What Happened With The Seventh Share?
You will probably be aware that our PCC gives away 11% of our income. Most of that is designated to eight organisations both in Swindon and around the world. We reserve some for special emergencies. At various times we offer… Read more
Good and Bad Feelings
This year our summer teaching programme will be based around some of the things we feel. Some will be things we wish we did not feel, and others things we would love to experience more of. The themes will be… Read more
October is Getting Closer!
We have will have a good number of Ugandan visitors in Swindon in October as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Bristol Uganda Link in October. We will need to offer hospitality to some people for five days and… Read more
A Year of Big Demands
The Queen described 1992 as her “annus horribilus”. (Horrible year.) The years 2018 and 2019 may be remembered by the PCC in the same way as far as the church building is concerned. The subsiding floor The subsiding floor has… Read more
Children Reading at All Age Services
I was delighted that children who expressed an interest in reading at our All – Age Services. My aim in 2020 will be to ensure that we do not have any adults reading all age services during the course of… Read more
Bishop Viv and the Environment
The Diocese has recently appointed an Environmental Officer. This person will be employed for two days a week specifically with the aim of reducing the carbon footprint of the churches in our diocese. This is a thoroughly biblical concept. Psalm… Read more
Sneak Preview
Next week we will be giving full details of the result of the 7th share applications. PCC made a decision on Monday and we will be giving full information as to exactly where the money will be going to in… Read more
“We Fight Against Spiritual Forces of Evil” Eph 6: 12
Christianity is more than moralism. However, Christians should pray when we see vulnerable people in our society spiritually enslaved for the financial gain of others. 700 Betting Shops to Close: Having many times encouraged the church to pray over the… Read more
The Stained Glass Window
Jean offered last year to put in a window in memory of Andrew. PCC discussed the design which she offered and, with minor changes agreed by the family, unanimously agreed to it. It will be placed in the church room… Read more
What about Sub Teams?
When we first started sub teams we did not really know much about them. We just knew that PCC meetings could be more productive. Lots of people discussing the same thing once a month means you don’t get so much… Read more
Ten Reasons to Serve
Service is the writing that goes through the stick of rock that is our Christian lives. Jesus defined his life by it. “I am among you as one who serves.” It is the reason the King has come. Christians are… Read more
The aim of the Strategic Plan
The aim of the Strategic Plan is to be a thriving church in 2024. Not a declining one or one which is just getting by. We want to see more people involved. (We really should say, “ever more people involved.”)…. Read more