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

Carol Praise & Children's Scratch Nativity

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Mary's, Alverstoke
Green Road, Alverstoke Gosport, PO12 2ET, United Kingdom
A special Church Alive morning where we'll be acting out the Nativity story in a fun and relaxed way. Tea and fresh coffee available before and during the service - help yourself and grab a pew!

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Mary's, Alverstoke
Green Road, Alverstoke Gosport, PO12 2ET, United Kingdom
Join us for a beautiful Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St. Mary's Church. Through traditional readings and much-loved carols, we retell the story of Christmas, celebrating the hope, peace, and joy of the season. All are welcome to this reflective and uplifting service - also livestreamed on our Youtube channel.
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Crib Services

Wednesday 24 December 2025 at for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Mary's, Alverstoke
Green Road, Alverstoke Gosport, PO12 2ET, United Kingdom
Celebrate Christmas Eve with our family-friendly Crib Service. Through simple readings, carols, and the telling of the Nativity story, we gather around the crib to remember the birth of Jesus. A joyful and welcoming service for all ages, especially children and families. Come at either 3pm or 4.30pm - both services are the same.

Two services - One at 3.00pm and again at 4.30pm (each service is the same).

Midnight Communion

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary's, Alverstoke
Green Road, Alverstoke Gosport, PO12 2ET, United Kingdom
All are warmly invited to our Midnight Holy Communion, beginning at 11pm. As we gather late on Christmas Eve, we welcome the birth of Christ with scripture, prayer, and the sharing of bread and wine, marking the holy moment of Christmas Day. A peaceful and joyful service for all.

Christmas Day Communion

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Mary's, Alverstoke
Green Road, Alverstoke Gosport, PO12 2ET, United Kingdom
Come and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at our joyful Christmas celebration service, with carols and Communion.