In this week's video, Simon looks forward to today's Christmas Eve services; and Christmas Day tomorrow, with a special Christmas message.You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/HbNAc1Imoko
In this week's video, Simon looks forward to tonight's Carol Service for Swindon Town Football Club and its fans. He reminds us that STFC was started in the 1860s by a former Christ Church curate and how the annual service for the club is like a yearly homecoming. This will be Simon's 25th Christmas as STFC Chaplain and he still has a passion for the club and the game after all these years, even if their form hasn't been the best lately. Simon asks us to consider how we can be kind to others this Christmas time, then ends the video message with an encouragement to the club! Everyone is welcome to attend the STFC carol service this evening, even if you are not a football fan and want to have a good sing!You can watch Simon's weekly video update here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA0bC88PCJsIf you cannot make it to church tonight at 6:30pm for the carol service, why not watch it online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3BRGWdalQU
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
