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

View upcoming events or click on calendar to see what's on over the month and beyond.

Advent Study Course 2025

Every Thursday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not start until
Norwich: St George, Tombland
This year we will be exploring the Nicene Creed in more detail. This course is online only.

One per week, on Thursdays. See calendar.

A Winter's Gift: Norwich Choir concert

for 1 hour
Norwich: St George, Tombland
Princes Street, Tombland Norwich, NR3 1AE, United Kingdom
2:30 pm ‘A Winter’s Gift’ – a concert with the Norwich Choir that blends music, storytelling and fragrance at St George Tombland

UEA Chamber Choir Christmas concert

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Norwich: St George, Tombland
Princes Street, Tombland Norwich, NR3 1AE, United Kingdom
The UEA Chamber Choir concert is a highlight of the Advent season.
It takes place this year on Sunday 7th December at 6.30 pm. Doors open 6 pm.

If you don't have a ticket yet please contact Helena Hudson as soon as possible.

2025 Advent and Christmas in our three parishes

for 3 hours, 30 mins
Norwich: St George, Tombland
Here is a complete list of what is happening in and beyond the churches up to and including Christmas Day, including events at the sister churches that are not separately listed on this web site.

Monday 8th December
7.00pm – Carols in the pub at the Coach and Horses, Bethel Street
Saturday 13th December
10.00am – Cake sale with a seasonal theme at St George Colegate
3.00pm – Community carols in the West Pottergate community garden
Sunday 14th December
3.00pm – St George Colegate carol service
5.00pm – St Giles-on-the-Hill carol service
Monday 15th December
7.00pm - Carols in the pub at The Golden Star
Tuesday 16th December
12.30pm - Mills & Reeve carol service at St George Colegate
6.30pm - Rotary carol service at St George Tombland
Wednesday 17th December
10.30am-1.00pm - Hot Spot Christmas party at St George Colegate
6.00pm – Carols at Doughtys
Thursday 18th December
10.30am-1.00pm – Hot Spot Christmas party at St Giles-on-the-Hill
Friday 19th December
4.30pm – Matthew Project carol service at St George Colegate
Saturday 20th December
4.00pm - Carols at the Café, Courtyard Cafe, Elm Hill
6.00pm – Carols at Douro House
Tuesday 23rd December
3.00pm – Carols at St John’s care home. Please let Melissa know in advance if you would like to join the carollers for this event.
Wednesday 24th December
8.00pm – Candlelight Vigil Mass of Christmas at St Giles-on-the-Hill
11.30pm – Midnight Mass at St George Tombland
Thursday 25th December
9.30am – Benefice Sung Eucharist at St George Colegate
10.30am – Sung Eucharist at St Giles-on-the-Hill

Carols at the Coach and Horses, Bethel Street

for 1 hour, 30 mins
The Coach and Horses
The Coach and Horses, Bethel Street
The happy tradition of beer and carols, in a good pub carol singing event.

Carols in the pub at the Golden Star

for 1 hour, 30 mins
The Golden Star
The Golden Star, Colegate
The happy tradition of beer and carols, in a good pub carol singing event.

Christmas Midnight Mass at St George's Tombland

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Norwich: St George, Tombland
Princes Street, Tombland Norwich, NR3 1AE, United Kingdom
Join the congregation of St George's in the middle of the night for the most magical moment of Christmas. A solemn and festive service for adults and young people. Candles.

NB begins at 11.30 pm.