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

Online Advent Reflection

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not start until
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk, St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom
A four week journey of reflection through Advent. Each Wednesday online. If you have never taken part in them on line then please consider doing so as they are a way to have some quiet reflective time in the busyness of Christmas. They will also be thought provoking and make you think!
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Christmas Tree Festival

for 4 hours
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk, St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom
The community comes together to display their Christmas Trees!
Come and see this beautiful sight.

Christmas Fair

for 4 hours
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom
Come and join us for festive fun. All the usual stalls, but wonderful food, and a chance to visit our Community Christmas Tree festival taking place at the same time in the church.

Christmas Tree Festival

for 8 hours
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk, St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom
The community comes together to display their Christmas Trees!
Come and see this beautiful sight.

Christmas Tree Festival

for 4 hours
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk, St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom
The community comes together to display their Christmas Trees!
Come and see this beautiful sight.

Family Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom
Come and celebrate in the tree lit church in a carol service which is designed to be child friendly.
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Nativity Service

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom
Lots of fun as we take part in the nativity.
Come dressed as a character from the Christmas story.
No age barrier to dressing up!
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Blue Christmas

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom
Christmas can be a difficult time for many - this is a service that recognises that Christmas can be hard whether due to the loss of a loved one or something else.
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Carols by Candlelight

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom
Come and join in this beautiful service with the church in candlelight.
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Christingle (aimed at under 7s)

for 45 mins
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom
A fun service in which we build the crib scene and light our christingle oranges as we learn about its symbolism.

Aimed at under 7s - but all are welcome
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Christingle (aimed at 7 and over)

for 45 mins
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom
A fun service in which we build the crib scene and light our christingle oranges as we learn about its symbolism.

Aimed at over 7s - but all are welcome

Midnight Mass

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom
As we gather on this most Holy Night to celebrate the birth of Jesus we give thanks for God's plan of salvation.
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Christmas Family Holy Communion

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Woodkirk, St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom
An all age celebration of Christmas
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