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

CHRISTINGLE SERVICE

for 1 hour
St James - The Parish of The Good Shepherd Ashton
Union Street Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9NQ, United Kingdom
Christingle is a tradition that involves lighting candles in oranges decorated with fruits, sweets and a candle to symbolise the Christian story.
There will be the opportunity to donate to The Children's Society in support of their work - helping children and young people most in need.

OUTDOOR CAROL SINGING!

for 1 hour
St James - The Parish of The Good Shepherd Ashton
Union Street Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9NQ, United Kingdom
Wrap up warm and enjoy singing Christmas Carols outside!

CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE

for 1 hour
St Michael & All Angels - The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton
Church Street Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6XJ, United Kingdom
St Michael's church will host their annual Carol Service by Candlelight at 6.30pm on Sunday 14th December 2025.
Enjoy this traditional service of 9 Lessons and Carols to begin our Christmas celebrations.
Refreshments available after the service.
All are welcome.

CAROL SERVICE

for 1 hour
St Gabriel -- The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton under Lyne
Beaufort Road Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6RB, United Kingdom
A service to celebrate the birth of Christ with carols and the beginning of Christmas.

NATIVITY SERVICE

for 1 hour
St Peter - The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton
Manchester Road Ashton-under-Lyne Manchester, OL7 0LB, United Kingdom
A special family service celebrating the story of the birth of Christ.

CAROL SERVICE

for 1 hour
St Peter - The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton
Manchester Road Ashton-under-Lyne Manchester, OL7 0LB, United Kingdom
A service to celebrate the birth of Christ with carols and the beginning of Christmas.

CRIB SERVICE

for 1 hour
St Gabriel -- The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton under Lyne
Beaufort Road Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6RB, United Kingdom
A special family service, celebrating the Nativity

MIDNIGHT MASS

for 1 hour
St Michael & All Angels - The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton
Church Street Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6XJ, United Kingdom
All are welcome to join us in celebrating Midnight Mass - a significant Christian tradition celebrated on Christmas Eve, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. It is the first liturgy of Christmastide, traditionally beginning at midnight when Christmas Eve transitions into Christmas Day. This service holds deep spiritual significance, transforming the night into a sacred rite and symbolizing the arrival of the Light of the World into the darkness of human sin.

MIDNIGHT MASS

for 1 hour
St Peter - The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton
Manchester Road Ashton-under-Lyne Manchester, OL7 0LB, United Kingdom
All are welcome to join us in celebrating Midnight Mass - a significant Christian tradition celebrated on Christmas Eve, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. It is the first liturgy of Christmastide, traditionally beginning at midnight when Christmas Eve transitions into Christmas Day. This service holds deep spiritual significance, transforming the night into a sacred rite and symbolizing the arrival of the Light of the World into the darkness of human sin.

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE

for 1 hour
St Gabriel -- The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton under Lyne
Beaufort Road Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6RB, United Kingdom
Celebrate the birth of our Lord on this special day.

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE

for 1 hour
St Michael & All Angels - The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton
Church Street Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6XJ, United Kingdom
Celebrate the birth of our Lord on this special day.