Christingle Service – Sunday 14 December 2025, 4pm
Christ Church, Swindon

Come and share the light with us!

Join us for our joyful Children’s Society Christingle Service, where everyone is invited to make their own Christingle from scratch (all materials provided). Together, we’ll light our candles and take part in a beautiful procession, filling the church with warmth and glowing light.

This is a wonderful service for all ages – a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the hope and joy of the season.

All proceeds from the collection will go to The Children’s Society, supporting their vital work with vulnerable children and young people here in the UK and beyond.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Join us for an Advent Organ Recital at Christ Church, featuring Tim Eyles, Director of Music, on Friday 19th December at 1pm.

Enjoy a delightful programme of music by Bach, Pachelbel, Buxtehude, Peeters and others, culminating in Widor’s famous “Toccata”.

This is the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind with beautiful Advent and Christmas music in the peaceful surroundings of Christ Church. A retiring collection will be taken to support the ongoing work of the church.

Join us on Sunday 21st December at 6.30pm in Christ Church for our Traditional Candlelit Service of Lessons & Carols — a beautifully atmospheric celebration of Christmas hope, scripture and song. Led by the Revd. Norma McKemey, the service will include an address from Beth Trendell of the Swindon Borough Council Fostering Team, with music provided by Organist Tim Eyles and Conductor Katrine Reimers. Bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight, this treasured service is a highlight of our Christmas season. Afterwards, stay and enjoy festive refreshments, including mince pies, mulled wine and more, as we share the warmth and joy of the season together.

Join Swindon Town Football Club for their Official Christmas Carol Service at Christ Church on Monday 22nd December 2025, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Sing your favourite Christmas carols alongside players, staff, and fellow supporters, celebrating the festive season together.

Our vicar Simon, the club chaplain, is currently recovering from an operation and won’t be able to join us in person, but let’s make this an event to remember for him as he watches via livestream.

Everyone is welcome—football fans and non-football fans alike!

The service will be followed by refreshments, giving you the perfect chance to relax, mingle, and share some festive cheer.

Join us at 4pm on Christmas Eve in Christ Church for our much-loved Crib Service, a joyful and family-friendly celebration that brings the Nativity Story to life.

Children (and grown-ups!) are warmly invited to come dressed as their favourite Nativity characters (optional) as we retell the story together in a fun, accessible and heartfelt way.

A wonderful chance to pause amidst the excitement of Christmas, this short service is perfect for all ages and a lovely tradition to share with family and friends.

Join us for Midnight Mass at Christ Church on Christmas Eve at 11pm, a peaceful and uplifting service that begins with the timeless invitation: ‘O come, let us adore Him…’.

As the night grows still, we gather together to celebrate the coming of Christ with carols, Scripture, and Holy Communion in the serene, candlelit beauty of the church.

Whether you are a regular worshipper or simply seeking a quiet moment of reflection this Christmas, all are warmly welcome.

Begin your Christmas celebrations with us at Christ Church Swindon on Christmas Day, where everyone is warmly invited to come to one or both services as suits your morning.

We begin with a quiet and reflective 8am Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel, perfect for those who cherish a peaceful start to Christmas.

Then at 10am we gather for our joyful Christmas Family Service with Holy Communion — a lively celebration for all ages as we welcome the newborn Christ. With hearts lifted, we proclaim, “Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning!” as we rejoice together in the light and hope of Christmas.

All are welcome.

Join us at Christ Church Swindon for our traditional New Year’s Eve Watchnight as we welcome in 2026!

Starting at 11pm and finishing at midnight, this reflective and joyful service offers a moment to look back on the year gone by, give thanks, and pray for the year ahead.

We’ll gather together to sing, reflect, and celebrate, finishing just in time to step outside and enjoy the fireworks lighting up Old Town as the New Year begins.

It’s the perfect way to start 2026 with hope, community, and celebration.

Join us for the New Year’s Day Partnership Ramble on Thursday 1st January 2026, a cherished Old Town tradition organised by the Swindon Old Town Partnership of Churches.

We set off from the Christ Church car park at 2.00pm, following the familiar route through Newport Street and Signal Way before heading west along the old railway line to Beavan’s Bridge for our customary New Year toast.

The walk is around 4½ miles at an easy pace, suitable for all—just remember to dress warmly and wear sensible footwear.

We aim to return to Christ Church by 4.30pm, where everyone is warmly invited for tea and mince pies in the Community Centre @ Christ Church.

The walk is led by Daniel Pitt (home: 521732, mobile: 07834 704350), please let him know if you intend to come for refreshment numbers.

All are very welcome to start the year with fresh air, fellowship, and good company.