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

Christmas Events

for 25 days, 1 hour
St James Church, Lower Darwen
Stopes Brow Lower Darwen, BB3 0QP, United Kingdom
We would like to invite you to join us as we celebrate advent with lots of lovely events and services throughout the month of December.

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Friday Special Christmas Party

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St James Church, Lower Darwen
Stopes Brow Lower Darwen, BB3 0QP, United Kingdom
We would like to invite all families with school aged children to join us as we celebrate Christmas at our last Friday Special for 2025. We will enjoy lots of fun arts, crafts, games and activities as well as a hot meal for all the family, songs and stories to celebrate advent and Christmas.

Wreath Workshop

for 2 hours
St James Church, Lower Darwen
Stopes Brow Lower Darwen, BB3 0QP, United Kingdom
Make your own fresh, festive wreath. Soup and roll lunch included.
£25 - Deposit of £10 required to secure your place. Booking is essential

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Brass Band, Carols and Pies

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St James Church, Lower Darwen
Stopes Brow Lower Darwen, BB3 0QP, United Kingdom
We would love to invite everyone to join us as we sing along to festive carols with the brass band playing. The evening will include a hot pie supper for all.

Barn Service

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St James Church, Lower Darwen
Stopes Brow Lower Darwen, BB3 0QP, United Kingdom
We would love to invite one and all to join us in a real barn to sing festive carols surrounded by the animals and a lovely festive atmosphere. Remember to wrap up warm and wear your wellies !!

Christingle

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St James Church, Lower Darwen
Stopes Brow Lower Darwen, BB3 0QP, United Kingdom
We would like to invite all the family to join us as we listen to the Christmas Story, sing carols and make our own Christingle to take home with us.

Midnight in Bethlehem

for 1 hour
St James Church, Lower Darwen
Stopes Brow Lower Darwen, BB3 0QP, United Kingdom
We would love to invite you to join us in holy communion as we celebrate the birth of Jesus as it turns midnight in Bethlehem.

Christmas Day Service

for 1 hour
St James Church, Lower Darwen
Stopes Brow Lower Darwen, BB3 0QP, United Kingdom
We would love to invite you to join us at our Christmas Day service. A family friendly holy communion and you can even bring your favourite present with you.