What’s really happening to our climate and natural world — and what does it mean for everyday life here in the UK?Join us for a powerful community screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing — an eye-opening 50-minute film bringing together leading UK scientists and experts to explain the latest evidence, and why it matters for all of us.Discover how these changes could affect:🌧️ Extreme weather🍞 Food security🏥 Health and wellbeing💷 The cost of livingBased on the landmark national briefing held in Westminster last November — and featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times — the film includes contributions from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and voices from across the UK.💬 Stay for the conversationAfter the screening, there’ll be a short, open discussion about what this means for our local community — and what practical steps we can take together.Local councillors and community representatives have been invited to join the conversation.🎟️ Free entry – please book to help us gauge numbers.Book your place HERE
Easter at Christ Church Swindon – Join Us This WeekendLooking for a place to reflect, celebrate, and connect this weekend? 🌿We would love to welcome you, your family, and your friends to Christ Church Swindon for our Easter services and events. Whether you’re looking for quiet prayer, family fun, or beautiful music, there is a place for you here.Here is what’s happening starting tomorrow:Friday: Good Friday * 9am: Morning Prayer12pm: 3 Hours at the Cross(Please feel free to come and go as you need. To help preserve a quiet and reflective atmosphere, you may wish to arrive or depart on the hour or half hour.)1:30pm: Children’s Easter Craft Workshop (Community Centre)7:30pm: Brahms German Requiem – Tickets available on the door for this paid event.Saturday: Easter Saturday7:30am: Morning Prayer (Lady Chapel)8am: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast (Community Centre)Sunday: Easter Day ☀️6am: Sunrise Service at Holy Rood on the Lawn (Breakfast follows in the Community Centre!)8am: 1662 Holy Communion9am: Holy Communion at St Mary’s10am: All Age Family Communion6:30pm: Easter PraiseMonday: Easter Monday 🎈11am – 2pm: Easter Family Fete (Church & Community Centre)We can’t wait to see you there! ⛪✨#ChristChurchSwindon #Swindon #Easter2026 #GoodFriday #EasterSunday #Community #SwindonEvents
We are delighted to share the final figures from this year’s Wiltshire Ride + Stride, and to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part, supported, donated, or encouraged our riders and walkers.Together, participants from Christ Church and St Mary’s raised a total of £682.20, with £341.10 returning directly to our parish to support the life and work of the church.A special moment of celebration took place during our Sunday afternoon service on 11th January, when Jacob Smith was formally presented with a Ride + Stride medal in recognition of his outstanding achievement. At just 12 years old, Jacob cycled to an incredible 50 churches and 67 miles in one day, supported by his dad Chris Smith, our Site Operations and Development Manager. It was a joy to recognise their efforts together as a church community.We also wish to acknowledge Carol Simmons, who walked an extraordinary 23 miles during the event in loving memory of Arline Stovell, whose faithful commitment to Ride + Stride over many years helped shape and sustain this event at Christ Church.While there were no parish awards this year, these achievements — along with the dedication of everyone who took part — are something to be truly proud of.Thank you once again to all who donated, volunteered, rode, walked, encouraged, and prayed. Your support continues to help preserve Wiltshire’s historic churches and strengthen our own parish community.As we give thanks for all that was achieved, we are also looking ahead and beginning to plan for the next Ride + Stride. The next annual event will take place on Saturday 12th September 2026, and we would love even more people to be involved. Further information about Ride + Stride can be found at:https://www.wiltshirehistoricchurchestrust.org.uk/ride-stride/With gratitude,Jennifer Miles
You're Invited To Church This Christmas!You are very welcome at our Advent and Christmas services and events – bring your family and friends or come along on your own. Whether it will be your first time at church or you have been before, we look forward to welcoming you at Christ Church and St Mary’s this Advent and Christmas season 2025!To find out all about our special Advent and Christmas services, visit our Advent Services and Events page HERE.You can also watch many of our services live or catchup on our YouTube channell HERE
