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 5 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.
Midweek Bible Study on Zoom (Wednesdays at 11.30 a.m.): the session on 9th
September will be a follow up on today’s “Pilgrim” session on Thessalonians. The
new course on ‘Self-esteem: seeing ourselves as God sees us’ resumes on 16th
September. 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 – now split into two groups with age-appropriate activities. The theme on 6th September is the Conversion of Paul.. More information from Cathy Reynolds (reycath75@gmail.com or 07765 038183).
Following Jesus in a hostile world: Is it possible for our Christian faith in following
Jesus to survive and thrive in a world that’s indifferent at best and hostile most of the
time? What does our faith look like, at home, at work, in our communities where we
find ourselves? How can we sustain that vision together?
Our Pilgrim Course starting this autumn is based on Paul’s first letter to the
Thessalonians and will help us with questions such as these. Paul writes to this
church to strengthen their faith in Jesus and to help them to learn not to withdraw
from the world they lived in but to live in a way marked by faith, love and hope.
Ride and Stride—Saturday 12thSeptember.Ride and Stride—Saturday 12thSeptember. Sponsorship forms now available from
Nick Brakspear. More information for participants can be found at https://
www.wiltshirehistoricchurchestrust.org.uk/rider-strider-information/
Ride and Stride raises funds both for our own churches and for other historic
churches in Wiltshire; if you can, please do sponsor one (or more!) of those taking
part. Welcomers are needed on the day —please see the sign-up lists in our churches.
If you can, please be at St Bartholomew’s at 10 a.m. on 12th for the launch, and to
wave our riders and striders on their way
Alpha Course at St Bartholomew’s: starts Monday 7th September, running for 10
weeks, 7.30pm to 9.00pm in Church. 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
15thSeptember 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.
Volunteers needed: John and Fiona are looking for a) someone who would be willing
to visit Ladbrook Lane Chapel weekly—this is a requirement of our insurance;
b) someone to assist with “housekeeping” for Church House, particularly to wash the
towels weekly; and c) someone to clean the altar brass (candlesticks etc.) a few times
a year. Please speak to John or Fiona if you could offer help with any of these. Thanks
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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