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
In this week's video, Simon starts by reading our new bible verse for 2024 which was launched last Sunday, at the commencement of this new church liturgical year. Simon looks forward to this Advent season we are in, especially the upcoming Christingle Service this Sunday, 10th December, at 4pm in Christ Church. Simon ends his video with an Advent prayer by Henry Nouwen.You can watch the video via this link to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WHbjbD1kKY
Bishop Neil Warwick was consecrated Bishop of Swindon on Thursday November 30th at Canterbury Cathedral.You can also watch a recorded stream of the service from Canterbury Cathedral hereAt Christ Church, we had the privilege and responsibility of hosting the Diocesan Welcome Service and Reception for Bishop Neil on Sunday 3rd December.The Old Town Partnership Choir led the worship.You can also watch a recorded stream of the Welcome Service HereWe look forward to working with Bishop Neil and seeing him more frequently, and we ask you all to remember him in your prayers.
In this week's video, Simon looks forward to this special week ahead with the consecration of the new Bishop of Swindon, The Revd. Neil Warwick, on Thursday morning; and the beginning of Advent this coming Sunday.You can watch the video via this link to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U5a9kv8pOg
