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 Community Fun Day

for 2 hours, 30 mins
St John’s, Thorpe Edge
Idlethorpe Way Thorpe Edge Bradford, BD10 9HX, United Kingdom
FREE ENTRY into a wonderful festive fun day with games and prizes, stalls and a chance to see Santa (£1 a child and all get a gift worth far more). We’ll have a pay-as-you-feel barbecue on the go and hot drinks to enjoy.

Community Carols by Candlelight

for 1 hour
St John’s, Thorpe Edge
Idlethorpe Way Thorpe Edge Bradford, BD10 9HX, United Kingdom
Come along to this relaxed evening for all in the community where you can sing all your favourites round the tree, in as festive candlelight church and enjoy a hot chocolate afterwards.

Blue Christmas Service

for 1 hour
St John’s, Thorpe Edge
Idlethorpe Way Thorpe Edge Bradford, BD10 9HX, United Kingdom
Perfect for anyone who isn’t feeling it this year, for whatever reason. The church will be open on this, the longest night of the year, and will welcome anyone not feeling jolly and anyone who needs some space to light a candle for a loved one, have a time to remember and find peace.

Christmas Eve Christingle Service

for 1 hour
St John’s, Thorpe Edge
Idlethorpe Way Thorpe Edge Bradford, BD10 9HX, United Kingdom
Everyone’s favourite way to get ready for the big day. Perfect for children.

Christmas Eve Bethlehem Service

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St John’s, Thorpe Edge
Idlethorpe Way Thorpe Edge Bradford, BD10 9HX, United Kingdom
As the clock strikes midnight in Bethlehem, we celebrate the first communion of Christmas and meet with Jesus himself through bread and wine*
*non alcoholic option will be available

Christmas Day Celebration

for 30 mins
St John’s, Thorpe Edge
Idlethorpe Way Thorpe Edge Bradford, BD10 9HX, United Kingdom
A short family-friendly service where we celebrate Jesus being born so we can be safe with God forever - the real meaning of Christmas