We have so much happening this Christmas and can't wait to celebrate with you.
Join us at St Mary's Church for family fun, reflective carols, Christingles and more!
Carol Service
Sunday 15 December | 7.00pm
Come along to our annual Carol Service and enjoy time reflecting on the Christmas story. Our community choir will be leading our carols and mince pies and mulled wine will be available to enjoy together at the end.
This service is also being livestreamed.
Advent Quiet Morning
Saturday 21 December | 10am-12noon
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Christmas, take some time out for a morning of quiet reflection at this Taize style morning.
Blue Christmas
Saturday 21 December | 3.00pm
Christmas time is not merry and bright for everyone but it is good news for all. This service is for those who find Christmas a difficult time of year and want to celebrate the good news of Jesus, but without the usual merriment that is wrapped around this time of year. Service lasts approx. 45 minutes.
Scratch Nativity
Sunday 22 December | 9.30am
This will be an interactive retelling of the Christmas story, with scripture readings and Christmas carols. Anyone and everyone is invited to come along dressed up as a nativity character and join in as we tell the Nativity Story from scratch, with no rehearsals!
Christingle Services
Tuesday 24 December | 3pm, 4.15pm and 5.30pm
A St Mary's favourite, our Christingle services provide an opportunity to come together amidst the busyness of the season, celebrate together and reflect on the hope and joy of that very first Christmas. These services are very popular but we have plenty of space! If you know you will definitely be joining us and would like to pre-book your seats you can do so for our 4.15pm and 5.30pm services only, tickets available from Friday 6th December. However, for those who aren't sure of their festive plans yet, our first service at 3pm will be open to all to come along on the day on a first-come first-served basis.
Midnight Service
Tuesday 24 December | 11.00pm
Join us for this late-night service as we share Holy Communion and welcome in Christmas Day together.
Christmas Day
All-Age Family Service | Wednesday 25 December | 10.00am
Celebrate Christmas Day with us at this all age service. Service lasts around 45 minutes, all are welcome.
Followed by
Holy Communion | 10.45am
Stay on after the family service, or join us at 10.45am, for a short, reflective time together where we will be sharing Holy Communion.