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

Be sure to visit this page to find out details of the next service. It includes services at St Paternus and also services from within the wider Benefice which would be of interest to members of the Parish of North Petherwin. We look forward to welcoming you at our next service.

Nine Lessons & Carols

for 1 hour
St Paternus Parish Church North Petherwin
North Petherwin Near Launceston Cornwall, PL15 8LR, United Kingdom
Christmas is nearly here and what better way to celebrate than being part of our annual candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols.
Hear the Christmas story told through a series of passages from the Bible and sing some of your favourite carols to the accompaniment of our beautiful church organ, with the church beautifully decorated and highlighted by our sparkling Christmas tree.
The service begins at 7 pm and will be led by the Revd Tina Parry. It will be followed by mince pies and mulled wine!
A poster for the Service is attached for you to print off for display or as a reminder.

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Christingle Service

for 1 hour
St Paternus Parish Church North Petherwin
North Petherwin Near Launceston Cornwall, PL15 8LR, United Kingdom
Join us this Christmas Eve for our annual Christingle Service. Hear the story of the birth of Jesus, sing some of your favourite Christmas carols and wonder in the delight of the Christingle decorated oranges, with plenty to go round should you want to take one home. Enjoy our beautifully decorated church, topped by our sparkling Christmas tree.
A service for young and old alike, beginning at 6.30 pm and preceded by a procession to Church from the parish hall at 6.00 pm for those who would like to join in.