We are pleased to announce that the Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust has confirmed that the Christ Church with St mary's Team and St Mark's raised the total sum of £1,261.Half of the sum raised is used to support the charitable work of WHCT and the other half will returned to Christ Church and split proportionally with St Mark's according to sponsorship raised by participants.We would like to thank everybody who took part in the event as either a Rider and Strider, Welcomer, and especially all those who contributed the much needed funds!You can view our certificate via the link at the bottom of the page.Next year will be the 40th Anniversary of Wiltshire Ride and Stride. The trust intends to mark this achievement in a unique way and urge everybody to enjoy celebrating this special day as a Parish, Rider and Strider, and Sponsor.Please save the date: Saturday 14th September 2024.Thank you all for your support!
In this week's video, Simon brings our attention to those around us this Advent season; with special thoughts for those who are bereaved, lonely, or have poor mental health. Simon talks about our Alone at Christmas dinner for those who would be alone but are welcome to come and join us at the community centre for Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. There is still time to book if you know someone who would benefit from this.Simon, then looks forward to the week ahead with the many schools visiting for their Christmas carol concerts. He also invites all to our traditional Carols by Candlelight service this upcoming Sunday Evening at 6:30pm; which will be followed with mince pies and mulled wine. Simon finishes this weeks video with an advent reflection.You can watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eseD5GNRSg
In this week's video, Simon starts by reading our new bible verse for 2024 which was launched last Sunday, at the commencement of this new church liturgical year. Simon looks forward to this Advent season we are in, especially the upcoming Christingle Service this Sunday, 10th December, at 4pm in Christ Church. Simon ends his video with an Advent prayer by Henry Nouwen.You can watch the video via this link to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WHbjbD1kKY
Bishop Neil Warwick was consecrated Bishop of Swindon on Thursday November 30th at Canterbury Cathedral.You can also watch a recorded stream of the service from Canterbury Cathedral hereAt Christ Church, we had the privilege and responsibility of hosting the Diocesan Welcome Service and Reception for Bishop Neil on Sunday 3rd December.The Old Town Partnership Choir led the worship.You can also watch a recorded stream of the Welcome Service HereWe look forward to working with Bishop Neil and seeing him more frequently, and we ask you all to remember him in your prayers.
