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 Lent & Easter

Nine Lessons & Carols Traditional Service

Sunday 20 December 2026, Sunday 19 December 2027, Sunday 17 December 2028, Sunday 16 December 2029, Sunday 15 December 2030 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary's Church, Aylesbury
St Mary's Square Aylesbury, HP20 2JJ, United Kingdom
Traditional Nine Lessons & Carols Service with Mulled Wine & Mince Pies following the service.

Christingle Service

Saturday 19 December 2026, Saturday 18 December 2027, Saturday 23 December 2028, Saturday 22 December 2029, Saturday 21 December 2030 at for 1 hour
St Mary's Church, Aylesbury
St Mary's Square Aylesbury, HP20 2JJ, United Kingdom
Christingles are made up of different parts, each part there to remind us of:

The orange represents the world.
The candle reminds Christians of Jesus who we believe he is the light of the world.
The red ribbons goes around the 'world' and being the colour of blood, reminds Christians that Jesus died for us.
The four cocktail sticks can represent either the four corners of the world or the four seasons.
The sweets, or dried fruit, reminds Christians of God's gifts to the world including love.

Lantern Light Carols around St Mary's Square and Old Town

Monday 21 December 2026, Monday 20 December 2027, Monday 18 December 2028, Monday 17 December 2029, Monday 23 December 2030 at for 1 hour
St Mary's Church, Aylesbury
St Mary's Square Aylesbury, HP20 2JJ, United Kingdom
Join us as we go carol singing to our neighbours.
Meet at the front door of St Mary's church.
Remember to bring your lantern!

Midnight Mass

Thursday 24 December 2026, Friday 24 December 2027, Sunday 24 December 2028, Monday 24 December 2029, Tuesday 24 December 2030 at for 59 mins
St Mary's Church, Aylesbury
St Mary's Square Aylesbury, HP20 2JJ, United Kingdom
Traditional Midnight Mass Service with Eucharist

8am BCP 1662 Said Eucharist

Friday 25 December 2026, Saturday 25 December 2027, Monday 25 December 2028, Tuesday 25 December 2029, Wednesday 25 December 2030 at for 1 hour
St Mary's Church, Aylesbury
St Mary's Square Aylesbury, HP20 2JJ, United Kingdom
Celebrate the birth of Christ on Christmas Day morning

10am Sung Eucharist

Friday 25 December 2026, Saturday 25 December 2027, Monday 25 December 2028, Tuesday 25 December 2029, Wednesday 25 December 2030 at for 1 hour
St Mary's Church, Aylesbury
St Mary's Square Aylesbury, HP20 2JJ, United Kingdom
Come and celebrate the birth of Christ on Christmas morning at our sung eucharist service.

Community Christmas Lunch

Friday 25 December 2026, Saturday 25 December 2027, Monday 25 December 2028, Tuesday 25 December 2029, Wednesday 25 December 2030 at for 3 hours
St Mary's Church, Aylesbury
St Mary's Square Aylesbury, HP20 2JJ, United Kingdom
Everyone welcome!
Free of Charge
Two course traditional Christmas dinner (vegetarian & vegan option available).
Enjoy games, entertainment and company.

No need to book. Just turn up!

Nativity Service

Thursday 24 December 2026, Friday 24 December 2027, Sunday 24 December 2028, Monday 24 December 2029, Monday 30 December 2030 at for 1 hour
St Mary's Church, Aylesbury
St Mary's Square Aylesbury, HP20 2JJ, United Kingdom
All welcome to join our Nativity Service.
Children are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite Nativity character or chose one of the many outfits we have at the church and join in with the cast.

Annually at 4pm on Christmas Eve