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

Christmas carol service

for 1 hour
Wivenhoe: St Mary the Virgin
High Street Wivenhoe Colchester, CO7 9BD, United Kingdom
for choir and congregation, with readings.

Nativity 2025

for 1 hour
Wivenhoe: St Mary the Virgin
High Street Wivenhoe Colchester, CO7 9BD, United Kingdom
Nativity play by young people of the Sunday Club and The Way youth group, not only in the church at 11 am but also in the streets of Wivenhoe at 4.30 pm, starting at the Millennium Garden on the King George V playing field

Carols on the Quay

for 1 hour
Wivenhoe: St Mary the Virgin
High Street Wivenhoe Colchester, CO7 9BD, United Kingdom
Community carol singing with local orchestra, on the Wivenhoe Quay or inside St Mary's church if raining.
Charity collection. Free mince pies (usually- no info at time of posting about this year's plans...).
Bring a torch.

Crib Service

for 1 hour
Wivenhoe: St Mary the Virgin
High Street Wivenhoe Colchester, CO7 9BD, United Kingdom
For the very young and toddlers, baby-buggies no problem.

Midnight Eucharist

for 1 hour
Wivenhoe: St Mary the Virgin
High Street Wivenhoe Colchester, CO7 9BD, United Kingdom
Traditional service of Holy Communion and blessing for all.