Facilities and features
Accessibility
No car park on site but there is street parking nearby, (please check local restrictions), or parking (for concerts etc) at the Outlet Centre (5 minutes walk away, parking charge).
The church is mostly on the level and wheelchair friendly with wide doorways
We have large print hymn books and service books available. Some of our services are on the screen.
Assistance dogs are always welcome, and well-behaved pets too.
We have Coeliac members of the congregation, so we can provide Gluten-free Communion wafers and refreshemnts.
Our Building
You can read more about our stained glass here: https://staugustines-swindon.co.uk/history/stained-glass/
We are open Saturday mornings from 09:30-12:00 for general visiting and private prayer.
We are a grade 2 listed building.
We have a separately heated Parish Room, and a new general heating system for the main church building.
We are beginning our eco church journey.
Music and Worship
We only have one bell - but have several people help ring it. The bell is rung before our Sunday and Wednesday services, as well as for Weddings and Funerals when requested.
In September 2022, an opportunity arose to replace the Coventry Organ which was developing some minor electrical faults due to its age. The new organ came from the home of Dr Judith Langfield in Bristol, and was built by the same firm as the Coventry Organ, Eminent Organs. The current organ consists of three manuals and 54 speaking stops.
Groups, Courses and Activities
We hold a monthly Messy Church (except during August), on the third Saturday at 11am. We also hold a monthly Messy Sunday afternoon service on the fourth Sunday. Contact us for more details.
Help for Visitors
Tours of the building available by arrangement.
Church open an hour before services:
9:00am Sunday Morning
9:00am Wednesday Morning
as well as Saturday mornings from 9.30 until 12:00.
Other Features
We support Swindon Foodbank and have a collection box for item donations which is collected regularly.
We use the screen at some services. We use the sound system when an organist is unavailable. We have a good audio visual facilities, and the church can be used for many different uses including conferences.
We are beginning our Eco-Church journey and have begun building bug houses and wild flower areas in our garden.
Our Parish Room is available for hire. Please contact us for more details.