You’re invited to church this Christmas!

You are very welcome at our Advent and Christmas services and events – bring your family and friends or come along on your own. Whether it will be your first time at church or you have been before, we look forward to welcoming you!

All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Advent – A time for the Kids?

for 1 hour
St Matthew's, Wookey
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom
An advent discussion about Jesus – in this first session we are challenged to look at Jesus’ life. Was he meek and mild as the carols would have us believe? Or instead, a demanding and controversial Saviour?

This session is part of a series: ‘Life in a Comma’, which helps us to see Christ as more than just the baby in the manger or the saviour on the cross. The sessions are all standalone sessions, so if you can’t attend all of the sessions you’ll still get something out of it. No need to book - just turn up.

Following sessions are at Wookey Church on Wednesdays at 10am on 3rd and 10th December, and 7th January.

The Life Omitted

for 1 hour
St Matthew's, Wookey
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom
An advent discussion about Jesus – we’ll consider images of Jesus in popular art and culture. If we see Jesus as vigorous and determined, here to save the cosmos, what difference would that make to how we address our world’s problems?

This session is part of a series: ‘Life in a Comma’, which helps us to see Christ as more than just the baby in the manger or the saviour on the cross. The sessions are all standalone sessions, so if you can’t attend all of the sessions you’ll still get something out of it. No need to book - just turn up.

Following sessions are at Wookey Church on Wednesdays at 10am on 10th December, and 7th January

Advent Sacred Space

Thursday 04 December 2025, Thursday 11 December 2025, Thursday 18 December 2025 at for 1 hour
Christ Church, Henton
Christ Church, Henton, Wells Road Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom
Sacred Space - an hour of quietness to ponder the Christ, Light of the World, who comes to us in these darkest days and waits for us to let him into our lives and transform us by his presence. You can pop in at any point between 7 and 8pm on Thursdays in December before Christmas.

At 7:45pm there will be led prayers and a reflection on an individual in the biblical record, whose faith shone out like a candle in the dark, and through whom God sought to guide us.

Thursday in December before Christmas Day

Unspoken in Advent

for 1 hour
St Matthew's, Wookey
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom
An advent discussion about Jesus - we’ll learn about the forgotten women in Jesus ancestry – perhaps prompting Jesus’ affection for the marginalised.

This session is part of a series: ‘Life in a Comma’, which helps us to see Christ as more than just the baby in the manger or the saviour on the cross. The sessions are all standalone sessions, so if you can’t attend all of the sessions you’ll still get something out of it. No need to book - just turn up.

Following session is at Wookey Church on Wednesday 7th January at 10am

Christingle: Festive Celebration

for 1 hour
St Matthew's, Wookey
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom
This is a special festive event - please join us in Wookey Church with activities for children, carols and hot drinks.

A Christingle is an orange treat with sweets, candle and a ribbon - which symbolises the birth of Jesus Christ and the Light of the World. Making a Christingle reminds us of God’s love for us and is part of the joy of getting ready for Christmas.

Familiy and friends are very welcome to come along too! No need to book, just come along.

Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Matthew's, Wookey
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom
There'll be lots of carols plus the traditional mix of poems, reflections & bible readings, with candles and mulled juice / wine to follow. There will be a collection during the service, with half the money donated going to a charity chosen by Wookey church and the remainder to support the ongoing work of the church.


In the past couple of years this has been a well attended event, and a lovely event to experience in the build up to Christmas! We look forward to welcoming you!

Nativity Play

for 1 hour
Christ Church, Coxley
Christ Church, Coxley, Main Road Coxley Wells Somerset, BA5 1RG, United Kingdom
Christmas Eve is a very special day and as we tell the Christmas story we will need lots of helpers to act out the parts. We can provide costumes or you can come ready dressed. Please join us for carols, laughter and hot chocolate. This is a lovely event for families and children.

Midnight Mass

for 59 mins
St Matthew's, Wookey
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom
Come along to share Holy Communion and sing carol singing on Christmas Eve night, ending just before midnight so we can celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ right at the start of Christmas Day!

Benefice Christmas Day Service

for 1 hour
Christ Church, Henton
Christ Church, Henton, Wells Road Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom
Celebrate the birth of Jesus together, as we all join together at Henton Church for a lively Holy Communion Service with something for all-ages. Please wear your Christmas jumper (if you have one) and if there’s a Christmas present that you can’t be parted from, bring it along with you.

Benefice Holy Communion Service

for 1 hour
Christ Church, Coxley
Christ Church, Coxley, Main Road Coxley Wells Somerset, BA5 1RG, United Kingdom
On this day, there is one service for the 3 parishes, and it's being held in Coxley Church. There will be carols to sing and we continue to celebrate the birth of Jesus, with Holy Communion, prayers, Bible readings and a short talk.

A Life of Risk

for 1 hour
St Matthew's, Wookey
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom
An advent discussion about Jesus – we’ll look at the risks Jesus took and how he regularly provoked controversy.

This session is part of a series: ‘Life in a Comma’, which helps us to see Christ as more than just the baby in the manger or the saviour on the cross. The sessions are all standalone sessions, so if you haven’t attended all of the sessions you’ll still get something out of it. No need to book - just turn up.