Crib Service with Christingles

Tuesday 24 December 2024, Wednesday 24 December 2025 Tuesday and Wednesday at for 45 mins
St Margaret's Durham
Crossgate Durham, DH1 4PR, United Kingdom

A very popular service with carols for all the family on Christmas Eve: the Crib scene is assembled (symbolising the Christ Child, his mother Mary her husband Joseph and the Shepherds, Magi and animals, assembled in a stable at Bethlehem); the Christmas story is proclaimed in a lively spirit; and all are presented with a Christingle (symbolising Christ, the Light of the World) to take away with them. The service ends with the Christingle candles being lit and prayers being offered by candle-light.

St Margaret's Durham

All are welcome to come to St Margaret's, we offer regular services in church and also have a sizeable online congregation. For more information please see our new website: www.stmargaretsdurham.org.uk - or come along to one of our services or events. 

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Fr Barnaby Huish (Rector)

Antioch House
66, Crossgate,
Durham.
DH1 4PR

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(0191) 384 2433

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Crib Service with Christingles

Tuesday 24 December 2024, Wednesday 24 December 2025 Tuesday and Wednesday at for 45 mins
St Margaret's Durham
Crossgate Durham, DH1 4PR, United Kingdom

A very popular service with carols for all the family on Christmas Eve: the Crib scene is assembled (symbolising the Christ Child, his mother Mary her husband Joseph and the Shepherds, Magi and animals, assembled in a stable at Bethlehem); the Christmas story is proclaimed in a lively spirit; and all are presented with a Christingle (symbolising Christ, the Light of the World) to take away with them. The service ends with the Christingle candles being lit and prayers being offered by candle-light.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Durham: St Margaret of Antioch is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Durham’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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