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 Sanctuary Service

for 45 mins
St Philip and St James
St Philip and St James, High Street Witton-le-Wear Bishop Auckland, DL14 0AX, United Kingdom
Peace and rest with, with gentle music and readings in candlelight

The Christmas Trail

for 12 days
St Philip and St James
High Street Witton-le-Wear Bishop Auckland, DL14 0AX, United Kingdom
The Christmas Trail will be put up until 30th December. This year the donkey invites you to follow the trail around the upper village, starting and finishing at the church. Enjoy the Christmas Story,

Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Philip and St James
High Street Witton-le-Wear Bishop Auckland, DL14 0AX, United Kingdom
A traditional service of readings and carols,, followed by mulled wine and mince pies

Family Crib Service

for 45 mins
St Philip and St James
High Street Witton-le-Wear Bishop Auckland, DL14 0AX, United Kingdom
Watch and bring the stable to life by bringing up the crib figures as the story unfolds.

Midnight Mass Service

for 45 mins
St Philip and St James
High Street Witton-le-Wear Bishop Auckland, DL14 0AX, United Kingdom
Traditional Christmas Midnight Communion Service

Christmas Day Service

for 30 mins
St Philip and St James
High Street Witton-le-Wear Bishop Auckland, DL14 0AX, United Kingdom
A short communion service