In this week's video, Simon starts by asking us to pray for tonight's church council meeting. He then looks forward to this Friday when we remember the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) as recorded in Luke 2:22-40; and of the blessings and prophecies given by Simeon and Anna. He mentions how the faithfulness of older people among us, like Anna and Simeon, reminds us to keep the faith. Simon then encourages us to grow strong in our faith and become confident of Christ in us, as Jesus grew in favour with God and man as he grew up. Simon ends the video with a call to be open to new experiences and adventures as Simeon and Anna did, and finally a blessing and a prayer.You can watch this week's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5VAMwmiCo0&t=6s#christchurchswindon #weeklyupdate #weeklyvideo #churchlife #churchofengland #thepresentationofchrist
Simon's weekly video update about the life of our church and current affairs affecting us all.In this week's video, Simon starts by commemorating this special day where Queen Camilla will be visiting Deacon's Jewellers to celebrate their 175th anniversary this lunchtime.Simon then encourages us to encourage and support our local business community in Old Town.Simon ends the video with a blessing and a prayer.You can watch Simon's latest video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPVukQHke9A#christchurchswindon #weeklyupdate #weeklyvideo #churchlife #churchofengland #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCare #YouAreNotAlone
In this week's video, Simon focuses on mental health issues especially as this day, the 3rd Monday of January (Jan 15th) is called Blue Monday by some, and is allegedly the saddest day of the year. He asks how we can support you and your mental health through our prayers.Simon then goes on to mention our new weekly Spiritual Reflection Group - 'Treasure Together' starting today at 12 noon in the Large Meeting Room - This week, the group will be exploring Psalm 23 with the Lectio Divina method of biblical reflection.Simon urges us to look after and be kind to ourselves and others during these dark and cold days of winter and reminds us of the peace that Jesus offers us in the gospel of John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."Simon ends the video with a blessing and a prayer.You can watch Simon's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV9bp_nKjn8#christchurchswindon #weeklyupdate #weeklyvideo #churchlife #churchofengland #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCare #YouAreNotAlone
Check out this newly released article about our Eco Group’s recent tree planting on the Christ Church site with help from pupils from the Lawn Manor Academy Forest School …https://swindonlink.com/education/lawnhelp/
