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

Christian Aid Lunches

Every Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
The Parish Hall
The Parish Hall, Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NQ
Churches Together hold bread and soup lunches in support of the work of Christian Aid. All welcome

Christingle Service

for 40 mins
St Mary's Barnard Castle
Newgate Barnard Castle Durham, DL12 8NQ, United Kingdom
A Christingle Service in aid of The Children's Society. All welcome.

Carol Concert

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary's Barnard Castle
Newgate Barnard Castle Durham, DL12 8NQ, United Kingdom
St Mary's sponsors a community choir and a community orchestra. Join us for a Christmas journey with candlelight, narration and soloists
Free. Donations welcome.

Christmas Carol service 2025

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Mary's Barnard Castle
Newgate Barnard Castle Durham, DL12 8NQ, United Kingdom
Who doesn't like singing carols? A traditional carol service with music provided by members of the community choir and orchestra

Crib Service

for 40 mins
St Mary's Barnard Castle
Newgate Barnard Castle Durham, DL12 8NQ, United Kingdom
Traditional Crib Service, very family-friendly! Children are invited to come dressed as a character from the Nativity Story.

Midnight Communion

for 1 hour
St Mary's Barnard Castle
Newgate Barnard Castle Durham, DL12 8NQ, United Kingdom
Christmas Eve Midnight Communion Service

Book of Common Prayer Christmas Communion

for 30 mins
St Mary's Barnard Castle
Newgate Barnard Castle Durham, DL12 8NQ, United Kingdom
For the 'early birds'!
More info

Christmas morning worship

for 1 hour
St Mary's Barnard Castle
Newgate Barnard Castle Durham, DL12 8NQ, United Kingdom
A sung communion service with choir and organ