Swindon, Wiltshire - May 2026

Goodbye, Dixon Street (1899-2025). Hello, Pilgrim Centre.

It has been a while since our last news item, a period sadly in which the congregation took the decision to sell the buildings in Dixon Street which had been our home since 1899. Fortunately, our premises were the highlight of the auction and sustained bidding drove the hammer price up, with a Pentecostal Church taking ownership, so it will continue in service to the Lord.

We removed the noticeboards from either side of the entrance doors placing them in storage with items we had retained, said our goodbyes and in October last year began worshipping and holding MWA (Moravian Women’s Association), Congregation Committee and Bible Study meetings in a generous member’s home (thank you Sr Glenice). However, as that meant we could not invite new people to join us we began the hunt for a public worship venue. Options were surprising limited with three local community centres unable to accommodate us. It finally came down to a choice between an afternoon slot in The Friends Meeting House or use of an ‘upper room’ in the morning at Central Church’s building while they worship in their own Sanctuary. The congregation decided to accept Central Church’s offer, and we began worship on the second floor of The Pilgrim Centre, Regent Circus in April.

Services will continue to be held on the second and fourth Sundays in the month. We hope that this goes well and pray that we will be blessed with growth so that we may one day have our own building again.

Br Neil Pithouse