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 memorial service

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom
A time for remembering those we have lost, with an opportunity to light a candle and reflect.
Carols led by our worship band. Refreshments afterwards.
In partnership with Kemp Funeral Director, Herne Bay.

Yew Tree Carols

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom
Join the festive fun as we sing favourite Carols under the Yew Tree in the churchyard by torchlight and with mulled wine and mince pies to keep us warm!

Christingle

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom
Come and build a Christingle as part of the all-age worship service as we explore what the Christingle means with Worship Leaders and singers from Herne Junior School.

Memorial Carols

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom
We remember those we miss especially this Christmas time by adding names on a star to our Christmas Tree, with lots of carols and space for reflection - hosted in partnership with Welch's Funeral Directors. Seasonal Refreshments afterwards.

Christmas Tree Festival

for 1 day, 6 hours
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom
A community celebration! Come and see the trees decorated by local organisations, schools, groups and business - and vote for your favourite. There will be festive music and singing from different groups and a concert on Saturday evening.
Festive refreshments and a licensed bar. Plus for very good children, Father Christmas might be found amongst the trees!

Lessons & Carols

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom
Come and sing some Christmas favourites as we hear the story behind Christmas and sign carols with the choir and organ. Seasonal refreshments.

Nativity

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom
Come and join the nativity! Dress up and take part as we retell the greatest story every told and journey once again to Bethlehem...

Carols around the Crib

for 45 mins
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom
Christmas Eve carols around the crib by candlelight ... the perfect way to prepare for Christmas!

Midnight Communion

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom
A traditional Midnight Eucharist service for Christmas Eve, with carols led by the choir and organ.
Welcome in Christmas Day and the arrival of the Christ-child!

Christmas Day Communion

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom
Celebrate Christmas Day with our all-age Communion service as we welcome the arrival of the Christ-church.

Communion & Carols

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom
We mark the first Sunday of Christmas with a service of Communion and Christmas Carols led by our choir and organ.