Margaret Williams MBESunrise: 21st July 1931; Sunset: 5th March 2025‘Well done, thou good and faithful servant’.May she rest in peacePhoto: Janet French – used with permissionIt is with great sadness that we pass on the news that Margaret died peacefully at home at 12.10am on Wednesday 5th March.This news marks the end of a wonderful servant hearted, Christ centred life. Margaret was a central part of our Christ Church community for 70 years since her move from Swansea.We celebrated Margaret’s remarkable 50 years as a Lay minister on St Luke’s day 20th October last year. Margaret was the most amazing, joyful, spirit-filled passionate ambassador for Christ as a Teacher, Headteacher, Gospel Minister, Preacher and worship leader. Above all Margaret was a faithful friend, generous host and ecumenical bridge builder which has been evident over the 56 years of our Old Town Partnership of Churches.We remember Margaret’s husband Danny, Val her sister and her nieces Pam and Jean.We are very grateful to Ailsa, Janet, Margaret’s friends and professional carers for the love and support which enabled her to remain at home in her final weeks.Please pass on your own personal special memories to me personally or the Parish Office of how God touched your lives through Margaret’s life and Christian ministry.Please pray for the preparation of Margaret’s Christian funeral at Christ Church. Further details to follow.As Margaret rests in peace may she rise in glory.God bless you Margaret and thank you our beloved friend for all the countlessways you have blessed us here in Swindon.Every blessing Simon
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Attention: Church Electoral Roll Revision Now In Progress!Please fill in an enrollment form if you wish to be included, or remain on the church electoral roll.Further to our earlier communication about a completely new Electoral Roll being prepared leading up to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) on 27th April.We’ve now emailed or sent a letter to all those on the current Electoral Roll.Unfortunately, we cannot carry names forward from the previous roll.Can you therefore please reply as soon as possible to our communication which will enable time for the new Electoral Roll to be prepared.Are you not on the Electoral Roll but would like to be?There are several benefits from joining the Electoral Roll:• You can stand for election to the Parish Church Council (PCC)• You can attend the Annual Parochial Council Meeting (APCM)• You can participate in the voting at the APCM (next meeting 28 April)To be entered on the Electoral Roll:• You must be over 16.• You must be baptised.• You must have attended a church in the parish for at least the last six months.If you wish to remain on, or be entered on the new Electoral Roll please complete an Enrolment form available at the back of the church and return it to the Parish Office by the 15th March or use this link: https://forms.office.com/e/QhHXfSYRSJbefore 15th March.Thank you for your help.
Simon's Weekly Video Update #54 - 24th February 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 new school term, and our preparations for Lent which starts next week.You can watch the video on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiWL8NQae38#christchurchswindon #weeklyupdate #news #fromthevicar
