It’s the General Election next week as you will undoubtedly know, and Pattern Church have put together some amazing resources for helping us all to pray and consider how we will vote.Check out their general election resources page at: https://www.patternchurch.org/ge2024You can also listen to the BBC Wiltshire’s Swindon Wide General Election Debate recorded on 27th June with the following representatives at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j4p3ppLabour, Swindon South, Heidi AlexanderGreen, Swindon North, Andy BentleyLiberal Democrat, Swindon South, Matt McCabeConservative, Swindon North, Justin TomlinsonReform, Swindon North, Les Willis
We have just published our summer and early autumn newsletter for all the upcoming concerts and events happening at Christ Church and the Community Centre in the next few months.You can download the newsletter HERE or on the link at the side of this post.
Last Saturday, 8th June, we were delighted to be part of the Old Town Festival with our very first “Celebration of God’s Acre” event organized by the Christ Church Eco Group.We were able to share with those who visited, our beautiful churchyard, which having been relatively undisturbed for over 150 years, provides a rich diversity of grasses, flowers, birds and animals.This undisturbed or ‘un-improved’ grassland is now rare in the UK and since the 1940’s it is estimated that flower-rich grassland, once widespread in the countryside, has vanished.We are especially grateful to the various conservation and environmental groups and individuals who contributed to the day.You can find out more about caring for God’s Acre on their website at: https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/If you would like to know more about what we do as a church or what you can do as an individual or family to protect God’s earth then please get in touch using the email address below:ecogroup@Christchurchswindon.co.uk
Calling all dog lovers! A family friendly charity fundraising event for Christ Church.Our dogs always need a walk every day so why not have some extra fun at the same time?To celebrate 10 years of the Community Centre @ Christ Church and in partnership with a group of students from Nova Hreod we have set up an event based on their entrepreneurial idea.Starting and ending at Christ Church following a fully marshalled course around Lawn Woods. There will be 2 races (registration 10.30am)1 – Fun walk/ run – 2k – 11.15am start2 – Competitive run – 5k – 11am startCosts – £6 per adult, £4 per child, £15 for a family of up to 5 – DOGS GO FREEPrizes for the winners of each event.After the race there will be plenty of things to do including a bouncy castle, a fun dog show (best dresses, waggiest tail etc), arts and crafts, glitter tattoos and refreshments (burger van & ice cream/ cakes).All proceeds raised go towards helping to maintain Christ Church.Sponsored by: BellaJojo’s Pets Boutique & SpaDates/Times10:30-15:00 15 Jun 24VenueCricklade StreetSwindonSN1 3HBTicketsFind out more and sign-up on our Community Centre website HEREContact detailsIf you have a question about this event, please contact:Chris Smith01793 617237ccoperations@christchurchswindon.co.uk
