Afternoon Tea

Occuring
Every Tuesday at for 2 hours
Venue
Community Centre @ Christ Church
Address
Community Centre @ Christ Church, Community Centre @ Christ Church Cricklade Street, SN1 3HB, United Kingdom

Come along to the Community Centre @ Christ Church every Tuesday between 1:30-3:30 for a piece of cake and a drink.

An optional 30 minutes of gentle exercise takes place which can be done seated or standing, or you can just enjoy the music.

This is followed by a quiz or music bingo, higher or lower game and an optional raffle.

Themed teas are held for special events!

A great chance to meet new people and have fun.

£3 donation per person

(limited parking)

Tea and Chat

Occuring
Monthly. Every First Tuesday at for 1 hour
Venue
Goddard Arms
Address
Goddard Arms, 1 High St, Swindon, SN1 3EG, United Kingdom

We invite you to 'Tea and Chat' for friends old and new. Everyone welcome. Bar prices apply.

Virtual Morning Prayer

Occuring
Every Wednesday and Friday at for 30 mins
Venue
Online or telephone
Address
Online or telephone

You are welcome to join us for a simple, spoken word service of Morning Prayer to start your day.
Telephone: 08002605903 to join by phone
Use this Passcode 694043607#

Christ in Quiet

Occuring
Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

A short, quiet, service often with Holy Communion.

Followed by refreshments.

There is no music.

We welcome people with or exploring faith. If you have questions please call our vicar Revd Canon Simon Stevenette (01793) 529166.

Fellowship of Faith

Occuring
Monthly. Every First, Third Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

Friendship, support, and growth
So much is covered throughout the bible, if you have questions, we’ll look for answers together.

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Morning Prayer

Occuring
Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at for 30 mins
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

Start your day with God in reflective prayer in the Lady Chapel here at Christ Church.

For more info, contact the parish office at: [email protected] (01793) 522832

On the first Saturday of the month, morning prayer is held at the earlier time of 7:30am for the monthly fellowship breakfast.

Join us for this weeks Sunday service

Occuring
Every Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

Everyone is welcome to join us in person or online via our live stream service from Christ Church at 10am each Sunday morning. This is also available to rewatch afterwards.

The service usually includes a children's talk.

Download an order of service at the bottom of this page using the 'More Information' button to follow along.

Any questions? Contact Carol by email [email protected] or ring (01793) 522832.

Photographer Janet French

Christingle Service

Occuring
for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

Suitable for all the family, our beautiful Christingle Service provides a thoughtful start to the Christmas season. The Christingle orange with lighted candle represents Christ the Light of the World. The red band surrounding the orange reminds us his blood was shed for the whole world. The dried fruits are symbolic of God's goodness and provision for HIs world. The service will be led by the Revd. Canon Simon Stevenette and Jo Porter and is particularly suitable for (accompanied) children

Evening worship

Occuring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

Please note special services may differ.

Please join us:

Ist Sunday - Holy Communion

2nd Sunday - informal evening worship (often with a guest minister) or healing service

3rd Sunday - Evensong or Choral Evensong (quarterly)

4th Informal - - informal evening worship (often with a guest minister) or healing service

5th Informal - - Songs of Praise

Once a quarter we will hold a Choral Evensong from the Book of Common Prayer.

Bible Encounter Group

Occuring
Monthly. Every Second, Fourth Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

Fellowship Group meeting fortnightly every 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening in Term Time to explore the Bible together. For more information please contact Maranda Ng Email: [email protected]

Term time only

8am Holy Communion (Common Worship)

Occuring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 40 mins
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

A short, quiet, spoken word service mostly using modern language.

There is no music.

We welcome people with or exploring faith. If you have questions please call our vicar Revd Canon Simon Stevenette (01793) 529166.

St Mary's Carol Service

Occuring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's Church
Address
St Mary's Church, Commonweal Road Swindon, SN1 4LB, United Kingdom

Everyone is welcome to come along to our annual Christmas Carol Service. There will be traditional carols to join in with. The Service will be led by the Revd. Daphne Hardwick. Organist will be Burkhard Zomm from the New Apostolic Church which also worships in St Mary's every week.

Service of Lessons and Carols by Candelight

Occuring
for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

Our annual service of Lessons and Carols by Candlelight, led by our Robed Choir. This year we will be featuring Carols by some new composers, including Philip Moore, Brittney Boykin and Stuart Nicholson - along with traditional carols for the congregation to sing. The choir will sing the new composition of 'The First Nowell' by Bob Chilcott as part of the initiative 'Follow the Star, Join in the Song'.
Organist: Ian Crabbe
Director of Music - Tim Eyles.
The service will be led by the Revd. Canon Simon Stevenette.
Sermon: the Revd. Moira Slack

ALL WELCOME

Swindon Town Football Club Christmas Carol Service

Occuring
for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

The Club's annual celebration of Christmas in Christ Church, led by their Chaplain, the Revd. Canon Simon Stevenette. All welcome to come along and join in the enthusiastic singing of Christmas Carols.

Crib Service

Occuring
for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

A family-friendly service as we re-tell the story of Jesus' birth at Chrismas. Service led by Jo Porter and the Revd. Canon Simon Stevenette with music provided by our worship band, TOAST. ALL WELCOME

Midnight Mass

Occuring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

A service of Midnight Mass to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in human form. The service will be by candlelight with music from our Robed Choir . Holy Communion will be celebrated by the Revd. Canon Simon Stevenette, vicar of Christ Church Swindon, with a sermon from the Revd. Daphne Hardwick, Associate Minister. ALL WELCOME

Christmas Day Holy Communion

Occuring
for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

A quiet, said service of Holy Communion as we begin Christmas Day. led by the Revd. Canon Simon Stevenette. Why not come along and have a peaceful hour contemplating God's gift to us in sending His Son to earth, before the festivities rally begin!

Christmas Day Family Worship at Christ Church

Occuring
for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

A joyful service for all the family as we celebrate Christmas Day together. Why not get the children (and big kids!) to bring along a present they love to show us? Service led by the Revd. David Cain. We promise you will be home in time to cook a festive lunch!

Watchnight Service

Occuring
for 59 mins
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

Why not come along and welcome the New Year with us? The service will be led by the Revd. Robert Jordan, minister of Immanuel United Reformed Church which is part of the Old Town Partnership of Churches. Our robed choir will be singing and after the service you can (if you wish) scale the spiral staircase to the ringing room as the bells ring in 2024. ALL WELCOME

Fellowship Breakfast

Occuring
Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

7.30am optional Morning Prayer in Christ Church.

8am breakfast and talk in the meeting room at the Community Centre.

Each first Saturday of the month, a group meets for a full English breakfast, a good talk and conversation.

While the breakfast is cooked by men the gathering is open to all.

For catering purposes, RSVP (Suggested £5 donation) [email protected] (01793) 522832

All Age Worship

Occuring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

You are warmly invited to a family friendly 10am All Age service. This service includes child friendly songs, a children's talk and fun activity sheets.

Everyone is welcome to join us in person or online via our live stream service from Christ Church at 10am each Sunday morning. This is also available to rewatch afterwards.

Download an order of service at the bottom of this page using the 'More Information' button to follow along.

Any questions? Contact Carol by email [email protected] or ring (01793) 522832.

8am Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer (1662)

Occuring
In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December. Every First Sunday at for 40 mins
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

A short, quiet, spoken word traditional service.

There is no music.

We welcome people with or exploring faith. If you have questions please call our vicar Revd Canon Simon Stevenette (01793) 529166.

Old Town Partnership of Churches Advent Carol Service

Occuring
Sunday 03 December 2023 at for 1 hour
Venue
Bath Road Methodist Church,
Address
Bath Road Methodist Church,, Epworth Court Bath Rd Old Town Swindon, SN1 4BA, United Kingdom

A service of darkness to light which will include music from our Partnership Choir. All welcome.
Please note that there will be no 9am service at St Mary's or 10am service at Christ Church that morning.

Candlelight Concerts

Occuring
Saturday 30 September 2023, Friday 13 October 2023, Saturday 11 November 2023 at for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

A 'one of a kind' experience in a candlelit Christ Church. Enjoy live music played by a string quartet in a whole new light!

Saturday 30th September 6pm and 8pm - the music of Hans Zimmer

Friday 13th October 6pm and 8pm - Vivaldi 'Four Seasons'

Saturday 11th November 6pm and 8pm- a tribute to Queen

Tickets £12-£45

Bar available for 45 minutes before the concert start time.

More information here: https://bit.ly/CandlelightFB

Further performances at 20:00

Choral Evensong

Occuring
Sunday 19 November 2023 at for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Swindon
Address
Cricklade Street Swindon, SN1 3HB, GB

A beautiful, reflective service from the Book of Common Prayer, with full choral settings and anthem. All welcome.