cecily. We welcome back members of the Palmer family today as they remember, especially Cecily, who died 10 years ago yesterday. The floodlights are lit on Sunday night for all those who have ministered at Christ Church in past years.

First Annual Friends of Christ Church Lecture -“Sacred Land – discovering the hidden stories of our town and landscape”2014-05-12T17:25:03+01:00

Alpha Course

2014-05-19T12:57:16+01:00

Alpha at Christ Church: our next Alpha Course will run on Tuesday evenings from May 13th 7.30pm-9.30pm in the CC@CC.

Alpha is an introduction to the Christian faith course which is being run in 176 countries across the world and throughout Great Britain. On Tuesdays over the next 10 weeks, we are holding an Alpha course. Alpha provides a non threatening​, friendly and honest environment to consider the questions:

  • Why am I here?
  • What is the point of life?
  • Does life matter?
  • Is there a God?

Each evening starts with food and chat at 7.30pm, there is a talk over coffee, and then time for discussion – straight talking encouraged, fun guaranteed! Alpha ends at 9.30pm.

You can see a programme of topics for discussion here and download a form to join up.

If you are not sure then why not come to the first taster session on 13th May – no obligation but do let us know you are coming so we can plan food for you.

Ring Simon 529166 or Ailsa 522832 for more details or email the parishoffice@christchurchswindon.co.uk

Volunteers to support Alpha

We are also looking for volunteers to support Alpha in these areas: administration, prayer, publicity, preparing food, preparing tables with flowers, clearing away, washing up. Ideally we would like groups of people involved such as housegroups. Above all we would really appreciate you passing the word around and inviting friends to come and find out.

Download an joining form here

 

Alpha Course2014-05-19T12:57:16+01:00
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