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Christmas can bring plenty of stress - but it's supposed to be a time of Joy! And not just fleeting joy that comes from some time off work, having a party, watching a good film and seeing friends and family. The message of Christmas is about a deeper joy - one that lasts all year round.

 

As the angel put it, "I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide ..." - which includes you! 

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We'd love to share with you the year-round joy we've found through Christmas!

 

Scroll down to see our remaining events ... 

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Sunday 21st December - Carols by Candlelight

A spectacular service with carols - accompanied by an orchestra, organ and band - plus readings and a short talk. Click here to watch the recording​​

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Christmas Eve - Christingle service

Sing some carols and make a Christingle to take home. Perfect for the kids who are overexcited on Christmas Eve! Starts at 4pm - but come early for a hot chocolate (from 3.30pm). Live translation into multiple languages will be available.

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Christmas Eve - Midnight Mass

Re-live the mystery of the Christmas night - with readings, carols, a short talk and the first communion of Christmas.

Begins at 11pm. Live translation into multiple languages will be available. This service will be live-streamed. 

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Christmas Day - Christmas Communion

A simple communion service with some organ-led carols.

9am for one hour.

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Christmas Day - All-ages Christmas Celebration

One of the most joyous services of the year as we celebrate Jesus' birth. Kids (and adults!) can come dressed as a nativity character (eg angel / shepherd / king / Mary / Joseph etc).

10.30am for one hour. Live translation into multiple languages will be available.

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St James' by the Park

Tel: 023 8077 1755

Email: theresa@stjamesbythepark.org

Address: 133 Church Street, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5LW​

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©2025 St James' by the Park church, formally known as The Ecclesiastical Parish of Shirley St James, Southampton

Charity Number: 1130875​

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