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Transforming Church. Together.

We believe that the local church – the parish and new forms of church - is the genius of the Church of England. In the local, Christ’s love is offered to the reality of each place and every person. We long to see flourishing churches, which are representative of their communities, and where people are led by the Holy Spirit in growing the Kingdom of God. We pray for renewal and transformation of ourselves, our churches, and our society. 


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New Building Management Portal to replace Online Faculty System

19th August 2026

The Church of England is introducing the Building Management Portal, a new national digital system for managing applications relating to works on churches, their contents, and churchyards, with a planned release date of 6 October 2026.

Housing Justice produce Homelessness Sunday resources

19th August 2026

Each year, Housing Justice holds Homelessness Sunday on the Sunday before World Homeless Day. This year, Homelessness Sunday falls on 4th October, and the theme is ‘Community Cohesion’.

Christ Church Swindon National Online service on first Feast of Creation Sunday

21st August 2026

On Sunday, 6 September, Christ Church Swindon will host the Church of England's national online service. The pre-recorded service will be broadcast on the CofE's social media channels as well as on YouTube and will include the special liturgy and prayers produced for the brand-new feast day.

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Saturday 22nd August
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Tuesday 1st September
9:00am -
Wednesday 2nd September
10:30am - 7:00pm -

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