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

Church Fair

for 2 hours, 15 mins
St John the Baptist
Hey or Lees Oldham, OL4 3DS, United Kingdom
After the 9.15 am service. Lots of festive fun for all the family. Come and meet Santa.
Craft, tombola and game stalls and the annual grand Christmas Draw with a main prize of £100! Refreshment available including bacon butties and mince pies. Free entry. Everyone welcome.

Advent Compline on Zoom

Tuesday 02 December 2025, Thursday 04 December 2025, Tuesday 09 December 2025, Thursday 11 December 2025, Tuesday 16 December 2025, Thursday 18 December 2025, Tuesday 23 December 2025 at for 15 mins
St John the Baptist
Ten minutes of calm and prayer amidst the busyness of the season.
Please contact the page if you would like to request the link.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday during Advent

Carol Service

for 1 hour
St John the Baptist
Hey or Lees Oldham, OL4 3DS, United Kingdom
We welcome everyone to a festive service with 9 Lessons and Carols with our choir. A lovely way to celebrate the season. Free mince pies and sherry after the service.

Christingle

for 1 hour
St John the Baptist
Hey or Lees Oldham, OL4 3DS, United Kingdom
A lovely way to start Christmas. This family friendly service includes carols, the nativity story and the lighting of Christingles to take home with you. Everyone welcome.

Midnight Mass

for 1 hour
St John the Baptist
Hey or Lees Oldham, OL4 3DS, United Kingdom
Eucharist and carols