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

Join us at one of our services or events!

Blue Christmas

for 1 hour
St John-in-Bedwardine
Bromyard Road Worcester, WR2 5BS, United Kingdom
Christmas can be a difficult period, in which the primary emotions are sadness or loss or pain. This informal service seeks to provide a space for people who want to acknowledge Christmas without the enforced jollity. It has Christmas carols, but more reflective ones, and we will light candles to symbolise the things we find difficult. Refreshments will be served throughout.

Community Nativity

for 45 mins
St John-in-Bedwardine
Bromyard Road Worcester, WR2 5BS, United Kingdom
Come and enjoy a short performance of the Christmas story by the children followed by seasonal refreshments.

Carols by Candlelight

for 1 hour
St John-in-Bedwardine
Bromyard Road Worcester, WR2 5BS, United Kingdom
A traditional service of Bible readings, congregational carol singing and carols sung by the choir. Lasts about an hour. Followed by seasonal refreshments.

Carols in the Churchyard

for 1 hour
St John-in-Bedwardine
Bromyard Road Worcester, WR2 5BS, United Kingdom
An informal outdoor service with popular Christmas carols. Dog friendly! We'll be inside if the weather is very wet!
Hot drinks including hot chocolate will be served.

Crib service

for 30 mins
St John-in-Bedwardine
Bromyard Road Worcester, WR2 5BS, United Kingdom
Join us as we think about Mary & Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and getting the manger ready for Jesus’ birth.
Particularly for younger children and families seeking a service with a quiet and calm atmosphere without congregational candles.

Christingle

for 30 mins
St John-in-Bedwardine
Bromyard Road Worcester, WR2 5BS, United Kingdom
A service for everyone, aimed especially for children. There is a lit Christingle candle for every child. Includes Christmas carols.

Midnight Mass

for 1 hour
St John-in-Bedwardine
Bromyard Road Worcester, WR2 5BS, United Kingdom
Join us as we share bread & wine or receive a blessing as we celebrate the start of Christmas Day. Christmas carols led by the choir. Lasts about an hour.

All Age Christmas Day Eucharist

for 1 hour
St John-in-Bedwardine
Bromyard Road Worcester, WR2 5BS, United Kingdom
A service with Christmas music and hymns. Join us as we share bread and wine or receive a blessing. Lasts about an hour.

Parish Eucharist for the Sunday after Christmas

for 1 hour
St John-in-Bedwardine
Bromyard Road Worcester, WR2 5BS, United Kingdom
Join us as celebrate the Eucharist on the Sunday after Christmas. The service uses modern language (Common Worship). Music led by choir and organ.

Songs of Praise for Epiphany

for 45 mins
St John-in-Bedwardine
Bromyard Road Worcester, WR2 5BS, United Kingdom
A service of readings and hymns for Epiphany, followed by refreshments.