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

Advent Carols Candlelit Service 5pm after Advent tea and cakes 4pm Sunday 30th November

for 1 hour
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
After enjoying tea and cakes in our parish hall from 4pm, come and join our Advent Carols by Candlelight service at 5pm. A beautiful service which enjoys all the special Advent music and readings, in the wonderful atmosphere of a church lit by candles.

Christmas Tree Festival Sat 6th Dec 10am - 4pm and Sun 7th Dec 2-4pm

for 6 hours
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
Come and wander through a magical forest of Christmas trees in our special festival. Free entry, but option to buy a £1 programme which will entitle you to a free drink (on Saturday only). Refreshments served all Saturday and Santa will be here on the Saturday at 3.15pm to see the children. Also craft tales for children both Sat and Sun (but no Santa or cakes on the Sunday!.

Muddy Church Party and Christingles

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
Our Muddy Church Big Winter Solstice Christmas Party with Christingles! Come and enjoy fun, party food, the Christmas story, and making of Christingles with fun games and crafts for the children. Santa will be popping by to see the children! Free entry but you must book in with the church so we know numbers and who is coming.

Nine Lessons and Carols with the Broadstone Community Band Sun 14th December 6.30pm

for 1 hour
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
A fabulous 9 Lessons and carols service, where we enjoy singing our favourite Christmas carols and hearing the readings for Christmas. The Broadstone Community Band leads us in our carol singing. Do join us and get into the festive mood!

Longest Night service at 6pm (church open to light a candle from 5pm) Sun 21st Dec

for 30 mins
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
For those who struggle with Christmas or just need a quiet moment in it all, our half hour service starting at 6pm (Longest Night Service / Blue Christmas) is a gentle and quiet spec to be led in a short service, with the opportunity to light a candle during the service. The Church is also open from 5pm for candle-lighting if you prefer to quietly slip into church.

Carols in the churchyard (inside church if wet weather) 11am Christmas Eve

for 30 mins
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
A community sing-along of Christmas carols in the churchyard! (In the church if wet weather). Come and join us for a community singing of our favourite Christmas carols and enter into the festive season!

Christmas Crib Fun and Joyful Family Event! Christmas Eve 3pm

for 1 hour
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
Our Christmas Crib Service is a fantastic way to enjoy the Christmas story with all the family. We encourage children to come dressed as their favourite nativity character - Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds, stars and donkeys etc! Together we will tell the Christmas story and sing some verses of Christmas carols. This is a lively service! There will also be two live donkeys present, with photo and petting opportunities after the service. Come early to get a seat!!

Midnight Mass Christmas Eve 11.30pm

for 29 mins
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
A wonderful atmospheric and beautiful Midnight Mass Service where we celebrate the birth of Jesus and the dawning of Christmas Day. Do join us!

Christmas Day said Eucharist 8am

for 1 hour
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
A said Eucharist for Christmas Day. Come and join us!

Christmas Day Family Service 10am

for 1 hour
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom
A Christmas Day Family Service with Communion, carols and surprises. Come and celebrate Christmas Day with us in a joyful setting!