We are here to serve the combined Anglican churches of Corsham, Neston and Gastard. (With effect from 1st March 2024, the parish of Lacock with Bowden Hill has joined a new grouping with St Peter’s Chippenham). Our main aim is to grow followers of Jesus Christ through three key areas of activity which build upon each other, and which encourage us to look up, in and out:
- Growing in God (or looking up). We will be committed to being disciples of Jesus through prayer, Bible study and an active Christian life.
- Growing in Love (or looking in). We will model Christian love towards each other, creating attractive and hospitable communities of faith where people feel at home.
- Growing Community (or looking out). We will engage with our communities, seeking to be a Christian influence and encouraging people to follow Jesus.
You can keep up-to-date with what’s happening in our Team News publication, and joining in with our activities; we also offer a wide variety of services for all ages. We look forward to meeting you in person!
There a wide variety of external sources in our Useful Links area and in particular should you need help with your faith please see our Growing In Faith section.
We also have a wide selection of ministers and other laity who help keep our parishes running, refer to our contacts section for more information
Revd Dr Andrew Johnson
Team Rector
Updated 18 Sep 26
The latest news can be read in Team News which can be found at: TEAM NEWS.
Please see our Services page for the latest details of public worship services within the Team.
We are very sorry to report the death of Philip Miles. There will be a service of
thanksgiving for his life at St Bartholomew’s in due course. Please remember his
family and friends in your prayers
Midweek Bible Study on Zoom (Wednesdays at 11.30 a.m.): next session 23rd
September continuing the new course on ‘Self-esteem: seeing ourselves as God sees
us’. For an invitation please contact Revd Andrew if you wish to attend at rector@greatercorshamchurches.org.uk
Young Church FIG [Faith in God] for children age 4 upwards meets at 9.45 a.m. in Church House (No 3 Church Street) on the 1st Sunday of each month. More information from Cathy Reynolds (reycath75@gmail.com or 07765 038183).
Alpha Course at St Bartholomew’s: continues every Monday (3/10) continues at St Bartholomew’s 7.30pm to 9.00pm – and its not too late to join in. Alpha is a series of engaging sessions exploring the Christian faith. Alpha is a series of informal and engaging sessions that explore the basics of the Christian faith in a welcoming, open and friendly environment. Whether you are new to Christianity, exploring faith for the first time, returning to church, or simply curious, you are warmly invited to come along. Each evening includes three elements: food, a talk and conversation. The course is open to people from all churches, as well as those who do not currently attend any church. To register or find out more, please email alphastbarts@proton.me, visit https://alpha.org.uk/try and search for the St. Bart’s course, or speak to Dom or Pippa.
Please keep the course in your prayers.
Daytime House Group: This group meets once a fortnight on a Tuesday morning for
discussion on a bible passage, prayer and fellowship. Our next meeting is on Tuesday
15th September and we will be following a series of short studies entitled “Water of
life” based on Chapters 3 and 4 of John’s gospel. Details of time and venue will be
included in next week’s Team News. Further details from Neil Pidduck or Reg/Sue
Lambert.
St Bart’ s Thursday Café: St Bart’s Thursday Café 10 a.m. to 12 noon every Thursday, for coffee or tea, cake and conversation. All welcome. Proceeds for church funds.
Corsham Connections is a Charity whose aim is to connect socially isolated individuals with community groups in Corsham to help them overcome their isolation and so improve their wellbeing. See more info on this page: Corsham Connections
The Poppy Cascade Project was the idea of the Pickwick WI , with the original total of of poppies needed set at 10,000. In the end over 32,000 poppies were made by members of the Corsham and wider community (Including friends from overseas) to produce the stunning cascade and additional adornments around the town. The Pom-pom style poppies (planted in the ground either side of the church path, were created by school children of the town following visits by the WI members to the schools.
On Tuesday 28 October 2025 Queen Camilla visited St Bartholomew’s church and attached the final poppy to the cascade. See more details and pictures here: 0 Queens Visit pdf
Decorated window in Church
The Poppy Cascade was installed on Saturday 25 Oct 25. and remained in place until 20th Nov 25, attracting many visitors, both local and further afield. The cascade will be stored for a future occasion.
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Section 1 of 5 done
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Nearly There
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Complete
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bottom of the cascade
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At Night
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Poppies by main doors
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The Queen attached the last poppy
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and makes sure all is well
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The Queen poses in front of the cascade
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