Christ Church, Winchester facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church, Winchester |
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 Christ Church, Winchester
Location in Central Winchester
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| 51°03′37.1″N 1°19′19.4″W / 51.060306°N 1.322056°W | |
| OS grid reference | SU 476 292 |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Ewan Christian |
| Style | "High Victorian Early English" |
| Years built | 1859–61 |
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| Deanery | Winchester |
| Diocese | Diocese of Winchester |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
Christ Church, Winchester is a Church of England parish church located in Winchester, England. It is a place where people gather for worship and to help their local community. The church also works with churches in Uganda, in the dioceses of Muhubura and with St Nicholas Church in Kalerwe, Kampala.
About Christ Church
Christ Church is part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England. It follows an "Evangelical" style, meaning it focuses a lot on the Bible and sharing the Christian faith. The church building was designed by Ewan Christian. It was built between 1859 and 1861.
Helping the Community
Christ Church is very active in its local area. It helps and supports several important places in Winchester. These include the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and the University of Winchester.
The church also works with other local churches. Together, they form "Churches Together Winchester." This group helps with many community projects, such as:
- The Winchester Night Shelter, which provides a safe place for people without homes.
- The Basics Bank, which offers food and other essential items to those in need.
- Street Pastors, who help people on the streets at night.
Church Leaders
The main leader of Christ Church is called the Vicar.
- Current Vicar: The current Vicar is Simon Cansdale. He started his role in November 2019.
- Other Clergy: James Whymark, Clare Carson, and Marianne Foster are also part of the church's leadership team. Brian Wakelin and Amanda Denniss serve as assistant ministers.
Past Leaders
Some people who served at Christ Church have gone on to important roles. For example, a previous Vicar, David Williams, later became the Bishop of Basingstoke. This happened on September 19, 2014.
