Sing-a-Long Carols for Under 5s Join us on Sunday 10th December at 3pm in St Mary's Church Centre for Carols, crafts and nibbles! This is a great event for anyone with young children to entertain. We gather for baby sensory inspired carol singing (all the good old carols you know from your childhood but with bubbles, lights, flags etc... added to keep the children entertained). The carol singing happens in two halves with craft in-between. It all takes place in the church centre so babies and toddlers can make as much noise and mess as they please.Carols by Candlelight - Carol ServiceThis is St Mary’s most traditional Carol Service. Come along on Sunday 17th December at 6pm and join in with the many opportunities to sing favourite carols, along with a few choir pieces, including the ever-popular ‘O Holy Night.’ There will be Bible readings taking us from the promises of the Old Testament through to the story of Christ’s birth and the visits of shepherds and Wise Men.Senior Carols & Afternoon TeaOn Tuesday 19th December at 2pm in St Mary’s, the 30 minute service will include some favourite carols and Bible readings, followed by a Christmassy afternoon tea party in St Mary’s Church Centre finishing at 3.30pm so that everyone is home by dark. If you would like to come, please let the Parish Office know on 0118 940 2300, for catering purposes. Do you have a relative, friend or neighbour who might appreciate this Service? If you do, it would be wonderful if you could bring them along.Crib ServiceOur crib service on Sunday 24th December at 4pm is a short service for children and families in a re-telling the Christmas story around the manger. Children are welcome to dress up as shepherds and join us around the crib. A few songs will be sung.Family CarolsCome along and join a full church on Sunday 24th December at 6pm to sing carols and hear the Christmas message. This service is suitable for families, young people and everyone who wants to enjoy the Christmas spirit.Midnight CommunionOn Christmas Eve, Sunday 24th December at 11.15pm, we start our Midnight Communion service ensuring that the service finishes on Christmas Day. It is a simple communion service with carols and musical contributions.Christmas Day8am - Holy Communion9.45am - Parish Holy Communion
