Churchwarden Our previous Annual Meeting was actually six months ago. It had been delayed because of the coronavirus. We hoped it would be the last one under Covid restrictions. Sadly—not quite yet! We began by electing our churchwardens. Unfortunately, for… Read more

James, our treasurer, had some remarkable news. The picture James gave us was of three points on a graph. Best outcome: the green dot—worst outcome: the red dot … and yellow somewhere in the middle. We almost achieved the best… Read more

If Boris gives us the green light, we are ready to turn on the ignition. We have a programme set up to carry us through September 11th. By then we should have a clearer idea of where we are. If… Read more

Oliver Home has done an outstanding job as Diocesan Secretary. That is the C of E’s way of describing the top job done by a lay person at Hillside House. It is a post of huge responsibility. Oliver will be… Read more

We elected four people to the PCC this year. Tom was appointed for a single year. We are delighted to welcome back Tony. We also saw Charmain and Ali coming on PCC for the first time. We thank Alan and… Read more

Behind the scenes of our online services are Mike and Paul, Andy and now Jenny. From the camera work to the text on screen they make it all happen for us every week. All we have to do is to… Read more

A few weeks ago, I told the story of a young Christian man doing his National Service back in the fifties. It had been told to me by a GP who led a Christian group when I was at school…. Read more

St Francis School are very enthusiastic partners with us, sharing our passion for Uganda. I received another generous gift from them this week. The children raised no less than £704 for Uganda over the last few weeks and have entrusted… Read more

The irrepressible June was on TV this week. The residents of Orchid Care Home were shown on the local news celebrating Nurses Week 2021 by serving lunch to the staff. June was herself a nurse, a long time ago, and… Read more

Sanyu receives babies who have been abandoned. No parent willingly gives up their child and the stories are often heart-breaking. Some children are ill. Young parents without jobs struggle to look after them and leave children where they can be… Read more

Tony, Grace and Ali will all be confirmed by Bishop Lee this afternoon at a Deanery Confirmation Service in Pattern Church at 4:30pm. Preparation has had to take place on Zoom and all the usual social distancing will apply at the… Read more

Thanks to Bernadette for being willing to act as verger at the 9am. Bernadette is a relatively new member. She is a Swindonian who has spent a large part of her life in the United Sates. Having returned to Swindon… Read more