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

Details of various services - Sundays and at other times - and events at St Bartholomew's. Some are worship, prayer and study, some are social or just good fun! Some we organise, others we host. Where an event says 'view attachment', click on the link to open a flyer or poster with further details - these can be downloaded or printed if needed. Where events are not suitable for children, this will be indicated. All are welcome to services and events at St Bartholomew's - faithful, doubtful or just curious!

Crystal Palace Band Christmas Concert

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Bart's, Sydenham
Westwood Hill Sydenham London, SE26 6QR, United Kingdom
Saturday 13th December @ 19:30
Carols and Christmas Music with our local brass band
FREE entry
See attached flyer for full details

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Carols in the Churchyard

for 45 mins
St Bart's, Sydenham
Westwood Hill Sydenham London, SE26 6QR, United Kingdom
Sunday 14th December @ 17:00

A shorter out-door carol service in the church-yard - wrap-up warm and let's join in with the angels song!

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Beer & Carols!

for 1 hour
The Greyhound pub
The Greyhound pub, 313 - 315 Kirkdale Sydenham, SE26 4QB, United Kingdom
Carol singing at our local, The Greyhound. Tuesday 16th December @ 19:00
This was great fun last year, and is sure to be again this year. Enjoy a pint or glass of something and sing some favorite carols.

See attached flyer for full details

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A Blue Christmas - for when it's not 'happy' or 'merry'

for 1 hour
St Bart's, Sydenham
Westwood Hill Sydenham London, SE26 6QR, United Kingdom
Whether due to challenging circumstances, bereavement or other reasons, we sometimes need space to be honest about we feel, including if Christmas brings a sense of loneliness, dread or misery. This service seeks to offer that space as, with seasonal carols and readings, we look for hope in the 'light that shines in the darkness'.

All who may need this are welcome.

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enSEmble 26 - A Celebration of Christmas

for 2 hours
St Bart's, Sydenham
Westwood Hill Sydenham London, SE26 6QR, United Kingdom
A wonderful concert of Christmas music from our friends in enSEmble 26.

SATURDAY 20th DECEMBER @ 19:00

Tickets from ensemble26.com
(NB St Bart's do NOT hold any tickets for the event. Please make all ticket enquiries to enSEmble 26)

See attached flyer for full details

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Candle-lit Carol service

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Bart's, Sydenham
Westwood Hill Sydenham London, SE26 6QR, United Kingdom
Sunday 21st December @ 17:00

traditional carols, anthems and readings by candle-light
followed by mulled-wine and mince pies

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enSEmble 26 - The Snowman

for 45 mins
St Bart's, Sydenham
Westwood Hill Sydenham London, SE26 6QR, United Kingdom
Our friends in enSEmble 26 once again bring their magical production of The Snowman to St Bart's.
Always a hugely popular show.

MONDAY 22nd DECEMBER @ 11:00, 14:30 and 16:00

Tickets from ensemble26.com
(NB St Bart's do NOT hold any tickets for the event. Please make all ticket enquiries to enSEmble 26)

See attached flyer for full details

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enSEmble 26 - The Snowman

for 45 mins
St Bart's, Sydenham
St Bart's, Sydenham, Westwood Hill Sydenham London, SE26 6QR, United Kingdom
Our friends in enSEmble 26 once again bring their magical production of The Snowman to St Bart's.
Always a hugely popular show.

MONDAY 22nd DECEMBER @ 11:00, 14:30 and 16:00

Tickets from ensemble26.com
(NB St Bart's do NOT hold any tickets for the event. Please make all ticket enquiries to enSEmble 26)

See attached flyer for full details

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enSEmble 26 - The Snowman

for 45 mins
St Bart's, Sydenham
St Bart's, Sydenham, Westwood Hill Sydenham London, SE26 6QR, United Kingdom
Our friends in enSEmble 26 once again bring their magical production of The Snowman to St Bart's.
Always a hugely popular show.

MONDAY 22nd DECEMBER @ 11:00, 14:30 and 16:00

Tickets from ensemble26.com
(NB St Bart's do NOT hold any tickets for the event. Please make all ticket enquiries to enSEmble 26)

See attached flyer for full details

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Crib Service

for 40 mins
St Bart's, Sydenham
Westwood Hill Sydenham London, SE26 6QR, United Kingdom
"The Grumpy Owl"
Christmas Eve, 24th December, @ 16:00

for children and their families - come dressed up as an angel, shepherd, wise one, animal or any other character

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Midnight Mass

for 1 hour
St Bart's, Sydenham
Westwood Hill Sydenham London, SE26 6QR, United Kingdom
Christmas Night - 24th into 25th December - @23:30

Candle-lit first Holy Communion of Christmas - the best way to begin the celebrations!

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Christmas Day communion

for 45 mins
St Bart's, Sydenham
Westwood Hill Sydenham London, SE26 6QR, United Kingdom
Christmas Day @ 10:00

A shorter celebration Holy Communion service for all ages

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