Midnight Communion Service

for 59 mins
St Francis, Strood
Galahad Avenue Strood Rochester, ME2 2YS, United Kingdom

Step into Christmas with Midnight Communion on Christmas Eve at 11:00pm at St Francis Church, Galahad Avenue, Strood.

This year, the Church of England invites us to focus on JOY—the deep, lasting joy that comes as we celebrate Jesus’ birth. In a calm, candlelit service we’ll sing carols, hear the Christmas Gospel, and share in Holy Communion, welcoming Christ into our hearts and homes.

What to expect

A reflective, reverent service ending around midnight

Well-loved carols and Bible readings (Luke 2:10—“good news of great joy”)

A short message on the JOY Christ brings—hope, peace, and light for today

Everyone is welcome—come as you are

Free entry, no booking needed. If you’re able, arrive a few minutes early to find a seat. We’d love to share the joy of Christmas with you.

St Francis, Strood

Welcome to St Francis, Strood. We are a vibrant multigenerational church in the heart of South Strood. We are all about bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to everyone, sharing together, and seeking the Lord in all we do. We believe that God is at work transforming lives and our community through the power of His Holy Spirit. So, we seek to create and grow disciples of Jesus and together advance the Kingdom of God here in South Strood. 

Our worship on a Sunday is at 10am, please do join us!

We live real lives, with real faith as real people.

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St Francis Church

Galahad Avenue
Strood,
Rochester,
Kent

ME2 2YS
07879578611

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Midnight Communion Service

for 59 mins
St Francis, Strood
Galahad Avenue Strood Rochester, ME2 2YS, United Kingdom

Step into Christmas with Midnight Communion on Christmas Eve at 11:00pm at St Francis Church, Galahad Avenue, Strood.

This year, the Church of England invites us to focus on JOY—the deep, lasting joy that comes as we celebrate Jesus’ birth. In a calm, candlelit service we’ll sing carols, hear the Christmas Gospel, and share in Holy Communion, welcoming Christ into our hearts and homes.

What to expect

A reflective, reverent service ending around midnight

Well-loved carols and Bible readings (Luke 2:10—“good news of great joy”)

A short message on the JOY Christ brings—hope, peace, and light for today

Everyone is welcome—come as you are

Free entry, no booking needed. If you’re able, arrive a few minutes early to find a seat. We’d love to share the joy of Christmas with you.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Strood: St Francis is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Rochester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Antonietta Ogundimu on [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Greg Barry [email protected]. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

VISIT OUR SAFEGUARDING PAGE HERE