All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

At Childs Ercall, we are blessed with a beautiful church building and churchyard. We have a Holy Communion Service on the first Sunday of the month and celebrate another communion once a month with St Peter's Stoke on Tern with whom we share good fellowship. Our Easter, Harvest and Christmas Services are well attended especially our annual Christmas crib walk through the village. Our Sunday school on the second Sunday is well attended by families from around the area and we alter the location for this regularly , meeting sometimes in church and sometimes on a farm.

Gems and Pebbles

Every Friday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 26 Dec 2025, 2 Jan 2026
Cheswardine St Swithun's
High Street, Cheswardine Cheswardine Market Drayton, TF9 2RS, United Kingdom

TERM TIME ONLY toddler and baby group, Activity, story, snack, dancing and singing. Enjoying time together. No need to book.

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Benefice Service

Every Fifth Sunday at
Childs Ercall St Michael & All Angels
centre of the village Childs Ercall Market Drayton, TF9 2BZ, United Kingdom

Please check the Church Magazine or Noticeboard for the Benefice venue is hosting this service.

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Benefice Advent Carol Service

for 1 hour
Hales St Mary's
centre of the village Hales Market Drayton, TF9 2PR, United Kingdom

We invite all our Benefice to join together in one church for an Advent Carol service with Arch Deacon, Nick Watson. We will be starting Advent at this service

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Pre-Section 11 Meeting For ALL PCC Members

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Stoke on Tern St Peter's
at the Hodnet end of the village Stoke on Tern Market Drayton, TF9 2EZ, United Kingdom

The meeting is led by the Archdeacon and involves the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and other church officials, such as the rural dean. Its purpose is to outline the process for appointing a new incumbent, discuss the PCC's role, and address immediate concerns.

Holy Communion

Every First Sunday at for 45 mins
Childs Ercall St Michael & All Angels
centre of the village Childs Ercall Market Drayton, TF9 2BZ, United Kingdom

Holy Communion

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Sunday School Christmas Party

for 1 hour
Childs Ercall St Michael & All Angels
centre of the village Childs Ercall Market Drayton, TF9 2BZ, United Kingdom

We are a welcoming group that has a regular Sunday School. Join us for this years Christmas Party.

Village Carol Service

for 1 hour
Childs Ercall St Michael & All Angels
centre of the village Childs Ercall Market Drayton, TF9 2BZ, United Kingdom

All are invited to join in the celebration of Christmas songs and stories. After the service we will be serving mulled wine and mince pies. A wonderful festive chance to come together as a village and enjoy the season of joy.

A Festival of Stars - Follow the Star

Every day at for 11 hours
Please note that this event will not start until
Stoke on Tern St Peter's
at the Hodnet end of the village Stoke on Tern Market Drayton, TF9 2EZ, United Kingdom

Follow the stars around St Peter's church, Stoke on Tern. Our church will be adorned with decorations from all groups, businesses and churches in our benefice for a fabulously festive sight.

Crib Walk from Village Hall

for 1 hour
Childs Ercall St Michael & All Angels
centre of the village Childs Ercall Market Drayton, TF9 2BZ, United Kingdom

Starting at the Jubilee Hall, we will be re-enacting the journey of Joseph and Mary as they enter Bethlehem, a small village like ours, a long time ago.
Heavy with a long expected baby, their search for shelter, a place of warmth to have their baby.

Christmas Eve Communion Service

for 1 hour
Childs Ercall St Michael & All Angels
centre of the village Childs Ercall Market Drayton, TF9 2BZ, United Kingdom

Late Night Christmas Eve Holy Communion Service

Benefice Service

for 1 hour
Peplow The Epiphany
near Peplow Hall, Peplow, Market Drayton Peplow Market Drayton, TF9 3NQ, United Kingdom

Holy Communion

Sunday School

Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 14 Dec 2025
Childs Ercall St Michael & All Angels
centre of the village Childs Ercall Market Drayton, TF9 2BZ, United Kingdom

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Meeting For all Church Wardens

for 1 hour
Cheswardine St Swithun's
High Street, Cheswardine Cheswardine Market Drayton, TF9 2RS, United Kingdom

Church Wardens Meeting

Epiphany Retreat Day

for 6 hours, 30 mins
Wistaston Hall
Oblate Retreat Centre, Wistaston Hall 89 Broughton Lane Crewe CW2 8JS, CW2 8JS, United Kingdom

January gives an opportunity to pray and reflect with a retreat day on waiting on Saturday 17th January. Please let a member of Clergy know if you'd like to attend or email [email protected]

Christingle Sunday School Service

for 1 hour
Childs Ercall St Michael & All Angels
centre of the village Childs Ercall Market Drayton, TF9 2BZ, United Kingdom

Christingle is a joyful celebration that brings families and communities together to share the light of Jesus and spread a message of hope.

Safeguarding Team Meeting

for 1 hour
Linda P's House
, United Kingdom

For all Safeguarding Team Members to attend

Pastoral Care Team Meeting

for 1 hour
Stoke on Tern St Peter's
at the Hodnet end of the village Stoke on Tern Market Drayton, TF9 2EZ, United Kingdom

A meeting for all Pastoral Care Team Members to attend

C0 & C1 Safeguarding Training Session

for 3 hours, 30 mins
Stoke on Tern St Peter's
at the Hodnet end of the village Stoke on Tern Market Drayton, TF9 2EZ, United Kingdom

This is compulsory training for all PCC Members, Pastoral Workers and Children's Workers. This is one of 2 sessions that will be hosted at St Peter's Church SOT and either can be attended. There is also the option to complete this training online, follow the link on the Diocese Website

Benefice Service

Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 30 Nov 2025
Various

On the 5th Sunday of the month we invite all our Benefice to join together in one church for a service usually with a Guest Speaker and Communion.

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