Christingle Service

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St James the Great
Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG, United Kingdom

A service for children and the young at heart, all are welcome. This service has become a family favourite in the parish and for many it's become a family tradition.

The History of a Christingle began in 1747 with Bishop Johannes de Watteville of the Moravian Church in Germany, who created a simple candle with a red ribbon to explain the happiness Jesus brings to children. The modern Christingle, featuring an orange, candle, and sweets on sticks, was popularised in the UK by John Pensom in 1968 during a fundraising event for The Children's Society. This modern version incorporates the original symbolism but uses additional elements to represent the world, God's love, and the fruits of the earth. All donations given in this service is given to The Children's Society.

St James the Great

"The parish of Chapelthorpe: St James is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

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The Revd Kevin A. N. Greaves

St James Vicarage
21 Stoney Lane
Chapelthorpe
Wakefield
WF4 3JN

01924 256031

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Christingle Service

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St James the Great
Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG, United Kingdom

A service for children and the young at heart, all are welcome. This service has become a family favourite in the parish and for many it's become a family tradition.

The History of a Christingle began in 1747 with Bishop Johannes de Watteville of the Moravian Church in Germany, who created a simple candle with a red ribbon to explain the happiness Jesus brings to children. The modern Christingle, featuring an orange, candle, and sweets on sticks, was popularised in the UK by John Pensom in 1968 during a fundraising event for The Children's Society. This modern version incorporates the original symbolism but uses additional elements to represent the world, God's love, and the fruits of the earth. All donations given in this service is given to The Children's Society.