Updates
If you have missed out on some of our recent communications about Christ Church with St Mary then you can catch up by reading the documents below.
A message from The Revd Simon Stevenette, Vicar of Christ Church in the Old Town Swindon Partnership of Churches.
Dear Community,
We want to make sure that Old Town, Swindon's Victorian Church; Christ Church, is always at the heart of our community. We want to ensure it is humming with activity throughout the week; in all possible ways, to be a beacon on the hill providing facilities which Swindon can be proud of and a wonderful meeting place for a whole variety of worship, cultural, artistic, spiritual, musical, and community activities.
You may have heard that the Church building needs a new roof, new heating system and improved community facilities and we want to ensure this is a building for everyone to be used all day, everyday - forever.
The building needs more than a facelift though, as it was built in 1851 and will be 160 years old in 2011. We are calling upon the congregation and the wider Swindon community to join us in this regeneration.
There are two open meetings on Saturday 27 February at 10:00 am until 12 noon and Sunday 28 February at 7:30 pm until 9:30 pm at Christ Church, Cricklade Street, Swindon. You will be able to hear about the vision and possibilities and ask any questions you might have.
We are aware that the task set before us is huge and we are committed to communicating clearly and consistently and to always involve the widest possible number of people.
In the forthcoming regeneration process we hope to have
- Faith that we will be able to do whatever we set out to do
- Imagination to do something creative not just a make do and mend philosophy
- Long Term Thinking this is a long term project not a quick fix
If you would like to help, get involved or hear more about our ideas then please ring me on 01793 522832 or email simon.stevenette@tiscali.co.uk and parishoffice@christchurchswindon.co.uk
Have a sneak preview of the new Christ Church Website [here]
The Big Swap 22nd February - 7th March
Not long to go before this year's Fairtrade Fortnight when we'll be asking the everyone to join in The Big Swap. The Fairtrade website is packed with exciting events happening all across the UK to celebrate the campaign and encourage the nation to switch their usual stuff for Fairtrade stuff. For more details click the [Fairtrade link]
Easter ramble: On Easter Eve, Sat 3 April, a walk to Marlborough is planned. Bacon butties at Christ Church Leisure Centre 8-9am, leave at 10am. A leisurely pace, route to be decided, and shorter options will be available. Bring packed lunch, we may have supper in Marlborough. Return by bus. Details nearer the time from Caroline/Daniel Pitt 521732