​We just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who is volunteering, praying and giving so generously this Christmas

Thank you to those who are decorating, setting up, writing, recording, stewarding, praying, delivering food hampers, reading, phoning the lonely, chatting on doorsteps, playing and preaching.

We also want to thank local businesses and friends we’ve teamed up with... 

To Crescent Flower Shop, Eades Greengrocers and St Andrews Church School for their huge help and generosity with the Christmas hampers. And to Primrose Hill Farm for their donation of a Christmas tree.

Together we hope to bring some light into the lives of many this Christmas.

Like so many things in this difficult year, Christmas will be different for all of us. In these times, the message of hope and light that Christmas brings remains as important as ever.

We would love for you to join us as we celebrate Christmas and discover the light in the darkness.

We have plenty of Christmas Services in the building and online Christmas Celebrations and services too.

​Wishing you a hope-filled Christmas from all at St Swithin’s Church.

Wanting to find out what's going on at St Swithin's this Christmas? There are opportunities to be still, to sing, to celebrate and to spend time together. Visit our Christmas page by clicking the link below.

"It came upon the midnight clear, 
That glorious song of old, 
From angels bending
near the earth,
To touch their harps of gold: 
"Peace on the earth,
goodwill to men 
From heavens all gracious King!”
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing."

A few of us are planing to carol around the RUH on the 20th December at 6pm. It’ll be a jolly, low-maintenance, tip-up and sing affair to simply bless the patients.

For practical reasons it’s on a first-RSVP, first-sing basis. If you’re keen, let James Collie know and he will send you details details

The Gateway Community Christmas Dinner is taking place on Wednesday 19th December. Adults £7, Children £3 and Teens and Seniors are £5. Please purchase tickets from the St Swithin's Café or speak to Yein.

It’s hospitality time! We’ll be sharing mulled wine and mince pies at ‘Carols by Candlelight’.

Do you love to give a warm welcome? Please bring some shop-bought mince pies with you on Sunday 16th December.

Walcot Winterfest Lantern Parade is back! Sunday 9th December | 5-6pm. Why not come and join in the fun with our neighbours in Walcot Street? Event details can be found here...