Advent and Christmas 2023

Here's a brief run-down of our special services for Advent and Christmas in 2023: 

Sunday 3 December, 4.00 p.m.: Contemporary Carols - an informal and relaxed carol service with mince pies and mulled wine 

Sunday 3 December, 7.00 p.m.: Advent Carols - a traditional, candle-lit service of music and readings for Advent 

Saturday 9 December, 6.00 p.m.: Carol Concert in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care - led by the Howells Singers and Cromwell Brass.  All proceeds to Macmillan.  

Saturday 16 December, 4.00 p.m.: Christingle Service for children and families - a service of carols and readings with Christingles for the under-18s! 

Sunday 10 December, 10.00 a.m.: Sung Eucharist with Children's Nativity Play - entering the Christmas spirit! 

Sunday 17 December, 6.30 p.m.: Christmas Carols - a traditional, candle-lit service of music and readings as we gear up for Christmas, with mulled wine and mince pies afterwards 

Sunday 24 December, Christmas Eve, 4.00 p.m.: Crib Service - a short service of carols and readings for all the family, by the outside crib (inside if wet) 

Sunday 24 December, Christmas Eve, 11.00 p.m.: Midnight Mass - our first 'full' celebration of Jesus' birth and Christmas itself 

Monday 25 December, Christmas Day, 8.00 a.m.: Holy Communion - a quiet and reflective start to a busy day! 

Monday 25 December, Christmas Day, 10.00 a.m.: Sung Eucharist - a colourful celebration of Jesus' birth and Christmas!