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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve at Ashow  and Stoneleigh Churches
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DESCRIPTION:Christmas Eve – The real day of preparation and a lovely day
  for children of all ages.\n\nWithin the benefice of Ashow  and Stoneleigh
 \, the day opens in Ashow Church at 10 am with the lovely Christingle Serv
 ice\, led by our Lay Reader\, Audrey Rowberry.   \nWhilst it is aimed at c
 hildren\, with the beautiful Christingle symbols that will have been prepa
 red\, it is a service of peace and joy\, full of participation and singing
 .   Children are encouraged to bring along parents\, grand-parents\, aunts
  and uncles\, and friends to join their happiness.\n\nIn the afternoon the
  preparations move to Stoneleigh Church where\, at 3 pm\, there will be a 
 delightful crib service to tell the Christmas story and welcome the coming
  of Jesus.   Organised by the worship team it will be a truly joyful occas
 ion\, with lots of singing and story-telling\, and once again children are
  encouraged to bring along friends and family\, and to get them to join in
  all the activities.\nThere will be two decorated Christmas trees\, one in
 side the church and one outside to welcome you.\n\nAt Midnight we can real
 ly welcome the birth of Jesus by celebrating Holy Communion together.\nThe
  service starts at 11.30 pm in Stoneleigh Church\, where the pathway will 
 be lit\, and the outside tree illuminated to encourage you inside to join 
 us all in the warmth and splendour of the decorated church.\nThis beautifu
 l service of welcome to our Lord brings joy to so many hearts\, coupled wi
 th memories from the past\, and there will be carols and readings for all 
 to embrace.   The service will be led by Rev. Petrica\, and John Morris wi
 ll lead the music from the organ loft.   All are encouraged to attend\, bu
 t for those not wishing to take communion\, there is no obligation to do s
 o\,  you will still be very welcome.\n\nWe wish you all a very happy\, hea
 lthy\, but above all\, a peaceful Christmas.
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LOCATION:Ashow - The Assumption of our Lady\nStoneleigh - St. Mary the Vir
 gin
URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12964/service-and-events/events/
 1005150/
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