Christmas Day Family Communion

for 1 hour
Parish of Wokingham St Sebastian's
Nine Mile Ride Wokingham, RG40 3AT, United Kingdom
The celebration of Christ’s incarnation at Christmas is one of the two poles of the Christian year. The wonderful mystery of God’s dwelling among us in the fullness of humanity, as Emmanuel, foretold by the prophets and born of Mary, provides the material of the feast:

Hark, hark, the wise eternal word,

like a weak infant cries!

In form of servant is the Lord,

and God in cradle lies.

(Thomas Pestel)

Christmas is much more then than simply the celebration of Jesus’ birth, and neither of the great Christmas morning readings (Hebrews 1 and John 1) is taken from the infancy narratives. The task of the Christmas liturgy is to recall us, amid all the joyful customs and celebrations of Christmas, to this central truth of the Word made flesh for our salvation.

We hope you can join us for our 10am Christmas Day Communion Service of singing and worship.
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Parish of Wokingham St Sebastian's


St Sebastian’s Church, Wokingham

A Beacon of Christ, Loving God and Serving Others

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Reverend Rickey Simpson-Gray

C/o Kirsty Milam
Office Manager

St Sebastian's Parish Centre
Nine Mile Ride
Wokingham
Berkshire

RG40 3AT
Vicar
01344 761050

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Christmas Day Family Communion

for 1 hour
Parish of Wokingham St Sebastian's
Nine Mile Ride Wokingham, RG40 3AT, United Kingdom

The celebration of Christ’s incarnation at Christmas is one of the two poles of the Christian year. The wonderful mystery of God’s dwelling among us in the fullness of humanity, as Emmanuel, foretold by the prophets and born of Mary, provides the material of the feast:

Hark, hark, the wise eternal word,

like a weak infant cries!

In form of servant is the Lord,

and God in cradle lies.

(Thomas Pestel)

Christmas is much more then than simply the celebration of Jesus’ birth, and neither of the great Christmas morning readings (Hebrews 1 and John 1) is taken from the infancy narratives. The task of the Christmas liturgy is to recall us, amid all the joyful customs and celebrations of Christmas, to this central truth of the Word made flesh for our salvation.

We hope you can join us for our 10am Christmas Day Communion Service of singing and worship.

More info
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Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO (Helen Thompson, contact details are below) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (full contact details at the bottom of this page).

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Every year the Parochial Church Council (PCC) agrees the Parish Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy Statement, displaying a copy in parish buildings and forwarding a copy to the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer for their records. This Policy was last reviewed on 16th July 2025 and can be viewed in full on our website.

Parish Safeguarding Representatives Contacts

REVEREND RICKEY SIMPSON-GRAY
Parish Vicar
[email protected]
0118 214 7348

HELEN THOMPSON
Lead Parish Safeguarding Officer
[email protected]
07710 588711

MARK LEE
Deputy Parish Safeguarding Officer
[email protected]


SUMAN SHRESTHA
Children’s Advocate
[email protected]

CHARLOTTE WILMSHURST
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (Berkshire)

[email protected]
07443 700159
OR
[email protected]
01865 208295

Local Authority Social Services:
I
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL SAFEGUARDING ADULT PARTNERSHIP (ADULTS)
[email protected]
0118 974 6371

EMERGENCY DUTY TEAM (OUT OF HOURS)
01344 786543 (children)
[email protected]

EMERGENCY DUTY TEAM (OUT OF HOURS)
01344 351999

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BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL SAFEGUARDING (ADULTS)
[email protected]
01344 351500

CHILDREN
[email protected]
01344 352005

EMERGENCY DUTY TEAM (OUT OF HOURS)
01344 351999

Thames Valley Police 0845 8505 505

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