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 Sunday

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Nicholas, Thanington
St Nicholas, Thanington, Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
A service of Holy Communion on the first Sunday of Advent. You can expect a warm welcome, lighting the first candle on the Advent wreath, hymns and worship songs, Bible reading and sermon, prayers and sharing bread and wine in communion. Refreshments are served in the hall straight after the service. We don't have a separate children's group but we do provide toys or activity sheets for children to use while they are with you during the service.

Cuppa, Cake and Christmas Craft

for 2 hours
St Nic's, Thanington
Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
On St Nicholas Day at St Nic's, come and enjoy a cuppa, cake and some Christmas craft in the church, plus a few stalls in the hall. Drop in anytime between 10am and 12 midday.

Holy Communion during Advent

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Nicholas, Thanington
St Nicholas, Thanington, Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
A service of Holy Communion during Advent. You can expect a warm welcome, lighting Advent candles, hymns and worship songs, Bible reading and sermon, prayers and sharing bread and wine in communion. Refreshments served in the hall straight after the service. We don't have a separate children's group but can provide toys or activity sheets for children to use while they are with you during the service.

St Faith's Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Faith's Hall
St Faith's Hall, New House Lane Thanington Canterbury, CT4 7BJ, United Kingdom
Come together to remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. You can expect plenty of carols, a retelling of the Christmas story, and a short Christmas message full of hope. All followed by seasonal refreshments.

CAMEO Festive Tea and Carols

for 2 hours
Warren Lodge
Warren Lodge, 177 Ashford Road, Canterbury, CT1 3XR, United Kingdom
In December, it's all change for CAMEO lunch club. Intead of lunch at the church, come and enjoy a festive tea and carols in the lounge at Warren Lodge, 177 Ashford Road, where some of our congregation live. Booking is essential. Get in touch for more details or to book a place.

Holy Communion during Advent

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Nicholas, Thanington
St Nicholas, Thanington, Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
A service of Holy Communion during Advent. You can expect a warm welcome, lighting Advent candles, hymns and worship songs, Bible reading and sermon, prayers and sharing bread and wine in communion. Refreshments served in the hall straight after the service. We don't have a separate children's group but can provide toys or activity sheets for children to use while they are with you during the service.

Holy Communion during Advent

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Nicholas, Thanington
St Nicholas, Thanington, Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
A service of Holy Communion during Advent. You can expect a warm welcome, lighting Advent candles, hymns and worship songs, Bible reading and sermon, prayers and sharing bread and wine in communion. Refreshments served in the hall straight after the service. We don't have a separate children's group but can provide toys or activity sheets for children to use while they are with you during the service.

Carols by Candlelight

for 1 hour
St Nic's, Thanington
Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
A wonderful opportunity to sing carols. hear the Christmas story retold and listen to a message of hope from our guest preacher, the Archdeacon of Canterbury - all surrounded by candlelight!

Christingle service

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Nic's, Thanington
Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
Christmas themed craft activities on arrival. Then we move into the Christingle service, when we will make up our Christingle decorations, discover what they represent, and worship Jesus, the Light of the World. We finish with refreshments. People of all ages are welcome and it's great for families with children (must be accompanied by a parent / carer).

Midnight Communion starting at 11.15pm.

for 1 hour
St Nicholas, Thanington
St Nicholas, Thanington, Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
See in CHristmas Day and celebrate the first communion of Christmas, with carols, bible reading, sermon, and prayers.

Christmas day - morning celebration

for 1 hour
St Nic's, Thanington
Thanington Road Canterbury, CT1 3XE, United Kingdom
A simple and interactive Christmas morning celebration - with carols, bible reading, a christmas message, and prayers.

Holy Communion

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Nicholas, Thanington
St Nicholas, Thanington, Ashford Road Thanington, CT1 3XZ, United Kingdom
A service of Holy Communion based on the Church of England's Common Worship. You can expect a warm welcome, hymns and worship songs, Bible reading and sermon, prayers, bread and wine (currently wafers dipped in wine). Refreshments served in the hall straight after the service. At the moment, we don't have a separate children's group but can provide simple activities for children to do while they are with you during the service.