A special, joyful service of Holy Communion celebrating the birth of Christ. All are very welcome.

'"Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord."'

Luke 2:10-11, New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition

Celebrant and Preacher:
The Reverend Alan Middleton

Readings:
Isaiah 9:2-7
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-14

Hymns:
62 - O Come, All Ye Faithful
67 - See Amid the Winter's Snow
52 - 'Glory to God!' All Heav'n with Joy is Ringing
44 - Angels from the Realms of Glory
53 - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

All from Common Praise - A new edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern.

The Collect for Christmas Day:

Almighty God, you have given us your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin: grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

The Post Communion for Christmas Day:

God our Father, whose Word has come among us in the Holy Child of Bethlehem: may the light of faith illumine our hearts and shine in our words and deeds; through him who is Christ the Lord.

Amen.

Everyone at St Oswald's wishes you a Christmas filled with the peace of God, the joy of the birth of Christ, and the hope of the Holy Spirit.

Durham Churches Together are holding a special New Year's Eve service to reflect on the year past and welcome the new year to come. We join our friends in Christ from the various churches in and around the City for this service at the Cathedral.

An ecumenical candlelit service to which all ages are invited. A candlelight procession (bring your own candles or lanterns) will depart Durham Market Place at 5pm and proceed to the Cathedral to join those who prefer to gather in the Cathedral.

Preacher:
Father Andrew Downie, Parish Priest of St Cuthbert's Catholic Church, Durham and Catholic Chaplain to Durham University.

Everyone is very welcome.

St Oswald's wishes that your New Year is filled with the joy of His love, the blessing of His hope, and the promise of His presence.

We join our friends from across the Benefice for a service of Holy Communion celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany.

All are very welcome.