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

All are welcome to our services, which rotate around the three churches in the parish. Do check out the pages for St Mary de Lode and St Mary de Crypt to find out all that is happening, take a look at our website www.swithunandmary.org.uk or email the parish office if you would like to be added to our weekly email distribution list.

Parish Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Swithun
St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LW, United Kingdom
Join our annual celebration with carols, readings and prayers.

Crib Service

for 1 hour
St Swithun
St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LW, United Kingdom
Join us as we prepare for Christmas at our family crib service. Wear your christmas hat or jumper, or come dressed as a shepherd or an angel.
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Midnight Mass

for 59 mins
St Swithun
St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LW, United Kingdom
The first Eucharist of Christmas. All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ.
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Christmas Parish Eucharist

for 40 mins
St Swithun
St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LW, United Kingdom
Join us as we celebrate Christmas as a parish. All are welcome.
NB: There will be no 10am service at St Swithun's on Christmas Day; Eucharist will be celebrated at Gloucester Cathedral at 10.15am.
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