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/
In this week's video, Simon reflects on the Christmas season which has just finished and asks us 'Where did you see God at work during the season?' You can watch Simon's latest message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK-Uk1XXd7ISimon then calls our attention to the current season of Epiphany, celebrating the Magi's visit to honour the newborn King Jesus, and asks us the question, 'what fills you with wonder in these dark and cold January days?'Simon recites a litany called 'The Work of Christmas' by Howard Thurman, an African-American theologian, educator, and civil rights leader. The litany can be read in full at this website: https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/now-the-work-of-christmas-begins/Simon finishes this week's video with a blessing and asks 'How can we serve our community in this Epiphany season?'#christchurchswindon #weeklyupdate #weeklyvideo #churchlife #churchofenglandTranscript
In this week's video, Simon looks forward to tonight's New Year's Eve Watchnight service and the new year ahead with a special New Year message.You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/UCPu86C-HJQ
