Nine Lessons and Carols

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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Addington, St Mary the Blessed Virgin

Place of welcome, warmth & worship. Little church with a big history: five Archbishops of Canterbury & a Speaker of the Commons are buried here.

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Revd. Deborah Forman

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Addington Village Road
Croydon

CR0 5AS
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(01689) 842167
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01689 842167

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Nine Lessons and Carols

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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Safeguarding

Our parish of Addington: St Mary the Blessed Virgin 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 of Southwark’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 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who’s information can be found by clicking on the link below. 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.

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