St Andrew, Accrington

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

Joint Parish Mass for Advent Sunday

30 Nov 2025, 9:30 a.m. for 1 hour

St Andrew, Accrington

Empress Street/Swiss Street. Accrington, BB5 1SJ, United Kingdom

Join us at St Andrew's for our Joint Mass on the 5th Sunday of the Month, celebrating the beginning of Advent, and the start of the new Church Year. Followed by refreshments. All welcome!

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Event held in a Church Advent Benefice Eucharist/Holy Communion Hymns

Mass Music Singing

Advent Carol Service

30 Nov 2025, 6 p.m. for 1 hour

St Mary Magdalen, Accrington

Devonshire Street Accrington, BB5 1DW, United Kingdom

Join us at St Mary Magdalen's to begin Advent with a Service featuring Advent music and singing. All welcome, followed by drinks and nibbles.

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Event held in a Church Advent Carol Service Evening Worship/Prayer Hymns

Incense Music Organ Prayers Refreshments

Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

7 Dec 2025, 6 p.m. for 1 hour

St Mary Magdalen, Accrington

Devonshire Street Accrington, BB5 1DW, United Kingdom

Join us at St Mary Magdalen's to celebrate the Eve of the Immaculate Conception of Mary with a Solemn Mass, followed by drinks and nibbles. All welcome!

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Event held in a Church Advent Eucharist/Holy Communion Hymns Incense

Mass Music Saints days

Family Carol Service

14 Dec 2025, 4 p.m. for 1 hour

St Andrew, Accrington

Empress Street/Swiss Street. Accrington, BB5 1SJ, United Kingdom

Join us at St Andrew's for a family-friendly service of Carols and Readings in preparation for Christmas. Followed by seasonal refreshments. All welcome!

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Event held in a Church Advent Carol Service Christmas Christmas Carols

Evening Worship/Prayer Family Friendly Music Refreshments Singing

Nine Lessons and Carols

21 Dec 2025, 6 p.m. for 1 hour

St Mary Magdalen, Accrington

Devonshire Street Accrington, BB5 1DW, United Kingdom

Join us at St Mary Magdalen's for a traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols on the Sunday before Christmas. Followed by mulled wine and mince pies - all welcome!

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Event held in a Church Carol Service Choir Christmas Christmas Carols

Evening Worship/Prayer Mince Pies Mulled Wine Music Organ Prayers Refreshments Singing

Crib Service, Christingle and Children's Mass

24 Dec 2025, 3 p.m. for 1 hour

St Andrew, Accrington

Empress Street/Swiss Street. Accrington, BB5 1SJ, United Kingdom

Join us to begin the Christmas celebrations at St Andrew's on Christmas Eve for our annual Crib Mass with Christingle. Followed by seasonal refreshments - All welcome to join in the fun!

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