Addington, St Mary the Blessed Virgin

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

Messy Church - Everyone's Nativity

20 Dec 2025, 2:30 p.m. for 1 hour, 30 mins

Addington, St Mary the Blessed Virgin

Addington Village Road Addington Croydon, CR0 5AS, United Kingdom

Join us for this interactive reading of the Nativity Story, where you have to the chance to dress up as your favourite character.

Nine Lessons and Carols

21 Dec 2025, 6:30 p.m. for 1 hour

Addington, St Mary the Blessed Virgin

Addington Village Road Addington Croydon, CR0 5AS, United Kingdom

Join us for a Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. The traditional readings will be interspersed with music by the choir and congregational carols. The service of Nine Lessons and Carols was first held in a Parish Church here at St Mary's, Addington in 1890. It was introduced by Archbishop Benson who had developed the service whilst Bishop of Truro.

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