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

Cantamus

for 2 hours
Sandy Parish Church - St Swithun's
High Street Sandy Bedford, SG19 1AQ, United Kingdom
Enjoy gentle sacred Christmas music from Poulenc, Howells, Rutter, and local composer Paul Edwards, performed by the Bedford-based chamber choir - Donations on the door (suggested £10)

Mayor's Carol Service

for 1 hour
Sandy Parish Church - St Swithun's
High Street Sandy Bedford, SG19 1AQ, United Kingdom
Celebrate Christmas with our Town Mayor Cllr Joanna Hewitt

Singthusiasm Sandy

for 2 hours
Sandy Parish Church - St Swithun's
High Street Sandy Bedford, SG19 1AQ, United Kingdom
A fun-filled evening of festive favourites from the ever-energetic Singthusiasm Sandy! Donations to St John's Moggerhanger and St Swithun's Church

St Swithun's Singers Christmas Concert

for 2 hours
Sandy Parish Church - St Swithun's
High Street Sandy Bedford, SG19 1AQ, United Kingdom
A heartwarming mix of festive songs, music, and readings to lift your spirits. This year's theme: "Everyday Angels" - celebrating those whose kindness brightens our lives - look out for our knitted angels flying from the Christmas Tree! Donations on the door (profits to the church)

Lessons and Carols

for 1 hour
Sandy Parish Church - St Swithun's
High Street Sandy Bedford, SG19 1AQ, United Kingdom
A traditional Carol service with Bible readings

Nativity Service

for 45 mins
Sandy Parish Church - St Swithun's
High Street Sandy Bedford, SG19 1AQ, United Kingdom
Bring the children and join the fun as we tell the Christmas story together!

Carols in the Churchyard

for 30 mins
Sandy Parish Church - St Swithun's
High Street Sandy Bedford, SG19 1AQ, United Kingdom
Wrap up warm, bring a torch and sing your favourite carols under the winter sky

Midnight Mass

for 1 hour
Sandy Parish Church - St Swithun's
High Street Sandy Bedford, SG19 1AQ, United Kingdom
Step into Christmas with a beautiful service of Holy Communion as the clock strikes midnight

Family Eucharist

for 1 hour
Sandy Parish Church - St Swithun's
High Street Sandy Bedford, SG19 1AQ, United Kingdom
Leave the turkey roasting while you celebrate Christmas in church during this joyful service of Holy Communion