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

For streaming links to some services see the calendar on our website stmaryssaffronwalden.org

Christingle Service

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Saffron Walden
Church Street Saffron Walden, CB101JP, United Kingdom
Particularly suitable for young children.

Blue Christmas Service

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Saffron Walden
Church Street Saffron Walden, CB101JP, United Kingdom
Blue Christmas service, on the longest night of the year, provides a quiet and contemplative worship service as an alternative to the more traditional gatherings. This is in honour of those who are experiencing grief and struggling with loss.

Service of Nine Lessons and Carols

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Mary's Church Saffron Walden
Church Street Saffron Walden, CB101JP, United Kingdom
A traditional service of bible readings and carols sung by the choir and congregation.

Lighting of the Christmas Tree

for 45 mins
St Mary's Church Saffron Walden
Church Street Saffron Walden, CB101JP, United Kingdom
This service is particularly suitable for younger children. Children are welcome to dress as shepherds or angels to take part in the Christmas story. Donations will be collected for the mayor's charities. Any unwrapped presents will be donated to a local women's refuge.

Lighting of the Christmas Tree

for 45 mins
St Mary's Church Saffron Walden
Church Street Saffron Walden, CB101JP, United Kingdom
This service is particularly suitable for younger children. Children are welcome to dress as shepherds or angels to take part in the Christmas story. Donations will be collected for the mayor's charities. Any unwrapped presents will be donated to a local women's refuge.

Midnight Holy Communion

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Saffron Walden
Church Street Saffron Walden, CB101JP, United Kingdom
Welcoming the Christchild, This service will not be live-streamed.
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Christmas Day Family Holy Communion

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Saffron Walden
Church Street Saffron Walden, CB101JP, United Kingdom
Celebrate Christmas. This service will be live-streamed on YouTube - login details will be available at www.stmaryssaffronwalden.org/servicesinchurch.

Motets
In the bleak midwinter by Darke/Wood
Ding dong merrily on high by Wood

Organ
In dulci jubilo BWV 729 by JS Bach
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