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

Welcome to St James the Deacon Church in Woodthorpe. We are a Church of England parish church, part of the Diocese of York, and are a registered Inclusive church. Our regular services include Morning Prayer Monday - Friday at 8:30am, Eucharist on Wednesdays at 10am and Parish Eucharist on Sundays at 10am. On the first Wednesday of each month our Eucharist includes prayers for Healing and Wholeness. During term time we hold family worship afternoons every other Saturday called Junction Kids, running from 3pm - 5pm and ending with tea.

Nativity Workshop

for 2 hours
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom
A family afternoon workshop all about the Christmas Story. Expect crafts, activities and fun!

Carols by Candlelight

for 1 hour
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom
Join us as the Stamford Bridge Singers lead us in singing Christmas carols, as we hear the Christmas story together. This service is followed by mince pies and mulled wine.

Crib Service with Christingles

for 1 hour
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom
Come along to a family friendly crib service including Christingles. All are most welcome.

Midnight Mass

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom
Join us as we come together to celebrate the birth of Christ Jesus together. This is a Eucharist service.

Said Eucharist with Carols

for 1 hour
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom
Join us on Christmas morning to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

First Sunday of Christmas

for 1 hour
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom
All are welcome to this first Sunday service of Christmas.

Tuesday Tots Extra

for 3 hours
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom
Not sure what you'll do with the kids between Christmas and New Year? Join us on Tuesday 30th December for our Tuesday Tots Extra event. There will be toys, activities and food for all ages! Everyone is most welcome to this free event, no need to book.