Freshbrook Church

24/05/2026

FUNDRAISER FOR FRESHBROOK CHURCH – CHANGING PLACES TOILET

Meet the Team: Steve Cox; Tim Cox; Jordan Cox. (Support car – Andy & Elaine Gathercole).

About the fundraiser: Steve says, "the three of us will be walking the length of the Ridgeway from Avebury to Aylesbury (87 miles) on the 18 June 2026. We aim to complete this in one non-stop walk (no overnight stay!). We estimate it will take 36 hours allowing for food stops and comfort breaks.”

For more information about the walk please click on this link: https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/the-ridgeway/trail-information

This event is particularly special as we are raising funds to install a Changing Places toilet at Freshbrook Church. These facilities are essential for ensuring that everyone in our community, regardless of their needs, can enjoy our events and services comfortably and with dignity. For more info on Changing Places toilets, please visit: https://www.changing-places.org

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https://www.freshbrook.org/fundraiser-for-freshbrook-church-changing-places-toilet/

Fundraiser for Freshbrook Church – Changing Places toilet 24 May 2026 by Dave Davison 2 0 0 Meet the Team: Steve Cox; Tim Cox; Jordan Cox. (Support car – Andy & Elaine Gathercole). About the fundraiser: Steve says, “the three of us will be walking the length of the Ridgeway from Avebury to Ayl...

11/05/2026

Come and join us on Saturday 4 July @ 4 pm for an enthralling concert of light classical and popular music performed by the Royal Wootton Bassett Orchestra on the theme or Midsummer Magic, with special appearance by the Peatmoor Primary School children.

Entrance is free and so are the refreshments. All donations will be in aid of Wroughton Prospect Hospice. We look forward to seeing you!

Charity concert on the theme of Midsummer Magic 10 May 2026 by Dave Davison 6 0 0 Come and join us on Saturday 4 July @ 4 pm for an enthralling concert of light classical and popular music performed by the Royal Wootton Bassett Orchestra on the theme or Midsummer Magic, with special appearance by th...

26/04/2026

Today Wes Newman took part in the London Marathon to raise money for, and awareness of, Access Sport completing all but the last few yards in his wheelchair. Wes pushed his chair the last few yards to finish the race. Check out the link below, and if you'd like to encourage him for all his hard work you can make a donation on his just giving page.

London Marathon participant – Wes Newman 26 April 2026 by Dave Davison 12 0 0 Sunday 26the April 2026. It is Race day 💪 for Wes, He writes “Honestly, more nervous than I think I’ve ever been… but at the same time really excited for it. I’ve never done anything like this before, but I’...

01/04/2026

We’d like to invite you to join us for our Easter services. We’ll meet on Good Friday and again on Easter Sunday at 10.30am. Check the link below for more information.

Join us for our Easter Services 23 March 2026 by Dave Davison 27 0 0 Easter is many different things to different people. It is too some, a much needed holiday; to others a challenge for what to do with the kids when they’re off school for two weeks; it is chocolate and bunnies to others; and to s...

27/03/2026

Take note, the formal onset of British Summer Time is going to rob you of an hour of sleep Saturday night. Looking at the weather forecast you’ll get to enjoy an extra hour of dull and grey on Sunday. Never mind though, come and join us for our services and we’ll put a smile on your heart and back on your face. 😃

15/01/2026

Here is your first opportunity of 2026 to grab a bargain and support the vital work of Swindon Night Shelter

Amazing bargains at our next clearance sale!

We hope to see you there!

💷Clearance Sale at Freshbrook Church!💷

All items are Brand New 50% off our usual discounted prices!

Household, food, pet food, cosmetics and canned drinks 10 for £1!

Bag yourself a bargain and help the homeless and vulnerable at the same time!

Location: Freshbrook Church, Worsley Rd, Swindon, SN5 8NU

Date: Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Time: 10am to 12pm

15/01/2026

Do you know someone who might be helped by this course? Might it be just the thing you need?

🚨Starting soon!!🚨

The Recovery Course is a FREE Christ-centred course for adults based on the 12 steps. It provides practical insight and support to help anyone on the path to freedom from the grip of any addicition, secret habit or compulsive behaviour.

Each small session includes a meal, short presentation followed by a small group discussion.

Limited spaces available - BOOK NOW!

01793 613166; [email protected]
or pop into The Haven to sign up!

12/01/2026

We revealed our new theme text for the year in our Sunday morning service 11th January 2026. The reveal was delayed a week from our previous pattern to allow us time to reset after Christmas.

The text is from Matthews Gospel, chapter 11 verses 28 – 30: ‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.’

If you’d like to reflect on the depth of meaning and application of this passage you can watch our service on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/live/1XYgWGnvXwE?si=OOo3jEh8173R9RP_. Our associate pastor Phil Bailey spoke on the text.

Each year we print postcards with the verse on and a brief introduction to the verse. 200+ words will not of course reveal the richness of this text but we believe it will give you something to reflect on and be an encouragement to you.

“What would stop you coming to Jesus? Doubt that he is or was real? Let’s assume for a moment that he is.* What else would stop you coming to him? Maybe you doubt his relevance to your life. Have you tried reading the Bible for yourself, to see what he said? If not, perhaps you fear that he’s just like other authority figures you know, who judge you, take advantage of you or demand more than you can give. If so, try reading his words on the front of this postcard again.
Does he expect a squeaky-clean life, an impressive CV or the ability to give loads of time and money to church? No. He’s far more interested in what he can offer you: rest from the burdens that weigh on your soul; the deep relief of knowing you’ll be welcomed and loved as you are, because he humbled himself to death on a cross for your sake. Of course, he doesn’t intend to leave us as we are; he’ll transform our lives for the better. But he promises to lead us through change as a gentle and humble teacher with the
utmost patience, one step at a time. And as we learn to follow his teaching and example,
we find that his ways are our highest good.
Will you come to Jesus and find rest in his love and his purposes for your life?
* That’s something you could explore more by doing an Alpha Course at Freshbrook
Church, or in conversation at a Sunday service.”

05/01/2026

Our next Alpha course starts on Monday 26th January. If your new year has brought you more questions than answers then this might be just the thing you didn’t know you were looking for.

Come and join our new Alpha course! 5 January 2026 by Dave Davison 72 0 0 This next Alpha will run from the 26th January over the course of 11 interactive sessions on Monday evenings. Each session has a short video followed by a chat where you can share your thoughts and questions. There is a meal s...

29/11/2025

Today is the big day. Freshbrook Church us hosting it's ever popular annual Christmas Market!
Check out the link below for more info.
We open the doors at 3pm and run through to 6pm. Come and share in the lovely experience that is our Christmas Market. Come as a family, come on your own; come and shop across the wonderful array of stalls and gifts. Come and find out for yourself why those who come year on year so enjoy it.
This year we're fundraising Julia's House children's hospice

Christmas Market 2025 3 October 2025 by Dave Davison 126 0 0 We are delighted to announce that our ever-popular Christmas Market is happening again this year. Come and be inspired in your gift shopping and get your Christmas season off to a great start. Bring your family and enjoy a lovely afternoon...