The Grief Opera – A Moving Musical Journey at Christ ChurchSaturday 1st November 2025 | 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm) | Tickets: £10This November, Christ Church will host The Grief Opera – a powerful and emotive musical work that explores the depths of grief, love, and remembrance. Written by Nigel Linacre in response to the tragic loss of his son, and composed by Vladimir Miller, this original piece draws on classical, jazz, opera, and musical theatre to tell a profoundly human story.The performance follows a father’s final conversations with his son, the moment of loss, and the struggle to carry grief forward. It aims not only to offer comfort to those facing their own losses, but also to spark important, potentially life-saving conversations around mental health – particularly in relation to suicide, the leading cause of death among young men.The Grief Opera features a gifted cast of singers and musicians, including tenor Neil Latchman, mezzo-soprano Keri Farish, and soprano Grace Dowdeswell, with narration by Ashley Green. They will be joined by a live ensemble, creating a rich and stirring musical experience.Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable and meaningful evening.Location: Christ Church, Cricklade Street, Swindon, SN1 3HBTime: Doors open 7.00pm | Performance starts 7.30pmTickets: £10 + £0.50 booking feeContact: chris@christchurchswindon.co.uk | 01793 617237Book your tickets HERE
The Beloved Son – A Powerful Theatrical Exploration of Henri Nouwen’s LifeWe’re delighted to be hosting The Beloved Son at Christ Church on Friday 12th September 2025 – a moving and thought-provoking solo play inspired by the life of renowned spiritual writer Henri Nouwen.Written and directed by award-winning playwright Murray Watts and performed by acclaimed actor Andrew Harrison, this powerful performance delves into Nouwen’s extraordinary journey — from his academic success at Yale and Harvard to his radical decision to live within a L’Arche community, sharing life with adults with intellectual disabilities.The play offers an honest and deeply human portrait, exploring themes of identity, longing, brokenness, and the transformative power of love. For anyone seeking meaning, comfort, or deeper faith, this promises to be a truly enriching evening.📅 Friday 12th September🕖 Doors open at 7.00pm | Performance starts at 7.30pm📍 Christ Church, Cricklade Street, Swindon SN1 3HB🎟️ £10 for adults | Under 18s go free🍷 Pay bar available (cash/card)Tickets are available online:👉 Book your place HEREThis is a unique opportunity to experience a remarkable story brought to life on stage. We hope you’ll join us.
Simon's Weekly Video Update #71 - 4th August 2025Simon's weekly video update about the life of our church and current affairs affecting us all.In this week's video, Simon talks about our A Rocha Gold Award assessment happening this week, and also about our community centre clean up this Thursday and Friday. We are looking for volunteers to help us give the centre a good spruce up. Please get in contact if you can help us. Thank you in advance.You can watch the video on the link below, or on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMKgGUkXyB8#christchurchswindon #weeklyupdate #news #fromthevicar
Simon's Weekly Video Update #70 - 28th July 2025Simon's weekly video update about the life of our church and current affairs affecting us all.In this week's video, Simon talks about the upcoming Parish Church Weekend at Home in September which start with the play, The Beloved Son, about the life and spiritual journey of Henri Nouwen.Tickets for this opening event are £10 (+ 50p booking fee), now on sale at: https://ccccswindon.co.uk/events/72/detailsA booklet with the programme for the whole weekend is also now available at the back of the church or in the Parish Office.You can watch the video on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXoZvj-RWEg
