As we enter the season of Advent and Christmas, we warmly invite you to come and join us in our services.
BENEFICE CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2025
30th Nov – Advent Sunday Benefice Communion – St Mary’s church, Wetherden 11.00am
7th Dec – Advent 2 Parish Communion – Holy Trinity church, Stowupland 09.30am
Christingle – St Mary’s church, Haughley 4.00pm
Carols – St Mary’s church, Wetherden 6.30pm
8th Dec - Steeple View Christmas Carol service, Stowupland 11.00am
Mere View Christmas Carol service, Haughley 2.00pm
14th Dec – Advent 3 Parish Communion – St Mary’s church, Wetherden 11.00am
Christingle – Holy Trinity church, Stowupland 4.00pm
Carol service – St Mary’s church, Haughley 4.00pm
21st Dec – Advent 4 Parish Communion – St Mary’s church, Haughley 11.00am
Christingle – St Mary’s church, Wetherden 4.00pm
Carols with Stowmarket Band – Holy Trinity church, Stowupland 6.30pm
24th Dec – Christmas Eve Crib Service – Holy Trinity church, Stowupland 4.00pm
Nativity Production – St Mary’s church, Haughley 4.00pm
Midnight Communion – St Mary’s church, Wetherden 11.30pm
25th Dec – Christmas Day Christmas Celebration Service Holy Trinity church, Stowupland 10.00am
Christmas Celebration Service – St Mary’s church, Haughley 10.00am
Christmas Celebration Service – St Mary’s church, Wetherden 10.00am
change of venue for
28th Dec – Christmas 1 Benefice Communion – St Mary’s church, Wetherden 11.00am

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A service for the whole family

We are holding our Christingle service at St Mary's, Wetherden on Sunday 21st Dec at 4.00pm. Do join us where a warm welcome awaits.

"Welcome to this Holy Communion service on this sacred Christmas Eve. We gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the light of the world. You are very welcome to join us as we share in the wonder of Christmas together".

"Merry Christmas! Welcome to our special Christmas Day Celebration service! Today, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Saviour, bringing light, hope, and immense joy to the world. Whether you're part of our church family or visiting for the first time, we're thrilled to have you join us as we sing carols, hear God's word, and remember the true gift of Christmas. Do bring a present you have received for our Show & Tell segment. May the peace of Christ fill your heart today and always!"

Common worship communion with refreshments afterwards

Please do join us for our Benefice Holy Communion service on Sunday 28th Dec at 11.00am. A warm welcome awaits all.

Common Worship morning prayer with hymns and refreshments afterwards