Festive services around the diocese this Christmas

Published: Monday December 2, 2024
An orange filled with sweets, with people sitting in pews behind the orange in a Christingle serviceIf you’re looking to sing, worship, or celebrate the joy of the season, here is a round-up of festive services happening around the diocese this Christmas.

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Midnight Mass at Tewkesbury Abbey, 24 December

All are welcome to the Midnight Mass at Tewkesbury Abbey at 11.30pm, sung by Tewkesbury Abbey Choir.

Please note: Midnight Mass doesn’t necessarily begin at midnight. Please check visit www.achurchnearyou.com to check your local service times.

Christmas singalong at St John the Baptist Cirencester, Monday 23 December

Visit St John the Baptist Cirencester for a Christmas singalong with the Town Crier and the Vicar, starting at 3pm.

Christingle at St Mary the Virgin Church, Thornbury, Saturday 21 December

All are invited to this service from 3pm to 5pm. Each child will receive a Christingle orange, which will be lit during a candlelight song. The gathering will feature Christmas carols and seasonal children’s hymns, along with prayers in celebration of the season.

Christmas morning all age celebration at Trinity Cheltenham, Wednesday 25 December

An all-age gathering to celebrate Christmas day, starting at 10am. This includes worship, a brief message, and an opportunity for children to share their Christmas presents with everyone.

Celebrating the light in the darkness after Christmas at Minsterworth Church, Friday 27 December

Beginning at 5pm, this is a Christmas Carol service for those who want to celebrate Christmas after the main Christmas dates.

 

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