From Archdeacon Godfrey Kasana in Luweero
You may recall that Godfrey preached for us a few months ago from his church in Uganda. St John’s helped get Godfrey’s car back on the road last year after a serious collision involving his son. We really did not… Read more
And From the Archbishop of Uganda
Just before Christmas the diocese contributed a total of £33,326 to the Bishops’ Uganda Appeal for clergy families in severe need. The Archbishop of Uganda, The Most Reverend Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba writes: “What a joy it was to receive… Read more
Praying with the Sometimes Dejected Psalmist
We will be coming together to pray on Thursday, 4th February at 7:30pm. More than ten months after the start of the pandemic, our 11am service remains closed. If we come to church at 9am, we wear masks, sit apart… Read more
Our Jar of Grace and Our Year of Giving
It is now time for people to return any Jars of Grace that you might have. As ever your gift will be divided between Uganda and TEAR Fund. If you do not have a physical Jar, you are welcome to… Read more
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Churches of North Swindon Online Service 24th January at 6:30pm The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2021 has been prepared by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland. The theme that was chosen, “Abide in my love and… Read more
Alpha: Who Could You Invite?
You will have received the letter from our Communications Team. We hope to start on Wednesday, 27th January. People can sign up directly from our website. Full information is there.
Eritrea - Country No 6
The Eritrean Orthodox Church is the only Christian denomination recognised by the government, and is tightly controlled by those in power. Government security forces monitor phone calls, scrutinise activity and conduct countless raids which target Christians, seize Christian materials and damage house churches. Christians… Read more
Meeting for Prayer
Here are two dates for your diary. We are going to meet for prayer on Zoom on: Thursday, 4th February @ 7:30pm Thursday, 4th March @ 7:30pm Code will be issued next week.
Fears for Luweero
Opposition Candidates have been banned from campaigning in some districts, including Luweero. The Electoral Commission has denied journalists access to polling stations. The driving force behind these restrictions is Mr Museveni. There is serious restriction on movement. There have been… Read more
Service of Prayer for Christian Unity
There will be a service on Zoom and YouTube for the churches in North Swindon next Sunday evening (24th January) @ 6:30pm. You don’t even have to go out in the cold this year. Details of how to access this… Read more
First Guest on the Alpha Course
Dr. Francis Collins is a physician-geneticist of world renown. He was leader of the international Human Genome Project, which culminated in the completion of a finished sequence of the human DNA instruction book. Dr Collins is also a committed Christian… Read more
Lounge Floor Repaired
Even though the PCC and FF&G have spent months over this project, partially because of Covid and partially because a new architect had to be appointed in the course of it, the work was done in a single morning. Geobear… Read more