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A Resurrection prayer from Christ Church New Zealand
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God of Many names
Lover of all peoples
We pray for peace in our nations
and in our world.
We pray for all who have the awesome responsibility of
power and decision -making.
The Cathedral was badly damaged during the 2011 earthquake. The Cardboard cathedral is a bold but controversial transitional replacement. Read about it here.
http://www.cardboardcathedral.org.nz/
We pray for the innocent victims of violence and war.
Lead us and the peoples of the world
from death to life, from falsehood to truth.
Lead us from despair to hope, from fear to trust.
Lead us from hate to love, from war to peace.
Let peace with justice fill our hearts,
our world
our universe
Read this years Annual Report and Accountschurchadmin2014-07-07T00:13:21+01:00
Links with Zambia
churchadmin2014-05-05T21:07:55+01:00For many years Swindon Town Community Trust run by Jon Holloway and Clive McGuire have developed an outstanding link with the community of Livingstone in Zambia. This has involved several visits sharing coaching and refereeing skills especially in local schools.
This April for the first time a return visit has been organised. The photo below shows the Club Chaplain welcoming the 2 players and 3 coaches to the Vicarage for tea and football in the garden. They will all be attending Christ church this Sunday.
In the photo the coaches are Baia Soko, Patrick Kasoka, Fillard Bwalya and players Mwikisa Sinyama and Albert Siwakui.There will be displays in the Community centre next weekend
On Monday the High Commissioner of Zambia , H.E. Mr Paul Lumbi, is due to arrive at 11am, He will be accompanied by Iyake Mushingi, the Economic Counsellor for a gathering to celebrate the link between Swindon Town football club and Livingstone Zambia.
Please remember the visit in your prayers.
Plants stolen from our Garden
churchadmin2014-05-05T21:03:27+01:00Recently we have lost a number of plants from our new Garden of Reflection. Read the Adver article.
Christ Church loves weddings
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On Saturday 26th April 11.00 – 15.00, there is a Wedding Inspiration day in the Community Centre at Christ Church. The event is organised by TINKERJO ( Contact Jeanette on 01793 432769 for more information). Come along and be inspired with ideas for your special day – bespoke, vintage, stylish, traditional -they are all there – whatever your theme or venue.
The church will also be open and decorated, as if for a wedding ceremony. There will also be a photo display of the many weddings which have been held over the past 160 years in the church
. Come and see what a beautiful venue is available on your doorstep. There will also be people available who will be happy to answer your questions about church weddings, help you plan the ceremony and hopefully dispel many of the myths.
You can also find out more about Marriage in Christ Church on our website here.
Easter Eve Ramble – Saturday 19 April
churchadmin2014-05-05T21:02:21+01:00The Easter Eve ramble this year is to visit the Crofton Pumping Station on the Kennet and Avon canal (part of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust). See http://www.croftonbeamengines.
Please meet at Swindon bus station in good time to catch the 10.20 (Stagecoach service 70) arrives Marlborough 11.00, and then the 11.35 bus from Marlborough to Great Bedwyn (Wiltshire buses) arriving at 11.53. (Costs to be confirmed, pay on the bus.)
12.00 noon – walk from Great Bedwyn to Crofton (2 ½ miles along the canal towpath).
13.00 Arrive Crofton. Site visit is free, but to see the engines, a discount rate of £6.50 applies for parties of 10 or more (A provisional booking has been made for 13.30).
15.38 or 16.43- Leave Crofton and return by foot along the canal towpath and buses from Great Bedwyn to Marlborough and thence to Swindon .
17.00 or 18.00. Arrive Swindon bus station depending which bus we catch.
Please bring a packed lunch (or plan to eat in the cafe at Crofton). The total distance 5 miles along the canal towpath – flat but could be muddy if wet weather. Option to drive, meet at Crofton (SN8 3DW map ref SU 261622) at 13.00 hours.
All are welcome, more details from Daniel Pitt, fdpitt@yahoo.co.uk, or mobile 07834 704350
Book our Community Centre
churchadmin2014-07-28T19:18:22+01:00Find out if the centre is free, find out about our facilities and book and manage your events online at http://ccccswindon.co.uk/
Garden of Reflection Nears Completion
churchadmin2014-05-05T21:03:47+01:00Following a constant battle with one of the wettest winters for many years, Christ Church’s new Garden of Reflection is nearing completion. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the ground work team of Rob Andrews and Connor Hurst who struggled with the elements to complete the work on time, the final hard landscaping has been finished. On days of torrential rain and driving wind, Rob and Connor could be found wheeling tons of top soil and barrows of concrete and sand up to the site.
The site of the new garden was, for many years, a rubbish and burning area for the burial ground but it was felt that the location, with its splendid view of the church and its quiet aspect, would make a fitting place of peace and reflection for those visiting the church and grounds. The garden was designed by Rachel Titcombe, who won our Garden design competition last year. Now that things have started to dry up, some planting is underway and we are beginning the process of cleaning up and patching up the damaged grass and verges to complete the work. Our thanks go to Rachel, Rob, Connor and to Ian Handy who directed and co-ordinated the work. The end result will be something we can all be proud of.
We are planning to put some benches in the garden and are inviting donations towards these and the completion of the planting in the garden. If you would like to make a donation or find out more about the garden then please contact Stephen Grosvenor on s.grosvenor@gmail.com or 07885 217077
Read all about it.
churchadmin2014-03-19T11:36:04+00:00See what Timberworks Europe say about their latest project – our community centre.
http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=139098332fdfe28f439e47512&id=1a33b27707&e=c00b2bb20b
January Messy Church
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The first Messy Church of the year was a fantastic success, You can see some pictures of the fun by clicking the album below. Click here to find out more about Messy Church.
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News in Brief
churchadmin2014-05-05T21:05:22+01:00Partnership Confirmation Service: Sunday 18th May 10am at Bath Road Methodist Church. We are very much looking forward to our confirmation service. Is this something God is calling you to consider? Is there someone you know who might be interested in being confirmed in their faith ? Please pick up a flyer from the back of the church.
Financial giving: If you are new to Christ Church you may not know that we don’t take collections during services but there is a plate available for offerings before and after each service. We encourage church members, wherever possible, to give via gift aid (if you are a tax payer) and via standing order through your bank. There is a leaflet explaining our vision, mission, challenge and the privilege of Christian giving, at the back of the church. For further information please contact Stephen Grosvenor (01793 341034 or s.grosvenor@gmail.com) or Ian Walters (07774 518585 ianwalters21@sky.com)