CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS 2023

Family Carol Service - Sunday 17 December at 4.00pm

A traditional way to begin your Christmas celebrations. Join us for a service of Christmas readings and music, and to hear afresh the Christmas story for today. The liturgy builds to a climax with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Everybody will be welcome - followed by refreshments, with mulled wine and mince pies.

Crib & Christingle Service - Christmas Eve at 4.00pm

An informal service designed for younger children. The Christingle (a decorated orange, symbolising the world) will be given to each child during the service. The Christmas crib will be assembled and blessed. Everybody welcome - followed by refreshments.

Christmas MIDNIGHT MASS - Christmas Eve at 11.30pm

The first mass of Christmas. Come and join us at 11.30pm for this traditional start to Christmas Day. The liturgical climax - the breaking of bread - takes place slightly after midnight, as we welcome Christmas morning together. Favourite Christmas music included.

Christmas Dawn Mass - Christmas Day at 8.00am

The dawn mass of Christmas is celebrated according to the rite of the Book of Common Prayer. It is a quiet said service, with no sermon or music, for those who prefer a more private and reflective start to Christmas Day.

Christmas Morning Mass - Christmas Day at 10.30am

The morning mass of Christmas Day, sung, with favourite Christmas music. Everybody will be very welcome to join us for the start of a special day. Church is the best start to Christmas, to be followed by presents, food, and the King! All welcome - followed by refreshments.